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Talton Lodge, Newbold-on-stour, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 8UB

This is Shakespeare country, on the edge of the Cotswolds.  1 hour from Birmingham, 2 from Central London.  Nearest train stations are Moreton-in Marsh from London Paddington, Stratford-Upon-Avon from London Marylebone and Birmingham.  Local buses run regularly from Stratford and our bus-stop is at the turning to Talton Mill farm shop on the A3400.  Local tourist hot spots are Warwick Castle, Kiftsgate, Hidcote, Compton Verney, as well of course as Stratford itself.

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Within either walking or cycling distance

Talton Mill farm shop.
Walking in lovely countryside.
Canoeing in our river, water levels permitting.
Fishing/Swimming in our river.

The theatres at Stratford and the historic town with Mary Arden's house and Ann Hathaway's cottage.

Hidcote Gardens & Manor - well known gardens renowned for being divided into separated garden areas divided by hedges and walls with long vistas like corridors and hidden areas you come across serendipity.

Kiftsgate Court Gardens with a dramatic view and steep hillside landscape are beautiful.

The Stour Gallery in Shipston with some brilliant work by well known contemporary artists from across the UK.

Several good local pubs with food, wine, beer and gardens in the village and nearby:

The White Hart - 5 minutes walk.
The Bell at Alderminster - A longer walk.
The Fox & Goose Inn - 5 minutes cycle ride away.
The Howard Arms (Ilmington)- 20 minutes cycling.
The George Bar and Restaurant - 20 minutes cycling.
The Church Street Townhouse - Stratford upon Avon
The Plough Inn - Stretton-on-Fosse
The Ebrington Arms - Ebrington 40 minutes cycling.
Chequers at Ettington

 
 

A long bike ride, bus or short drive away

Warwick Castle has waxworks, archery demonstrations and mock battles in large grounds and a castle that takes some exploring from ramparts inwards.

Galleries in Chipping Campden.

The Cotswolds.

 
 

Canoeing and cycling are best pre-booked.  Let us know.  Remember, if you leave the car at home you can hire cycles for free for 2 days.

Contact us on 0796 227 3417 or email us at olivia@taltonlodge.co.uk

Talton Lodge 2012