One Masons Court

Cozy cottage inside such a historical building.

Perfect place for a weekend to be transported back to another place and time. Property was well equipped, good bedding and as described. Very good location for both Stratford Upon Avon and exploring northern parts of the Cotswolds.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, we have previously stayed at old cottages wihich didn’t feel comfortable but from the moment we entered the cottage, we Knew it would be a good holiday.

It’s in the perfect position to walk around Stratford also quiet as not in a main thoroughfare. The cottage has everything you need. The only minor issue to mention is that we had some very inconsiderate neighbours the first night who played loud music in the night but luckily they were Only there one night. The cottage is part of a house so upper rims are linked by walls. I can’t wait to come back again. Thank you

Privilege to stay in such a historic property, and so very close to the town centre and all it offers.

The stairs are steep and took a while to get used to but the property is lovely with all you need. We knew parking would be in a public car park - that was the only down side for us, although it was very close.

As both of us had COVID we never went due to NHS guidance.

As for empathy re not been able to go and put other people at risk a zero response for a refund or even part refund was not given. So please make sure you have cover for natural events that may stop you from going with Sykes as we lost the full £800 due to Illness.

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house which included the daily magic of time travel from the 15th century exterior into a kitchen/living room with every modern facility.

It was also very peaceful despite being in the heart of the town. One criticism is that the icebox in the very small fridge was completely frozen over and impossible to open. We had to spend quite some time trying to defrost it so we could store some frozen food we'd brought.

There wasn't anywhere we could recycle items.

Very important these days! I would like to have been able to have direct contact with the owner, rather than going through an agent. We had a lovely time and may well try and book again. Thank you.

We had some initial problems regarding parking which was a stressful start to the holiday but sorted out fairly quickly.

The cottage was very nice and comfortable and there was everything you need. Upstairs was lovely and clean with nice towels but downstairs was a bit grubby. We had to wash crockery, glasses and cutlery before use and the throws were dusty and stained and needed a wash. Everything needed a good dust/wipe over and a bit of a refresh. Bedrooms very light and could do with some black out blinds or curtains. Having said all that, there were no major problems and they didn’t spoil our stay. It was great to stay in such an historic building. It was within easy walking distance of the Shakespeare properties, theatre, restaurants and shops. Parking on the NCP car park is literally a two minute walk away. I know it sounds a bit moany at the beginning of this review but it wouldn’t stop us from staying there again.

Lovely stay Nice decor Extra touch with tea and biscuits Wi-Fi not good sometimes for teenagers!

Fantastic location and a wonderful opportunity to stay in a historical cottage!

Very warm character cottage, well equipped and comfortable beds.

Excellent location for shops, restaurants and theatre. Parking pass very useful. I am not especially fussy but: On the downside my husband had to wash the dishes before we could use them as were very grubby (glasses smeared etc. ) . The whole place needed a proper clean . Lots of dust and general grime. Chest of drawers in twin room had hairs in it and behind had not been dusted for years. Tissue on floor by bed so obviously bed isn’t pulled out to clean and be checked for detritus . Bed cover grubby. Pillows, bed and duvet very good. Smell of dog on landing was very unpleasant. Bathroom - shower, toilet and sink clean but again shelf and ledges need wiping. Very basic cleaning to main facilities. Kitchen clean but tap constantly dripping. Bowl Was full of water when we arrived. Floor mucky. Sitting room . Chairs very grubby. Sofa seats need taking off and hoovering as crumbs and other stuff have been left under them including a chip! All in all a very sweet cottage let down by insufficient all round standard of cleaning.

Couldn't fault it.

Really cosy and well maintained little cottage. Owner seems to have thought of everything you'd need and also very handy having a parking pass. Lovely touch with milk biscuits as well as providing coffee tea and sugar. Bed super comfy too - slept like a log! Would highly recommend.

This is our second stay at this superb property.

It's an absolute pleasure to stay in such a historic building. Perfect location. Everything you could need for a weeks stay. We found the mattress quite firm, but that's just personal choice. We will definitely be back, maybe we will try 1 of the other cottages next time. We stayed at number 1.

