Aintree Cottage is a pretty three-bedroom, two-bathroom retreat at Bruern in Oxfordshire — a former stable now transformed into a charming family cottage with a private walled garden and access to spa, pool and tennis court.
Highlights
- Sleeps 6 across three bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Drawing room with open fire and original Jocasta Innes stencilling
- Fully equipped kitchen–dining room with French windows to terrace
- Private terrace and walled garden with barbecue
- Children’s under-stairs den with toys, cooker and dressing-up clothes
- Master bedroom with king-size four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom
- Two twin bedrooms with shared bathroom
- Indoor heated swimming pool, spa, gym and tennis court (shared)
- Children’s play area, Wendy house and on-site bikes
- Games room and four acres of landscaped gardens
- Generous welcome basket
- Daily cleaning and newspapers on request
- Parents’ peace of mind kit (cots, highchairs, stair gates and toy boxes on request)
- Spa treatments available
About
About
Aintree Cottage is one of the renowned Bruern Cottages, set in the Evenlode Valley in the heart of the Cotswolds. Originally a stable, it has been thoughtfully restored and redesigned, retaining character while offering all the comforts of a well-appointed country home.
Inside
The drawing room is warm and inviting, centred around an open fire and decorated with original stencilling by Jocasta Innes. French windows open onto the terrace, while views stretch across the walled garden and courtyard, filling the space with natural light.
The kitchen–dining room is fully equipped for relaxed family meals, also opening directly onto the terrace for easy indoor–outdoor living. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a king-size four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom. Two twin bedrooms share a family bathroom, making the layout ideal for families.
A thoughtful detail for younger guests is the under-stairs children’s den, complete with toy cooker, dressing-up clothes and games — reinforcing Bruern’s reputation as a family-friendly retreat.
Outside
The private terrace faces a sheltered walled garden and is equipped with a barbecue for summer dining. Beyond the cottage, guests enjoy shared access to Bruern’s four acres of award-winning gardens bordering the River Evenlode.
Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, spa, gym and tennis court, along with a children’s play area, Wendy house and games room — creating a setting that balances relaxation with activity.
Find the house
Bruern Cottages are set in Oxfordshire’s Evenlode Valley, surrounded by classic Cotswold countryside. The peaceful rural setting offers easy access to nearby villages and market towns, while maintaining a sense of privacy and seclusion within the estate’s landscaped grounds.