The Old Rectory North
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About the home
OLDRECTORYRETREATS.COM presents a unique 500 year, old beamed, holiday retreat. Tranquil riverside setting with stunning views over The Cotswolds . A spacious, 11 roomed, self contained wing of a historic grade II Elizabethan rectory. Immaculately furnished and maintained. Central yet quiet location. Stroll down to the riverside to fish, picnic or just watch the swans and boats go by. Please see our latest online guest reviews and videos at our oldrectoryretreats website.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 15 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Spread out in your own personal country house; The Old Rectory North is a completely separate, self contained home from home with its own private gardens and cascading landscape views down to the River Avon and Cotswolds beyond..This holiday home is a special place to stay; whether you are looking for beauty and tranquillity or a fantastic holiday base you won't be disappointed. All the interior photographs shown here, and on our website, are of the Old Rectory North and everything described, including the rear garden, is rented for your exclusive and private use.
All our guest reviews are excellent and talk of expectations being exceeded at every level, and not wanting to leave. We are happy to share all the reviews or even connect you with some of our previous guests. See our oldrectoryretreats website for reviews, videos and full details.
RIVER FRONTAGE WITH PICNIC TABLE & FISHING RIGHTS
• Fully equipped large kitchen with breakfast dining area, and views over patio and garden
• Spacious dining room for six people, log burner and French doors to patio
• Three separate reception rooms: Sitting room, snug and dining room
• Master bedroom with 6 foot mahogany four poster bed &asy chairs + space for single rollout and/or cot
• Second bedroom with 4’6” antique distressed white four poster bed
• Twin bedroom with authentic brass & cast iron beds
• Baby Accessories: Travel cot, High chair and stair gate
• Upstairs bathroom suite with shower
• Downstairs cloakroom and separate shower room
• Integrated 37” Flat Screen LCD TV and DVD player
• Itec interactive video game (similar to Wii console)
• Free internet access
• Over 200 top movie DVDs by request
• Bookcase of holiday reading novels
• Table Football and sundry board and children’s games
Further details outdoors:
• Patio terrace with outdoor tables and chairs
• Lower patio and outdoor pergola seating/dining area for 6
• Deluxe Gas barbecue with gas provided
• Children’s playhouse
• Large mature and private gardens to the rear of the property
• Secure private parking
• Riverside access by prior arrangement
Further details
• Free welcome basket on arrival comprising a bottle of wine and local produce of milk, butter, eggs, bread, tea & coffee
• For an extra charge a more extensive range of produce from the local farm shop/delicatessen can be ordered ready for your holiday
• Rooms can also be decorated in advance with fresh flowers by request
Conditions
• A 30% deposit is payable on booking with the balance of 70% due 6 weeks before arrival.
• A refundable breakages deposit of £350 is also payable in advance, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspections).
• Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or PayPal.
• Sorry, no pets are allowed and smoking is strictly only permitted outside
• No commercial vehicles or camper vans to be parked on the premises.
• Families and couples only, we are unable to take stag or hen party bookings
• Normal change-over day is Saturday to Saturday. The property is available after 3.30 pm on the day of arrival and should be vacated before 10.30 am on the day of departure.
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Share videoThe Central England / Cotswolds / Worcestershire region
This location is perfection itself, offering unusual ease of accessibility in an idyllic setting. No chance to feel isolated or bored as the nearby towns of Pershore, Tewkesbury and Upton-upon-Severn are only 10 mins away offering that quaint afternoon teashop and browsing feeling. For the keen historian or shopper, the City of Worcester and the Spa Town of Cheltenham and picturesque Malvern are 15 mins drive away. For the serious out and about types all the Cotswold locations, as well as numerous National Trust properties, are within easy reach. Within 45 mins drive you can also explore Stratford (upon the very same Avon), Warwick Castle and Slimbridge Wildfowl Centre, and if you enjoy a theatre or concert night there's plenty going on.
On the other hand you might fancy taking to the local footpaths, leaving your car behind. Whether cycling or horse riding the network of country lanes, you can explore the numerous local country pubs offering home cooked food; you will be spoilt for choice. For the sporting fanatics we have an excellent choice of golf courses and leisure centres close at hand; watch a match at Worcester’s famous cricket and rugby grounds or a day at the races in Cheltenham.
Back inside The Old Rectory you can always find a room with a view, a new place to sit and relax away from the rest of the family perhaps, just curling up with a good book. There’s the main sitting room with huge, stretch out, comfy sofas and latest flat screen LCD TV, with access to an extensive private DVD film library. Then there’s the cosy snug with more sofas and holiday novels to hand, or perhaps try the unusual mezzanine area where you can have a quiet game of backgammon. Dine out at the many locations that can be arranged for you, or eat in your own separate dining room and, depending on the weather, light the log burner or throw open the French doors to your private patio and garden.
Famous events, festivals, and historic places to visit:
Upton upon Severn Festivals (5-10 mins drive): Folk Festival in May, Jazz Festival in June, Blues Festival in July, Water Festival date TBC.
Malvern Three Counties Showground (15-20 mins drive) : Regular shows and festivals for gardeners, collectors, antique, horse and dog lovers and more. Most famous for the BBC coverage of the Spring and Autumn Garden shows in May and September.
Three Choirs Festival of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester in August .
Cheltenham Festival – Gold Cup in March .
National Trust properties within easy reach: Croome Park, Bredon Barn, Hanbury Hall, Brockhampton Estate, Greyfriars, Coughton Court , The Fleece Inn, Snowshill Manor, Hidcote Manor Garden. For many more day trip destinations .
More great days out within easy driving reach: Cotswold villages of Tetbury, Bourton on the Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, The Slaughters, Chipping Campden and Broadway. Warwick and Eastnor Castles, Stratford upon Avon, Symonds Yat, West Midlands Safari Park, Drayton Manor and Alton Towers Theme Parks, Cadbury World and the famous old fashioned Severn Valley Railway.
Nearest golf courses within 10 mins drive: Hilton Puckrup Hall, Sherdons Golf Centre Tredington, Tewkesbury Park Golf Hotel & Country Club. Many more available, including championship courses and driving ranges. Lessons available by advanced request.
Nearby : Paintballing, indoor rock climbing, snooker, fishing, water sports.
Walking: Bredon & Malvern Hills and all around The River Avon area.
Local Theatres: Swan Theatre Worcester, Roses Theatre Tewkesbury, Number 8 Pershore, Malvern Theatre.
Multi-screen cinema complexes Worcester & Cheltenham.
Major shopping centres at Cheltenham, Worcester (15 mins away), plus Birmingham Bull Ring & Selfridges, Bristol Cribbs Causeway and the Merry Hill Centre (all 45 mins drive).
Or let the train take the strain with trips to the :
City of Birmingham – take in some culture at the renowned Birmingham Symphony Hall or the NEC concert Arena and exhibition halls
City of London (via rail from Pershore to Paddington stations) 2 hours each way
The Worcester / Strensham area
The Old Rectory offers a retreat from everyday life, combining breathtaking scenery with a timeless sense of history. As you approach The Old Rectory, via its secluded driveway, you will discover it set beside Strensham Church, overlooking the River Avon on one side and the Malvern Hills the other. Being surrounded by hundreds of acres of farm land this will put you into holiday mood from the outset. Relax and watch the boats go by as you sip your complementary wine, taking in the panoramic vista and tranquillity. Alternatively by special arrangement you may wish to charter Narnia II, a 30ft narrow boat, moored at The Old Rectory; try your hand at operating the lock gates at Strensham and meander to the nearby Riverside Pub or cruise on to take in afternoon tea at historic Tewkesbury.
The next nearest village is Twyning, 5 mins away in the bordering county of Gloucestershire, with its two pubs: one on the village green where you can try your hand at skittles or there’s the The Fleet right on the River Avon where you can tuck into an extensive carvery and real ales. Down the lane at Strensham you can walk, jog or cycle to the local farm shop, jammed with local produce and treats; sit in their old fashion tea room and have a clotted cream tea ...and just slow down! Any direction you care to take off in you will find an amazing selection of high quality, welcoming gourmet pubs of immense character, right in the vicinity.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Birmingham: 78 km |
| Railway: | Ashchurch (Pershore 10 Km): 6 km |
Unbeatable easy access location: 5 minutes from M5 Junction 8 & M50 (but set well away from traffic noise).
Midway between Cheltenham and Worcester (both 15 mins).
Nearest railway stations Ashchurch and Pershore (both 10 mins).
Budget airlines: Birmingham and Bristol (both 50 mins).
Any UK Airport or rail station; chauffeur pickup service available.
Short cut driving driving directions on request.
