Percy House is in a residential area, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just north of the centre of the famous medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The house has recently been refurbished from top to bottom, outside and in, while retaining its 1930's features, including the front door's Art Deco stained-glass. At the front is a gravelled parking area for two cars. A side gate opens to a path leading to a south-facing patio and garden - a secluded and private suntrap that is accessed from the inside through the kitchen-dining room's sliding doors. The patio has a BBQ and outdoor dining table and seating for six, providing a fabulous space to enjoy al fresco drinks and meals.
Ground Floor Hall: Open the original, 1930's door with its Art Deco, stained glass and step into the hallway where there are hooks to hang coats and space to leave outdoor shoes.
Living Room: This lovely room at the front of the house, features an original bay window with half-height wooden shutters and a striking red earth-coloured feature wall. The room comfortably seats six guests on two sofas and a large bean bag and has a smart TV (with Xbox) and flame-effect, contemporary fireplace with mood lighting.
Kitchen-Dining Room: Continue through to the rear of the house and into the uber-stylish kitchen-dining room. At one end is a rectangular, oak dining table set in front of a milky plum-coloured wall with film set-style lighting. At the other end is the fabulous kitchen, with a long central island and four bar stools, the hob and sink, a seating area with a comfy sofa below a striking lantern ceiling and a fully-equipped kitchen with every appliance needed concealed behind floor-to-ceiling units. At the far end is an all-glass end wall that slides open to the patio and garden. On a sunny day with the glass doors fully open, this beautiful room feels like it is part of the garden. This whole area has underfloor heating beneath engineered-oak flooring.
Utility Room/Cloakroom: Off the dining area is a handy utility room with a washing machine, sink, clothes airer, ironing equipment, and cupboards and shelves with cleaning/washing products. Please note the ironing equipment and cloths airer are stored in the large cupboards in the kitchen.
First Floor Bedroom One: Overlooking the garden and the top of the kitchen, this light and cheerful double bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed on a Victorian-style metal bedframe, with bedside tables and reading lamps. A free-standing wardrobe with hangers and drawers provides hanging and storage space.
Bedroom Two: The ideal room for young guests or two older friends sharing a room, with two full-size single beds on pretty, wooden bed frames and a shared bedside table and reading lamp (not shown). A free-standing wardrobe with hangers and drawers provides plenty of hanging and storage space.
Family Bathroom: With floor-to-ceiling polished tiling, this bathroom is both stylish and practical. It is fitted with a full-size bath with a shower over, a toilet, wash basin and vanity unit with a mirror and a heated towel rail.
Second Floor Bedroom Three - Master bedroom: This top-floor room - once the attic - has been cleverly converted into a super-stylish and spacious, dual aspect Art-Deco style ensuite bedroom, which overlooks the garden and rooftops of the neighbouring houses. The bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed on a handsome Victorian-style bedframe, with bedside chests of drawers and reading lamps, and a free-standing wardrobe with hanging space and drawers. Three Velux windows (with blinds) throw light down the staircase and onto the seating area where there is a small day chair.
Ensuite Shower Room: The stylish ensuite has floor-to-ceiling polished tiling, a double walk-in shower with rainfall and hand-held shower heads, a toilet, a hand basin, a vanity unit with a mirror, and a heated towel rail.
Outside Open the sliding doors in the kitchen to a large, private patio, with a six-person garden table, six foldaway chairs - for dining or sunbathing - a parasol and a large charcoal BBQ - the perfect place to enjoy outdoor dining. Steps lead up to a lawn, a lovely spot for relaxing and sunbathing in this suntrap of a garden. A path leads down the side of the house to a gate, with padlock, which leads to the front of the house. A storage unit sits side down the side of the house. Inside guests will find a BBQ for six adults and six, foldaway chairs. The rubbish and recycle bins are also stored in this area. (Please note: the photos show a smaller table and four chairs. These have been updated as described above.) To the front of the property is a planted, gravel area with parking for two cars.
