Shakespeare House Guest House

Hotel information

• Your hosts, Nick Hunter and Roy Elsbury, will be pleased to invite you into their historic home and propose you a specific insight into the past of this charming residence.
• Named after William Shakespeare, custom tells that the far-famed playwright stayed here on a number of events when hiking between Stratford-upon-Avon and London.
• It's also said that he may have gained inspiration during one of his stays here for ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’.
• While you stay you can walk though the nicely restored parterre park to the back of the site.
• In addition the back is a comprehensive lawn bordered to the west by tall willows nearby an ornamental pond.
• Set back from the countryside highway, the cottage also enjoys a facade park, well stocked with mature trees and shrubs.
• The cottage is arranged over three floors.
• As a 500-year old building, particular service cannot be provided for anyone with impaired mobility, but please feel free of charge to ask for any assistance you may need.
• The Wi-Fi internet connection access is password protected; just ask a member of personnel and they will provide you with the password so that you are able to surf for free of charge..

Room information

All rooms in the hotel have own bath or shower with body jets, some even have both! Some also feature a baths bath. All of the cozy beds are dressed in superb linen.

Food & beverage

• The inn brags 5-stars a Gold Award for both its lodging and meals, every of which are just prepared using locally sourced ingredients.
• Start every day with a trip to the Morning Room where you can make a choice from a choice of fresh seasonal fruits, juices and cereals, homemade breads, mainland or full English breakfast from 07: 00 – 09: 00 Monday-Friday and from 07: 30 – 09: 30 on holidays.
• Siesta tea able to be delighted in the Drawing Room or Morning Room, or, during the warmer months, in the park.
• Catered from 15: 30 – 16: 30 Tuesday to Sunday by reservation only.
• It consists of a choice of finger sandwiches, scones and cakes.
• All breads are made fresh on the site.
• Dinner is obtainable by prior arrangement and is catered in the idyllic breakfast room, the whole with log fire.
• Siesta tea and dinner are by reservation only.
• Breakfast is catered every morning to all visitors.
• Should you have specific dietary needs, please inform the cottage in good time..

Area information

A really special setting away from the fuss of contemporary life, the cottage is directly 8 miles away from Bicester Shopping Village and within a short distance of several other places of interest: - Waddesdon Manor and Gardens: four miles (next village) - Claydon House, National Trust: five miles - Oxford City Centre: 15 miles - Stratford-upon-Avon: 52 miles - Central London: 70 miles The locality is also home to a landlord of attractive English and Elizabethan architecture. Restaurant recommendations and reservations able to be made upon demand.

Quick description

Set within the countryside of Grendon Underwood, this nicely restored Grade II listed property is said to have been stayed in by William Shakespeare when en route between London and Stratford-upon-Avon. A former training inn, part Elizabethan and part Tudor, Shakespeare House dates back over 500 years. Today it's home to deluxe roomsforguests, a friendly living room with wide inglenook hearth and tv, and an sumptuous breakfast room with log fire. The cottage also is proud of facade and rear terraces, ideal for whiling away those warm in the evenings. Set on the Buckinghamshire/Oxon border, Shakespeare House is precisely 20 mins away from the historic University City of Oxford and encircled by lively homes and terraces for you to discover.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to seven days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. Whether cancelled later or in case of no-show, 50 percent of all nights will be charged. Kids and Extra Bed Policy: All kids are welcome. All kids under five years staying free when using existing bedding. All kids under two years staying free for cots. All older kids or groun-ups are charged GBP 20. 00 per night and individual for additional beds. Maximum holding capacity of supplementary beds in a apartment is two. Maximum holding capacity of babycots in a suite is 1. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. Vat and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Amenities charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet connection: Wireless internet connection is obtainable in complete hotel and is free. Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the apartment rate. Car parking: Free social car park is attainable on spot. Pets: Pets are allowed. No additional charges. The guesthouse reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel Facilities

• Parking

• Restaurant

• Pets Allowed

• Non-Smoking Rooms

• Free Parking

• Internet Services

• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

• Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included