Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Grade I listed cottage in Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
Description
Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a timber-framed farmhouse with a thatched roof located in Shottery, containing 12 rooms and displaying typical Tudor features. The building has multiple chimneys and retains its original structure with visible wooden frames.
History
The original section dates to 1463, with expansions built between 1610 and 1624 under Bartholomew Hathaway's ownership. These construction phases enlarged the farmhouse and created its current layout.
Culture
The rooms display how middle-class families lived in the 16th century, with furnishings and domestic items from daily life. Walking through reveals the rhythms and habits of ordinary people during that era.
Practical
Access is via a short walk from the village center; the grounds are easy to navigate on foot. Visitors should allow time to explore both the rooms and gardens, as there is much to discover at a leisurely pace.
Did you know?
The gardens contain plants specifically mentioned in Shakespeare's plays, designed in 1920 by horticulturist Ellen Willmott. This botanical collection links the dramatist's literary world to living plants visitors can see and touch.
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