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Owlpen Manor |
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England |
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A 215 acre estate scattered with nine characterful holiday cottages nestling along the valley which sleep from just two up to nine guests, Owlpen is a place to come for complete peace and seclusion away from the stresses of modern life. There is a snug medieval barn, a watermill first restored in 1464, a court house dating from the 1620s and weaver`s and keeper`s cottages. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 20 |
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Guests:
| 40 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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For over thirty-five years, Nicholas and Karin Mander have managed the cluster of romantic Cotswold holiday cottages at Owlpen in the great tradition of English country house hospitality. Today Owlpen offers the privacy and space of your own Cotswold cottage, backed up by every attention to detail in comfort, design and servicing. All this in the setting of a picturesque Cotswold estate that is 'legendary' (Country Life). Owlpen's hallmark is quality, with peace and seclusion such as you will find nowhere else in southern England. The romantic hamlet of Cotswold holiday cottages at Owlpen features nine dreamy hideaways. They include 'listed' historic buildings, each one of them offering something unique. Sleeping from 2 to 9, they range from snug medieval barns and byres to quite sizeable farmhouses. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South Cotswolds with natural beech woodlands and stunning valleys. There are many activities nearby, including golf, horse-riding and gliding and historic places and cities to visit all around the area. Owlpen is a paradise for walkers or people who simply want to escape the rigours of modern life. Day-to-day provisions are available in Uley, half a mile to the west. There is a post office/village shop, pub, village brewery and the Prema Arts Centre. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Due to its rural location it is best to travel by car. However, there is a train station at Stroud which is 20 minutes in a taxi and also Cam/Dursley which is only 10 minutes away. A limited bus service runs through the village. We can arrange car service and airport transfer on your behalf. Trains to Stroud from London Paddington (1hr 35 minutes). |
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Nearest airports:
| Bristol 37miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Cam and Dursley/Stroud 6miles/15 miles |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Uley |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Cyder House - open for groups of 15 or more |
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Nearest shop:
| Uley Village |
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Nearest market:
| Stroud |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Amy Koller |
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Contact Phone No. |
01453 860261 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Cycling / Flying / Golf within 30km / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
There are telephones, colour TVs, microwaves, radio alarms, hair dryers, and books to read -many of them touching Owlpen. The kitchens are well equipped. All our Cotswold holiday cottages have food mixers, toasters, kettles and irons and are centrally heated throughout. Some have open fires. There are freezers and dishwashers in the larger cottages and video recorders (except in the Tithe Barn). In each cottage we have created the subtle intimacy and feeling of a well-loved home, kept in first-class order. We take the trouble to furnish holiday cottages individually in a Cotswold country style. We blend traditional and contemporary designs with antique furniture, knick-knacks, prints and plants, all in co-ordinated interiors. Log fires or log burners are sited in some of the cottages. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Washing machines are available in some cottages. Internet access is available in the Tithe Barn area.
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Exterior Facilities |
Courtyard / Garden / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Cottages stand secluded in their own landscaped gardens, private environments with car parking and garden furniture, and views over the Owlpen estate or the Cotswold hills.
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Further Details |
The Owlpen estate, steeped in 900 years of history, forms its own hidden valley under the edge of the Cotswolds, surrounded by woods and hills. The licensed Cyder House is an atmospheric medieval restaurant set at the heart of the hamlet. It serves home-cooked gourmet meals and light lunches in the summer with an emphasis on the fresh produce of the working farm and garden. Each one of Owlpen's holiday cottages is individual, and varies in character and suitability for young and old. There is disabled access at Summerfield and Woodwells. Marlings End and Woodwells are traditional weaver's and keeper's cottages, sleeping five or six. The Grist Mill is a watermill of 1728 with a cupola, a landmark building which sleeps eight. The Court House is a gabled banqueting house of 1620, sleeping up to five. Manor Farm sleeps four and Over Court sleeps five; while Peter's Nest, Summerfield and Tithe Barn are romantic retreats for two. Each are available for rent separately or together.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Weekly, midweek and weekend bookings are available - prices vary according to the season. Pets are welcome in most cottages. The estate has its own gourmet Cotswold restaurant. Opening times vary through the seasons and reservations are necessary. Special occasions and opening for private parties (for 15 or more) are easily catered for. When you arrive there will be a tea tray prepared and biscuits to welcome you. Breakfast hampers are available to order at £9.50 per person (minimum 2 persons). There is a kitchen menu for take-away food freshly prepared in our kitchens. Laundry service. Babysitting can usually be arranged (with notice). Maid service is arranged on request. There is no cleaning to be done on departure. You are here to rest from household chores!
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Ideal for honeymoons / Other rental properties on site / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available / Suitable for weddings
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What visitors have said about Owlpen Manor |
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“The most lovely place in the region - will make this an annual visit!”
I hired as many of the lovely cottages as possible for me and my friends (I think 25 of us in total), and booked the restaurant for the Saturday night for a 3 course and to enjoy ourselves into the small ours.... The hospitality was second to none, with Karen & Nicky (the owners) providing historical insight into the magnificent and beatiful buildings and stunningly kept gardens, and Amy (manager) who looked after us impecibly and provided us with lots of helpful items to make our weekend hugely enjoyable. The cottages are extremely well equipped, very comfortable and totally charming. Weather was stunning and we took several walks through the valleys, woods, and even swam in the mill pond! The food (roast beef) was some of the best I've had in this country. Higly recommended, especially if you just want a quiet break from it all!
Dan, London, Apr 2011 
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Thank you so much for making it possible for us to enjoy such a perfect retreat. The Tithe Barn is a mystical space set so perfectly in the lush valley. We very much appreciated the silence and beauty of Owlpen for a rare weekend away from the usual pressures of life. With sincere thanks.
Rachel & Tadinder, Owlpen Estate and Restaurant, Sep 2009
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A MAGICAL PLACE
We went for a long weekend to celebrate freinds' 30th birthdays. There were 17 of us and we stayed in the Manor farm, Over court and Woodwells cottages. They were all great, and the Woodwells cottage was especially beautiful with lovely old furniture.
The setting was fantastic for a weekend escape - the manor is tucked away amongst hills and trees and each of the cottages felt very private. We enjoyed playing games and eating in the gardens of the cottages and cycling and walking around the estate, which has 5 miles of walks within it.
We also walked to the neighbouring village pub in Uley (the Old Crown, ~15 min walk) for dinner and the local Uley ale, and to the Rose and Crown in Nympsfield (~45 min walk), which was a great pub. For our first night we ate in the Cyder House restaraunt in Owlpen Manor. Mary, the chef, had cooked a three course dinner for 17 people, which was fantastic - the setting was a lovely cande-lit converted barn, and the food and wine was very good.
We will definitely go back, either in the summar again to enjoy the countryside or in the winter to enjoy the rustic cottages and open fires.
Louise, London, Jul 2011
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