Spring House - Family getaway, near Cowley

Entire home in Birdlip, United Kingdom

  1. 11 guests
  2. 6 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 4 baths
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.7 reviews
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Hosted by Bolthole Retreats
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Garden view

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Grand, spacious and surrounded by glorious Cotswold scenery, Spring House is a country manor with an edge of distinctive styling. Elegant dining spaces and living rooms with crackling fires set the scene for family dinners and you can spend time playing tennis. Around each corner is eye-catching art and the parkland views will stop you in your tracks. Spend days in regency Cheltenham Spa browsing the boutique shops or heading to the world-renowned races.

The space
Sitting amongst charming Cotswold villages, Spring House is at the centre of a picturesque landscape. From here you can enjoy the best of both worlds with local highlights easily reached from your doorstep and a fabulously curated home to call your own.

Sunlit rooms with garden views, displays of original artwork and bold fabric choices make this a getaway you’ll remember. Each space has something special from the open fire and oriental touches in the drawing room to floral influences found throughout the bedrooms. The spacious kitchen is perfect for home-cooked meals or treating yourselves by hiring a private chef and you have a choice of dining spaces. One is flooded with light with a garden view backdrop while the formal dining room creates a royal elegance with rich blue tones and highlights of gold. After dinner the sitting room awaits with its gallery walls and woodburning stove. The bedrooms spread across the first floor and one downstairs, each has delicate artwork and splashes of personality.

Your time here will be split between the house and irresistible south-facing garden with a dining terrace and expansive lawns. In spring you’ll spot prancing lambs and blossoming bulbs, but it is no less beautiful in winter as you watch the skies change through the trees. Head out early to Elkstone Studios to bring back pastries and coffee for your group before pulling your walking boots on and getting immersed in the countryside.

Ground Floor

Drawing Room
Sunlight streams into the drawing room awakening the quiet elegance of this reception room. Luxurious seating rests alongside antique furniture while the open fire adds a comforting warmth and crackle to the conversation. Original artwork adorns the walls while an oriental room divider takes pride of place. This is a lovely room to gather in after a family meal together.

Sitting Room
Whether you would prefer to watch an old favourite film, read a novel or have a quiet drink beside the woodburner, the living room has it all. Artwork provides conversation starters while decadence is created in warming peach tones with highlights of green. Two garden view windows turn your setting into its own work of art.

Kitchen/Dining Area
The kitchen offers an abundance of space and a fabulous flow is created making preparing meals a dream. Both an AGA and electric oven/hob are available while the central island works as a handy serving area. Surrounded by views out to the parkland, the dining table seats eleven and makes the most of this space. Open the French doors onto the terrace to take dining outdoors.

Utility
The utility discreetly hides away the washing machine and tumble dryer, you will also find another sink and the microwave is here.

Cloakroom
Tucked into a corner of the utility is a cloakroom with WC and basin.

Dining Room
Velvet chairs, touches of gold and swathes of curtains make the formal dining room a beautiful backdrop for your meals. Comfortably seating eleven you can serve decadent feasts and chat long into the night.

Iris
This ground floor bedroom with a king-size bed will suit guests who aren’t as confident with stairs or would just like a bit more privacy.

En-Suite
A large shower, WC and basin are in the en-suite to the Iris bedroom.

First Floor

Allium
The glorious master bedroom takes inspiration from the orient with beautiful artworks and intricate furnishings. Behind the super king-size bed a feature headboard adds drama and a stylish contrast is created amongst the soft furnishings. Two spacious built-in wardrobes are available and you have fabulous views across the gardens and beyond.

En-Suite
Through the arched doorway, the en-suite has a luxurious walk-in shower and delicate floral artwork decorates the soft pink walls making for a tranquil atmosphere.

Clematis
Bold colours and far-reaching views make a statement in the Clematis bedroom. Enjoy a lazy morning in the super king-size bed amongst these grand surroundings before taking a seat beside the window to watch the ever-changing landscape.

Delphinium
Each piece has been carefully chosen to make the Delphinium bedroom a little haven. Antique furniture, a comfortable king-size bed and floral additions make it a bright and cheerful room to start your day in.

Bathroom
Retreat to the bathroom for a bubble bath or a refreshing rainfall shower. This stylish room also has a WC and basin.

Robinia
This charming king-size bedroom perfectly suits the English country surroundings with its blush walls and floral highlights. Storage is provided with a built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and there is a side chair if you want to read before heading to bed.

Peony
A single bed is tucked to one side in the Peony bedroom where wooden panelling adds texture. There is a chest of drawers and hanging space has been made in a clever alcove above the staircase beneath this room.

The rear staircase is here with a fixed stairgate at the top.


Shower Room
At the end of the hallway, this shower room has a walk-in shower.

Cloakroom
The cloakroom with WC and basin makes a statement with dark teal walls.

Outside

Surrounded by lush lawns and mature trees, Spring House is immersed in the Cotswold countryside. Spot lambs in the distance as you wander the south-facing grounds between the majestic trees as flowers bloom and birds flit overhead. There is oodles of space for garden games and short walks with the dogs to let off steam and children will have a fantastic time having picnics and acting out their stories. Serve meals on the terrace, have a family BBQ, or sit here in the fresh mornings with a cup of coffee to start your day. Walks can start from your doorstep to explore your surroundings, heading to one of the nearby pubs or perhaps to join the Cotswold Way.

Guest access
Guests have full access to the house and garden.

Other things to note
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This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00.
2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee of £45 per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog/s and you will be sent a request for the additional fee.
We ask our guests for a security deposit of £500.
Adult group celebrations and hen parties can be considered when the majority of guests are over the age of 30. A security deposit of £1000 will be required.
Due to the size of the garden and parkland, children and pets should be supervised especially around the culvert and when there is livestock in the surrounding fields.

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Where you’ll be

Birdlip, England, United Kingdom
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Spring House is nestled amongst rural Cotswold countryside while being within a stone's throw of some fabulous locations. The nearest villages of Birdlip and Cowley offer a luxurious spa at Cowley Manor and country pubs while Elkstone Studios is just a short drive. Here you will find padel courts, a farm shop, bakery and a handful of independent boutiques. Within just 20 minutes you can be in the heart of cultural Cheltenham with its famous festivals, unique bars and restaurants and beautiful regency architecture.

Meet your host

Superhost
7452 reviews
4.81 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Director at Bolthole Retreats
Lives in Cheltenham, United Kingdom
You’ll be able to find more Cotswold holiday cottages direct at Bolthole Retreats, where you can also view 3D tours for most of our properties and find lots of inspiration for places to go and things to do. Bolthole Retreats are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay. We are always on the lookout for more brilliant properties to join our exclusive collection. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
11 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm