Romantic Hideaways
Sandown Cottage occupies pride of place beneath the three central arches at Bruern — a grand ground-floor former carriage house with soaring ceilings, open-plan living and access to spa, pool and tennis court in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.
Highlights
- Sleeps 4 across two bedrooms
- Large open-plan drawing room with open fire, dining area and kitchen
- 11-foot ceilings with generous proportions throughout
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Master bedroom with king-size four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom
- Twin bedroom with two single four-poster beds and en-suite shower room
- Terrace overlooking the walled garden with barbecue
- Indoor heated swimming pool, spa and gym (shared)
- Tennis court and games room
- Children’s play area, Wendy house and on-site bikes
- 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
- Four acres of landscaped gardens beside the River Evenlode
About
About
Sandown Cottage is one of the renowned Bruern Cottages, set within four acres of award-winning gardens in the Evenlode Valley. Positioned behind the three central arches of the courtyard, it occupies the ground floor of the former carriage house and combines architectural grandeur with relaxed country living.
Inside
The open-plan drawing room, dining room and kitchen form an impressive central space, with 11-foot ceilings and generous proportions that create a sense of light and scale. An open fire anchors the sitting area, making it equally suited to winter evenings and relaxed gatherings.
The fully equipped kitchen sits seamlessly within the space, ideal for sociable cooking and dining. The master bedroom features a king-size four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom, while the twin bedroom offers two single four-poster beds and its own en-suite shower room — a layout that balances comfort and privacy.
Outside
A private terrace overlooks the walled garden and is equipped with a barbecue for outdoor dining. 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, all set within landscaped gardens bordering the River Evenlode.
Find the house
Bruern Cottages are set in Oxfordshire’s Evenlode Valley, surrounded by classic Cotswold countryside. The estate offers peace and seclusion, while nearby villages and market towns provide pubs, walks and easy access to the wider Cotswolds.