The Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning film
Viewers were left enchanted and intrigued by the world Shakespeare inhabited. In fact, searches for the town of Weobley in Herefordshire, where much of Shakespeare’s home life in the film was shot, increased by 154% on the day of the film’s release.1
Travel experts at holidaycottages.co.uk have curated a list of holiday homes set around key filming locations, which fans of the film and Shakespearean history can book to stay in while they explore.
Located in the small hamlet of Shottery, just a 25-minute
The property also features a dining area which doubles as a sunroom, perfect as a place to unwind on a sunny day or while rain taps away on the ceiling above.
Winter’s Tale sleeps four people and two dogs and is available from £547 for a three-night stay or £710 for a seven-night stay.
Around a 10-minute drive from the filming location of Agnes Hathaway (later Shakespeare)’s family home “Hewlands”, this property has that same classic Tudor feel. Located in the hamlet of Bronydd,
This property is a short drive away from Haye on Wye. Alternatively, the Offa’s
Chapel Cottage sleeps fours guests and two dogs and is available from £617 for a three-night stay or £803 for a seven-night stay.
Rose cottage sits a short drive away from Weobley, the small village which can be seen in the movie Hamnet as a stand in for Shakespeare’s home of Stratford. It’s a Grade II-listed building which seamlessly combines modern features with those belonging to the original building.
Rose Cottage is surrounded by scenic walking routes, but for those open to travelling, both Berrington Hall and Croft Castle are nearby for you to explore, which are both “two pawprint” rated locations by the National trust [2], meaning that they have water bowls, bins and some dog friendly amenities on site, making this a great place to go for activities you can do with your pet.
Rose Cottage sleeps four people and two dogs and is available from £293 for a three-night stay and £375 for a seven-night stay.
Mainstone House can be found in Herefordshire and is the perfect getaway for a large group. While the property does sport original features and romantic scenery which feel straight out of the world of Shakespeare, it also has a games room, a cinema screen and a hot tub alongside a plethora of other amenities.
This property is perfect for a holiday with friends, with several spas in the area such as The Green Dragon and Holmer Park as well as historic pubs, cafés and restaurants.
Mainstone House sleeps 14 guests and three dogs and is available from £1,302 for a three-night stay and £2,091 for a seven-night stay.
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