One word FANTASTIC for cottage and location

Only 5 bath towels given for 4 people for 3 days no face towels.

A horrible smell coming from drains. We had trouble with the parking app everyday which was very annoying.

The location could not have been better for seeing the sites.

The cottage was super cute and our family of 4 fit just fine. We would definitely stay there again.

This is a lovely old property and we really enjoyed staying there.

The stairs were a bit narrow and nothing to help you going up on the left hand side. I suppose this can't be helped it being such an old property but maybe it should be pointed out a bit better in the write up. Not having a dishwasher was also a problem. Having said that, we were right in the centre of town and were not stuck for things to do!

The mugs were filthy, we went out bought our own The sugar in the canister was so filthy it could not have been used.

There was an area of dried blood on the double bed eiderdown. There isn't a dishwasher , i knew this but not even a towel to dry dishes. The tray in oven was dirty. Clumps of dust which had not been cleaned. I have photos of all the above. Generally the cottage was very dusty and unclean area around the cottage. We left the property a day early as we did not find it clean enough. The armchairs are dirty and the sofa was not comfortable and not the one shown in your advertisement. This property is given 5 ticks by Sykes. I could not believe Sykes rating again. Such a shame it was an important break for us. We were looking forward to our stay in this historical building.

Loved cottage.

Clean comfy brilliant location. Was everything we wanted. Been before and will return. Recommend.

We loved everything about the cottage.

It was great to come to see Midsummer Night's Dream and stay in a building that was so appropriately atmospheric. It was also very comfortable and well equipped. The parking was good, and we hardly needed the car during our stay, being so central to everything.Despite it's great age, the cottage was so warm, we kept turning down the heating. On this theme, lighter weight duvets would be welcome, and a table lamp in the far corner of the living area. I really hope we get the chance to stay here again.

We really enjoyed our stay in 1 Mason's Court.

The cottage was comfortable, cosy and well equipped. The beds were really comfortable with good quality bedding, and we slept well as a result. The location is brilliant, with all the facilities of the town literally on the doorstep.

Absolutely gorgeous cottage - small and perfectly formed, just right for four of us!

We were really pleased with our stay, everything had been thought of. Very cosy, we snuggled up with the fur throws in the evening and the central heating kept us toasty and warm. Beds were very comfy and the shower was amazing. The Bear Pit Theater just down the road sometimes does free viewings on a 'first come first serve' basis. Worth checking out ahead of time as we only found out when we saw the queue. Highly recommend a stay here.

It’s a beautiful place to stay.

Duvets were very heavy and too hot so we abandoned them after the first night. Used the empty duvet covers with just the thin eiderdown supplied as a pretty top cover on the bed. So it would be good to have an extra (flat) sheet and / or a lighter weight summer duvet to give more flexibility. NB - we did turn the thermostat down and the heating off at night!! In January…

Mason court is a beautiful period cottage, this is our third year staying there, however l am disappointed with the upkeep of the cottage, from when we stayed there three years ago certain things have been let slip.

There was a lot of mould on the upstairs windows plus the shower trap had not been cleaned for a while and flooded when used.A lot of plaster was coming away from walls in various rooms, in all it needs a bit of TLC and a deep clean.Its a shame as it's so beautiful.Also no more Netflix or Amazon so take DVDs to watch.

This is an extraordinary little cottage within an ancient dwelling.

It is bijou, but big enough for 4 adults, in close quarters. Our stay was 3 nights and we did cook. It’s a tight space and the kitchen is really well equipped. The beds are comfortable and bathroom wonderful with a lovely bath and separate, excellent shower. Please consider providing 2 car park passes - we were 2 couples coming from different places.

There is no doubt that Masons Court is a wonderful historic building in a very convenient location.

The courtyard was a bonus, and safe for our little dog, as long as other resident’s didn’t leave the gate open. I’m afraid I have to agree with the previous reviewer about the level of comfort. The bed is the most uncomfortable I’ve ever slept in! The kitchen area is very small, which I didn’t mind, but it was so cluttered that it was difficult to prepare even the simplest of meals (usually breakfast, we ate out most nights). Also, I had to wash one of the oven trays 3 times and cover it in foil before I could use it. All of the taps wobble, and need attention. Not major issues, but none the less need to be addressed. This is the 4th. holiday cottage that we have stayed in this year, in different parts of the country, although we love Stratford-upon-Avon, (we lived here in the early eighties), I’m not sure that we would stay at 1, Masons Court when we next visit.

I realise this is an historic property but it is the most uncomfortable place I have ever stayed in .

My first impressions were “dark and poky”.A decent light for reading would be helpful. My husband(82 bad knee)found the stairs very awkward.It is not o good house for the elderly. The parking is very inconvenient.The so called garden area is useless.Obviously there is no View..Location good.cottage is clean and well equipped.Bedside light good for reading.Cottage well placed for cycling routes.

A dear little cottage, comfortably furnished, in a terrific location.

The kitchen was rather strangely equipped, with duplicates of some things, but no chopping board or cafetière, and few glasses (one of which was cracked). The peeling paint in the bathroom ceiling was crumbling onto the floor and sticking to our wet feet... These small niggles aside, we loved it. x

We have stayed here before and the property is lovely, but a few things let it down this time.

The patio area was unavailable because the building work at the adjacent property had damaged the fence and made it inaccessible. This was one of our main reasons for choosing the property so we notified the management company but heard nothing back. The heating was set uncomfortably high (22C) and we kept turning the thermostat down but couldn’t reset it, and so each time it was timed to come in, it whizzed back up to 22C. I kept meaning to call the housekeeper, but was only reminded when the heating got hot (5.30 am or when we got home in the evening, so too early or too late to call).The bathroom ceiling is peeling, understandable with such and old property, but not very nice. Grateful for the season ticket for parking, but had a bit of trouble working out to to put it in the machine, would welcome some clearer instructions next time.

Master bedroom difficult to negotiate with the sloped ceiling dangerously close to the bed on the window side.

No obvious facility for recycling so we took it home with us. Otherwise comfortable and the welcome pack was much appreciated

An exceptionally comfortable property with quality fittings and kitchen utensils, etc.

The NCP season ticket was very helpful and the car park spaces were adequate for our Vauxhall Corsa although there had been some reviews of the car park that indicated that the spaces were too narrow. My only comment re parking was that the short stay spaces adjacent to the property were often filled. Timing departure was therefore essential. Overall an enjoyable holiday despite cold and wet weather. The location was perfect for exploring Stratford on foot and for travelling around by car.

We had a lovely long weekend at this cute and quirky cottage.

It was clean & comfortable, with everything we needed. The safe courtyard was great for my little dog. Its proximity to the town centre was perfect and the car park just a stone's throw away was most convenient. A tiny minus point was that my 6'2" son & daughter-in-law would have preferred a king size bed. (Not sure if one would fit in!) We generally come to Stratford once or twice a year (depending what's on at the RSC) so we may well be back, as we said we'd love to see the courtyard garden tidied up (especially at the top end please) and in full bloom.

Fantastic cosy cottage.

Everything there that you would require. Perfectly situated for us to meet up with old friends. A real comfortable and lovely place to stay in.

Really comfortable warm cosy cottage Fascinating unique building excellent location It was obvious the comfort of guests had been considered by the host Recommend for central stays in Stratford Only suggestion - maybe the land to the right of the property could be developed for further parking potential Really enjoyed our stay

We found your cottage absolutely beautiful and loved all the little extras (tissues, milk, coffee pods and cleaning products plus more) it's in an ideal location to Stratfords town centre and will be booking again in the future.

Only small thing which us out of your control the Ncp car park is very small spaces and on our 2nd day spent an hour trying to get out of the car park because the card wasn't working. Overall we loved our stay at 1 Mason's Court.

Lovely property.

Centrally located and car parking facilities were great. If I’m being really picky, the curtains in the lounge need fixing and the paint work is flaking in places. Also, the oven trays need replacing. Putting tin foil over trays that are well past their best isn’t really what we expected. The cleaning lady was very helpful - thank you.

Wonderful stay.

Lovely house

The property was beautiful and excellently located.

