Bookers Cottage Bruern
Bruern, CotswoldsOverview
A stone cottage in an apple orchard
Bookers Cottage is one of the renowned Bruern Cottages in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Built in the 19th century from mellow Cotswold stone, it sits within its own apple orchard and offers a relaxed, welcoming base for families or small groups. Guests benefit from Bruern’s award-winning gardens, spa and extensive estate facilities while enjoying the privacy of their own cottage.
Highlights
What makes it special
Set in its own apple orchard
A 19th-century cottage of mellow Cotswold stone, sitting within its own orchard on the Bruern estate.
Drawing room with open fire
The drawing room centres on an open fire with windows over the garden, warm through the year.
Kitchen opens to the terrace
The kitchen dining room opens through French windows onto the terrace, linking indoor and outdoor living.
Four-poster master with en-suite
The master has a king-size four-poster bed and en-suite, with two twin rooms sharing a family bathroom.
Pergola terrace and barbecue
A pergola-covered terrace with barbecue gives a sheltered spot for dining, with lawn and orchard trees beyond.
Spa, pool and tennis on the estate
Full access to Bruern's spa, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, games room and on-site bikes.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
A pergola terrace and a shared play corner
Inside
The drawing room is centred around an open fire with windows overlooking the garden, creating a warm and welcoming space throughout the year. The fully equipped kitchen dining room opens through French windows onto the terrace, making it easy to move between indoor and outdoor living. The master bedroom features a king-size four poster bed with en-suite bathroom. Two twin bedrooms share a family bathroom, offering a practical layout for families or friends travelling together.
Outside
The cottage is set within a generous private garden bordered by orchard trees. A pergola-covered terrace with barbecue provides a sheltered setting for outdoor dining, while the lawn offers space to relax. A shared children’s play corner with seesaw and swings sits nearby. Guests have full access to Bruern’s spa, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, games room, on-site bikes and children’s play areas. The estate is set within four acres of landscaped gardens along the River Evenlode and holds England’s Gold Award.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Bookers Cottage is located within the Bruern estate in rural Oxfordshire, surrounded by rolling Cotswold countryside and the River Evenlode. It offers peaceful seclusion while remaining within easy reach of traditional villages, country pubs and the wider highlights of the Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds