Temple Guiting Manor & Barn
Temple Guilting, CotswoldsOverview
A Tudor manor and its barn
Temple Guiting Manor and Barn sit at the centre of the picturesque Gloucestershire village of Temple Guiting, forming the heart of a private Cotswold estate. This pairing brings together architectural heritage and modern comfort, creating a setting suited to extended family stays, celebrations and corporate retreats.
Highlights
What makes it special
A Grade I listed 15th-century manor
The Tudor manor dates from the 15th century, renovated in 2019 with new bathrooms while keeping its period proportions.
Praised by Pevsner
Sir Nikolaus Pevsner called it one of the finest, if not the very best, of the small Cotswold Tudor houses.
Vaulted dining room for thirty-two
The formal vaulted dining room seats up to thirty-two, built for celebratory dinners and larger gatherings.
Manor paired with a contemporary barn
The historic manor twins with a modern six-bedroom barn: eleven bedrooms across two buildings, for up to twenty-four.
Heated pool and two hot tubs
The grounds include a heated seasonal outdoor pool and two hot tubs for use across the warmer months.
Walled gardens and a boating lake
Private walled gardens, an all-weather tennis court and a gated private boating lake sit within the estate.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
Walled gardens, two hot tubs, a boating lake
Inside
The Grade I listed Manor dates from the 15th century and has been thoughtfully renovated, most recently in 2019 with new bathrooms, ensuring contemporary standards while preserving its historic character. The principal five-bedroom layout includes a sixth twin bedroom positioned between bedrooms four and five, providing additional flexibility. Reception rooms retain their Tudor proportions, and the formal vaulted dining room comfortably seats up to 32 guests — ideal for celebratory dinners and events. Twinned with the Manor is the more contemporary Barn, offering six en-suite bedrooms and generous living space in a modern Cotswold style. The combination provides 11 bedrooms in total, accommodating up to 24 guests across the two buildings while maintaining privacy and space for all. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described Temple Guiting Manor as “one of the finest, if not the very best of the small Cotswold Tudor Houses,” underlining its architectural significance.
Outside
The estate grounds are designed for both relaxation and recreation. Guests have access to private walled gardens, a heated seasonal outdoor swimming pool, two hot tubs, a tennis court and a gated private boating lake. The setting allows for both structured events and informal outdoor living, from summer poolside afternoons to lakeside walks.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Temple Guiting lies within rolling Gloucestershire countryside, offering the tranquillity of a classic Cotswold village while remaining within easy reach of Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and other well-known Cotswold destinations; the estate’s central village position combines privacy with convenient access to the wider region.
The Cotswolds