Irelands farm cottages are just 15 minutes from Stratford upon Avon, where you can experience theatre, 16th century architecture, take a trip back in time at Falstaff's living museum.

The Holiday cottages near Stratford upon Avon, are closely situated to the grand union canal which leads all the way into Stratford upon Avon, the footpath takes you through some magnificent countryside, and the close to Stratford upon Avon the busier the canal becomes with many locks for boaters to navigate.

The River at Stratford upon Avon is quite spectacular with some beautiful bridges, a large park is situated along side, in the summer theatre students, can often be seen practising there skills out in the open.

The river is a hive of activity with boat cruises, smaller rowing craft and motor boats, many swans and birds, with a small ferry linking the park to the main town of Stratford upon Avon.

Stratford upon Avon also has many fine restaurants and coffee houses, the shopping centre has many small interesting unusual shops, there is a butterfly farm and brass rubbings, as well as wine cellar tours.

Stratford tourist information. www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk

River Avon