The Shires at Bickerscourt

When we arrived we found a microwave, airfryer , hair dryer and a cafetierre.

These were not listed on the site and really ought to be. The owners are friendly and helpful, we had a few interesting chats. There was a field, it's a working farm, to walk the dogs. They have Shire Horses just outside the back garden. It was quiet and rural. Their own dogs are friendly and approachable

We just had a fantastic week at The Shires.

The cottage was lovely, with everything you might need. The Prosecco and other goodies were a very thoughtful gift from the Denise & John, and were much appreciated. The farm was peaceful and quiet, with just the chatter of the geese to be heard. The ‘Shires’ were beautiful and it was lovely to see them in the fields next to the garden every day. The stars of the show were Jess and Fan, the 2 farm collies, who gave us an enthusiastic welcome home each day. The farm was the perfect location for us, with Henley in Arden nearby providing a great variety of pubs and restaurants. There are many places to visit in Warwickshire, and we especially enjoyed a visit to the Severn Valley Heritage Railway. We felt really welcome and completely at home at The Shires and were really sad to leave. We definitely hope to return next year. Thanks again Denise and John.

The Shires is a lovely, comfortable accommodation.

Set in a beautiful location. Owners Denise and John are friendly and always on hand if needed. Warm welcome from Jess and Fan (dogs) who entertain during visit. Everything we needed for a perfect holiday. Hope to be back soon.

Very dog friendly.

..comfortable for both human and canine visitors. Having the owners close was nice in the event we may need them... Area around the property was stunning it was lovely just to sit in the garden in the evening and watch the sun go down.

Lovely welcome.

A well equipped and clean cottage. Great to meet the shires horses-it was lovely to sit in the garden as the sun set and the horses came over to say hello! Friendly dogs around too but enclosed space for our dog as well. A beautiful and peaceful setting. Would recommend

The Shires at Bickerscourt is a cosy holiday home attached to the owner's farmhouse in a beautiful rural setting with walks on the doorstep.

The owners, Denise and John, are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The accommodation is comfortable and well equipped. If you like the idea of staying on a farm, this is ideal, with 2 friendly sheepdogs to greet you and several shire horses (one with a foal) in an adjacent field. It is well situated for many tourist attractions within a very short drive, including places like Stratford and Warwick, as well as being near to a number of National Trust properties and various museums such as the Avoncroft Museum of Buildings and (farther afield) the Black Country Living Museum and Bliss Hill at Ironbridge. There is a railway station within walking distance, or a short car ride, giving access to Birmingham without the need to drive there. A highlight of the week was a trip on the Severn Valley Railway, with time to explore Bridgnorth. This was our second visit and we are considering returning yet again to allow us to explore even further this unexpectedly interesting part of the world.

We really enjoyed our visit to 'The Shires'.

The accommodation was very comfortable, and the location on a farm in the countryside was lovely. There were shire horses in the fields, and two noisy geese and two friendly dogs greeted us whenever we returned to the house. It was only a short distance from Stratford-on-Avon, and Henley-in-Arden, and there were lots of National Trust properties to visit in the area.

It was absolutely lovely, so peaceful and beautiful scenery.

Loved watching the Shire Horses and throwing sticks for the dogs. Lots to do nearby, access to Birmingham or Stratford upon Avon with the train just down the road. House really homely, clean and comfortable and hosts lovely too.

Lovely cottage, very friendly, helpful owners, 2 great sheep dogs… and guarding geese!

Sofas have been upgraded from pics to reclining sofas. Very comfortable stay.

The Shires is a lovely, well equipped farm cottage next door to the very helpful and welcoming owners.

It was warm and comfortable, even in the depths of December, with a well equipped kitchen, cosy living room and comfortable bedrooms. The location is well placed for visiting many local attractions, including 2 National Trust properties on the doorstep, Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, Birmingham itself, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford etc. Ours was a weekend break, but had tempted us to revisit when we have more time to explore.

Lovely peaceful cottage set in a rural location.

As soon as we arrived we were warmly welcomed by the owner and the dogs! Lovely arrival pack to enjoy as well! The cottage is warm, clean and there is everything you need to make your stay so enjoyable. The bathroom is especially great! We would highly recommend The Shires as a place to stay and enjoy! Even the shire horses (and Jeffrey) in the garden had a smile on their faces!

The cottage was perfect for our stay, beds very comfortable, and everything we needed for our stay.

Lovely little cottage

Lovely week at the Shires.

Part of the Farm house -this was a cosy cottage with all the facilities provided and a chance to see the beautiful views of shire horses in the fields through the window as well as the other animals on this working farm. Plenty of places to visit all around in a picturesque area of the country.

Our second visit and it was just as we remembered!

Cosy, comfortable and everything we needed. The setting is fab , the weather was good so sitting in the garden with a glass of wine looking out over a field of majestic shire horses was special! Owners were friendly and helpful. Hopefully we will be back!

The cottage was well equipped and everything from cleaning materials, tea bags, to free logs and kindling was provided.

The kitchen was well supplied with more than enough of plates, pans etc. The beds were really comfortable and the bedrooms were spacious. The cottage is attached to the farm owners property and they were close at hand to answer any questions we had about the area. The cottage is in a remote location but within close distance of many places to visit. We hope to return in the future

We had a lovely bank holiday weekend at The Shires.

House was exactly as shown in photos. We enjoyed having the garden space with shire horse in the next field. Denise and other members of the family were all friendly and welcoming. A welcome pack which included milk was provided and although we didn’t cook, the kitchen was well stocked. It was peaceful and rural, yet very handy for accessing Stratford, Henley in Arden, Packwood House and Charlecote Park. Very reasonably priced and would consider staying again.

Lovely quiet location yet very accessible for trips out and about.

For car-free travel to Birmingham and Stratford, there's a railway station just across the fields! Great sunsets to watch from the garden, good place to relax and unwind. Local walks from the doorstep. Inside, comfy beds and everything provided, like washing up liquid, soap, bin liners etc, makes such a difference having these basics in place. Nearest large supermarkets are only 20 mins away by car. So really an ideal place to stay :-)

We had a lovely time at The Shires again.

Property is clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Perfect surroundings with lovely views and entertainment from the resident dogs Jess and Fan. Thank you to Denise and John for their hospitality and providing a wonderful property. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

You had a lovely stay at the Shires, the location is stunning.

John and Denise were amazing hosts and a special mention to their daughter who helped us with a problem that arose. We would definitely return to explore the area further.

Denise and John are perfect hosts, very helpful and friendly.

The cottage is in a beautiful rural location, clean, comfy and well appointed. Sitting in the garden watching the sun go down was magical. Highly recommend.

This was our second visit.

We love how friendly, welcoming and open the people are. Thank you Denise, John and Lucy. We've stayed in smarter places, but the Shires offers a unique experience on a working farm with walks from the door. Shire horse foals and lambs were a wonderful bonus.

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!

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 !

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.

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.

Lovely property, great location and very helpful owners.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A really interesting and lovely farm to stay at.

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

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

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

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. .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.