Riverside House (4), Bidford-on-Avon

About this property

An opportunity for up to four guests to enjoy this delightful, riverside, three-storey house set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon on the edge of The Cotswolds, and just a 15 minute drive from historic Stratford-upon-Avon; or take your time and get there by narrow boat, available to hire by the day, just next door! Riverside House sits right alongside the River Avon, with calming waterside views from all the living and bedrooms.

Also available to book for up to six guests with use of a third bedroom (please see separate listing for availability and prices if three bedrooms are required), Riverside House can now be enjoyed for smaller groups only requiring two bedrooms, which guests have the flexibility to choose from.

Originally built circa 1650 with an addition in 1947, this lovely property has a sitting room overlooking the river. The kitchen, dining room and bedrooms also have wonderful riverside views. Comfortably accommodating four guests in a choice of two of the three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a ground floor wc, Riverside House is ideal for a family holiday messing about on the water, or for couples looking for an idyllic waterside spot, watching the boats and ducks meander by. And if you fancy joining them, why not hire a self-drive narrow boat for a day and take a cruise up to nearby Stratford-upon-Avon, or downstream to Evesham. Bidford Boats is located right next door, where two narrow boats, Mallard and Swan are available for daily hire with preferential rates for guests of Riverside House (booking ahead essential).

Within easy walking distance to the heart of Bidford-on-Avon with its array of local shops and pubs, a riverside restaurant and well loved Indian restaurant, along with the all important fish and chip shop; the village boasts a friendly community feel and is steeped in history. Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon is just a 15 minute drive away. The picturesque Cotswolds wool market town of Chipping Campden is just 20 minutes drive away, with Broadway and Moreton-in-Marsh and other Cotswolds hotspots within easy reach. Closer to home, explore the charming village of Welford-on-Avon, with a multi-award winning pub, The Bell, and boasting one of England's tallest Maypoles standing at 65 feet tall in the centre of the village green. Or neighbouring Broom, with two great pubs and leading through to the fabulous Hillers Farm Shop, cafe and gift shop on the outskirts of Alcester, where you can stock up from their butchers counter featuring Ragley Estate meats, an impressive fish monger, along with the very best in fruit, vegetables and just about everything else you can imagine.

Additional Information:

Please note: This listing is for up to four guests using just two of the three bedrooms, should you require use of a third bedroom, please book the larger listing of Riverside House.

The owner uses an attached small room during working hours, accessed from outside the property and will not disturb.

Minimum age for children is eight years old.

One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).

Please note, the garden is not enclosed and the garden pond is not covered over.

Working boatyard near by, why not hire a narrow boat during your stay?

Permanent barges with residents may be moored on waters edge.

Access across the edge of garden and along landing stage by river (not public).

The second floor is accessed via a steeper than normal staircase and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.