Idlicote is a homely farmhouse located in a small hamlet near Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire, in the Heart of England. The farmhouse sleeps up to 12 guests and is surrounded by the picturesque Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities within the immediate surroundings of the farmhouse, such as morning strolls, games of Croquet, and afternoon teas in the walled gardens. For groups, arrangements can be made to interact with the owners' camels on site.
Shipston on Stour, a traditional market town, is a short distance away and offers a range of cafes, shops, pubs, and restaurants. Nearby attractions include Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford upon Avon, Warwick Castle, and Cheltenham, known for the Gold Cup. As guests approach the farmhouse, they are greeted with a lavender-scented pathway leading to the traditional frontage. The interior features a spacious lounge with an open fire, a separate reception area, and a formal dining hall that seats twelve guests.
The farmhouse also includes a farmhouse kitchen equipped with modern appliances, a separate WC on the ground floor, and five bedrooms on the first floor. These bedrooms consist of twin and double rooms, some with en suite bathrooms. On the second floor, there are additional bedrooms, including a double and a single room accessed through the double room. Outside, guests can relax in the walled gardens, dine al fresco, and enjoy garden games during the summer season. Ample off-road parking is available, but guests are reminded not to touch the animals or enter the fields on the working farm.
Overall, Idlicote offers a comfortable and spacious accommodation for groups of up to 12 guests, with easy access to local amenities and attractions in the Warwickshire region. The farmhouse's traditional charm, modern amenities, and scenic surroundings make it an ideal retreat for those looking to explore the beauty of the Heart of England.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!