"If you have the dosh, don't bother looking elsewhere."
That was the verdict of Jane Knight, deputy travel editor of The Times newspaper. Greeted by elegant interiors, access to an indoor, heated pool and champagne on arrival (selected stays), most guests would find it very difficult to disagree. In fact, taking into account the brilliant kids facilities, BFB would wager that more than a few families would consider moving in for life!
Converted from the Victorian stableyard and outbuildings of Bruern Abbey, this pretty cluster of 12 cottages sleep from 2 to 10 and are stylish, luxurious and well-equipped, country houses in miniature with the added benefits of an indoor pool, treatment rooms, fantastic facilities for mini guests and optional housekeeping and chef service on request (must be pre-booked).
Modern comforts like seriously powerful showers, underfloor heating and state-of-the-art kitchens blend with elegant antiques, pretty fabrics, four poster or tester beds, and open-fires (guards provided). Fans of Osborne & Little, Sanderson and Nina Campbell will be in heaven! Outside, the beautifully landscaped grounds hide communal gardens, a croquet lawn and a heated indoor pool with fitness suite and treatment rooms. Mini guests and their parents are exceptionally well catered for with a raft of nursery equipment, toys and books provided in the cottages, plus a walled garden complete with elegant two-storey 'wendy house' (be warned, some may want to move in for good!), heated play cabin with dressing up gear, more toys and arts materials.
Accommodation Overview: Bookers Cottage
Bookers Cottage was built in the 19th Century in traditional Cotswold Stones and set on its own at Bruern.
With a private garden (and a private play area for children shared with Shipton), the cottage has two entrances and its own private car park. From the main door you will find a peaceful and light drawing room with a large open fire place. On the other side the terrace, its garden furniture and BBQ are facing south with direct access to the kitchen / dining room with a utility room and lavatory.
Up the stairs the master bedroom faces the south and the Abbey, has a king size mahogany four-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom. The two twin bedrooms share a bathroom and offer two different atmospheres; one with buff walls and bedspreads and the other with voile canapés hanging from the ceiling.
Please note: This cottage has space for only 1 x cot.
