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Shakespeare House Guest House, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Shakespeare House Guest House in Bicester, Oxfordshire, Central England
 
 
 
 
 
 
  With great reviews from national newspapers, this Gold Award winning, 5 - star Guest Accommodation (from Quality in Tourism for Visit Britain) is said to have been visited by Shakespeare. In the village of Grendon Underwood, 20 minutes from Oxford, Shakespeare House is a beautifully restored Grade II Listed property that dates back over 500 years. Once a coaching inn, the building is part Elizabethan and part Tudor. Today it has luxury rooms, a welcoming drawing room with large fireplace and TV, and an elegant dining room with log fire. The house also has front and rear gardens. Shakespeare House was voted one of the top 50 romantic places to stay in the UK by The Sunday Telegraph newspaper (December 2008). The Guardian newspaper said "great for solo travellers and dinner's such fun", while The Observer liked the "plush furnishings and super - swish bathrooms". Shakespeare House was also praised by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine. In December 2009, the Shakespeare was also included in the Guardian newspaper's list of the best places to stay in the UK, 2000 - 2009.
   

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Type of accommodation listed
B&B Listed as a B&B Hotel Guest house Pub Hostel
Location of your accommodation
Address Shakespeare House Guest House
Main Street
Bicester
Oxfordshire
HP18 0ST

 

Official rating
5
Rooms description
Your hosts, Nick Hunter and Roy Elsbury, will be delighted to welcome you into their historic home and offer you a unique insight into the past of this fascinating residence. Named after William Shakespeare, tradition tells that the famous playwright stayed here on several occasions when travelling between Stratford - upon - Avon and London. It is also said that he may have gained inspiration during one of his stays here for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. During your stay you can stroll through the beautifully restored parterre garden to the rear of the property. Further to the rear is a large lawn bordered to the west by tall willows surrounding an ornamental pond. Set back from the village road, the house also enjoys a front garden, well stocked with mature trees and shrubs. The house is arranged over 3 floors. As a 500 - year old house, special facilities cannot be provided for anyone with impaired mobility, but please feel free to ask for any assistance you may need. The Wi - Fi internet access is password protected; just ask a member of staff and they will give you the password so that you can surf for free.
   
Number of rooms 5

Singles Unknown Doubles Unknown Twins Unknown Triples Unknown Family room Unknown
                   
Ensuite Unknown Seaviews Unknown 4 poster bed Unknown Air conditioning Unknown Telephone Unknown
                   
TV Unknown DVD Unknown Bath Unknown Shower Unknown Hairdyer Unknown
                   
Tea/coffee making Unknown Trouser press Unknown Fridge Unknown Internet Wifi Internet WIFI access Disabled access Unknown
Families and Pets
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Baby friendly Babies welcome Baby gates Unknown High chairs Unknown Cots Unknown Baby sitting Unknown
 
Pets Pets welcome                

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Parking
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Facilities
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Gym Unknown Spa Unknown Lift Unknown Room service Unknown    

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Prices and Payment
Prices for a room start from £65.

 
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Activities close by
Fishing Unknown Golf Unknown Cycling Unknown Boating Unknown Swimming Unknown
 
Horse riding Unknown Tennis You can play tennis near by Walking Unknown        
 
Beach Unknown Sea Unknown Pub Unknown Shops Unknown Restaurant Unknown

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Shakespeare House Guest House in Bicester, Oxfordshire, Central England
 
 
 
 
     
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