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A delightful end of terrace house, set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon

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Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, near Stratford-upon-Avon and on the edge of the Cotswolds
Ground floor: The sitting room opens out onto the garden with riverside views
View of the River Avon from the sitting room window
Ground floor: Beamed dining room
Ground floor: Sitting room with spacious window seat

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire
  • Ragley Hall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A delightful end of terrace house, set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon

This delightful, three storey end of terrace house is set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon, on the edge of The Cotswolds. Riverside House sits alongside the River Avon.

Originally built around 1650 with an addition in 1947, this lovely property has a sitting room overlooking the river. The kitchen, dining room and bedrooms also have riverside views.

Within easy walking distance of the heart of Bidford-on-Avon with its array of shops and pubs. The town boasts a friendly community feel and is steeped in history. Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon is just a 15 minute drive away.


Ground Floor: Large open-plan living area
Sitting area
With comfortable seating for 12 people in front of an open fire. Large LED TV with full SKY package (inc sport and movie channels) and Blu-Ray player and iPod dock.
Dining area
A large dining table can seat 18 guests.
Kitchen
With a large electric oven with 5 ring gas hob, separate Lamona electric oven with 4 ring gas hob, large American style fridge / freezer with ice machine, one standard dishwasher, one half size dishwasher, farmhouse table seating four.
Utility room
This is a great storage room which can also be accessed from the back of the property so an ideal place to store muddy walking boots and allow wet dogs to dry off.
Garden room
With table seating eight guests and table football. At the end of this room there is a sofa bed which can be screened from view using a curtain and used to accommodate additional guests at a charge of £40.00 per bed.
Shower room
With shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and wc. A washer / dryer is also housed in this room.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
With zip and link beds which can either be made up as two singles or a king-size bed.
En-suite bathroom
With a bath and shower over, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.
Bedroom two
Is a mirror of bedroom one and has zip and link beds which can either be made up as two singles or a king-size bed.
En-suite bathroom
With a bath and shower over, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.

Between bedroom two and three there is a large seating area with views out onto the garden. There are 2 sofa beds in this area which can be curtained off and used to accommodate extra guests at an additional £40.00 charge per bed per stay.

Bedroom three
With a 4'6 double bed.
En-suite shower room
With a shower, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.
Bedroom four
With a 4'6 double bed.
En-suite bathroom
With a bath and shower over, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.

Second Floor:
Bedroom seven
With zip and link beds which can either be made up as two singles or a king-size bed.
En-suite bathroom
With a bath and shower over, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.

Annexe:

This very much forms part of the main house, but can also be separated by large oak doors should your party dynamics suit this better. Please note that although bedrooms five and six are on different floors, there is no door between these two bedrooms.

Bedroom five
With a 4'6 double bed.
Shower room
With shower, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.
A few steps down to?:
Bedroom six
With zip and link beds which can either be made up as two singles or a king-size bed. You can access this bedroom directly from outside also.

Outside:
Outside is a large garden with covered patio area. Table with seating for 18 and two gas barbecues are available.
Off street parking is available.

HIRON'S PIECE ACCOMMODATION:

Ground Floor:
Entrance hall
With cloakroom wc.
Kitchen/dining hall
With range cooker, wine cooler, fridge freezer, dishwasher, a washer/dryer and Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine. (An initial supply of pods will be available to get you started.)
Double bedroom
With antique style double brass bed and wooden floorboards.
En-suite shower room.
Please note that the en-suite does not have a wc, this is in the adjacent downstairs cloakroom.
Sitting room
With original flagstone flooring and an open fireplace.

First Floor:
Master bedroom
With 5' king-size bed. This characterful room has an amazing cruck style ceiling with beams.
En-suite bathroom
With twin sinks and a bath with shower over.
Double bedroom
With a 4'6 double bed and views over to the church.
En-suite shower room
With walk-in shower.
Double bedroom
With 4'6 double bed.
En-suite bathroom
With bath and shower over.

Outside:
To the rear of the cottage is a small south facing garden with a bench and you’ll find table and chairs on the patio area outside the dining room, the perfect spot for barbecues and al fresco meals.
An attractive water feature sits in front of the house.
A gravelled area to the front of the house allows you to pull up and unload and there’s parking for up to four cars just before you reach the cottage.

Additional Information
Owner uses an attached small room during working hours, accessed from outside the property.
Minimum age for children is eight years old.
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
The garden is not enclosed and the garden pond is not covered over.
Working boatyard near by.
Permanent barges with residents may be moored on waters edge.
Access across the edge of garden and along landing stage by river (not public).

*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Cotswolds Hideaways will be held responsible.*

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alcester

Located in Alcester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Evesham Arts Centre and Mary Arden's House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bidford Grange Golf Club and Bidford Grange Golf Course. Avon Bank Gardens and Mary Arden's Farm are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire

What's nearby

  • Ragley Hall - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Stratford Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Evesham Honeybourne Station - 10 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bulls Head - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ellenden Farm Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Holly Bush - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful end of terrace house, set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A delightful end of terrace house, set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful end of terrace house, set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A delightful end of terrace house, set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bidford Grange Golf Club and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bidford Grange Golf Course. All Saints Church and Ragley Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Perfect family retreat

Beautifully situated property perfect for a relaxing holiday or as a base to explore the surrounding countryside. Great for a family vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Superb location we wanted to stay longer

Spent most of our stay in the garden enjoying the river view and watching the boats and generally soaking up the atmosphere Comfortable accommodation, easy parking and everything we needed provided. Warm welcome from the owner. Village has good pub food at the Bridge plus handy supermarket and petrol station. Ancient bridge and parkland an added bonus as are the cafe and village buildings / architecture. Close to Warwick and Stratford on Avon. Blue Boar Inn in nearby village very good for food.
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

A Wonderful week at Riverside

We have just spent a wonderful week at Riverside The weather was lovely and the location of the house could not be more perfect We had meals at the local Bridge Restaurant and found them very good We also had a couple of meals at the Broomhall Restaurant and found again good value and quality A special mention to the boatman for his help and attention All in all, a Wonderful week
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10/10 Excellent

nick w.

