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The Cow Shed At Retreat Farm

Stratford-upon-Avon (5.7 miles), Warwickshire
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
No Dogs
5
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Family friendly
Indoor swimming pool
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Swimming pool
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning barn conversion finished to an exceptional standard with a fantastic heated indoor pool
  • Spend time in the quirky shepherd’s hut that has been transformed into a bar and games area
  • Relax in the hot tub whilst the BBQ sizzles and the children play, or snuggle by the wood burner inside
Property code: 92837

This stunning property is a well-appointed, contemporary self-catering holiday let, set within the wonderful Warwickshire countryside between Stratford-upon-Avon (6 miles) and Henley-in-Arden (5 miles). Privately located, it is perfect for an idyllic group getaway, surrounded by unspoilt farmland views and way-marked walks and bridleways right from your doorstep. The area is steeped in Shakespearean history, from the local pub that served Shakespeare’s parents' wedding breakfast to the local town of Stratford-upon-Avon which houses Shakespeare’s birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The county town of Warwick, with its medieval castle and riverside park, is just 9 miles away. This location is ideal for walkers, cyclists and those wishing to explore local Warwickshire towns and villages such as Aston Cantlow (2.5 miles), Wilmcote (4 miles) and Wooton Wawen (3.5 miles). All are great to visit to pick up local produce, visit tourist attractions or enjoy a drink at a welcoming pub.

Fabulous views of local farmland can be admired as you make your way up the farm track. Upon entry via the main entrance, the generously sized hallway provides an abundance of space for coats, shoes and boots. From here, five beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms are accessed, all of which are on the ground floor and contain plenty of storage and Smart TVs. The house has been designed with family celebrations in mind, with two family rooms that sleep two adults and two children in each. There is also a twin room with an en-suite wet room and two king-size bedrooms. The magnificent indoor swimming pool is accessed from the substantial hallway. The 8m x 4m heated pool has a constant depth of 1.2m and is surrounded by relaxing loungers and seating – it's an area to be enjoyed by everyone. A door from this room leads to an outdoor patio where a standalone hot tub can be found. The open-plan kitchen/living/dining area is a marvellous open space with a vaulted ceiling and a huge feature fireplace with a wood burner. The kitchen area, with an island that’s perfect for food preparation, is well equipped with everything you need to whip up delicious meals. The utility room with its washer/dryer is accessed from the kitchen. The lounge area is complemented with comfortable sofas and a Smart TV and the dining area has tables and seating enough to fit 14 in comfort. It is from the dining table that you are able to peek into the swimming pool area through the specially designed windows. The property is also a Loxone Show Home and contains an element of home automation. There are various lighting scenes for you to choose from within each room, temperatures are automatically controlled, and the ceiling speakers within the living room can connect to your media to provide you with your choice of music.

Two patio doors on either side of the fireplace provide entry onto the sweeping patio which runs the whole length of the barn. This is ideal for relaxed, al fresco dining or just lounging about in the large private garden. There is a play area to keep the children entertained and plenty of space for ball games and picnics, all completely enclosed. A shepherd's hut is located just off the patio where you will find a bar (bring your own drinks), plenty of seating, a huge TV and a retro games machine. Perfect for those wet weather days. There is bicycle storage and a BBQ available.

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 family room with 3 singles and a trundle, 1 family room with a king-size and a single with trundle (trundles only suitable for children)
  • 5 bathrooms – 3 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC
  • 2 electric ovens with warming drawers, induction hob, American-style fridge/freezer with ice machine, microwave, coffee machine and 2 dishwashers
  • Utility room with washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Home automation system
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • Smart TVs in lounge and all bedrooms
  • Private indoor swimming pool
  • Private enclosed garden with patio, hot tub, play area and gas BBQ
  • Shepherd’s hut with bar, TV and games machine
  • Ample parking on private driveway
  • Pub 2.5 miles, shop 4 miles
  • Sleeps 12 + 2 children
  • This property does not accept stag/hen dos
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sophie Clark

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Sophie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Viv, 30th August 2024

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The accommodation was stunning, everything was catered for,a wide selection of board games, loads of outside space with games. Pool was perfect.The kitchen was well equipped even down to an electric hand whisk - I am yet to visit accommodation with these extra bits. Hosts were available if needed, otherwise respected our privacy Eggs were a really Read morenice touch. we have annual holidays around the UK for over 10years a this was the best accommodation yet- thank you Paula and Richard ! Hope to return Hide

Reviewed by David, 23rd August 2024

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A wonderful home with first class facilities. Three generations enjoyed the swimming pool, games room (shepherd`s hut} the hot tub and garden. There was a generous hamper awaiting us and the house was immaculate. It is well located for both Stratford upon Avon and Warwick Castle.

Reviewed by Pamela, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Barry, 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Mervyn, 26th July 2024

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The property was perfect in every way

Reviewed by Jason, 12th July 2024

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On arriving at the Cow Shed you quickly realise that the reality is even better than the pictures! Facilities were wonderful, the whole property was spotlessly clean and everything you could need was provided. The hosts have great taste and a real sense of how to make guests feel welcome through lots of little touches. Communication with the ownersRead more was perfect and we felt really at home. Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer, 28th June 2024

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Outstanding, exceptional and superb! I could go on and use more superlatives but the only way you would understand the calibre of this property is to just book it! Trust me you wont be disappointed. Worth every single penny, a place for creating priceless memories.

Reviewed by David, 24th May 2024

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This house is absolutely wonderful !!!! THE best place we have ever stayed in ( and we've stayed in a lot of places) .. Everything anyone would ever need in a property is there .. and then some !!!! The hosts, Paula and Richard, are SO welcoming .. the welcome pack is incredible, the fresh eggs as a gift in the week we were there were SO lovely andRead more they couldn't do enough to make our stay more enjoyable. GO THERE .. Hide

Reviewed by Katy, 3rd May 2024

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We absolutely loved The Cowshed the house is even more beautiful in real life. The owners have thought of everything including a very well equipped kitchen and dining area. We were wowed by this stunning home and it was worth every penny. In beautiful surroundings and with helpful and friendly hosts we would recommend to everyone! Paula and RichardRead more really do have a gem in this home and I hope we get to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Natalie, 19th April 2024

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We had the most amazing weekend at The Cow Shed and had such a warm welcome. The owners have thought of every detail and everything is perfect! We loved using the pool and hot tub and had everything we needed. The welcome hamper and fresh eggs were such lovely touches. Short drive into Stratford and great location for so many local attractions. AmaRead morezing family weekend full of fun and laughter! We have booked again for next year! Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 1st April 2024

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Perfect! We were a small party of 7, all adults together for our wedding. Paula made us very welcome and the welcome hamper was a fantastic surprise. As was the gift of freshly laid eggs, which were delicious. The Cow Shed has been renovated to very high standard, with all the facilities you could wish for, which made our stay amazing. The pool wasRead more used many times each day, as was the lovely warm hot tub. We would go back in a heartbeat and have no hesitation in recommending this to friends. Hide

Reviewed by Linda, 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Kuljinder, 29th December 2023

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Stayed at the barn over the New year period and everything was perfect. From the amenities in the kitchen, the pool area, high specification of the interiors, garden/play areas and the added touches elevated the property to a 5 stars for us. The hosts were extremely welcoming and couldn't do enough to ensure our stay was comfortable. We would definRead moreitely come back. Hide

Reviewed by Derek, 22nd December 2023

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Fantastic property, Wonderful welcome and communication with friendly owners. We spent Christmas here as a large family group of all ages . Perfect property, facilities for all age groups , indoor pool, hot tub ,games room , garden with play area , location great to explore . Plenty of space to park 10/10

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