Stancombe Park Javelin Cottage
Wotton-under-Edge, CotswoldsOverview
A renovated cottage in the parkland
Javelin Cottage sits quietly within the Stancombe Park estate, framed by ancient woodland and open parkland. Recently renovated, it retains its traditional Cotswold charm while offering the comfort and reliability of modern systems and thoughtful design.
Highlights
What makes it special
Set among ancient woodland
The cottage sits quietly within the Stancombe Park estate, framed by old woodland and open parkland on every side.
Sitting room with wood-burning stove
A generous sitting room built around a wood-burning stove, with a dining room of similar size beside it.
Kitchen opening to the terrace
The kitchen opens through double doors onto the terrace, so cooking and outdoor dining run into one another.
Terrace with elevated parkland views
A terrace off the kitchen has a table and barbecue, with steps up to a second area looking across the parkland.
Three bedrooms, one twin-convertible
Three double bedrooms on the first floor, one of which can be set up as a twin, served by a family bathroom.
Welcome hamper and estate access
Guests arrive to a hamper of Champagne, smoked salmon and local produce, and are free to roam the wider estate grounds.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
A wood-burning stove and a barbecue terrace
Inside
The ground floor is arranged for relaxed country living. A generous sitting room with a wood-burning stove provides a warm focal point, complemented by a similarly sized dining room ideal for shared meals. The fully equipped kitchen opens through double doors onto the terrace, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. A separate WC completes the ground floor. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, one of which can be configured as either a double or twin to suit your group. A family bathroom serves the first floor. Bedrooms are dressed with 100% Egyptian cotton bed linen, down duvets, feather pillows and pocket-sprung mattresses for comfort. Bathrooms are stocked with Egyptian cotton towels and Rituals toiletries. High-speed internet, new heating and updated hot water systems ensure year-round ease. On arrival, guests are welcomed with a Stancombe Park Welcome Hamper including Champagne, smoked salmon and a selection of locally sourced produce.
Outside
A terrace directly outside the kitchen is furnished with a table and barbecue, ideal for outdoor dining. Steps lead to a further entertaining area with open views across the parkland, reinforcing the sense of space and privacy. Guests are invited to roam the wider Stancombe Park estate, excluding the gardens of other rented properties and the grounds immediately surrounding the main house, which remains the owner’s private family residence. A range of on-estate activities and experiences can be arranged to enhance your stay.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Set within the historic Stancombe Park estate in Gloucestershire, Javelin Cottage offers a peaceful base for exploring the Cotswolds. Woodland walks begin on the doorstep, while nearby market towns, heritage sites and countryside pubs are within easy reach by car.
The Cotswolds