Location
Situated at the centre of a 2,000-acre private estate in the heart of the Cotswolds, close to the Regency spa town of Cheltenham.
Colescomb Manor Heart of England
A luxury Cotswold hideaway to capture your heart
Colescomb Manor is a historic, golden-stoned manor in the heart of the Cotswolds. It stands at the end of a tree-lined driveway, hidden deep within a 2,000-acre estate, close to the Regency spa town of Cheltenham. Embodying the very essence of Cotswold charm, this 500-year-old country house has been lovingly refurbished and is now available for exclusive rental.
Step through the Lutyens porch and spread out among the four reception rooms, where tasteful design goes hand in hand with home comforts for a truly magical experience. Let the music follow you via the Sonos sound system as you discover the bespoke bar and enjoy a glass of wine from Colescomb’s cellar; the kitchen, with every appliance you could ever hope for; or head to the friary wing to the gym, where you can work out, before heading to the house spa.
Step from the house spa to spend sunny afternoons around the sheltered, heated outdoor pool, dipping in and out the of the hot tub, sauna and cold plunge pool. Make time for a wander through the beautiful four-acre gardens - designed by celebrated British horticulturalist, Gertrude Jekyll and overlooking the peaceful English countryside.
After a barbecue at the outside dining area, or dinner in the magnificent medieval-style banqueting hall, followed by a game of pool or a movie in the club room, retire to the sumptuous bedrooms, where most of the bathrooms are ensuite and one even has its own in-room roll-top bath.
Colescomb Manor is a romantic Cotswold escape, the perfect setting for a country house party with your friends and family.
There is a highly skilled private chef that lives in separate accommodation on the Estate, who works together with talented wait staff to ensure the smooth running of the house (additional charges apply). Prior to confirming a booking, we will work with you to create a staffing plan to make your stay a truly memorable experience.
Selected by Gareth
Learn more about our handpicking processfrom £15,000
for 3 nights
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Restrictions
No stag or hen parties
No fireworks
Sleeps 22Scroll for a link to the full list of rooms in the property, including details of any available extra beds.
Bedrooms 11Scroll for a link to the full list of rooms in the property.
Bathrooms 10Scroll for a link to the full list of rooms in the property.
Dining Capacity 22See House FAQs below for further details.
Pool
Hot Tub
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Games Room
Tennis Court
Wifi
Open Fire
Ground Floor Bedroom
What we think
What to Expect
We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Colescomb Manor just perfect. In all of our country houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a family group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.
- Luxury bed linen and bath towels
- Daily housekeeping
- Fully-equipped shaker-style Cotswold kitchen
- Dining table that seats 22 guests
- Free Wi-Fi
- Integrated Sonos sound system across the reception rooms (Bluetooth digital radios in the bedrooms)
- Club/games room with pool table, darts, Smart TV and comfy seating
- Smart TV with Sky in the snug
- Fireplaces in the medieval-style banqueting hall, formal drawing room and two sitting rooms
- Private office
- Gym with treadmill, Hydrow rowing machine and weights equipment
- 16m heated, outdoor swimming pool (available all year-round), cold plunge pool, hot tub and sauna (seats 6)
- House spa with two treatment rooms, relaxation room and changing facilities (spa & beauty treatments available at additional cost)
- Brand-new hard tennis court
- Outdoor dining area with covered seating for 20, Sonos speakers, fire pits and BBQ area (gas BBQ – gas provided)
- 4 acres of gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll (Britain’s celebrated garden designer and horticulturalist)
Bespoke Services Available
The following bespoke services and experiences are available for an additional cost:
- Highly skilled and private chefs (with menus tailored to you and your guests, from breakfast to afternoon tea and special-occasion dinners)
- Wait staff (note: one member of wait staff is already included for 6 hours per evening)
- Beverages (including a fine wine collection from the manor's own cellar)
- In-house laundry service
- Spa treatments including massages, facials, manicures and pedicures
- Activities including clay pigeon shooting, archery, falconry, horse riding, tennis and padel coaching, off-road quad biking, outdoor cinema, hot air ballooning, gin masterclass, cake decorating, PT/Pilates/yoga sessions
House FAQs
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What are the check in and check out times?
Check in is at 3pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am.
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How many cars can park at the property?
There is parking for around 10 cars at the manor.
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Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?
Yes, you can order online with Waitrose or M&S for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 3pm on the day of arrival. Deliveries must be met by guests unless otherwise arranged.
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Are children welcome?
Children are very welcome at Colescomb Manor. Cots and highchairs are available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Please note, children are not allowed in the pool area unsupervised. The gym and sauna are also out of bounds for children. Parents should supervise children at all times as there are large areas of open water (including an ornamental pond).
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Are pets allowed?
One well-behaved dog is allowed at Colescomb Manor at no extra charge. Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on soft furnishings.
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Are stag and hen parties allowed?
Sorry, Colescomb Manor is not suitable for hen or stag parties. We politely ask that this is respected.
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How many guests can sit at the dining table?
The dining table in the medieval-style banqueting hall can seat up to 22 guests.
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Can we arrange for a private chef to cater for us during our stay?
For an extra charge, you can hire Colescomb Manor's highly skilled private chefs and waiting staff. All meals are planned ahead of your stay and menus are tailored to you and your guests, from breakfast to afternoon tea and special-occasion dinners.
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Can you recommend any local places to eat out?
Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs and restaurants, all within a short distance of the manor (click on the links below):
Cowley Manor, Cowley
The Woolpack Inn, Slad
The Painswick, Painswick
The Boot, Barnsley
The Bell, Sapperton
The Green Dragon Inn, Cockleford
There are also plenty of good restaurants in Cheltenham (10 miles away).
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What is the nearest train station?
The nearest train stations are Kemble (13.8 miles - best for London) or Cheltenham Spa (10 miles).
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What is the nearest airport?
The nearest private airports if you are flying yourself are Staverton (14.8 miles) or Oxford (42.4 miles). The nearest commercial airports are Bristol (53 miles), Birmingham (68 miles), Heathrow (88 miles) or Gatwick (116 miles). Helicopter landing is available at Colescomb Manor.
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Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?
Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £7,500 during your stay at Colescomb Manor. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
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How do I book?
You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.
When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).
