Heritage Mews is ideal for a relaxing out of season short break. With fully controllable central heating, double glazing and luxurious carpets, the cottage is warm and welcoming whatever the weather. You will find a special welcome tray and freshly arranged flowers on your arrival.

The cottage is ideally situated in a peaceful location in Stratford-upon-Avon's Old Town, just a short stroll from the town centre, theatres and river. You can enjoy the convenience of parking your car safely within the private mews and explore this historic town's beautiful architecture and special atmosphere on foot - all the famous sites and a great choice of restaurants, bistros and pubs are within easy walking distance.

Short breaks are available from the end of October until late March (excluding Christmas and New Year). You can stay two nights or more and your arrival day can be flexible depending on existing bookings. The cottage is available from 3pm on

arrival day until 10am on departure day. Rates shown below include central heating, gas, electricity, Wi-Fi internet access, bed linen and towels - for a maximum of three guests (plus one infant in your own travel cot). There is an additional charge of £25 for use of our Mamas & Papas beechwood cot and cot linen. Use of a stairgate and other baby and toddler equipment is included in the rental.

LATEST NEWS - The Royal Shakespeare Theatre reopens in November 2010: take a short break in Stratford-upon-Avon from November onwards and you will be able to explore the Royal Shakespeare Company's transformed theatres - less than a ten minute riverside stroll from Heritage Mews. Reopening in the third week in November (date to be confirmed), there will be a series of on-stage events, exhibitions and tours (details available in September). The building will be more than just a place to enjoy a performance on stage. A striking blend of existing 1930s architecture and contemporary design, it will be home to a stunning roof top restaurant, a riverside walkway and cafe, exhibition space and a new theatre tower, from which you will be able to enjoy far reaching views of the Warwickshire countryside and Shakespeare's home town. The first full production on stage will be in February 2011.

You do not need a car to enjoy a short break in Stratford-upon-Avon. From Heritage Mews you can walk into town along the riverside footpath past an old pedestrian chain ferry (the last of its kind in Britain) and The Courtyard Theatre.  Stop off to take in the atmosphere at the celebrated Dirty Duck pub, with its terrace overlooking the river and inside, walls of signed photographs of Royal Shakespeare Company actors, past and present. Continue along the path to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, reopening in November 2010, and be one of the first to enjoy the views from the new theatre tower.  

Or to enjoy Stratford's varied and beautiful architecture, head into town along Old Town, past Hall's Croft and down Church Street, passing many fine half-timbered buildings, including the alms houses, Guildhall and the Garrick, Stratford's oldest inn.

Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and two other beautifully preserved Shakespeare Houses and Gardens in the town centre - open every day. Take a City Sightseeing open-top Bus Tour - the bus stops outside Hall’s Croft – 3 or 4 minutes walk. The bus tours the town centre sites and nearby villages, including a visit to Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery and Mary Arden's House in Wilmcote, where you can enjoy falconry displays and experience Tudor life at neighbouring Palmer's Farm.

Visit Shakespeare’s grave in Holy Trinity Church, one of England’s most beautiful parish churches situated on the banks of the River Avon. You can see the spire from the cottage – two or three minutes walk.

See a play at The Royal Shakespeare Company’s award-winning Courtyard Theatre – just 6 minutes walk from Heritage Mews. There are also interesting back-stage tours. The RSC's 2010 winter show is Matilda a Musical, a specially written musical version of Roald Dahl's famous novel. This runs from 9 November 2010 until 30 January 2011. RSC Season Calender

Choose from the wide variety of excellent restaurants, pubs, traditional tea rooms, coffee shops and bars in town. The nearest pub, The West End in Bull Street, Old Town, is two or three minutes walk.

Nearby Warwick Castle, “Britain’s Greatest Mediaeval Experience”, is open every day (except Christmas Day). The North Cotswolds villages are a delight out of season – Chipping Campden and Broadway are just a short drive. Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton-in-Marsh is open all year.

There are a number of National Trust properties open in winter. Upton House is open at weekends in November and December, and you can experience a 1930s Christmas each weekend from 4 to 19 December. The grounds are also open for winter walks. At Charlecote Park, near Warwick, the restaurant, park and gardens are open throughout the year and the mansion is open at weekends in November and up to 19 December. Coughton Court, near Alcester, is open every day from 4 to 12 December with a Christmas Fair. Baddesley Clinton is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 1 to 19 December.

From Thursday 25 November 2010, you can enjoy Stratford Christmas Lights - regarded as amongst the finest in the country. There are weekly Christmas markets, late night shopping and a variety of festive events throughout the weeks leading up to Christmas. For photos and more information please see our Christmas page.

If you would like more information or check availability for our 5 star Stratford-upon-Avon short breaks, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Val & Simon