Temple Guiting Manor & Barns

Style

Cotswold centrefold

Setting

Green and pleasant land

If the Cotswolds embody the quintessential English idyll, then Temple Guiting Manor & Barns distils the region’s ample charms further into 15 acres of rustic-retreat perfection. Within its walled gardens, a Tudor-era manor house sits at its heart, all honey-hued stone, chunky beams and mullioned windows. Former livestock lodgings have also been immaculately repurposed with snug nooks, crackling fires and better-than-home comforts. And whether wild lake swimming or hot tub simmering, poolside flopping or tennis-ball thwacking – for all its quaintly old-world charm – activities abound at this spiffed-up slice of bucolic bliss.

Facilities

客室

15.

Checkout

11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 4pm.

詳細

Rates do not include breakfast, but it’s available from £45 a person. There’s a minimum seven-night stay over half-term holidays, Easter, July, August, Christmas and New Year, three nights over bank holidays and high season and two nights over low season.

Also

Although there is gravel throughout the estate, the hotel has a set of mobility ramps and an accessible ground floor Gold room in the converted barn.

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At the Hotel

Tennis court, rowing lake, hot tubs, free Wifi, children’s play area, cinema and media room, butler service (for a fee). In rooms: Pool towels, 100 Acres bathroom products, free Blenheim mineral water, Dyson hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making kit, iPod docks, barbecue with charcoal (for summer stays), firewood (for winter bookings).

Our Favourite Rooms

With a perfect combination of historic charm, contemporary comforts and art-filled character, we’re big fans of the Barn accommodation. Its private patio hot tub and exclusive pool access certainly add to its appeal too.

Poolside

The swimming pool is exclusive to the Barn (or open to all guests with exclusive estate use). There’s a changing shed as well as plenty of loungers and a swinging teepee poolside. The pool is heated and open from the start of May to the end of October.

Spa

There’s no spa, but massages, facials, manicures and pedicures can all be arranged for in-room in a jiffy.

Packing Tips

It would be easy to forget your swimmers for a trip to the Cotswolds, but even if you don’t have use of the pool a cooling summer dip in the lake is a must.

Also

The grade-one-listed Peacock Shed within the secret garden is licensed for civil marriages.

子供

Little Smiths are easily accommodated here, with plenty of kid-friendly activities on site and cots and extra beds available on request.

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Food & Drink

Hotel Restaurant

Although you won’t find a restaurant onsite (accommodation is essentially self-catering) the hotel’s chefs are available to arrange meals in advance. Whether it’s catering for large groups or informal afternoon tea, put in your request and leave the rest to them. They can even create picnic hampers for lunch-on-the-lawn or a day trip in the countryside. If you’d rather handle it yourself, they can provide you with the necessary tools and ingredients to host your own private dinner party or barbecue.

Room Service

There’s no room service, but you can arrange for your accommodation to be fully stocked with food and drink for your arrival. You can also easily order a delivery from a local supermarket yourself, or indeed hire a private butler to do it all for you.

Planes

The nearest place to fly into is Birmingham Airport, an hour-and-quarter away by road. The next closest would be Bristol Airport, an hour-and-half away. Both have domestic and international connections from around Europe. The hotel can arrange car or minibus transfers from either airport.

Trains

When arriving by rail Moreton-in-Marsh is your best bet, with direct trains from London Paddington about every hour. Transfers from the station can be arranged through the hotel for £30 one-way.

Automobiles

If you’re heading over by car from London, you can expect it to take around two-and-a-half hours. Having your own wheels is certainly the best way to explore the Cotswolds, and the hotel has ample free parking.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

At least for the first day or two, we wouldn’t blame you for not wanting to stray beyond the picturesque confines of the hotel grounds. Simply strolling around the superbly maintained landscaped gardens is enough reason to linger, with its tinkling fountains, scented shrubbery and the sigh-worthy views of the surrounding Cotswolds countryside. When you’re ready to break a sweat, an all-seasons tennis court is available to guests, with loaner rackets and even an umpire chair if it gets serious. Other onsite activities include archery and shooting, but for something a little more restful yoga and pilates can be easily arranged. Foodie-friendly classes like baking, cocktail mixing and wine tasting can also all be organised in advance. The hotel’s private lake offers boating, paddleboarding and wild swimming opportunities, too.

When you’re ready to explore the glorious Cotswolds, if you’re travelling with kids in tow, a visit to Cotswold Farm Park will put a smile on their little faces. It has over 50 breeds of British farm animals, some you can pet and feed, including fluffy chicks you can hold. Rich in royal history is nearby Sudeley Castle, famed for its 10 separate gardens, including a rose garden four English queens have strolled through. There are loads of local hiking trails to choose from too (with guided walks on offer from the hotel) with a leisurely hour-and-a-half trail to Snowshill among the most popular.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .