Luxury self-catering accommodation in Gloucestershire
An idyllic rental cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds is the perfect way to explore this well-known beauty spot.
The undulating hills of Gloucestershire are best explored from a luxury Cotswolds cottage, and there are plenty of activities, and homes, to choose from. Hike the scenic Coin Valley, visit Westonbirt National Arboretum, or take a day to wander around Burford Wildlife Park. With a luxury farmhouse to get you in the mood for a spot of horse-watching, Cheltenham is the place for donning your best race attire, or a unique cottage for two would be a romantic choice for exploring this fun town.
Even the names around here are mystical and other-worldly, think Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-in-Marsh, with surroundings just as magical to match. Wildflower meadows and private woodland are on the doorstep of your idyllic boutique escape, and original furnishings add the kind of special little touches we'd all love to find in our own homes. Be sure to bring a good camera, because the pretty honey-hued holiday homes around here will leave you with memories you'll wish to treasure forever.
The Studio
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
In the heart of Upper Slaughter, one of England’s “doubly-thankful” villages, The Studio is a luxury Cotswolds barn that wouldn’t be out of place in New York's artsy Tribeca.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,595 per week, £1,195 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Pizza oven and fire pits
Filly Island
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Blending tiny proportions with a big dose of style, Filly Island is a luxury cottage in the Cotswolds; find it on a little island accessed by a humpback bridge near Cirencester.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £950 per week, £795 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Four Hundred Summers
Ablington, Bibury, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
With an ashlar chimney that sends smoke signals curling above the gable roof, Four Hundred Summer is a luxury Cotswolds cottage with a hot tub that brings Nordic clout to Ablington.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,695 per week, £1,250 per short break
Features: Wood-fired hot tub
The Flower Press
Bibury, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Emerald green in spring, fire red in autumn; luxury cottage The Flower Press is a French countryside-inspired home and garden in the quintessentially Cotswolds village of Bibury.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
From: £2,295 per week, £1,750 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs over the age of 12 months are welcome
The Knapp
Slad, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Settle yourself within the pages of Laurie Lee's Cider with Rosie at The Knapp, where the magic of a Slad Valley childhood meets the Cotswolds of the 21st century.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
From: £3,250 per week, £2,450 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema, games room and outdoor kitchen
Evania
Bentham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Inspired by the colours and countryside of the Mediterranean, this Gloucestershire home with heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, is the perfect family retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
From: £4,995 per week, £3,950 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, outdoor kitchen area with built-in gas barbecue, games room with table football, pool table, table tennis and television
The Find
Cranham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
A dynamic pairing of luxury Cotswolds homes in Cranham, The Find is an old stone cottage and architect-designed glass extension in a beautifully secluded valley near Cheltenham.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £15,895 per week, £11,950 per short break
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Trampoline, hot tub hire is available (please enquire for details)
The Palladian
Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Georgian in style and grand in nature, this self-catering Cotswold manor offers a true countryside escape perfect for multi-generational groups.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (6 adults and 6 children)
From: £4,795 per week, £3,450 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub (both May - September), gym, tennis court, trampoline and small football pitch
The Aviary
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
A luxury Cotswolds manor made from traditional stone, The Aviary is a farmhouse retreat in Moreton-in-Marsh with utterly chic interiors, a heated pool, and a highbrow tennis court.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (10 adults and 2 children)
From: £5,995 per week, £4,495 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub (May - September), tennis court, cinema room and playing fields with football goals
Nocturne
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
A period home with a movie room and hot tub in Stow-on-the-Wold, Nocturne is a tincture for the kinetic whirl of city life, a luxury Cotswolds townhouse with a story to tell.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
From: £3,550 per week, £2,650 per short break
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: William Holland hot tub, cinema room, games room
Anthology Farm
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
With an indoor pool, tennis court, and yoga studio, members-only health club Anthology Farm is a luxury country estate made for family gatherings near Cheltenham in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
From: £9,450 per week, £7,550 per short break
Pets: Pets are considered on prior agreement
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool, cinema room, tennis court, table tennis, gym equipment, purpose built yoga studio and electric car charging point
Gulliver´s Hall
Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Playful, elegant, and ancestral, Gulliver's Hall is a luxury country manor in the beating heart of the Cotswolds; a family spa near Bisley with a heated pool, sauna, and tennis court.
Sleeps: Up to 21 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 15 & Up to 6 guests
From: £7,795 per week, £5,895 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (April-October), sunken spa bath, sauna, steam room, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, paella burner, games and cinema room, tennis court, croquet lawn
The Marlings
Standish, Stroud, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK
Made up of five beautiful dwellings in Standish near Stroud, The Marlings is a luxury family resort in the Cotswolds with a heated pool, hot tub, playground, and tennis court.
Sleeps: Up to 25 guests (20 adults and 5 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 12 guests
From: £7,795 per week, £5,895 per short break
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Heated outdoor pool (available April to October) with pool house, hot tub, tennis court, wooden playpark