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About the area
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is home to this cottage. Shakespeare's Birthplace and Civic Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Warwick Castle and American Fountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre and Bancroft Gardens.
Stratford-upon-Avon College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Stratford Butterfly Farm - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 13 min walk
Coventry (CVT) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Domino's Pizza - 14 min walk
Costa Coffee - 10 min walk
The One Elm - 8 min walk
Clopton Catch - 7 min walk
Phoenix Bar - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on 15 April 2026 start from NZ$687, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Stratford-upon-Avon cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shakespeare Houses and American Fountain. Bancroft Gardens and The River Avon Trail are also within 15 minutes. Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 13 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Percy House is wonderfully located in a quiet suburban street within walking distance of Stratford upon Avon town centre with all its many attractions. The house is warm and cosy in winter and worked well for a three generation half term break. We were disappointed by some elements of cleanliness and minor maintenance issues and have reported these to Bolthole Retreats who have advised they will be addressed. My recommendation below is based on these issues being addressed.
Katharine E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gayle T.
9 December 2025
Great stay at Percy house
Lovely stay at Percy house. Beautifully clean and very comfortable. Great location to Stratford for the Christmas markets.
Would definitely return.
Gayle T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emma C.
10 July 2025
Wedding break
Had a lovely stay here for a family wedding. Great location, great house. Appreciated the cake on arrival
Emma C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 October 2025
Lovely property and good location
Ideal location, 10- 15 minutes walk to town centre along the canal side which was a beautiful walk. 2 bathrooms which is ideal for two couples or more. Although don’t use bathrooms at the same time for showering as poor preassure flow.
Kitchen well equipped with variety of glasses.
Very spacious down stairs. We would recommend for a family or 3 couples.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Percy House. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding the shower pressure has been shared with the property owner who has let us know that this is being looked at as soon as possible. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stuart P.
23 September 2025
Very conveniently located, spacious and modern
Percy House is tucked away at the end of a dead end road and the area is quiet and is located very close to the centre of Stratford. It is both spacious and modern, with good sized bedrooms. The house was clean and there is good space for two cars on the front.
Only a few minor negatives - there was no pair of scissors in the kitchen, there is a bit of mould in the bathrooms ( a spray can get rid of that )
Stuart P.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Percy House. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner and housekeeping team. They've taken on board your comments having scissors in the kitchen and the issue with mould in the bathrooms which will be addressed as soon as possible. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 September 2025
Fantastic House & Location
What a great find. Visited here for a wknd with friends (6 of us). Amazing kitchen. Only 10-15 mins walk in to the centre. Very quiet area. Off road parking for 2 cars. The loft conversion with en suite is a great bonus. Lovely sitting in the garden in the sun. Only criticism is the size of the beds. The double beds could be King size or at least the quilts, saves you fighting over it when sharing it with friends I would definitely return. Just a shame it isn't dog friendly.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Percy House. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner and property manager who have taken your points onboard regarding the beds and are looking into them. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melinda H.
30 December 2023
Excellent Christmas break
Lovely house in a good quiet location situated at end of a cul de sac. Only 5 minute walk into Stratford. Had a great family break.
Melinda H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 July 2023
A lovely weekend
The property has been set up well, it is very nicely decorated, had everything we needed, plenty of space for five adults (including parking for two cars) and is a short walk into the centre of Stratford. We have had a lovely weekend visit.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
20 November 2023
Lovely stay in Stratford upon avon
The house is a short walk into the center of Stratford upon avon. It slept six adults comfortably, and is exactly as pictured, with a beautiful large kitchen diner over looking the garden. It is spotlessly clean and very well appointed and maintained, with off street parking. I would highly recommend if visiting the area.
Comfortable and modern with a really impressive kitchen. Well situated, only a ten minute walk from most attractions. Would happily return!
Lauren B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ruth A.
15 July 2024
Perfect for a family trip!
The property is every bit as luxe and cared for as it looks. The backyard was an extra bonus for our two year-old to run around in. This also has absolutely the best kitchen (in design layout and equipment) that I've ever had in a holiday let. Household cleanliness? Immaculate. I hope to return when we're next visiting the area.
Great modern, newly-renovated house with lovely kitchen diner area and comfortable beds.
Perfect location, just a ten-minute walk form the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Added bonus of off-road car parking too.
Efficient and helpful communication with housekeeping when required.
Only recommendation is for towel hooks to be added to the bathrooms.
Victoria S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sylva V.
31 July 2022
Exploring Shakespeare's country
The house at 33 Percy Street really felt like a home away from home. Both my daughters declared it to be their dream house ! It was clean and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen, a peaceful garden with table and garden chairs, 3 large bedrooms with comfy beds and pillows and 2 bathrooms. It is quiet with enough parking space for 2 cars which is a real treat in England.
Sylva V.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Dear Sylva,
Thank you so much for your review of 33 Percy Street, we are delighted to see that you enjoyed your time here and know the owners will be thrilled to see this too.
We hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future.
Kind regards
Bolthole Retreats
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nadia
31 August 2023
Spotless, spacious and comfortable
Great location. Had everything we needed.
Stayed with my 3 sisters and my 4 month old daughter. They even provided a travel cot and high chair without being asked.
The kitchen diner was so light and a great area to chat and eat, whereas the living room was cosy- so there was a lovely balance to the communal areas.
Location wise was also great for us as it is in a quiet residential area, but omly a 10 minute walk to the centre.
We have a super weekend
Nadia
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 May 2025
A lovely property in a perfect location
We have recently enjoyed a four day stay at Percy House enjoying the spacious accommodation and very pleasing decor. It provided an ideal venue for us to meet up with friends who we hadn’t seen for a long time. There were 4 of us in all ie 2 married couples. The fact it was a short walk into town was ideal and saved us having to use our cars for this.
However it was rather disappointing that the tv didn’t work at all right from the onset and there was no milk provided or fresh coffee (as promised in the house details) Also the level of cleanliness could have been much better we felt. There were toothpaste stains in one of the wash basins and the floor in the kitchen/dining area was covered in dust and crumbs. Our friends said their towels didn’t smell fresh and wondered when they had been last laundered.
A shame we encountered a few negatives as the overall experience was a good one.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Percy House. We are delighted to hear that you liked the house. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner and property manager and they are sorry that your stay did not meet your expectations. They’ve confirmed that the house was thoroughly cleaned and the TV was checked prior to your arrival and was confirmed as working. Also, the towels were freshly laundered ahead of your arrival. They wish you'd got in touch during your stay, they’d have been more than happy to pop over to rectify these concerns for you.
The property was exactly as listed and had everything we needed. There was ample parking for 2 cars and It was a 15 minute walk from Stratford-upon-Avon where there are plenty of nice restaurants and shops.
Our only grumble was that the house was far too hot when we arrived and the instructions for the thermostats were for different thermostats so we couldn’t adjust either of them and there was no valve on the lounge radiator so couldn’t turn that one off at all.
Also the ledge on the bottom of the glass panel for the over bath shower also kept falling off meaning the water wasn’t contained in the bath.
We would thoroughly recommend staying in this house.
Rachel B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Tim L.
9 November 2025
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The house has clearly been designed to let and is marketed on the huge kitchen-dining room. It is very impressive as you stand there, taking in the space and light. The sofas are comfortable, as are the beds, and the house has a certain surface-level appeal. There are some nice touches, like the Xbox and DVDs, but the lack of a welcome pack was disappointing.
The kitchen lacked basics: no potato peeler or any kind of blender. There was also a lack of usable surface space once you started cooking. It has been designed to look good but functions poorly. In the fridge we found one pint of whole milk with about 100ml left—who leaves milk when cleaning? The cupboards contained a broken wine glass, mismatched dirty mugs, and not enough of the same type for six guests. The table had six chairs, four of which needed fixing; it’s only a matter of time before they break and someone is injured.
