Business Details
34 Years
experience
Luxury Holiday Cottages in the Heart of the Cotswolds
Bruern Cottages, established in 1992, offers twelve individually designed luxury self-catering cottages in the heart of the Cotswolds. Our properties combine the comfort and service of a luxury hotel with the privacy of home, featuring bespoke furnishings, log fires, and state-of-the-art amenities. We hold two VisitBritain England for Excellence Awards and EnjoyEngland's Gold Award for quality, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our estate includes award-winning gardens, an indoor swimming pool, gym, and spa rated by Tatler as one of the world's top 101 spas. Children's facilities include three playgrounds, a games room, and dedicated play areas. Each cottage provides a welcome basket with local produce and luxury essentials.The estate's history dates back to a 12th-century abbey, with modern renovations preserving traditional English country house style. Over 80% of our guests return, with an average TripAdvisor rating of 4.9/5 over three years. Our flexible booking system accommodates stays from two nights to eight weeks. The 4-acre grounds feature formal gardens, topiary, and a hundred-yard herbaceous border. We maintain rigorous cleanliness standards, with properties inspected to OCD-level satisfaction. Our team provides personalized service, including assistance with bicycles, games, and local recommendations.
Services
Luxury Holiday Cottages
Children's Play Areas
Spa Treatments
Indoor Swimming Pool
Gym Facilities
Garden Tours
Welcome Baskets
Event Hire
Bike Hire
Local Produce Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Twice national winners of VisitBritain's England for Excellence Award
- Children's paradise with three playgrounds and dedicated play cabin
- Tatler-listed spa with professional treatments and indoor pool
- Award-winning gardens scoring 100/100 from VisitBritain
- Flexible stays from two nights to eight weeks available year-round
Associations and certifications
- VisitBritain
- EnjoyEngland
What people say
Faultless accommodation
Stunning location
Excellent service
Perfect family holiday
Beautifully appointed cottages
Services
Luxury Holiday Cottages
Our twelve luxury cottages offer hotel-standard comfort with private living spaces. Each property features bespoke furnishings, modern amenities, and traditional English design elements. Guests enjoy flexible booking options from weekend breaks to extended stays. The cottages accommodate groups of 2-10 with fully equipped kitchens, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and private gardens.
Children's Paradise
Dedicated children's areas include three playgrounds, a heated play cabin, and adventure playground. The games room features table football, ping-pong, and gaming consoles. We provide age-appropriate toys, books, and outdoor equipment including bicycles and pedal tractors for all sizes.
Spa and Pool
Tatler-listed wellness facilities include an indoor heated pool, gym, and professional spa treatments. The Italianate garden setting provides outdoor relaxation space. Therapists offer reflexology, massages, and facials with professional-grade products and equipment available for all guests.
Award-Winning Gardens
4-acre estate featuring formal gardens, topiary, and natural planting schemes. The grounds include a 120-foot herbaceous border, wisteria tunnel, and cutting gardens supplying fresh flowers. VisitBritain awarded our gardens perfect 100/100 for design and maintenance standards.
Welcome Baskets
Complimentary welcome baskets contain local artisan produce, breakfast essentials, and luxury treats. Additional supplies from Bruern Farms can be ordered for delivery, including barbecue provisions and seasonal specialties to enhance your self-catering experience.
People
Judy Astor
Owner
Founder of Bruern Cottages, Judy Astor has transformed historic properties into award-winning luxury accommodations since 1992. Her vision combines traditional English style with modern comforts, maintaining high standards across all properties.
Questions
What types of holiday cottages do you offer?
We offer twelve individually designed luxury cottages sleeping 2-10 guests, featuring traditional English country house style with modern amenities including log fires, bespoke furnishings, and fully equipped kitchens.
Are your cottages suitable for families with children?
Yes, we're a children's paradise with three playgrounds, a dedicated play cabin, games room, and child-friendly facilities including toy cars, bicycles, and board games in every cottage.
What amenities are available on-site?
Our estate features an indoor swimming pool, gym, and Tatler-listed spa with professional treatments. Guests also enjoy award-winning gardens, event spaces, and a welcome basket with local produce.
Can I book short stays at Bruern Cottages?
Yes, we offer flexible booking options including weekend breaks, midweek stays, and extended holidays up to eight weeks, available year-round.
What accessibility features do you provide?
Several cottages have ground-floor accommodation with en-suite bedrooms. The estate is wheelchair accessible with level pathways, though some older buildings have limited step-free access.
Do you allow pets at your holiday cottages?
Yes, we welcome pets in designated cottages with specific facilities including secure gardens and nearby walking routes. Additional cleaning arrangements apply.
Reviews (6)
Sarah Bryant
Nov 28, 2021
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What a superb place to stay! We went for 2 nights with another family. 3 toddlers between us and it was just superb. We stayed in Bookers which is much bigger than it looked on the photos, the cleanliness was excellent, and the set up was fantastic. We were met by high chairs, bed protectors, toy chest, an incredible welcome pack of champagne and other goodies! We spent one day on site in the pool, play room and vast gardens full of fun for all ages. A great find, we will certainly be back!!
Kerry Santucci
Nov 05, 2021
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What an absolutely stunning place to stay when visiting the Cotswolds. So we'll placed for all the attractions. We stayed in Aintree which is a 3 bed. They have thought of everything you will need for a pleasant and comfortable stay. The welcome pack is brilliant and super tasty. We enjoyed our champagne on arrival too! We loved everything about the house, especially the open fire. We spent lots of time in the pool with our 5 and 8 year old and I even got some me time in the gym! We also spent several hours in the games room. The grounds are equally as well kept and so beautiful. I would highly
Karen White
Oct 05, 2021
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The cottages are in a lovely location and have good facilities and add ons. However I previously stayed here more than 10 years ago and thought them fabulous but I dont think they have been redecorated since then. Upholstery and carpets were grubby, woodwork and joinery worn and bathroom tiles chipped. I dont think this is acceptable at these prices. Moreover when we had a problem with a child lock on the cooker which meant it was unusable we were unable to find anyone to help. I had gone to a wedding leaving my mother there alone so my 87 year old mother went hungry for dinner and breakfast
Peter Nunn
Aug 08, 2020
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Beware that Bruern Cottages refuses to give refunds if your holiday has to be cancelled due to a lockdown. We had booked for April 2020, which could not happen due to the nationwide lockdown. The owner refuses to give a refund.
Barbara Gualco
Jul 25, 2018
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We rented one of the two story properties which featured all the appointments one could wish for-lovely furnishings, working fireplace, fully appointed kitchen (we love to shop and cook and sample fresh local ingredients on holiday) with lovely china and flatware and all manner of bakeware...good coffee maker and those lovely heated water pitchers for tea. Great finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms were superior. Very good sheets and lines and the beds were every travelers dreamperfection. The service afforded in unparalleledwood brought round for the fire,a welcome basket and a perfect
Giulio Recchia
May 17, 2017
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Very cozy cottage, clean, well equipped. Also the swimming pool was very enjoyable. Perfect for a family getaway to the Cotswolds
