the gatehouse

Ground Floor

Walking in from the courtyard, guests are greeted by flagstone flooring, vibrant green walls and a charming selection of antiquities – from botany illustrations to ornate cherry wood furniture. To the right of the entry is a compact bathroom painted in a calming marine blue featuring underfloor heating, a generous walk-in shower and Bamford products.

The cosy living room at the end of the hallway has a rustic feel to it, with its glossy wooden panelled floors and locally sourced antique furniture. After a long day of exploring quaint Cotswolds villages, you can sink into the deep blue velvet sofa, and for a quiet read you have a well-curated stash of architecture and gardening books, in homage to the owner’s passion for sustainability and the property’s original occupier – gardener of the Standish House estate.

Tucked away in the corner you’ll find a small kitchenette, equipped with all of the necessities for rustling up breakfast and light bites with local farm shop goodies, including an Everhot Stove and an Air Fryer. You can also help yourself to vegetables and herbs from the garden, or simply take some home with you on departure!

First Floor

Upstairs, there are two snug bedrooms painted in neutral sandy hues and filled with more charming antique features. The master bedroom features a king-size bed, a vintage dressing table and oversized mirror. The second bedrooms is equally cosy with a double bed and small dressing table. Expect crisp linen sheets and squishy mattresses toppers for a restful night’s sleep. We love the pops of colour from the lamps and scatter cushions.

Outside

The south facing courtyard garden is shared with the owner’s landscape design studio who champion sustainability, surrounded by acres of meadows filled with vegetable bed and orchards. Please note that the studio has it’s own separate entrance and is not used on weekends.

There is a small table and chairs outside the front of the house, for you to enjoy morning coffees and breakfasts outside, accompanied by the babbling stream across the country road.

Dogs

Sadly no furry friends are allowed at this property.

Things To Do

– Head to Stroud Farmers’ Market to stock up on some of the great produces that are being produced in this region.
– Keen cyclist? Why not bring your bike along with you and explore the abundance of bucolic British countryside and scenic country lanes on the door step.
– Enjoy a walk through Haresfield Beacon and Standish Wood. Located in a prominent position on three spurs on the Cotswold, there are views of the Severn Estuary towards the Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons. With the Cotswold Way National Trail running through the estate, there are miles of track for walking, horse riding or mountain biking.
– Visit the UK’s only Rococo Garden and explore its unique, fascinating garden design, letting it transport you back to the elegance and sophistication of the early 1700s.