Amazing location, very friendly owner. Fantastic week had by all 3 generations!

Had a superb week staying at Riverside House. What a beautiful location on the River Avon. We were lucky enough to have a full week of sun, which enabled us to make full use of the generously portioned garden, when we weren't out and about exploring the surrounding areas. So pleasant to sit and watch the boats go by with wonderful views up the river towards the bridge and the church. Dave was so friendly and helpful. It was great to hire one of his narrow boats. He came with us to the 1st lock to guide us through the process which was very helpful (and probably essential for us novices) The property was very comfortable and the main bedroom on the 1st floor has great views over the garden and river. Worth noting that the top bedroom in the roof space has an unusual staircase arrangement leading from the bedroom to the bathroom. Not an issue for us in our late 40s but I wouldn't want my parents using it so they were in the large bedroom on the 1st floor. Thanks Dave for a wonderful stay. We would love to come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Lovely home in peaceful location

If you are looking for a peaceful family holiday then Riverside House is an excellent choice. We were a family of 6 and the house, surrounded by a lovely spacious garden overlooking the river and open spaces provided us with ample space for all of us. Amenities are very close to the house and there is easy parking provided. We will certainly retain many lovely memories of our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Perfect

Riverside House is very comfortable and well appointed. The house and the setting in the Avon River are lovely. The house is convenient to pubs and a well-provisioned Co-op. People were all most friendly and convivial.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

This is a lovely property in an excellent location. We had an enjoyable stay. A very small point, there were no loo rolls or dishwasher tablets as mentioned in the details but this wasn't a big deal. We were happy to provide our own. This was a base for a family get together much appreciated by all. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Ute M.

This house will be on our list for future visits

We were very much looking forward to our visit to the Cotswolds, the theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area. But arriving in Riverside House soon taught us that the best place to be was to stay at home, watch the River Avon roll by, cook together, go on walks together - relax as much as possible. This is the house we have been looking for all those years and we will be back. FOR SURE.
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8/10 Good

Paul H.

Riverside House review

There was nothing wrong with the house and there certainly wasn't anything wrong with the gorgeous garden and the view out over the river Avon and beyond. What we would have changed was the weather but that was my fault as I picked the wrong week! Given we were holed up indoors more than we would have liked I would have preferred a more up to date TV that would give up all the channels listed.
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8/10 Good

Michaela H.

Lots of space and excellent scenery to look out on

Four of us stayed here with our dog. The space both inside and outside the property was excellent. Beds were comfy and starter toiletries were appreciated. Had to contact the proprietor to get someone to locate the barbeque as it wasn't present. When they got it out for us, it had been stored dirty so we were not able to use it. Items in the kitchen need to be re-supplied as there were only 4 wine glasses (enough for us but not if 6 people stayed here) and just 2 pint glasses. A bit disappointed that there was no dog bowl provided. The Meadow, the other side of the river, was an excellent location for morning and evening dog walks but it would be very busy in the summer holidays.

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Excellent weekend break

We loved this house. The garden is a tranquil haven. Blessed with fabulous weather we spent most time watching the river and the life going by. The house was spotlessly clean and well equipped, with beautiful views from every window. We rented a narrow boat next door - so convenient and spent a glorious day on the river. Perfect weekend and highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay

The cottage in a beautiful location and beautifully furnished with a luxury welcome hamper! Lovely place
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely house, garden & location.

No complaints at all regarding Riverside House. Very comfortable and roomy cottage, spotlessly clean with all amenities. Beautiful location on the river, we were extremely lucky with the weather so we’re able to eat outside. Walks from the door & a fun few hours on one of David’s canal boats made it a memorable break. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent holiday

A lovely comfortable stay in Riverside House for a week. A beautiful house with many lovely items of furniture - clean, comfortable and with an excellent welcome pack. The garden is magical and worthy of long hours spent watching the river activities. The owner was very helpful. We heartily recommend The Bridge for a meal or two! Peter and Moira Blake - Enfield
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8/10 Good

Incredible riverside location

Beautiful location on the river with a stunning garden. Well located for walks and lovely for summer get togethers.
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10/10 Excellent

Super time

A very pleasant stay in a lovely house surrounded by a large garden, with lots of pretty flowers. Very clean, lovely furnishings and in an excellent position, right on the riverside. Plenty of good places to eat/drink a few minutes walk away. Would definitely recommend this lovely place and will be going back again
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10/10 Excellent

Great location

Relaxing break by the river watching all the activity. Exceeded our expectations. House not for the infirm - low ceilings in places and steep stairs. Ideally placed - coop just down the lane for supplies and ice creams and lots of places to visit nearby.

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