Sunset over the nature reserve behind The Bold Escape

Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire

Room for everyone. Time for each other.

Countryside homes made for gathering in Newbold-on-Stour, between Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. The Bold Escape sleeps 10, and The Cottage, a character cottage, sleeps 4.

Sunset over the nature reserve

Bold Escapes

Bold Escapes is a small collection of countryside homes made for the moments people travel to share: long dinners, late conversations by the fire, and unhurried mornings with the people who matter most.

We believe the best breaks are the ones spent together. Each Bold Escape home is chosen for the space it gives people to gather, and the quiet it gives them to unwind.

At The Bold Escape

Long evenings, easy mornings

  1. Inside the Arctic cabin, with seating around the open fire

    The Arctic cabin

    A cabin in the garden seating up to ten around an open fire. The natural place to end the evening.

  2. The private hot tub lit up at night

    A private hot tub

    A private hot tub under its own pergola, seating up to eight at a time, open all year from 08:00 to 21:00.

  3. The games room with its pool table and bar

    The bar and pool table

    A dedicated bar area with a full-size slate pool table, for friendly rivalries that run long after dinner.

  4. The dining room table set for a meal

    One table for everyone

    An open-plan kitchen with a dining table seating ten, and a second table for eight on the patio when the weather allows.

Guest reviews

What guests say

Read what guests have said about The Bold Escape in their own words on Airbnb.

4.94out of 5 from 17 reviews on Airbnb, as of November 2026

Read the reviews on Airbnb

The local area

Between Stratford and the Cotswolds

Newbold-on-Stour is a Warwickshire village on the River Stour, about six miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon. It makes an easy base for theatre, market towns and Cotswold countryside.

  • The White HartIn the village
  • Stratford-upon-AvonAbout six miles north
  • Shipston-on-StourAbout three and a half miles south
  • The CotswoldsTo the south and west
Explore the local area
The Gower Memorial statue of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon
Narrowboats moored in the canal basin at Stratford-upon-Avon

Guest help

Questions before you book?

Ask the host

Send a question about our homes, the area or a special occasion and the host will reply by email.

Send an enquiry

Quick answers

Sleeping arrangements, parking and house rules are covered on each property page.

See our stays

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How do I book?

The Bold Escape is booked on Airbnb. Use any “Check availability on Airbnb” button to see dates and prices, then book there. For The Cottage, send an enquiry with your dates and the host will reply by email.

Does sending an enquiry reserve my dates?

No. An enquiry is a question to the host, not a booking. Dates are only reserved once your booking is confirmed.

How many guests can stay?

The Bold Escape sleeps up to 10 guests in five bedrooms, each with a double bed. The Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms.

Are parties allowed?

No. Parties and events are not permitted at either home, including stag, hen and similar celebrations. Both are in a residential village.