Sandown Cottage Bruern
Bruern, CotswoldsOverview
A carriage-house cottage at Bruern
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.
Highlights
What makes it special
Eleven-foot ceilings
The open-plan drawing room, dining room and kitchen share generous proportions and real scale.
An open fire at the centre
The sitting area gathers around it, as good in winter as for a slow evening in.
Two four-poster bedrooms
A king-size four-poster with en-suite bathroom, and a twin with two single four-posters and its own shower room.
A terrace over the walled garden
Private, with a barbecue for eating outside on warm evenings.
Spa, pool and gym on site
Shared access to the spa, indoor heated swimming pool, gym, tennis court and games room.
Four acres of gardens
Award-winning landscaped grounds running down to the River Evenlode.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
Eleven-foot ceilings and a walled garden terrace
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.
Where you’ll be and what to do
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.
The Cotswolds