Being the oldest dwelling house in Stratford, it had character, charm and many interesting details. The beds were comfortable and both the bath and shower were easy to use with plenty of hot water. The ceilings were very low which might be worth considering for those who are tall. The fridge unfortunately did not work well and leaked water and the ice box did not work at all. We had very hot weather during our stay and so would have felt the benefit of a more reliable fridge. Overall we very much enjoyed the week. Parking was well arranged and we were able to leave the car in the parking provided and walk around Stratford. Would recommend this cottage to anyone visiting Stratford for a break.

The cottage was amazing.

It had everything that we needed and more. Very clean, comfortable beds and right in the centre of Stratford. Would highly recommend staying there.

Wonderful old cottage that was beautifully presented within 3 minutes walk of town centre.

Probably the best cottage we have rented in the last 10 years. We will be back Thankyou

We enjoyed our stay at 1 Masons Court - the cottage was comfortable and in a good central location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at One Masons Court.

The cottage was very clean , well equipped and extremely cosy! Very central for Stratford as you're literally in the centre. Beds were very comfortable to say the least! Will definitely be returning thats for sure.

An idyllic cottage within easy reach of the town.

Beautifully decorated and immaculate throughout. It has everything you could possibly need, very cosy, best sleep ever in the comfy bed. We would love to return soon,highly recommended.

Lovely little bolt hole within walking distance of all facilities of Stratford.

Very well presented with everything that you need.

Cute cozy cottage.

Comfy bed n bedding. Ideal location. Stairs a tad difficult to negotiate.

Mason's Court is absolutely charming, excellent location, a lovely cosy cottage

The cottage is amazing, it has been renovated to the highest standard without loosing its original status of a fifteenth century building.

The beds are super comfy and there is everything in the cottage that you could possibly want, including netflix. which is a bonus. It is very clean and a thank you to Christine for the biscuits and milk. The surrounding area is so interesting and quirky. Plenty of great places to eat, the thatched tavern is a small and inviting pub serving up good food and ales. Loxleys is lovely for a special occasion and again good food. Thespians indian restaurant even deliver, great food. I could go on forever but check it out yourself you will not be disappointed. I will obviously be back.

Loved the cottage at 1 Masons Court.

My partner and I were very comfortable there. Facilities were perfect, all worked easily. Cleanliness on arrival was A1. May very well return

From the minute we arrived at 1 Masons Court we fell in love.

For anyone who loves old historic buildings,this place is for you. It had everything you could possibly need. The bed was incredibly comfortable. Bedding was top quality. Bath was lovely. (A bath pillow would have made It idyllic if you're like me and enjoy reading in the bath) It was a short stroll from all of Stratford's many attractions. Next time we visit we will definitely stay here again. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Great cottage, lovely and clean.

Superb location near all the pubs and restaurants! Please could swap the washing machine for a dishwasher

Masons court is a beautiful well equipped cottage kitted out to a very high standard .

Stratford is a lovely place to visit and we loved returning to our cottage each day after going out exploring . Pet friendly also as an added bonus . We would 100%recommend this accommodation .

Lovely historic place to stay.

Everything you need and so close to all shops/restaurants/places to see. 2 mins walk to the shops and market on Friday and saturdays. 5 mins walk to the river. Very comfortable place with all quality items. Lovely to find biscuits and milk and neighbours next door are very helpful. Only negative which is nothing to do with the house, where you park the car, the bushes need cutting back to make getting in and out of the car easier.

My daughter and I had a lovely stay at One Masons Court.

It was warm, cosy and comfortable with quality cutlery, crockery etc. It's so full of character yet has all modern comforts (except a dishwasher). It was an extremely pleasant place to come home to at the end of a long day's sightseeing and walking. It was also lovely and clean, which was reassuring with the Covid restrictions in place at the time of our visit. We would definitely stay here again.

The cottage is 15th century and is very well placed for all of Shakespeare experiences.

They are all within walking distance and shopping is great fun. Unfortunately Covid put the kybosh on visiting the museums and theatre but even so we managed to fill our whole week, with visits to nearby Kenilworth castle, Coventry and Worcester. It was really lovely to go out for the day and come back to our cosy cottage.

Comfortable, cozy and central.