In the utility room, the washing machine still had a baby’s bib inside. It’s clear that surfaces are cleaned and beds changed, but the cleaning stops there. The heating system was locked, and the kitchen relied on oil plug-in radiators. It wasn’t cold during our stay, but I can imagine it would be very chilly in winter.
The sitting room, with two comfortable sofas, had an electric fire and a remote with flat batteries. The Xbox had only one controller, and the seating was really only suitable for four adults. Finding someone’s medical finger support down the side of the sofa was an unwelcome surprise.
The bedrooms are spacious, as is the bathroom. However, we found two pairs of socks left behind by previous guests. The two single beds and one double were fine comfort-wise. The attic hosts another bedroom with a huge floor space, but the pillows were uncomfortable, and it’s baffling why there is only a double bed when a super king would easily fit. The shower looked great but sprayed water everywhere.
Overall, it was okay. Unfortunately, it was the most expensive place we have stayed, and for the extra money it was poorer in all areas except space.
Tim L.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Percy House. We’re very pleased to hear that you liked the house, however we’re sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay didn’t meet your expectations. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner and housekeeper, who have taken on board your points regarding the welcome pack, the kitchen peeler and blender, and the pillows onboard and are looking into these.
They’ve also confirmed that the house was thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival and that the heating was switched on for your arrival. They wish you had contacted them during your stay, as they would have been very happy to visit the house to address the issues raised.
Additionally, they have checked the dining chairs, which have now been fixed, replaced the batteries in the fire remote, and repaired the shower. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth L.
13 September 2022
Weekend stay
Lovely house for a weekend in Stratford. Modern, clean, comfortable and only 10 minute walk to town.
Elizabeth L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 June 2022
A great property with good communications
We stayed at Percy Street for a family celebration. It's well located for Stratford centre, parking was good, and it's at the end of a quiet close. The garden and kitchen/diner were great to celebrate in with family, and the whole property feels very clean, newly decorated and fresh. We stayed in June but I can see it would also feel cosy in winter. Samii, our contact, was really helpful when I called her to arrange some items regarding our stay. I can't think of any reason not to recommend staying here.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kay K.
27 October 2021
Lovely house
Have stayed in many holiday homes over 30 years and this one is a gem . The renovations and extension of the property have been very well done . Location excellent ,very quiet, but only a 10 minute walk into the town.
You can also walk to the town via the canal towpath, lovely walk on a sunny morning and doesnt take much
longer .
Excellent value for money .
Well done to the owners and the housekeeper .
Kay K.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Dear Kay,
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at 33 Percy Street. It's a beautiful house and we're so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. We hope we can welcome you back to another Bolthole Retreats property in the future.
Kind regards
Bolthole Retreats
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Philip B.
6 August 2021
Close to everything in Stratford Upon Avon
Percy Street is a great place to stay if you prefer to keep the car on the drive. Close enough to the town and just a mile or so from the Stratford Horse Race track.
The property itself was clean and had everything you needed for a staycation.
Huge kitchen area for entertaining. Couldn't work out how to get the normal tv channels but had netflix and bbc iplayer. The latter was needed for the Olympic coverage after a hard days sightseeing.
No complaints at all from us.
Philip B.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Hi Philip,
Thank you for your review. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay here.
Best wishes
Bolthole Retreats
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What makes this property unique
Percy House is a 1930's, semi-detached holiday home, with an immaculately refurbished exterior that hides a contemporary and stylish interior. This town-centre, three-storey home sleeps six guests across three delightful bedrooms, with 2.5 bathrooms, one of them ensuite. The open-plan kitchen-dining area is a fabulous socialising hub, opening out to a large patio and lawn, while at the front is the living room with original features blending perfectly with the contemporary styling. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Shakespeare Museum, pubs, restaurants, and the town's year-round events are a short walk away. In addition, Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle and Royal Leamington Spa are just 10-15 miles away and the Cotswolds, Oxford town, Blenheim Palace and Silverstone are all within a 50-minute drive.
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