Stancombe Park Temple

Stancombe Park, Cotswolds

Sleeps 21 bedroom1 bathroom

The Temple sits deep within the historic grounds of Stancombe Park — a rare 19th-century Doric retreat reinterpreted for quiet, modern living.

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Overview

Stancombe Park Temple

The Temple sits deep within the historic grounds of Stancombe Park — a rare 19th-century Doric retreat reinterpreted for quiet, modern living. Its symmetry, atmosphere and views make it one of the most romantic escapes in the Cotswolds, offering complete privacy within extraordinary surroundings.

Highlights

What makes it special

A nineteenth-century Doric retreat

A rare Doric temple set deep in the historic grounds of Stancombe Park, reinterpreted for two.

Circular hall beneath soaring ceilings

The interior turns on a round central hall, with a seating area and dining table under high ceilings.

A bed framed by Doric columns

An alcove framed by columns holds a double bed dressed in Egyptian cotton, with feather pillows and a down duvet.

Terrace over the lake gardens

Doors open to a private terrace looking out across the ornamental lake gardens, set up for dining and barbecues.

Lake, tunnels and grottoes

Guests have exclusive access to the estate's lake, tunnels and grottoes, for a setting that feels entirely cut off.

Stocked bar and welcome hamper

A stocked bar and a hamper of Champagne, smoked salmon and local produce wait on arrival.

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Stancombe Park Temple

Outside

Doors open to a private terrace overlooking the ornamental lake gardens, furnished for outdoor dining and barbecues. Guests have exclusive access to the estate’s lake, tunnels and grottoes, creating a setting that feels completely secluded.

Inside

A circular hall forms the centre of the interior, with a seating area and dining table beneath soaring ceilings. The compact kitchen is exceptionally well equipped, including an electric oven, fridge-freezer, Nespresso machine and full cooking essentials. A stocked bar and a generous welcome hamper — Champagne, smoked salmon and local produce — await guests on arrival.

A romantic alcove framed by Doric columns holds a comfortable double bed dressed in Egyptian cotton linen, feather pillows and a down duvet. The bathroom includes Rituals toiletries, Egyptian cotton towels, a shower, loo and hairdryer. Wi-Fi, a Bose sound system and a TV allow for quiet evenings indoors.