Great venue in Stratford upon Avon.

Top quality bedding and well equipped through out. Will definitely be back next year.

Fantastic holiday in a fantastic cottage.

Spotlessly clean and well equipped, even machine coffee pods and a tin of biscuits. The location was absolutely perfect with loads of shops, restaurants and pubs a few minutes walk away. Would definitely book again and recommend to friends and family. Just one small request, a full length mirror would be an added bonus to view all our purchases from those lovely shops

Lovely cottage very central but nice and quiet, good quality furnishings everything you need.

Very clean, bed comfortable large bedrooms and bathroom just lovely. Only minus is this cottage has doubled in price for next year.

Great little cottage in the centre of Stratford, Clean and tidy on arrival, with biscuits, tea, coffee sugar and milk to make a brew.

fully furnished with everything you need and more. 5 minutes walk and you down by the River Avon, restaurants and bars within 2 minutes walk with a lot of choice. Advised to book early with the COVID restrictions because they are full especially with the meal deal from the Government.

Lovely little cottage in the centre of town so you get the best of both worlds as you are very close to pubs, restaurants, newsagents etc.

but you have a private shared courtyard to the rear for secluded relaxation. Cottage has all you need for a holiday with comfy beds and a nice bath and a good separate walk in shower.

The cottage was amazing and very central.

It was clean and beautifully decorated. The only criticism I would give (which isn't regarding the cottage) is the time you can access the cottage. 6PM is very late especially if you have children. I think Sykes should review this policy.

We were here the week before the government closed the bars and restaurants.

So sorry to see so many local businesses at risk. As dog owners staying in your dog friendly accommodation, we would be grateful if you could compile a list of places that allow you to bring your dog - trial and error meant we found out that most of the pubs allowed us in. Veeno in Bell Court also allowed dogs which was a real treat, and some of the tea rooms also had dog friendly signs.

Really handy for town some nice touches from the property owner.

Wonderful to be in the centre of Stratford at Xmas time lovely cottage within walking distance of so many pubs and restaurants and lovely to go back to really enjoyed our time at masons court

Lovely cosy little cottage in a great location.

Perfect for a short break.

beautiful cottage with all the charm of an old property inside and out but with modern facilities.

Ideal location for all places to visit in Stratford. Nice touch with biscuits and bottle of milk and netflix! would highly recommend.

Sweet place.

I loved staying at 1 Mason's Court, Stratford-upon-Avon. There are two bedrooms - a double and a twin. The bathroom comes with a bath and a shower cubicle. All the rooms are well appointed with tea, coffee, milk, sugar and biscuits provided. The folder was very helpful with tips on restaurants. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. Went to Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar, Sheep Street, and had a lovely meal there, but forgot to add this to the visitor's book. The duck and desserts were wonderful.

The cottage had lots of character yet provided all the modern facilities you need.

It sits just outside the town centre, a quiet area at night but a minute or two's walk from restaurants and shops which was great. A really pleasant, relaxing environment. Due to the history surrounding the cottage be aware of sight see-ers!!

We had a very enjoyable short break at Mason's Court.

The cottage was lovely; tastefully decorated, very clean and perfect location. The cottage exceeded our expectations and we would love to stay again.

Very central location.

We didn't have or need a car as everything is within easy walking distance. The cottage was extremely clean and fully furnished with high quality products. We loved the welcome gift of milk and a box of biscuits. Neighbours were friendly too. A brilliant holiday!

A real gem, beautifully furnished at a high standard.

Nice thoughtful touches in the cottage. Great location, easy walking distance to all the local amenities. We would highly recommend and very likely to return ourselves.

Quaint,very picturesque Tudor property.

