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Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon

Alcester vacation home with kitchen

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A round outdoor table with wicker chairs, a large umbrella, and a bowl of fruit.
A stone house with a garden, a chimney, and a large tree.
A living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.
A dining room with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs, with a view through a glass door.
A stone wall with a garden in front, a river, and a bridge in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire
  • Place, Bidford Grange Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Alcester

On waterfront.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Alcester vacation home, you'll find Bidford Grange Golf Club and Bidford Grange Golf Course. All Saints Church and Ragley Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bidford Grange Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • National Exhibition Centre - 46 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Evesham Honeybourne Station - 10 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Holly Bush - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon

This delightful, three-storey end of terrace house is set within the pretty town of Bidford-on-Avon, on the edge of The Cotswolds. Riverside House sits alongside the River Avon.

Originally built circa 1650 with an addition in 1947, this lovely property has a sitting room overlooking the river. The kitchen, dining room and bedrooms also have riverside views.

Within easy walking distance of the heart of Bidford-on-Avon with its array of shops and pubs. The village boasts a friendly community feel and is steeped in history. Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon is just a 15 minute drive away.

Additional Information:
Owner uses an attached small room during working hours, accessed from outside the property.
Minimum age for children is eight years old.
One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
The garden is not enclosed and the garden pond is not covered over.
Working boatyard near by.
Permanent barges with residents may be moored on waters edge.
Access across the edge of garden and along landing stage by river (not public). Fishing allowed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

559220

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.3 mi (43-min drive) away from the Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon to downtown Alcester?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Bidford-on-Avon.

Riverside House, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Really excellent place to stay

The house is perfect for a relaxing break by the River Avon. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you might need, and all the rooms were well appointed and comfortable. If I had one small piece of constructive feedback, it would be to update the living room TV to a smart TV for evenings in. Aside from that, everything was perfect.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect family retreat

Beautifully situated property perfect for a relaxing holiday or as a base to explore the surrounding countryside. Great for a family vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David F.

A Wonderful week at Riverside

We have just spent a wonderful week at Riverside The weather was lovely and the location of the house could not be more perfect We had meals at the local Bridge Restaurant and found them very good We also had a couple of meals at the Broomhall Restaurant and found again good value and quality A special mention to the boatman for his help and attention All in all, a Wonderful week
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Superb location we wanted to stay longer

Spent most of our stay in the garden enjoying the river view and watching the boats and generally soaking up the atmosphere Comfortable accommodation, easy parking and everything we needed provided. Warm welcome from the owner. Village has good pub food at the Bridge plus handy supermarket and petrol station. Ancient bridge and parkland an added bonus as are the cafe and village buildings / architecture. Close to Warwick and Stratford on Avon. Blue Boar Inn in nearby village very good for food.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Lovely home in peaceful location

If you are looking for a peaceful family holiday then Riverside House is an excellent choice. We were a family of 6 and the house, surrounded by a lovely spacious garden overlooking the river and open spaces provided us with ample space for all of us. Amenities are very close to the house and there is easy parking provided. We will certainly retain many lovely memories of our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

This is a lovely property in an excellent location. We had an enjoyable stay. A very small point, there were no loo rolls or dishwasher tablets as mentioned in the details but this wasn't a big deal. We were happy to provide our own. This was a base for a family get together much appreciated by all. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacky S.

Wonderful

Highly recommend this beautifully furnished and clean, well maintained old property overlooking the River Avon and the tree-lined park opposite in an idyllic location. Despite the owner’s office being open all weekend and attached to the house and the boatyard also next to the main entrance, we had complete privacy. The garden was just lovely with plenty of shade from the willow and other trees and we were able to sit comfortably outside on chairs in the beautiful garden provided by the owner watching the boats and paddle boarders go by. In the heat we didn’t travel much despite there being so many places of interest nearby including Stratford upon Avon. The Co-op supermarket was very well stocked and was only a walk away which was brilliant for us to stock up on ice cream, cold drinks and salads as it was so hot! We had the most wonderful break and thank Dave, the owner for being so helpful and pleasant during our stay. The only problem we would mention is that we found the shower in the main bathroom is far too powerful and like a jet spray which is dangerous when the water is hot so definitely needs changing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ute M.

This house will be on our list for future visits

We were very much looking forward to our visit to the Cotswolds, the theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area. But arriving in Riverside House soon taught us that the best place to be was to stay at home, watch the River Avon roll by, cook together, go on walks together - relax as much as possible. This is the house we have been looking for all those years and we will be back. FOR SURE.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Riverside House review

There was nothing wrong with the house and there certainly wasn't anything wrong with the gorgeous garden and the view out over the river Avon and beyond. What we would have changed was the weather but that was my fault as I picked the wrong week! Given we were holed up indoors more than we would have liked I would have preferred a more up to date TV that would give up all the channels listed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michaela H.

Lots of space and excellent scenery to look out on

Four of us stayed here with our dog. The space both inside and outside the property was excellent. Beds were comfy and starter toiletries were appreciated. Had to contact the proprietor to get someone to locate the barbeque as it wasn't present. When they got it out for us, it had been stored dirty so we were not able to use it. Items in the kitchen need to be re-supplied as there were only 4 wine glasses (enough for us but not if 6 people stayed here) and just 2 pint glasses. A bit disappointed that there was no dog bowl provided. The Meadow, the other side of the river, was an excellent location for morning and evening dog walks but it would be very busy in the summer holidays.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

nick w.

Amazing location, very friendly owner. Fantastic week had by all 3 generations!

Had a superb week staying at Riverside House. What a beautiful location on the River Avon. We were lucky enough to have a full week of sun, which enabled us to make full use of the generously portioned garden, when we weren't out and about exploring the surrounding areas. So pleasant to sit and watch the boats go by with wonderful views up the river towards the bridge and the church. Dave was so friendly and helpful. It was great to hire one of his narrow boats. He came with us to the 1st lock to guide us through the process which was very helpful (and probably essential for us novices) The property was very comfortable and the main bedroom on the 1st floor has great views over the garden and river. Worth noting that the top bedroom in the roof space has an unusual staircase arrangement leading from the bedroom to the bathroom. Not an issue for us in our late 40s but I wouldn't want my parents using it so they were in the large bedroom on the 1st floor. Thanks Dave for a wonderful stay. We would love to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Perfect

Riverside House is very comfortable and well appointed. The house and the setting in the Avon River are lovely. The house is convenient to pubs and a well-provisioned Co-op. People were all most friendly and convivial.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Excellent weekend break

We loved this house. The garden is a tranquil haven. Blessed with fabulous weather we spent most time watching the river and the life going by. The house was spotlessly clean and well equipped, with beautiful views from every window. We rented a narrow boat next door - so convenient and spent a glorious day on the river. Perfect weekend and highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay

The cottage in a beautiful location and beautifully furnished with a luxury welcome hamper! Lovely place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house, garden & location.

No complaints at all regarding Riverside House. Very comfortable and roomy cottage, spotlessly clean with all amenities. Beautiful location on the river, we were extremely lucky with the weather so we’re able to eat outside. Walks from the door & a fun few hours on one of David’s canal boats made it a memorable break. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent holiday

A lovely comfortable stay in Riverside House for a week. A beautiful house with many lovely items of furniture - clean, comfortable and with an excellent welcome pack. The garden is magical and worthy of long hours spent watching the river activities. The owner was very helpful. We heartily recommend The Bridge for a meal or two! Peter and Moira Blake - Enfield
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Incredible riverside location

Beautiful location on the river with a stunning garden. Well located for walks and lovely for summer get togethers.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super time

A very pleasant stay in a lovely house surrounded by a large garden, with lots of pretty flowers. Very clean, lovely furnishings and in an excellent position, right on the riverside. Plenty of good places to eat/drink a few minutes walk away. Would definitely recommend this lovely place and will be going back again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Relaxing break by the river watching all the activity. Exceeded our expectations. House not for the infirm - low ceilings in places and steep stairs. Ideally placed - coop just down the lane for supplies and ice creams and lots of places to visit nearby.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025