The village of WILMCOTE is in the heart of Shakespeare Country just three miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and eight miles from Warwick. Pear Tree Holiday Cottages are near the village green and looks across a paddock towards MARY ARDEN'S HOUSE, the home of Shakespeare's mother's family.

Sharing a beautiful three-quarters of an acre garden The accommodation provides an oasis of calm away from bustling Stratford. Please note: The Apple Loft and Acanthus Cottage are completely non-smoking and unsuitable for pets, we do welcome children over 3 years old.

Recent investigations into the Arden Estates show that PEAR TREE COTTAGE once belonged to William Shakespeare's parents, Mary (nee Arden) and John Shakespeare, who inherited it from Robert Arden - Mary's father. They mortgaged the property in 1578 and forfeited it, by order of the Chancery Court in 1597 for failure to repay the loan.

Visits to Stratford can be made by tour bus from Mary Arden's House, by train from the village Railway Station, or by your own Car in 10 mins.

Our two-self-catering cottages which adjoin Pear Tree Cottage and share its gardens.

The Warwickshire countryside and the nearby Cotswold hills contain a wealth of fine Gardens, Stately Homes, ancient Manor Houses and Castles to delight the visitor, as well as the internationally renowned Stratford attractions of Shakespeare properties and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Having lived here all our lives we can offer the best advice on days out from Pear Tree Cottage, aided by our own map and also help you to find our favourite eating places and country Pubs.

Some ideas for excursions within easy reach are the historic County Town of Warwick, with its superb Castle, Church and museums; also Kenilworth Castle, Blenheim Palace, the Cotswold Villages and any of a dozen National Trust Properties, including the spectacular gardens at Hidcote, Packwood and Upton House all within half an hour or less. Antique shops and markets to suit most pockets can be found nearby.

We are only 30 minutes drive from the NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE.

Pear Tree Holiday Cottages
The Apple Loft & Acanthus Cottage Tariff: Rates per week:
Date/Season.	Price
April - Sept.	£350 to £400 per week
October - March	£250 to £325 per week
Short Breaks (3 nights minimum) available from October - Easter (excl. Xmas & New Year) or longer stays by arrangement
Special rates apply for Xmas and Bank Holiday

We can advise on the best places to park there, for daytime sight-seeing or evening THEATRE performances.

Parking at Pear Tree Cottage is simple with lots of space, off road, for all our guests. For the more energetic, it is possible to walk from Wilmcote, along the Canal towpath, into the very centre of the town in a little over an hour.

This can be of special interest, as Narrow Boats can usually be seen working their way up and down the series of locks leading down to the River Avon; if you don't want to walk back to the village - take the train (a 5 minute journey).