Extremely well presented.. All the amenities of home. parking space to the rear with plenty of room. A short walk around the corner you enter a short gated walk way into a well laid out. sunny patio area. In through the front door The kitchen and living area all together as you enter. All you need for any home cooking. Plenty of pans and dishes and a few nice touches like small pails for egg cups and patterned cups.. Modern fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven, Small fridge freezer ,microwave cooker and washer/dryer.. Nice sharp knives and decent cutlery. The living area had a 3 seat leather sofa and 2 soft fabric chairs facing the chimney breast. A nice stock of books ,games and local information in the book case. A table and 4chairs that can be extended underneath the leaded window.. Up the small staircase to the carpeted hallway with loads of storage and head room. Bathroom facing, again modern with a bit of classic thrown in. Nice big shower and separate free standing cast iron bath, sink and toilet , leaded window. Large bedroom to the right with wardrobe side tables and chest of drawers. Very comfortable bed. Angled ceiling to the front. leaded window. across the landing , bedroom 2. large room with hanging rail and chest of drawers. Single bed underneath the window and another underneath the eves.. Loads of headroom upstairs, not so much downstairs with character original beams and white painted plaster throughout. Well planned, out and very clean in every aspect . Near to all the history of Stratford. Shops and pubs/ eateries within walking distance. We only used the car once while here . I would recommend this place to anyone .Communication with the agent was excellent. Everything you could wish for in a short break or longer at any time of year. Thankyou for a great vacation home.

Fantastic cottage.

In a great location. Would definitely go back.

As an old Stratfordian myself, it's always a great pleasure to return 'home' for events like our Shakespeare's Birthday luncheon and the opening of the Mop Fair.

To do this there cannot be a better location than Mason's Court, with its historic associations, its great comforts and its handiness for all the places in town we'd want to go to. I'm conscious of the fact that, in going into raptures about the place, I may be encouraging others to book at times when we're up for it, but the truth has to be told!

This property is the best mix of having an authentic experience with all the facilities you could need.

It’s in the perfect location and my family and I agreed this is one of the best places we have ever stayed!

Extremely well kept and clean.

In the centre of Stratford. All mod cons. Very characterful and comfortable property. Enjoyed our stay immensely.

We had a really good weeks holiday staying in 1 Manor Court, everything about our stay was just right.

Having parking was brilliant the cottage itself has all mod cons plus all the amazing features of age and history. Stratford On Avon has so much to offer and it’s on the doorstep and once we found our way around found it very easy for shopping and sight seeing. We have every intention of coming back as soon as we can.

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1 Manor Cottage is a picture perfect cosy timber framed Tudor building, It is centrally located in Stratford upon Avon, within easy walking distance of most visitor attractions, including public houses and restaurants, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the beds were extremely comfortable, all cooking facilities were there should we have needed to use them more, If it had been warmer there is also a delightful shared court yard garden, we were sad to leave at the end of our stay "Thank you for sharing it with us".

The cottage was perfect for a nice stay.

Really cosy and warm with very pleasant furnishings, all to a very high standard. The kitchen was really well equipped and all the little bits and pieces were there, even things like tea and coffee, milk in the fridge and some really nice biscuits. We had a lovely chilled stay.

Very nice cottage for a short stay, great location.

We would highly recommend 1 Mason’s Court.

It has been restored to a very high standard retaining a perfect mix of modern facilities and historical charm. Anything we needed was provided and we especially appreciated the Christmas touches that were added. Location was excellent, close to all that Stratford Upon Avon offers and once you go through the gate you wouldn’t know that you were on a main road. We would suggest that the sign on the parking spot saying it was for 1 Masons Court only be made more visible as we did find other people parking in the spot when we came back after a day out which meant we had to then pay for parking in Stratford until the other car had been moved. This happened on 3 occasions in our 2 week stay which was inconvenient. Overall though we enjoyed our stay there very much.

One of the best cottages I have stayed in in the Stratford area, The location of the cottage was really close to the Main street and all the main facilities.

The cottage was very well laid out and all the facilities where on hand. Would really recommend this cottage if you want to be part of Stratford History.

WE HAD A 2 DAY STAY AT MASONS COURT, IT WAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.

THE COTTAGE IS LOVELY, ALWAYS WANTED TO SAY WE HAD STAYED IN A VERY VERY OLD BUILDING NOW WE HAVE. WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WILL DEFINATELY STAY HERE AGAIN, SO CONVENIENT TO SEE WARWICK AND ALL SURROUNDING VILLAGES, NICE TO LEAVE THE CAR AND BE ABLE TO WALK INTO STRATFORD BEAUTIFUL