Goodwood Cottage Bruern
Bruern, CotswoldsOverview
The old grooms' cottage at Bruern
Goodwood Cottage is one of the renowned Bruern Cottages, set within four acres of award-winning gardens in the Evenlode Valley. Positioned on the right-hand side of the courtyard, it was originally built for the stable grooms and retains a sense of intimacy and charm while offering modern comfort.
Highlights
What makes it special
A nineteen-foot drawing room
The square drawing and dining room takes light from windows on three sides, with an open fire at its centre.
Built for the stable grooms
Originally built for Bruern's grooms, the cottage keeps a sense of intimacy alongside its modern comfort.
Four-poster beds upstairs
The master has a king-size four-poster and en-suite shower, with a further four-poster in the single bedroom.
A walled garden of roses
The enclosed garden frames a lawn in yew hedges, bordered by roses, honeysuckle and lilies, with a quiet arbour.
Spa and indoor pool on the estate
Guests share Bruern's spa, heated indoor pool, gym, tennis court and games room within the four acres of gardens.
Gardens by the Evenlode
The cottage sits within four acres of award-winning gardens beside the River Evenlode in the valley.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
Windows on three sides, a yew-hedged garden
Inside
At the heart of the cottage is the 19-foot square drawing room and dining space, with windows on three sides and an open fire that creates a warm focal point. The fully equipped kitchen provides everything needed for relaxed self-catering. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a king-size four-poster bed and en-suite shower room. A twin bedroom and a single bedroom — complete with its own four-poster bed — share the remaining facilities, making the layout ideal for families or small groups.
Outside
The private enclosed garden is one of Goodwood’s defining features. A lawn framed by yew hedges is bordered by yellow and cream roses, honeysuckle and lilies, with a romantic arbour providing a quiet spot to sit. Beyond the cottage, guests enjoy shared access to Bruern’s spa, indoor heated swimming pool, gym, tennis court, games room and children’s play areas.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Bruern Cottages are set in Oxfordshire’s Evenlode Valley, surrounded by classic Cotswold countryside. The estate’s landscaped gardens border the river and provide a peaceful rural setting, while nearby villages and market towns offer dining, walks and easy exploration of the wider Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds