Welcome to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. We have moved from Newcastle!! Now, set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important and cultured tourist destinations in the UK and the world and with 80,000 plus visitors in 2016. I have returned to these parts of the country after two decades. We hope some of our old students will come and stay as many have returned again and again and we hope all past students parents will come and explore another wonderful region with us steeped in nature, literature, and history. Stratford she has easy rail, road and airport access. The destination for films and theatre, the home of Alan Rickman and Judi Dench. This is where Bond is made and all our greatest writers take inspiration from. Not only our writers but all from around the world take inspiration from Shakespeare’s world. A writer’s paradise, an artist’s palette. There are excellent venues for accommodation and dinners and business conferences, weddings, and christenings and indeed the best schools as well as Shakespeare’s School which students can still go to and the birth church in the heart of Stratford by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stroll with us through these Stratford lanes, get a taste of Merry England, where olde traditions are still alive, from Morris Dancing to a medieval hunt, master of the hounds, the hauntingly beautiful countryside. Local country sports and theatre RSC on the doorstep! Make your plans with us. Let us take you through the same streets Shakespeare walked and knew so well, let us acquaint you with his hometown, his homes and his school and his birth church and baptism and final resting place. Let’s meander the shire counties of Oxfordshre, Worcestershire and Gloustershire. Enjoy the most beautiful Malvern Hills and hidden gems like Whitbourne in Hereford. Hampton Court Palace, Warwick Castle, Henley In Arden and the breathtaking Cotswold and all within a short drive of Stratford Upon Avon. There is so much to do, theatre, boats on the river, swans , the Ferris wheel, the living statues, the music at the birth church and choirs, the sweet enchanting shops and lanes. So much to see enjoy and do. The Poetry. The film stars! You could meet Judi Dench and possibly have your programme signed or one of the Harry Potter Actors as this is where the stars are made. You could bump in to (Mr Darcy ) Colin Firth st M&S or even brush shoulders with Royalty if they are paying a visit. Mr Bond Daniel Craig’s parents live not too far one cafe tells us at breakfast. Locals can tell you a great deal. London too is not too far if you are a fan of Harry Potter we take tours to Warner Bros studio where the Harry Potter films were filmed and you can see the sets. Work through the film and enjoy all the candy you get in Harry Potter films and wands and see platform 9 3/4. Everywhere is within 1 or 2 hours from Stratford Upon Avon. London is on the door step. A day train out. Nothing is too far from this pleasant heart of England. Enjoy Icecream or butter beer or cool drink on hot summer’s day at the local stratford markets and strawberries and Samosa and local cheese and treats from close by RSC market stalls. . :-) Arts and crafts by the river with plenty of icecream! When the day ends relax in a country estate with many acres of stunning countryside and enjoy the very best of the English Countryside in natural outstanding beauty. Enjoy Home cooked gourmet meals from produce from our local farmers when not out and about in the stunning gardens. Do not be surprised to see deer or pheasants in the garden and wild life. The birds sing all day.

You must be like our family guest and treat our home with much love and respect and the gardens and be careful of the pets. Not let any strangers in our home. You must not play loud music or make a noise after 10 pm. Once you pay the deposit to Homestay their commission they then release my details you are given our contact details and we can send you a link to pay by Visa / visa debit / MasterCard or American Express. You must pay immediately. You must pay upfront or as soon as the booking is made and we send you the link. Different times in the year the price can change. Wi-fi computer IMac in the room but not allowed to watch any improper materials that could be stored or cause offence or harmful as this is a family home and children use the computers. Be as playful and kind to our son who has just turned 10. :-) Harry is a top mathematician musician and at very advance level of writing. :) We do offer the same creative Writing lessons to all the students big and small. In return we shall do all we can to give you a fabulous time. Please let us know if any allergies illness if any. Tell us what you love food wise and if any allergies know or any medical conditions and supply full ID. The room rate includes the following services: regular room cleaning, pick-up service, lunch, dinner, laundry, and internet access

• Tennis
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• Beach
• Library
• Shopping Centre
• Horse Stables
• Sports Arena
• Fishing
• Local Bus Stop
• Hospital
• Park
• Golf
• Bowling
• Cinema
• Museum
• Amusement Park
• Water Sports
• Health Club
• Restaurant
• Local Train Station
• Airport