Wychwood Cottage Bruern
Bruern, CotswoldsOverview
A Bruern courtyard cottage with shared spa
Wychwood Cottage is one of the renowned Bruern Cottages in the heart of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire. Positioned opposite Saratoga and between Goodwood and Newmarket within the courtyard, it combines classic country style with thoughtful modern comfort. Light floods the cottage from both east and west, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.
Highlights
What makes it special
Drawing room with open fire
The drawing room is built around an open fire and opens onto the terrace through French doors.
Shaker-style kitchen and dining room
A fully equipped Shaker-style kitchen and dining room handles everything from simple breakfasts to long suppers.
Two en-suite bedrooms
Four guests sleep across a four-poster king and a twin, each with its own bathroom.
Wisteria and apple tunnel
Steps lead from the terrace down to a wisteria and apple tunnel, a sheltered spot for outdoor dining.
Shared spa, pool and tennis
Guests have full use of Bruern's spa, gym, indoor heated pool, tennis court and games room.
Four acres on the Evenlode
The shared gardens run to four acres, bordered by the Evenlode River, with bikes and a play area on site.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
An open fire and an apple tunnel
Inside
The drawing room is centred around an open fire and opens directly onto the terrace through French doors, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. The fully equipped Shaker-style kitchen and dining room provide everything needed for relaxed self-catering, whether preparing simple breakfasts or long, unhurried suppers. The cottage sleeps four across two en-suite bedrooms. The master bedroom features a king-size four-poster bed with its own shower room, while the twin bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. Interiors are comfortably furnished in classic country house style, combining charm with ease. Guests also benefit from daily cleaning and newspapers on request, a generous welcome basket, access to Bruern’s unique LCR app — the complete guide to the Cotswolds — and Cotswold Passport Holder status with booking.
Outside
Steps lead down from the terrace to the wisteria and apple tunnel, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for outdoor dining. A barbecue terrace provides space for summer meals overlooking the gardens. Beyond the cottage, guests have full access to Bruern’s extensive shared amenities: a spa, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, new tennis court, children’s play area and Wendy house, on-site bikes, games room and four acres of award-winning gardens bordered by the Evenlode River.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Wychwood Cottage sits within the Bruern estate in rural Oxfordshire, surrounded by glorious Cotswold countryside. The estate’s award-winning gardens and tranquil river setting offer a secluded retreat, while nearby villages, market towns and walking routes make it an ideal base for exploring the wider Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds