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Stretton-on-Fosse Tourist Information


Stretton-on-Fosse is a small quiet village, which has fewer than 200 houses, most built of Cotswold stone and locally-made red brick. It is situated on the Warwickshire-Gloucestershire border on the fringe of the Cotswolds Hills.

Two manors are listed in the Doomsday book of 1086, of these only one remains adjoining the imposing Stretton House on the higher ground (125m) of the village.

Whilst the lower ground of the village is heavy clay the upper parts are composed of sand and shingle. During commercial extraction of sand, important graves of the Roman-British and Anglo-Saxon periods were uncovered and interesting skeletons and personal belongings were unearthed. These burials were the result of internecine warfare between local tribal factions.

Until recently the village consisted of several farms, with housing for local residents occupied in cultivation of the land and the trade association of the rural economy; such as shops, post-office, school, inns, blacksmiths, and three religious buildings. However, of these only the church (rebuilt in 1841) and the Plough Inn remain, and are still used for their intended purpose. A new imposing village hall was built in 1990 to replace the post-war wooden hut.

In 1826 a tramway with horse-drawn trucks and carriages was opened for carrying coal and passengers from Stratford-upon-Avon to Moreton-in-Marsh, which passed through the village. At a later period a branch line was constructed to Shipston-on-Stour which was used for passengers until 1929 and goods until 1960.

The hamlet of Ditchford Frary is also part of the civil parish; the church, which has become ruinous was annexed to Stretton in 1641.

 

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Attractions near Stretton-on-Fosse
Batsford Arboretum (3 Miles)*
The earliest verifiable recorded history of Batsford Park, of which the Batsford Arboretum forms the central part, dates back to the Freeman family who owned the estate in the early part of the 17th Century.
Cotswold Falconry Centre (3 Miles)*
Cotswold Falconry invites you to a spectacular demonstration with a large variety of birds of prey flying free. This gives a remarkable insight into the ancient art of falconry.
Bourton House Garden (4 Miles)*
The Cotswolds' best kept secret! An award-winning three acre garden surrounding a fine 18th century Manor House and Grade I listed 16th century Tithe Barn.
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What's near Stretton-on-Fosse

Attractions:
  Batsford Arboretum  3 Miles
  Cotswold Falconry Centre  3 Miles
  Bourton House Garden  4 Miles
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Towns:
  Todenham  2 Miles
  Lower Lemington  2 Miles
  Ebrington  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  R A Bennett and Partners  3 Miles
  Andrew Greenwood  4 Miles
  Chancellors Group of Estate Agents  8 Miles
Hotels:
  Charingworth Manor  2 Miles
  White Hart Royal  3 Miles
  Redesdale Arms Hotel  3 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Manor Farm Cottage  1 Mile
  Bank Farm Barn  1 Mile
  Castle Hill Barn  3 Miles
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Campsites:
  Folly Farm Campsite  11 Miles
  Bo Peep Caravan Park  16 Miles
  Briarfields Motel & Touring Park  21 Miles
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Towns near Stretton-on-Fosse
Todenham Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Lower Lemington Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Ebrington Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Stretton-on-Fosse
Charingworth Manor (2 Miles)*
Charingworth Manor is situated in delightful gardens on a large private estate in the beautiful rolling Cotswolds countryside.
Redesdale Arms Hotel (3 Miles)*
Redesdale Arms Hotel is an 18th-century coaching house offering modern British cooking, free Wi-Fi access and a location ideal for walks in the Cotswold hills.
Manor House Hotel (3 Miles)*
This traditional 16th century Manor House Hotel - a member of Classic British Hotels - is set in the heart of the Cotswolds and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery
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Self Catering near Stretton-on-Fosse
Slatters Cottage (4 Miles)*
Slatters Cottage is a luxury Grade II listed self catering holiday cottage, parts of which date back to the 17th century, located in a quiet country lane in Bourton-on-the-Hill, nr Moreton-in-Marsh. It has a wealth of character.
Millers Cottage (4 Miles)*
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