Activities near Worcester
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 11 Sep 2011 |
My wife, young son and parents in law had a wonderful 8 night stay at the Old Rectory. The service from Peter and Rosemary was excellent, all comforts were provided and nothing was left out. They were very friendly and helpful to us with plenty of tips on where to go and how to enjoy ourselves. On arrival we found that they had even left us a package of goodies including fresh eggs, milk, strawberries and wine The location of the house was perfect - very near to several picturesque towns, villages and local pubs. Since it was also not far from the M5, it was an easy drive from Heathrow Airport. During our stay we made several excursions not only around Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, but also further afield to Stratford on Avon, Wales, Somerset and Devon. Each was an easy day trip. The house itself is a hidden gem, more than 500 years old but the rooms are well laid out, well furnished and comfortable. The setting is perfect. The house stands alone, far from other houses. It is very peaceful, with a view down to the Avon and beyond from the two patios. My son and I caught several interesting fish in the river including pike, bream, perch and an eel. The rest of the family really enjoyed relaxing in the house and also sitting outside on the patio and enjoying the view. Our family would definitely recommend the Old Rectory as a very special place to stay. |
06 Aug 2011 |
This was our second trip to the Old Rectory and thankfully nothing had changed. Rosemary and Peter are still extremely professional yet amenable and are readily available when required, but never intrusive. We like the location as it's secluded and right in the countryside, yet some major towns and amenities are very short car rides away. Also, most of my family are within 2 hours, so they can come and visit us, rather than us spending our precious vacation in the car doing the rounds. The property has lots to offer during periods of good and bad weather, even for my 4 year old son. With plenty of character the house is a good place to just hang around, or entertain, and genuinely holds 6 very comfortably and without feeling on top of each other. We lucked out finding this spot originally but now we've found a good location with the right features it will figure in all our trips back to the UK in future. |
28 Jul 2011 |
Have you ever had a dream of a perfect holiday that actually came true? Well, the Old Rectory North was that experience for me and my family. From the oooh's and ahhhh's whilst looking at the website to arriving to find it just the way it said it would be, we had a lovely time. |
Guestbook for The Old Rectory North
JUST A FEW OF OUR REVIEWS (SEE OUR OLDRECTORYRETREATS WEBSITE FOR LOTS MORE):
'Where do we begin? It's been an absolutely brilliant holiday in every way possible.'
'Thank you for a wonderful holiday, delightful, with great views of the river & surrounding countryside'.
'Thank you for the use of your boat for fishing and the hamper & fresh eggs - we would love to retun again soon'
'Lots of great places to visit in the area and impossible to see them all in one week!'
'An amazing beautiful place, such a blessing to be here - we are sad to leave - we loved every part of it'
"We had an AMAZING time at the Old Rec, and definitely hope to return. London was fun, but our time staying at your place is definitely what we'll remember the most"
"Magnificent location, beautiful homely house, amazing views and very convenient hub for touring"
"Exceeded our expectations in every way - the photographs do not do full justice, a real home from home"
"Our family of five was extremely comfortable and wanted for nothing during our stay"
"The Old Rectory is charming; very English and we were made so welcome from the first."
"We enjoyed our stay immensely, from walks in the countryside, relaxing evenings in pubs, to our trip to Tewkesbury on the lovely narrow boat. Thanks for making our first trip to England a memorable one"
" A unique property for an 'English' experience"
"Outstanding views, well-equipped kitchen, unique and comfortable bedrooms"
"Add more photos as I think the property is even better than the photos suggest"
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| WINTER 2010-2011 | 18 Dec 10 | 19 Feb 11 | £ 695 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| SPRING 2011 | 19 Feb 11 | 2 Apr 11 | £ 895 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| EASTER/SUMMER 2011 | 2 Apr 11 | 16 Jul 11 | £ 985 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| PEAK SUMMER 2011 | 16 Jul 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 1085 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| AUTUMN 2011 | 3 Sep 11 | 5 Nov 11 | £ 985 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| PRE-CHRISTMAS | 5 Nov 11 | 24 Dec 11 | £ 795 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| XMAS & NEW YEAR | 24 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 1395 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| WINTER 2012 | 7 Jan 12 | 18 Feb 12 | £ 795 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| SPRING HOLS 2012 | 18 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 895 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| EASTER/SUMMER| 2012 | 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 985 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| PEAK SUMMER 2012 | 2 Jun 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 1095 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| AUTUMN 2012 | 8 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 985 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| PRE-CHRISTMAS 2012 | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 795 | - | - | 3 Nights |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
SEE OLDRECTORYRETREATS WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR WEEKS COMBINED: 7 NIGHT PRICE ON APPLICATION
3 NIGHT WEEKENDS & 4 NIGHT MIDWEEK BREAKS 30% OFF-PEAK DISCOUNT
CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP FESTIVAL WEEK: POA (optional daily chauffeur or helicopter transport)
Payment can be made by cleared cheques, bank transfer or PayPal (PayPal credit card charges apply)
All bed linen included
Towel packs provided at a small extra charge
£350 Refundable security deposit (subject to satisfactory inspection)
The house sleeps a maximum of 6 adults + 2 children/small adult (foldaway beds) + 1 baby (cot)
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Rosemary Read
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This manor house has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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