Cheltenham Cottage Bruern
Bruern, CotswoldsOverview
A stable groom's cottage at Bruern
Cheltenham Cottage is one of the renowned Bruern Cottages in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Built for the stable grooms and mirroring Goodwood across the courtyard, it offers a bright and comfortable base within this highly regarded country estate. Guests enjoy both the privacy of their own cottage and access to Bruern’s extensive shared amenities, award-winning gardens and tranquil riverside setting.
Highlights
What makes it special
Open-plan room with six windows
The drawing room, dining area and kitchen run as one bright space, with six windows letting in light through the day.
Four-poster master with garden view
The master bedroom has a four-poster bed, a window seat over the garden and a washbasin set in a mirrored alcove.
Toile de jouy twin alcove
The twin bedroom sets one bed within a toile de jouy lined alcove, a small detail that gives the room its character.
Summerhouse and private terrace
The cottage has its own summerhouse and terrace with garden furniture and a barbecue for warmer-weather meals.
Spa, pool and tennis on the estate
Guests can use Bruern's spa, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, games room and on-site bikes.
Four acres along the Evenlode
The estate sits within four acres of landscaped gardens running beside the River Evenlode.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
Six windows, a summerhouse and a private terrace
Inside
The heart of the cottage is a large open-plan drawing room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Six windows allow light to flood the space, creating an airy and relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. The layout makes it ideal for sociable meals, quiet reading or evenings by the fire. The master bedroom features a four poster bed, a washbasin set within a mirrored alcove, and a window seat overlooking the garden. The twin bedroom includes one bed set within a charming toile de jouy lined alcove, adding character and warmth. The cottage is thoughtfully arranged to feel both intimate and practical.
Outside
Cheltenham has its own summerhouse and private terrace with garden furniture and a barbecue, perfect for outdoor dining during warmer months. The surrounding estate gardens offer four acres of landscaped grounds along the River Evenlode. Guests have access to Bruern’s spa, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, new tennis court, games room, children’s play area and Wendy house. On-site bikes are available, and daily cleaning and newspapers can be arranged on request. Bruern holds England’s Gold Award in recognition of its exceptional standards.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Cheltenham Cottage sits within the Bruern estate in rural Oxfordshire, surrounded by classic Cotswold countryside and the River Evenlode. It provides peaceful seclusion while remaining well placed for exploring nearby villages, country pubs and the wider Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds