The Bit on the Side

Customer rating

4.7★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

Douglas
July 2026

“A wonderful break at The Bit On The Side.”

The cottage was lovely and in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding area’s . It was well equipped with many additional touches provided, such as the doggie and human welcome treats, all of which made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. Our visit was during the July heat wave and on arrival we were greeted by the lovely owner, Lee, who provided us with a fan which was much appreciated during our stay. Would definitely like to return in the future.

The cottage was lovely and in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding area’s . It was well equipped with many additional touches provided, such as the doggie and human welcome treats, all of which made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. Our visit was during the July heat wave and on arrival we were greeted by the lovely owner, Lee, who provided us with a fan which was much appreciated during our stay. Would definitely like to return in the future.

- Douglas, July 2026

Thank you, it would be lovely to see you again, and of course super Sasha x Property Owner
Colin June 2026

“This property has been the BEST we have stayed at, Lee the owner couldn’t have done anymore for us.”

Our dog stayed with her for a day, which allowed us to our own thing. Every conceivable thing was thought about to make our stay comfortable, even an eye mask and ear plugs to guarantee a wonderful nights sleep in our lovely bed. A welcome basket was provided (didn’t help my weight

- Colin, June 2026

Hi there, so glad you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure to meet you both, and of course Tulu, who behaved beautifully whilst with me Property Owner
Lee June 2026

“First impressions were lovely as it looked online.”

As the night drew in and the lights went on a different picture emerged. So many cobwebs everywhere, dusty headboard and dust and cobwebs between wall and bed and shelf above our heads. More emerged dirty cupboards, floor, table the only clean place was the garden. I understand things get missed .. but thats weeks/ months of neglect.

- Lee, June 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you found cobwebs at the property which are prevalent at this time of year. This has now been rectified. We spoke to you twice during your holiday and if you had mentioned any concerns to us then, we would have gladly addressed these fully at the time. Property Owner
Steve June 2026

“A lovely, comfortable place in which to stay.”

Convenient for both Stratford Upon Avon and of course the delights of the Cotswolds. Perhaps the best feature of the accommodation was the size of the bed and the comfort of it - possibly the most comfortable bed we've slept in!

- Steve, June 2026

Thank you so much Property Owner
Susan May 2026

“We had a great week at A Bit on the Side.”

We were very comfortable and well-looked after by Lee, the owner. She has a marvellous Doggie Day Care Facility in her home that is a great boost for anyone with reservations about leaving their dog in kennels when away. This gives dog owners the best of both worlds. It is a very valuable feature for anyone wanting to discover this lovely area. The only negative I would add is that the kitchen facilities , though adequate, are quite limited for lots of serious food preparation but eating out comes with plenty of choice in this very picturesque part of the country.

- Susan, May 2026

Thank you Susan, it was lovely to meet you,and of course Ginger, Property Owner
Peter May 2026

“Would have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone.”

It is very comfortable with excellent facilities and lots of lovely little extras including a generous welcome pack, dressing gowns, slippers and even ear plugs. And, of course, if you have dogs there is the added bonus of on site doggie day care if you need it. Its a very good location for those visiting Stratford and Warwick and I spent several days strolling the canals. Lee is the perfect host. Always on hand if you need them but equally happy to let you look after yourselves. I look forward to a return visit

- Peter, May 2026

Hi Peter, thank you so much, feedback is so important. I’m happy you enjoy your stay, Lee Property Owner
Susan May 2026

“Very nice, comfortable and relaxing, welcomed with a few goodies and Prosecco, ...”

Very nice, comfortable and relaxing, welcomed with a few goodies and Prosecco, lovely base for exploring the area, and Lee was lovely and helpful

- Susan, May 2026

thank you so much means a lot lee Property Owner
Goldie May 2026

“A Bit on the Side was exactly as described & as expected.”

Very comfortable for both ourselves & our dogs. A great bonus that Lee, the owner, is a registered doggy day carer. Our 2 dogs loved the day spent with her & other 4-legged friends! A nice touch was the basket of goodies for humans & dogs plus flowers & bottles of fizz to welcome us. We shall return!

- Goldie, May 2026

I hope so, t was lovely to meet you, plus doggies of course! Lee x Property Owner
Gerard April 2026

“Lovely accomodation, safe and secure.”

The court yard is ideal for dogs. The host, Lee, made us very welcome. Excellent location, certainly a 5 star holiday! Will definitely return.

- Gerard, April 2026

Thank you so much,much appreciated. Lovely to meet you Lee x Property Owner
Nikki April 2026

“Just returned from a stay at Bit on the Side.”

Lee was so friendly and helpful. Beautiful accommodation so well designed and decorated. Lee left us a vase of fresh flowers on the table and a basket with cakes and biscuits. It’s also the small touches that made it memorable for us. So peaceful away from noise. We slept like babies. Definitely will be going back there.

- Nikki, April 2026

Thank you so much. I really enjoyed meeting you, and the pooches!. Also thank you for leaving everything so immaculate, welcome back anytime x Property Owner
Sheena March 2026

“Lovely little secluded bolt hole.”

Ideal for singles or couples and very safe with secure parking.

- Sheena, March 2026

Thank you Sheena, it was a pleasure to meet you Lee Property Owner
Amy December 2025

“The Bit on the side was everything we hoped and more!”

Super clean on arrival and had everything we needed for our stay. Our doggies settled in straight away too! Lee was a fantastic host and was on hand immediately when we needed anything but also left you to it otherwise. Amazing location and a perfect field to walk the dog just a stones throw away. Kenilworth Castle is a must see if you go and super dog friendly. We will absolutely be back!

- Amy, December 2025

sorry for delay in replying ,but it was an absolute pleasure to host you Lee x Property Owner
Ann-marie November 2025

“A lovely , well maintained property and a very welcoming owner.”

The only thing I missed was not being able to provide ice for my evening gin and tonic ! The bed was very comfortable and the underfloor heating an added bonus. Thank you for a lovely stay at your beautiful home . Dewi and Annn-Marie Thomas

- Ann-marie, November 2025

Thank you for your lovely comments, it was a pleasure to meet you I will sort out ice problem ,nothing worse than a warm G & T !! Property Owner
Mike November 2025

“A very good place to stay for us.”

Lee, the owner, was very friendly and helpful

- Mike, November 2025

Thank you, much appreciated. Take care Lee x Property Owner
Deborah October 2025

“It the perfect place to stay for visiting beautiful Cotswolds Villages and further afield.”

A bit on the Side has a great layout, and plenty of space and amenities. Really cozy along with being very dog friendly. Secure beautiful patio for dogs and adults too with plenty of road private parking Gem of a place to stay.

- Deborah, October 2025

Thank you so much Property Owner
Jayne October 2025

“The property was perfect for our week stay, very comfortable and the welcome basket was a nice touch.”

Plenty of lovely walks for the dog too many for us to explore and quite central for places of interest to visit. Would definitely go back.

- Jayne, October 2025
Jacqueline September 2025

“A thoroughly enjoyable stay.”

Accomodation included everything advertised and more. Very comfortable bed and owner very helpful.

- Jacqueline, September 2025
Kathryn August 2025

“We had the perfect break.”

Everything you could ask for and more. The cottage itself was beautiful with a private courtyard perfect for not only ourselves but our dog Peanut. We had lovely treats and fresh flowers which was so thoughtful. ! Peanut didn’t want leave ! We will definitely be back soon

- Kathryn, August 2025

thank you so much Property Owner
Andrew August 2025

“I cannot find any faults with this property and would highly recommend and would visit again in the near future.”

We took our 2 dogs who loved the park which is close. Also liked the local pub which is only approximately a 5 min walk away. The terrace on the property is lovely and we sat outside in the sun a few times. Lee was a lovely host and we had a good chat with her. She also left us a few bits which is a nice touch and the dogs loved their treats. Thanks Lee.

- Andrew, August 2025

My pleasure, hope to see you all again x Property Owner
Lindsay July 2025

“Absolutely brilliant!”

Having such a wonderful day care facility literally next door made the holiday. We were able to leave our 2 golden retrievers for a few hours to visit places where dogs were not allowed. Will be recommending it to all our friends! Plus the accommodation itself was perfect for a couple with a lovely secure and lovely private court yard. We wish we had stayed for longer!

- Lindsay, July 2025

Thank you,it was good to meet you , and your two beautiful dogs. They were a pleasure to look after. Property Owner
Tina July 2025

“Lee was really friendly and helpful.”

We loved the layout of The Bit on the Side and the lovely furnishings, comfy beds and hot powerful shower. We particularly liked the outdoor terraced area with the pots, grape vines and seating which were perfect for morning coffee and a cool drink in the evening. The welcome hamper for us and our cocker spaniel were a lovely touch, as was the vase of fresh flowers.

- Tina, July 2025

Thank you < your feed back is very much appreciated x Property Owner
Paul June 2025

“Excellent location and property was ideal for our needs.”

Set in a lovely village with some walks available from the door. Owner was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Nice coffee shop and pub within easy walking distance and Stratford not far away.

- Paul, June 2025

Thank you, pleased you liked the area x Property Owner
Steven June 2025

“The cottage is beautiful and in a lovely village.”

It occupies a secluded position next door to the owner’s house. Our dog loved the courtyard garden and Lee proved to be a considerate and amiable host.

- Steven, June 2025

Thank you x Property Owner
Graham June 2025

“We enjoyed our stay here.”

The studio is partitioned but pretty big with a high barn roof giving a feeling of space. Nicely furnished, well kitted with off street parking. It's very quiet up, a side street. A good place from which to explore S.Warks and N. Cotswolds.

- Graham, June 2025

Thank you for your feedback, really appreciate it x Property Owner
Phil June 2025

“This place was fantastic, so clean and well presented.”

The layout was really good and so dog friendly too. The facilities were good, well equipped as was the bathroom. We found it difficult to understand previous comments over the bathroom and cooking facilities. Lee, the owner, was really friendly and even offered a dog sitting service. We can't praise this place enough and we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we are ever back in the area.

- Phil, June 2025

thank you so much,really appreciate it x Property Owner
Gill May 2025

“We spent a lovely and very comfortable few days here.”

The enclosed courtyard garden was perfect for our puppy Bonnie. The kitchen area is small but we had everything we needed. I had never used an air fryer before but I found it easy to use for all our meals. Lee the owner is friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble for her to make your stay a happy one.

- Gill, May 2025

Thank you so much Gill Take care Lee Property Owner
Trisha May 2025

“We had an excellent week in “The Bit On The Side”.”

The owner, Lee, was extremely helpful - on hand in the adjoining cottage if needed but definitely not intrusive. Great parking facilities. The cottage itself is very well thought out with everything you’d need for a week away. Very comfortable and cosy and the courtyard garden is lovely for sitting out. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing break.

- Trisha, May 2025

Thank you so much X Property Owner
Peter May 2025

“The owner met us on our first morning, and throughout our stay was very friendly and helpful.”

She was a delightful lady. We told her how much we enjoyed our stay. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean. We are already looking at dates for future stays, (this was our 2nd stay).

- Peter, May 2025

Thank you so much, it was lovely to meet you x Property Owner
Rhiannon May 2025

“The place was cosy and the owner was lovely.”

But it would have been nice to have a lock on the bathroom door, as it is in the joint corridor between the two properties, as well as a lock on the door next to the kitchen which leads to the bathroom and the owners property. Mainly just for a peace of mind, as someone who was travelling alone, it was a little unnerving not being able to lock the doors.

- Rhiannon, May 2025

i completely understand, and will see to it asap Lee Property Owner
Christine April 2025

“Loved our stay at Bit on the Side, perfect base for us to visit friends and family.”

Cottage was very comfortable and had everything that we needed. Great parking area and a pretty walled courtyard, lovely in the evening to chill out with a glass of wine. Lovely to find some pretty flowers on the table and a lovely welcome pack on arrival.

- Christine, April 2025

Thank you so much lee Property Owner
Bruce March 2025

“A Bit on the Side is a wonderful studio accommodation, clean, modern with everything you need for a wonderful stay.”

It was warm and comfortable with a lovely enclosed garden. The pretty village of Ettington has everything you need.

- Bruce, March 2025

Thank you so much LEE Property Owner
Sue February 2025

“Our only thought was although an air fryer and soup maker provided no hob or oven came as a bit of a shock and breakfasts challenging.”

Poaching eggs!!

- Sue, February 2025

Equipment is listed in property description.The air fryer makes boiled /scrambled/and poached eggs . Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Studio-style layout with super-king-size bed (zip/link, can be twin upon request), kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Oil central heating, underfloor heating
Microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, air fryer, filter coffee machine, ice maker, soup maker, table top cooker with 2 hobs, a cd/ radio Bluetooth player, hairdryer, Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed courtyard with furniture and barbecue
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.2 miles
Note: Babes in arms only, no children or travel cots and high chairs
Note: The property is attached to the owner's home
Note: The owner is a registered doggy day carer, so if guests would like this service it can be arranged on-site
Please note there are 2 steps to enter the property

The property

The Bit on the Side is a semi-detached, stone-built cottage, ideal for a romantic getaway, in the picturesque village of Ettington in Warwickshire.

Stratford-upon-Avon 6.2 miles; Warwick 11.7 miles; Royal Leamington Spa 13.8 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

ETTINGTON

Stratford-upon-Avon 6.5 miles; Warwick 11 miles; Royal Leamington Spa 12 miles.

The thriving village of Ettington lies in beautiful Warwickshire countryside and boasts a lovely village pub serving wonderful home-cooked food as well as a village shop/Post Office, well stocked with local fresh produce. The village is recognised as both a Saxon and Roman settlement; the Fosse Way Roman road is close by, and many buildings date back to the 17th century. Ettington is just 6.5 miles south of the market town Stratford-upon-Avon, which dates back to medieval times, and is the home of William Shakespeare. The town boasts many historic buildings including Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's cottage, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, many traditional pubs, excellent restaurants and individual shops, as well as boat hire and cruises along the River Avon. The beautiful National Trust house at Charlecote Park is well worth a visit with its stunning gardens and Capability Brown Deer Park. A few minutes' drive away are Compton Verney and Upton House, both showcasing spectacular collections of paintings and ceramics, whilst set in beautifully landscaped gardens for family friendly days out. The world famous castles at Warwick and Kenilworth are only a 25 minute drive away. Also within easy reach are the picturesque Cotswold villages of Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh making this a great holiday destination for a memorable holiday at any time of year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A wonderful break at The Bit On The Side.”

“This property has been the BEST we have stayed at, Lee the owner couldn’t have done anymore for us.”

“First impressions were lovely as it looked online.”

“A lovely, comfortable place in which to stay.”

“We had a great week at A Bit on the Side.”

“Would have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone.”

“Very nice, comfortable and relaxing, welcomed with a few goodies and Prosecco, ...”

“A Bit on the Side was exactly as described & as expected.”

“Lovely accomodation, safe and secure.”

“Just returned from a stay at Bit on the Side.”

“Lovely little secluded bolt hole.”