Dog-friendly Warwickshire

Your secluded private garden makes a perfect sun trap, and you are welcome to share our inspirational riverside plot which combines a 20-year conservation project with producing food, firewood and electricity. An acre of island on the River Avon showcases sustainable, wildlife friendly living in practice, with a hydroelectric generator on the old mill site, and with sitting out points chosen to show off the river and its abundant birds, flowers, fish and (if you are lucky) kingfishers and otters.

The village has two pubs, one Gastro, one Indian, and an exceptionally well-appointed community run shop. Warwick is 5 minutes away and Stratford on Avon 15 mins.

Located in a quiet rural situation and tucked away up a farm track with beautiful views over the Alme Hills. Comprising of an annexe to the owner’s home, Sunrise offers a good standard of modern accommodation set on two levels. It is surrounded by fields which are ideal for walks, and fishing is available for carp and catfish with the owner’s permission. The Cotswolds, Warwick Castle and Malvern Hills are 30 minutes drive. Stratford-upon-Avon, 8 miles. Coughton Court, one of the great Tudor houses, and Ragley Hall, are just 5 minutes drive away. Shop 1 mile, pub 800 yards, restaurant ½ mile.

A lovely holiday home in the pretty Warwickshire village of Marton awaits your stay. Located down a quiet road next to the friendly owner’s home, this one-bedroom property has all the home comforts and is perfectly positioned to enjoy all the delights this great county has to offer. There is a wealth of country walks from the village so a great area to enjoy with your furry friends.
Draycote Reservoir is approximately 6 miles away and offers excellent Fly Fishing for Trout from its banks and fleet of boats and holds many competitions throughout the summer season, it also offers a lovely circular walk or cycle ride, a sailing club and it’s also a great spot for birdwatching. Southam for all your local amenities is under 5 miles away or head to Rugby, 9 miles which boasts a variety of designer and high street shops, restaurants and pubs, and is home to the green open spaces of Caldecott Park, Coombe Abbey Country Park and Brownsover Hall. The Victorian Spa Town of Royal Leamington Spa is 10 miles and is full of stunning Regency architecture and wide boulevards and boasts a unique shopping experience with over 500 independent boutiques, high street brands and health and beauty salons.
Centred around the River Leam, where you can hire a boat, there is much more to discover including historical walks, the spa at the Royal Pump Rooms or visit Jephson Gardens with its sub-tropical glasshouse. Warwick with its famous castle is just 12 miles away or a little further is Shakespeare’s Stratford Upon Avon (23 miles), where you can enjoy a full day out exploring the historic town, taking a trip down the river, seeing a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre or finding out more about the Bard’s life as his birthplace is in the centre of the town. Just a half-hour drive will take you into the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can meander through country roads stopping off at picturesque points and country pubs along the way. The NEC, Coventry, Daventry and Northampton are all accessible within a half an hour’s drive.

Set in a lovely location on the edge of the charming market town of Shipston-on-Stour, in a quiet residential area and within ½ mile of a great selection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants. It’s a lovely property catering for families including couples, solo adventurers, business travellers and your four-legged friends. It’s the perfect location to discover the north Cotswolds including the quintessential towns and villages of Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Camden where you can find beautiful Cotswold stone buildings, a variety of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, cafés, independent shops and stunning English countryside. You are only 10 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s birthplace, where there are many historic buildings, a beautiful riverside, the Royal Shakespeare Company and many shops and eateries. The beautiful gardens of Hidcote Manor and Kiftsgate are close by, and Warwick Castle is just 16 miles away with Blenheim Palace, 21 miles. The University city of Oxford is 29 miles away and Cheltenham, home of the famous horse racing festival, is also 29 miles away. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and down a quiet lane away from the main road, this lovely cottage dates back to 1871 and was originally owned by the Duke of Northampton, who used the property for his land agent. Ashby Cottage was separated from Ashby House in the early 1970’s to form a separate residence. The cottage boasts traditional features such as an original baker’s oven and attractive mullion windows.

Long Compton is situated in the beautiful Cotswolds in south Warwickshire close to the borders of both Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village is located approximately half way between Oxford and Stratford upon Avon and is within easy reach of both. The church dates back to the 13th century, and the lychgate to the 17th century. Visit the award-winning pub, which was built as a coaching inn in 1748 and is situated only 300 yards from the cottage. For golfers, there are two excellent courses close by, and for horse riders, guests will find an excellent riding school. Bikes are available to hire from Morton-in-Marsh.

Only one mile away stands the ancient Rollright Stones, just waiting for you to explore, dating from around 2000BC. Long Compton is a walker’s paradise with the MacMillan Way passing by the village. Ashby Cottage is an ideal base to explore the beautiful Cotswolds villages and towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, Chipping Campden, Hook Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadway, Snowshill, Bourton on the water, Burford and Woodstock to name a few.

A little further away stands Blenheim Palace and Oxford to the south, and a 30-minutes’ drive north will take you to the famous, historical town of Stratford-upon-Avon, fondly known as Shakespeare country. There is a number of wonderful National Trust properties within an hour’s drive, including Baddesley Clinton, Charlcote Park and Snowshill Manor. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

A detached cottage, located in the village of Barford in Warwickshire. Open plan accommodation. Wood burner. Breakfast bar. Pet friendly. Garden with patio. Warwick 4 miles.

A charming cottage, set over three floors and forming the larger side of the ancient Abbey Gatehouse. Antique furniture, woodburner and exposed beams. Atherstone 3 miles.

A delightful holiday cottage set in Fulready near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Warwick 14.4 miles; Royal Leamington Spa 14.9 miles.

An idyllic, mid-terrace cottage resting within the parish of Tysoe, on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Stratford-upon-Avon 12.8 miles.