Boasting garden views, The Bard's Retreat features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.7 km from Royal Shakespeare Theatre. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.8 km from Royal Shakespeare Company. The holiday park with a terrace and river views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests at the holiday park will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stratford-upon-Avon, like cycling, fishing and hiking. The Bard's Retreat features a children's playground and a picnic area. Walton Hall is 7 km from the accommodation, while Warwick Castle is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 44 km from The Bard's Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Stratford-upon-Avon
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location Nice walk in to town and to the pub Lovely well equipped caravan and loved that we could take our dog
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful site and lovely caravan. We could not have asked for better customer care and service.
  • Niamh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Would definitely book and stay again. Lovely caravan, dog friendly, and great location. The hosts are very helpful.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of The Bard's Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Bard's Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 75 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dogs stay free of charge, but cannot be left unattended in the property at any time. Please state the number of dogs and breed at the time of booking in the special request box.

Guests are requested to bring there own bed linen and towels, quilts, pillows with protective covers and mattress covers are provided. Bed linen and towels can be provided on request for an additional laundry charge.

Commercial vehicles are not allowed on Rayford Park . We do not accept reservations from contractors working in the area. This is not allowed by the park which is a holiday park only.

Parking for 1 car is available next to the caravan.

Please inform The Bard's Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £75 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Bard's Retreat

  • The prices at The Bard's Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Bard's Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • The Riverside Bar & Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Bard's Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, The Bard's Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Bard's Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Live music/performance

  • The Bard's Retreat is 1.3 miles from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.