The Shires at Bickerscourt

20 Customer Reviews

• "Absolutely gorgeous place to stay, the owner was so lovely and helpful, even came over to tell us about a parade because one of our children liked cars/motorbikes and told us where they'd be passing."

  The place itself was really cosy and homely and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!

  Thank you for your kind feedback and pleased that you enjoyed your weekend, Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Apr 2025

• "Thanks for such a warm Welcome and the Welcome gifts."

  The cottage was warm and cosy We had a weeks holiday with our two grandaughters and our two dogs, when the girs saw the shirehorses they were over the moon and couldn't believe their eyes when there was three newly born fouls which were so friendly, plus the friendly farm dogs, young lambs and geese. We enjoyed cooking on the aga, it also kept the house warm and cosy. Very quiet central position to visit surrounding area with plenty to see. On the last day the girls went to say goodbye to the animals and got to name 5 of the lambs. Sad to leave for home, hope to visit again. Thank you so much for a great stay !

  Thank you for your lovely feedback and hope to see you again, Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stanley5.0★Apr 2025

• "Loved the rustic charm of The Shires."

  Owners were delightful and very friendly and helpful. The small enclosed grassed area is great if you have dogs. Stunning views and sunsets and loved watching the horses and foals from the garden. Two delightful farm collie dogs who stayed clear of our over excitable dog. Staircase could be challenging if you have significant mobility issues. It would have been useful to have information about the housekeeping such as recycling, and local information such as small animal vet and recommended dog friendly places. When leaving we did not know what to do about bedding, used towels and whether to empty bins into black bag so a little paragraph on what owners would prefer would be useful. Overall loved this peaceful retreat which is ideally placed to visit many attractions.

  Thank you for your feedback and I will add the information you have suggested to the welcome pack, thanks Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan3.8★Apr 2025

• "We had a very special family weekend at this relaxed farm cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside."

  It was comfortable, beautifully warm and wonderfully quiet. The owners were very friendly, as were their two dogs that our dog had a great time playing fetch with. It was lovely being able to see the Shire horses and their foals in the field adjoining the cottage and a highlight of the weekend was being taken to see the brand new foal born whilst we were there. Thank you for a lovely stay.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback we enjoyed being able to show you the farm and hope to see you again, Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Apr 2025

• "Lovely property, great location and very helpful owners."

  Had all we could need. Made to feel very welcome.

  Thank you for your kind feedback, we enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2025

• "An enjoyable stay over the New Year period for my wife and I."

  We were inconvenienced by the fact the WiFi hardly worked at all during our stay,however this was as a consequence of Storm Daragh,and the engineers had not yet been to fix it.Our hosts were very apologetic about this,and it was something we accepted as being unavoidable.Their 2 dogs were very friendly and we loved seeing their Shire horses.One thing we think should be mentioned is the fact that the stairs are tricky to negotiate especially when trying to take a case upstairs,we feel it is something that someone not very mobile should be made aware of.

  Thank you for your feedback, we finally had full internet this week and should have fibre fitted on the 29th! Yes I had not thought about the stairs with a case but can see that as more difficult. Thanks Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony4.4★Dec 2024

• "This is an authentic and unpretentious farm cottage."

  It is quite well furnished and equipped along these lines, but we unluckily hit a particularly cold and snowy period, which rather stretched the heating capacity. There were ample logs and kindling however, and the log burner was very useful. Coal was made available, and this was much appreciated. The owners, who live next door were very pleasant and attentive. Jess, the border collie, is lovely, and the geese are amusing. We travelled around quite a bit, and the area and the villages are very pretty. It would certainly look even more beautiful in the summer season, with rolling hills and shire horses in the field alongside the cottage. There are also quite a few National Trust properties close by to visit. Great Sunday Lunch at the Black Swan in Henley in Arden! But be sure to book in advance. Family matters caused an early departure, which was a shame.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am sorry that the weather conditions tested our heating system, we now have connected two more radiators and I think we have solved the problem, Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trevor3.4★Nov 2024

• "Lovely cottage, and 2 amazingly friendly dogs that really like to make you feel at home."

  The cottage is on a farm and seeing horses gallop past your window as you’re getting dressed was a first. Very warm and cosy with great access to Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick and Birmingham.

  Thank you for the feedback and pleased that u enjoyed your time here, hope that u are having a great time in Northumbria Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alistair5.0★Oct 2024

• "We found The Shires to be very warm and welcoming, with all necessary equipment and items available for a comfortable stay."

  Denise was present on our arrival and departure, very friendly and approachable. Jess and Fan, farm Border Collies, very happy to play with our dogs. Lovely view across small valley with field of Shire horses. Local walks on nearby public footpaths, past fields of sheep.. Happy to recommend, easy access to both Warwickshire countryside and Birmingham. Thank you.

  Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to hopefully seeing you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Oct 2024

• "A really interesting and lovely farm to stay at."

  The hosts were very warm and welcoming and the Shires was very comfortable .

  Thank you for your feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kate4.4★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage, lovely lady who owns it, lovely dogs."

  Thanks for the stay. Hope to be back one day.

  Look forward to seeing you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Sep 2024

• "Extremely peaceful place to stay."

  The hosts (especially the youngest dog) were very welcoming. Post code covers a wide area so our sat nav got confused fortunately found a helpful cyclist to locate the site. .

  Thanks for your kind feedback, Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Sep 2024

• "The Shires felt like home from home for our family of 4 plus dog."

  It had everything we needed for our stay. We were greeted on arrival by Jess (the sheepdog) who made us feel very welcome! The location and animals are the star attraction. We loved having the shire horses basically in the garden. The house is ideally located for visits to Warwick, Stratford, Drayton Manor Park and there plenty of National Trust properties close by. The house has everything you need; there are even books and games for younger children like ours to enjoy. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of room in either for a travel cot. We would definitely stay again.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback and we look forward to seeing you again, hopefully we will have foals out in the fields next year and they are great fun Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tom4.7★Aug 2024

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Denise was very welcoming and helpful. The property was everything we wanted and more. We loved looking out and watching the horses in the field and my daughter became best friends with Fan and Jess the owners dogs. The cottage is perfectly located to visit Stratford on Avon, Warwick and Birmingham but there are also lots of lovely villages nearby. I would definitely recommend the Shires and we hope to visit again.

  Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again, Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Aug 2024

• "A very homely property set in an open elevated landscape at the end of a 300 metre or so tarmac drive."

  It is a working farm and the animals are an attraction. The grandchildren were facinated by the shire horses and the presence of sheep in adjolning fields, the sheep dogs and wandering geese. The property is well kept, clean, equipped with a mass of kitchen utensils, homely, comfortable beds and piping hot water. Wifi was excellent, freeview tv, washing machine and dish washer. Danzey is a stressfree 10 minutes by car to Henley In Arden with two well stocked supermarkets and numerous eateries - and a steam train on a Sunday to Stratford! All in all a very pleasant property to stay in, with a very welcoming owner on hand to help if needed. A useful and generous welcome pack completed the stay.

  Reviewed by Geoff3.8★Aug 2024

• "We loved staying at The Shires."

  It was perfect for our weekend get together. Leo aged nearly 7 loved all the animals and we very much appreciated Denise and John making him feel so welcome and letting him get involved with all the animals.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback back, we enjoyed having you and the dogs loved Leo’s company ⚽️ Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally4.7★Aug 2024

• "Lovely property in beautiful surroundings."

  Owners Denise and John were very friendly and helpful. Loved watching the sunset in the garden meanwhile having their dogs Jess and Fan entertain us. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Highly recommend and hope to come back. Thank you to Denise and John for allowing us to share the property and enjoy a wonderful holiday.

  Thank you for your kind feedback and we hope to see you sometime in the future Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Morag5.0★Jul 2024

• "Highly recommended somewhere we would definitely go back to."

  Denise and John were very welcoming as were Jess and Fan the two sheepdogs. The farmhouse was easily to find and in lovely setting over looking fields with shire horses and sheep. Ideal for visiting Birmingham and Stratford, would recommend visiting Hatton Locks cafe and Henley on Arden Ice Cream Parlour. Thank you once again Denise and John for lovely accommodation. Ann & Graham

  Thank you for your kind review and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2024

• "Difficult to get to even following directions provided, due to road works in Hockley Heath."

  Interesting quirky place with unique old features but modern facilities. Ideal for families due to being on a farm. And great for horse lovers. Dogs very friendly, owner is very amenable to keep her dogs away should you have a nervous dog. Thanks to Denise and John for the warm welcome, tea coffee milk wine dog treats all greatly appreciated. Kitchen well stocked. Clean, new bed linen and plenty of towels. Would just have liked more information on local area and a guest book to put a thank you in to Denise and John for sharing this unique place and say Good Luck in this new venture.

  Thank you for your review and I will try and put together a list of local attractions and a guest book Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter3.8★Jun 2024

• "What a perfect dog holiday retreat."

  Easy to get to and yet it feels secluded. Bickerscourt Farm cottage is on top of a hill overlooking a fabulous view towards Tanworth-in-Arden. Denise made us feel very welcome (Denise and John own the property on the farm) I asked about the church spire on the opposite side of the valley - that is Tanworth, she explained, where there is the Bell Inn… In the beautiful afternoon sun we took the footpath down the hill, under the railway and up into the village for a reasonably well earned pint. The walk back seemed much quicker (just over 3 mile round trip) and we enjoyed a glass of Prosecco (part of the welcome pack which also included a box of chocolates) watching the Shires and Shetland pony munch grass as the sun went down. What a great way to unwind! The bathroom is a good size and very new and well appointed with a decent sized classy looking bath (with exposed feet) and a separate shower cubicle. Downstairs is cosy with a log burner in the living room and a good sized wall mounted TV. In the kitchen there are new cabinets, worktop and a good sized fridge freezer. The Aga under the huge brick range was thankfully turned off, but suspect that could give off a lot of heat on a cold winter evening! The well stocked log burner in the living room we hadn’t expected to use but an extra cold Saturday meant we got the living room toasty and watched a film. A great stay and we would recommend.

  Thank you for your feedback, we enjoyed hosting you both and your lovely dogs, thanks Denise Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mabyn5.0★May 2024

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