The Modern Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

A two bedroom ground floor apartment for four in Stratford-upon-Avon, with its own enclosed garden terrace and two small dogs welcome.

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Two dogs are welcome and the owner asks that they be small ones, which is a condition that agrees with the place it is in. Stratford is a town you walk a dog through rather than out of: pavements, a river path, crowds on a summer afternoon. The Modern Shakespeare takes four on one floor, dog friendly, with a bathroom apiece for its two bedrooms and an enclosed garden terrace outside. Matching the animal to the ground it will spend a week on is a better question than counting how many are allowed.

The terrace is private rather than communal, furnished and enclosed, which in a town centre is the difference between a stay you enjoy and a week of leads. One bedroom has a shower room off it and there is a second bathroom besides, and the utility takes whatever the walk put on two small dogs.

This is for four people who came for the town and not for a view of it from four miles out. The theatre, the river and the market are all a few minutes on foot, the car stays where it was left, and the terrace is where a day ends. Two small dogs are a manageable proposition here where two large ones would not be.

Holy Trinity, at the end of the town, is where Shakespeare is buried, a spire above the Avon with an avenue of limes going up to the door and the river running past the churchyard. The Greenway leaves Stratford on an old railway line and runs 5 miles into open country, level, surfaced and off every road. Two dogs get a riverbank, an avenue and a straight green line out of town.

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from £899 for 7 nights

The Modern Shakespeare takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Outside there is an enclosed garden terrace with furniture and BBQ by arrangement with the owner
Sleeps: 4 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Price: from £899 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 16:30, out by 10:00
Facilities: Parking, Wifi

The Modern Shakespeare from £899 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Modern Shakespeare dog friendly?
Yes, The Modern Shakespeare welcomes dogs — up to two small dogs are allowed in this ground floor Stratford-upon-Avon apartment. The property has its own private, enclosed garden terrace, which makes a real difference in a town centre setting where outdoor space you can actually relax in isn't a given.
Are dogs allowed at The Modern Shakespeare year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. What the property does offer year round is a setup that suits small dogs well: a private terrace, a utility room for post-walk clean-ups, and easy access to the river path and The Greenway on the doorstep.
What should I know before visiting The Modern Shakespeare with my dog?
The owner asks that dogs be small, so this one isn't suited to larger breeds — it's worth bearing that in mind before you book. On the plus side, the apartment has a private enclosed terrace, a utility room to handle muddy paws, and good walking within easy reach: the riverside path, the lime avenue up to Holy Trinity Church, and The Greenway, a level 5-mile traffic-free trail along a former railway line heading out of town.