A twelve-roomed farmhouse where the wife of William Shakespeare, Anne Hathaway lived as a child, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is an open-to-public museum. Professional guides explain the history behind the famous idioms and it is a place surely cherished by Shakespeare fans. Featuring gardens and grounds with a lavender maze, the Shakespeare arboretum and a woodland walk, the cottage provides insights on the life of these well-acclaimed writers. The place also comes with a living willow cabin where Shakespeare’s sonnets can be heard.