The Lodge has panoramic views from every window. Uninterrupted views of the river and surrounding countryside with home from home comforts within 1.5 miles of Stratford-upon-Avon. A nature lover's haven in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Included for guests are Fishing rights on the river by the lodge (1.5 miles of river bank available). The decking of the lodge is furnished with with dining table, chairs, double settee, pretty flower boxes and borders and magnificent views. We have free parking for 2 cars at the side of the lodge. There is a beautiful riverside walk into town or catch the riverboat river taxi which leaves every 30 minutes from Easter to end of October.
This privately owned, luxury, fully heated accommodation consists of:
LOUNGE
Light, airy and modern Lounge with door leading to decked area overlooking the beautiful River Avon. Flat screen Smart TV with Freesat. Central heating and cosy coal effect electric fire and Recliner Sofa.
DINING AREA
There are magnificent views from the dining room to the river and meadow. Bird watchers' paradise with, to mention just a few, Kingfishers, Herons and Goldfinches.
MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE
The master bedroom has a double bed, fitted wardrobe, plenty of drawer space, hairdryer, ensuite with shower cubicle. Bed linen and towels are provided.
BEDROOM 2
Bedroom two has comfy twin beds, a fitted wardrobe and drawers and bed linen and towels are provided.
MAIN BATHROOM
Modern, well fitted bathroom with bath and shower. Towels are provided.
KITCHEN
Fully appointed open plan kitchen, light and airy, with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Ample crockery and cooking utensils are provided.
DECKING
South facing decking with outdoor furniture. Perfect to watch the river and for outdoor dining. There is a grassy area leading down to the river and free parking at the side of the lodge for 2 cars. You can launch via the slipway small boats, canoes and paddle boards in front of the Lodge. Also fishing is available to our guests along one and a half miles of the river bank.
RIVER TAXI
Three river taxis operate from Easter to end of October. They depart from the opposite side of the river, accessible by walking across the foot bridge and take you to the centre of Stratford town. This is a delightful way of seeing the River Avon around Stratford-upon-Avon.
Hello, we are Rob and Denny, the owners of Bend in the River Lodge, Stratford-upon-Avon. We bought the Lodge a few years back as a holiday home and do spend some time there ourselves. Denny is an artist and knitwear designer. She finds lots of inspiration for her paintings and designs from the surrounding countryside and the architecture and activities in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. We love to go to the theatres in Stratford and a full programme of plays can be found on the Royal Shakespeare Company website. We personally deal with enquiries and bookings for the Lodge and answer questions as quickly as possible. We are sure that you will love the Lodge and the surrounding area.
Many people return time and time again to the Lodge once they have sampled the wonderful peaceful riverside location, with all the attractions of Stratford being less than a mile away and close to the Cotswolds.
Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is a town rich in culture and history, set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the River Avon. Using the lodge as your base, you can enjoy not only Shakespeare's hometown, but also the surrounding counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Within an hour's journey, you can explore Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds to the south, Worcester and the Malvern’s to the west, and Warwick Castle and Henley-in-Arden to the north.
Some of the attractions in and around Stratford-upon-Avon include ….
• Shakespeare's Houses
• Stratford Butterfly Farm (ideal for a rainy day!)
• Stratford Town Walks and ghost walks
• Warwick Castle
• Charlecote Park
• Compton Verney Art Gallery
• Stratford Racecourse
• Greenway cycle track
• National Trust properties
For theatre lovers, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) offers a full programme of performances throughout the year.
Within the Park there is a children's play area and crazy golf. You can also hire bicycles and stand-up paddle boards (tuition is available at weekends in the Summer Season). Next to the Lodge you can launch small canoes and inflatable boats for fun on the river. At the Riverside Restaurant there is an outdoor large screen for children's viewing and sports. They also have music and entertainment during the Season.
For those fishing enthusiasts, fishing is available for 1.5 miles along the river bank. Pike, zander, bream, roach, dace, chub are all caught in the River Avon.
