Overview
Built in 1865 by Richard Potter as a Gatehouse to Standish House and grounds, and then owned by Lord Sherborne, The Gatehouse is now a fully restored two bedroom* bolthole offering guests a unique staycation experience next door to the owner’s sustainable design studio. The entirety of the space at The Gatehouse has been slowly and carefully crafted in keeping with its listed status, eco-friendly ethos and personal story, to provide something a little more special.
*For couples or solo travellers only requiring one bedroom, the Gatehouse can be booked at a discounted rate (from £125 per night).
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.
Children
The Gatehouse welcomes children aged five and over. Sadly the property is not suitable for children under five, however little ones under 6 months old are on a request basis. Please enquire with us directly.
Dogs
Sadly no furry friends are allowed at this property.
Features
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Locally Sourced Welcome Hamper
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Bottle of Wine
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Bamford Bathroom Products
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Minimum 2 Night Stay
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Country Walks From Doorstep
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Outdoor Dining
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Everhot Stove
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Sage Smart Air Fryer
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Smart TV
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Hair Dryer
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Wi-Fi
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Locally Sourced Welcome Hamper
-
Bottle of Wine
-
Bamford Bathroom Products
-
Minimum 2 Night Stay
-
Country Walks From Doorstep
-
Outdoor Dining
-
Everhot Stove
-
Sage Smart Air Fryer
-
Smart TV
-
Hair Dryer
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Wi-Fi
About Standish, The Cotswolds
The Gatehouse in Standish, Gloucestershire is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the Cotswold Way, surrounded by open countryside, farms and National Trust woodland. This part of the Cotswolds is known for its close-knit farming community, giving you the sensibility to want to up sticks and move to the countryside. Standish is a small village in Gloucestershire with well documented links to the Iron Age and the Romans. The Gatehouse is 3 miles west of Stroud with its award-winning Saturday morning Farmers Market and eclectic mix of shops and cafes. Stonehouse is a short walk by footpath through fields or road with all local amenities.
How to get there
Stonehouse train station (direct trains to London – 1hr 35mins, Gloucester / Cheltenham – 20 minutes) is a 20 minute walk or short taxi ride.
Just under a 10 minute drive from the M5 with easy links to Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath.
Parking
Private parking is provided on site and is shared with the owner’s Design Studio next door.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am.
Food & Drink
– Stonehouse Milk Farm Shop Stroll here in the mornings for delicious locally sourced produce. A go to for for breakfast goodies.
– The Woolpack, nestled in the Slad Valley, has been celebrated for its unique charm for over 300 years. The small pub embraces a fireside tavern, dining room, snug and vine covered terrace provides an intimate backdrop for guests to enjoy real ales, craft beer and fine ciders. Chef Adam Glover creates a weekly changing menu from seasonal ingredients, with flowers and vegetables from the kitchen gardens at Lypiatt Park.
– Stroud Brewery was founded by owner Greg Pilley in 2006, to make great tasting beer for the local community. Today the Story Brewery tap room is a cherished landmark of Stroud, serving great tasting, ethical and organic beer in a lively atmosphere.
– The Bell at Sapperton is an independent, family-owned country pub. It offers great pub food prepared from seasonal regionally sourced ingredients in a relaxed environment.
– Tomari-Gi is a hugely popular Japanese restaurant located in the centre of Stroud serving a large variety of delicious ramen, different sushi rolls and poke bowls.
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.
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