Under The Yew Tree

A luxury Cotswolds cottage for sale on the outskirts of the hamlet of Syde, Under the Yew Tree is the early medieval darling of Gloucestershire. A homestead of Anglo-Saxon parentage, it was built in 1086, making it British history incarnate. These days, its interiors are part Aegean, part Provençal; but penny-plain walls and leaded windows speak to age and provenance. Accommodating six guests across three bedrooms, the en suite lead bedroom is located in the historic monastery, while a bijou ground floor twin (currently not included in the rental offering) shares a shower room with a first floor kingsize bedroom.

Outside, you'll find a humble cloistered courtyard, a small garden of wild orchids, and lush land that is carpeted with white snowdrops at the right time of year; a listed well and an ancient yew tree round off the genteel outdoor space. If you find the urge to roam past the rewilded cottage garden, Cheltenham is just twenty minutes away. There, you'll find art museums, Victorian theatres, Britain’s most famous racecourse, and a documented foodie scene. A successful rental property on the Unique Homestays portfolio since 2023, this sale offers an opportunity for buyers to secure an income on the property, with select contents available by separate negotiation.