Congrove Cottage Bath
Bath, CotswoldsOverview
A cottage for growing and cooking
Congrove Cottage sits in a long, sheltered valley that has remained largely untouched. The owners have restored the house with a light hand, keeping its character while creating a place that feels rooted and unhurried. The estate includes Congrove Barns, allowing larger groups to take both properties for workshops, family gatherings or food-focused weekends. The kitchen garden has been newly recreated and is densely planted through the seasons, complemented by an orchard and a purpose-built Herborium. Guests can forage, cook with estate produce and pair meals with lamb and venison from the land. It is a place that rewards anyone who enjoys growing, gathering and cooking. The private arboretum sits further up the valley. Trails weave through woodland and open clearings, with small dining spots tucked into the landscape. A 25-minute walk leads to The Upton, the local pub. Wellness sessions, chef-led dinners and outdoor workshops all work well here.
Highlights
What makes it special
Kitchen garden, orchard and Herborium
A newly recreated kitchen garden, densely planted through the seasons, beside an orchard and a purpose-built Herborium.
Cook with estate produce
Guests can forage and cook with estate produce, pairing meals with lamb and venison from the land.
Private arboretum up the valley
A private arboretum sits up the valley, with trails through woodland and clearings and small dining spots tucked in.
West-facing for evening light
The cottage faces west, catching long evening light and valley sunsets.
Seats fourteen with the Barns
The kitchen dining room is the main gathering space and seats fourteen when combined with Congrove Barns.
Walk to The Upton pub
A 25-minute walk leads to The Upton, the local pub, with Bath 5.5 miles away.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
A kitchen garden, an orchard, arboretum trails
Inside
Rooms keep their original scale: warm, calm and looking out over the valley. The kitchen dining room is the main gathering space and seats 14 when the cottage is combined with Congrove Barns. Interiors lean towards natural materials and quiet colours, with bedrooms arranged for simple, comfortable stays.
Outside
The garden is central to the experience: the kitchen garden, orchard and Herborium sit directly beside the house. The arboretum trails lead to hidden seating and dining spots, and bell tents can be added for retreat formats or overflow sleeping. The cottage faces west, catching long evening light and valley sunsets.
Where you’ll be and what to do
A private estate within walking distance of a local pub and a short drive to Bath. Woodland paths begin at the door, and Bath Racecourse sits just under six miles away.
The Cotswolds