This is the perfect B&B. I can't think of anything that wasn't excellent…read more The owners are kind and gracious and have created a lovely establishment. Sometimes guest houses are either extremely cluttered or filled with cheap Ikea furniture, but this house is well furnished and up-to-date. I particularly liked the breakfast room with antiques and green walls...so British! Location is perfect, just a 5 minute walk to the train station or to the center of town. Our room was very spacious and well appointed. The windows are double pane so it stayed nice and warm. Water pressure and heat was excellent. Breakfast was delicious. The portions were so large I could barely finish everything. There's of course a full English, but also some other options like omelets and cereals. Don't miss the homemade jams! They also offer a packed lunch for £7 which I highly recommend. I don't know where they got that ham for the sandwich, but it was some of the best I've had in ages. The lunch came with sandwich, quiche, crisps, cake, and water - all in an insulated bag. For my fellow Americans, you may see some reviews or house rules mention that the Emsley doesn't allow "all male or all female" parties. In Britain, that refers to bachelor/bachelorette parties. It doesn't refer to same-sex couples, which are gladly welcomed at the Emsely. I thought I'd point that out because that terminology might be confusing to some travelers.

This was the first bed & breakfast I've ever stayed in and it spoiled me for any others, I think!…read moreThe people who run it were so kind & helpful! The room was really nice & they even gave us homemade cookies to go with our tea & coffee in our room! The decor was beautiful! We had afternoon tea when we got there & it was delicious! They gave us tips for where to go in the city and how to get there. I would highly recommend everyone to stay there!

As an American female in her early 30's traveling alone, I found a home away from home here at the…read moreAmbleside Guest House. It can always be daunting when you're on your own, especially as a female, but Peter, the owner of the inn, was so kind, caring, and attentive. He made me feel welcomed and safe, helped me to navigate where to go and what to do, and made the best English breakfast I have ever had! I will never stay anywhere else in Stratford Upon Avon and I will absolutely be returning! The accommodations were clean, quaint and very comfortable. There is free parking in the back and breakfast is included in the price of the room. I stayed in a small single room with a view of the park across the street that had a bed, bureau and sink/vanity as well as access to my own bathroom down the hall. The price was perfect and as a traveler on a budget, I greatly appreciated that Peter did not over charge for the room (like I felt other inns advertising in town). The dining area, located in the front of the house, overlooking the street and the park, is picturesque. Peter requested a detailed breakfast order, accompanied by an individually scheduled time for the morning. He even personally walked me through the options as I had never had a proper English breakfast. He then prepared it brilliantly and it was fresh and ready upon my coming down to eat. The community that stayed here was also incredibly pleasant and charming. The few people I spoke with over breakfast offered wonderful, friendly conversation. I didn't feel isolated, judged or lonely which can happen in a foreign place when traveling by yourself. Everyone seemed to know and love Peter, and many seemed to travel to town regularly, choosing to stay there. He really has created a community that feels like friends and family. And I felt immediately welcomed with open arms. Finally, Peter's knowledge of the town and his recommendations of where to eat and what to do are absolutely fantastic. He knows all the best places to explore, on and off the beaten path. His reasoning behind his suggestions were always very genuine and smart. It made for a lot of saved time, great food and wonderful experiences. He is also quick to refer you to a friend at a local pub or restaurant to chat with and get to know, and they all hold him in high regard. It made me feel almost like a local. I hadn't planned to visit Stratford Upon Avon originally, and I walked into the Ambleside Guest House on a whim. I am so glad I did, it really made my whole trip. I ended up staying two extra nights because I loved it so much! If you go, I hope it becomes a home away from home for you, like it did for me. Thank you again Peter!

We had a really nice stay at Woodstock but there are a few caveats…read more Cons: water pressure is almost non-existent so you'll spend lots of time in the shower & your toilet probably won't flush until the evening We were not provided clean towels for our 2nd day- our old towels were folded up & placed back on the beds which was a bit shocking to discover but in all fairness, we could have asked for new towels Our room had a weird smell that we equate to cat Pros: The owners are super-nice and will make reservations for you, accommote all our picky food needs (insert Veggie here) The breakfast was substantial w/ cereals, fruit, and Full English Breakfast..... And can we say *real* coffee!! Location is the absolute best as we could walk from the Train Station AND walk to town w/ no problems & this was w/ us schlepping luggage. The house itself is lovely & rooms were very quiet - no neighbors were heard. We had our own set of keys which not all places will provide So would we stay here again? Definitely. Quaint B&B to welcome us to Shakespeare's home & get us to our Special play "As You Like It"

Fantastic B&B, handily placed for the town centre tourist attractions and also only a mile's easy…read morewalk from Anne Hathaway's cottage. Clean and comfortable, run by a lovely friendly couple who will provide leaflets about local attractions, maps of the town centre and recommendations of places to eat (and they even called up and booked a table at a restaurant for us). It has off-street parking round the back and free wifi, the beds are comfy and all the rooms are en-suite. Breakfast is exactly what you want - cereals, fruit and fruit juice on the side to help yourself from and a full cooked breakfast. I'd have no hesitation booking this place again if we returned to Stratford.

This was a lovely little place. Our room was beautiful, clean, full of light, and comfortable. The…read morestaff were friendly and went out of their way to help when we turned up three hours early (we were just planning to leave our bags, but the room was ready!) Short walk from the train station and equally short walk from all the goodness of Stratford, this place really couldn't have been better. Super affordable! Great breakfast! Well. It could have had a fun Shakespeare-based name like so many of the neighbors, but I suppose all the good ones are already taken. Oh, and the shower was a bit small. But really, everything else was super lovely. Highly recommended.

This was the best place I stayed at during my trip to England. The moment you walk in it smells…read moreclean. It is in a fantastic location and the breakfast there was the best I had during my three weeks in England. The room itself was so clean and wonderful. It honestly felt like a fairy tale. The owners were so sweet. I honestly didn't want to leave. Whenever I come back to England I will always include a visit here.

Such a wonderful stay! The full english breakfast in the morning was absolutely delicious. The b&b…read morewas just a short walk to the RSC. You could not trouble Juan with anything, they were so wonderful and helpful.

I don't recommend this place if you are a tourist. The staff is very short tempered and makes sure…read moreyou wait a very long time for service if you don't have the right accent. Surprising, since it's across the street from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, you'd think they'd want the business but they charge an additional 10% if you are going to a show. Overall not a great experience.

The house is lovely and the rooms have a sweet, "decorated by a loving grandmum" feel, which fits…read morethe adorably motherly owner. She, the manager and the maid were all very accommodating and kindly, always earnestly pleased to go the extra mile for the comfort of the guests. Conjoined to the Hollies Guesthouse next door, they handled our university group of 22 (plus some other guests) with a little wiggling, and they handled dietary restrictions on breakfast with grace and eagerness to make us all comfortable. My only complaints are these: the slightly cramped quarters for large groups and the fact that each room has only one dedicated key (both of which are symptomatic of b&b's in general), plus the steep walks up to the third floor room I lived in, and the alarming rate at which the shower ran out of hot water (again, likely only a problem with large groups). Oh, and the free wi-fi was hard for my iPhone to reach from the third floor, but my companions had no problem with their computers. It was only a short, pretty walk to the main street of Stratford, and every room is apportioned with a color, cable tv, free wifi access, and tea/coffee, cups, sugar and electric kettle (although I recommend either bringing your own tea bags or waiting for the excellent breakfast tea, rather than drinking the instant in the rooms). The teacups and towels are changed daily when the beds are made. All in all, a lovely place to stay and a friendly home-away-from-home.

I have stayed at Curtain Call on many ocassions whilst working in the area…read more The proprietors are very friendly and helpful. It feels like home rather than the corporate establishments that you can stay in. Well worth a visit. there is always plenty to do in the area.