December 2013 – What’s on in Knightcote, Southam, Stratford, Warwick and Warwickshire Stratford Garden Centre CV37 8LW – has the most amazing Christmas display, Santa’s Grotto £5.00 includes present, wonderful food and gift ideas. Why not have breakfast or tea with santa £9.00 per child Shakespeare’s Birthplace – in the centre of Stratford- 3D […]
Knightcote is a hamlet situated in the county of Warwickshire. It is a rural settlement and has a great community spirit. The origin of the name dates back to 1242 when Ralph de knyghtcote held it for ½ a Knights fee. In 1765 William Yardley held the village. The Yardley’s have been here ever since and […]
2 new arrivals at the holiday cottages, Fred and George are 2 very friendly and playful kittens, just waiting for you to come and play with them.
Chesterton Windmill Warwickshire things to do and visit
Chesterton Windmill Erected in 1632 from a design attributed to Indigo Jones. The machinery was extensively modified in 1860 but last used in 1910. Restoration work commenced in 1966 and was completed in 1971. The design of the mill is unique both structurally and mechanically. Originally there was a central timber structure containing a staircase and the […]
This week we had a lovely young bride stay with us and then get ready and depart from the cottages in the most gorgeous VW camper van to be married. She looked absolutely fabulous and had shoes to die for.
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Both of them are dramatic, fragrant and flower throughout the season. The work well when grown together as each supports the other.
One of the first civil war battles was at Southam. The Battle of Southam was a major skirmish – and took place two months before the more famous Battle of Edge Hill. The wars that followed altered the British way of life and governance forever. King Charles 1st has just declared war on Parliament. […]
If you fancy a great day out look no further than a food festival in Shipston, Stratford, Leamington and Banbury. We all love good food and it is at these festivals that all your senses get tickled and tempted. There are often famous faces and cookery demonstrations and live music too. Great place to enjoy local great […]
Burton Dassett hills is a two mile walk from the cottages and the beacon can be viewed from the farm. A lovely place to visit.
m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122163034370269902&id=61558097080307Burton Dassett Beacon and Old Windmill, Warwickshire.
The mill was built in 1664 and blown down in a storm in 1946. The beacon was likely built by Lord of the Manor Sir Edward Belknap in the late 15th century as a tower mill and later used as defensive lookout tower in the English Civil War.
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