Self Catering Accommodation
Luxury self-catering cottages in the Cotswolds
With unrivalled views across the Cotswolds, our three holiday cottages – Elsker, The Hoot and The Nook, make the perfect party pads to relax with friends and family for celebrations or group getaways.
Elsker
Sleeps 16 – 14 adults, 2 children | 8 Bedrooms – On two floors | 7 Bathrooms – All en suite | Outdoor pool – Heated pool | Hot tub | BBQ and terrace | Cotswold views – Panoramic views
Overview
The ideal Cotswolds escape for your celebration or special occasion.
Originally a private family home, Elsker is an eight-bedroom luxury self-catering property, perched high on a hill with far-reaching views across the Cotswolds Countryside.
Elsker includes a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining space, stylish lounge, boot room, library, games room and more. Outside, its stunning gardens and grounds feature a private heated swimming pool,* hot tub, terrace and BBQ.
Stays in Elsker start from £4,670
Based on a minimum 3-night stay (low season)
Property features
Located on the Farncombe Estate, with views over the Cotswolds and Broadway Tower, this luxury self-catering home includes:
Large kitchen diner
Elsker’s bespoke handmade kitchen includes twin ovens, twin dishwashers and an American-style fridge freezer, along with a large dining area for group meals with family and friends.
Lounge
Chill out in the lounge, with soft squidgy sofas, a fireplace for the winter and bi-folding doors to open in the summer. Plus, with Elsker’s free Wifi and connected TVs, you won’t have to miss your favourite streaming services.
Games room, library, orangery and sunroom
Game on! Elsker features a games room with a pool table, retro games machines and plenty of board games you can play as a group or family. When you want time to relax, Elsker offers all the quiet spaces you need to escape, including a library, orangery and sunroom.
Boot room and laundry
When you’ve finished exploring, keep the mud from the door with a large boot room, plus a useful laundry room with a washing machine and dryer.
Large gardens with a private swimming pool*
Outside, Elsker offers the perfect backdrop for lazy days by the pool and delicious alfresco dining.
The grounds include acres of stunning gardens, a private heated swimming pool and a hot tub.
If you fancy a feast, fire up the BBQ and prepare a banquet for the whole gang, then sit back, relax and take in the beautiful views of the Cotswold countryside.
*Please note: The pool in Elsker is not available during the winter, between October 1 and March 31.
Private Parking
Elsker includes private parking for several vehicles, including EV charging points.
Bedrooms overview
8 Bedrooms | Sleeps 16 (14 adults, 2 children)
Elsker features seven en-suite double bedrooms and a child’s room with bunk beds, alongside a family bathroom.
7x double en suite rooms: Suitable for two adults, six with King beds, one with a Super King bedroom, that can be converted to twin beds.
1x child’s room with bunk beds: Suitable for two children under 14 years.
Rooms include: Bathroom towels, hot tub towels and robes.
Cots and additional beds: On request, we can add a cot or one additional z-bed to bedroom 1.
Bedroom list
BEDROOM 1: Muscari – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | Super-king Bed | Twin bed option | En suite with shower over bath.
BEDROOM 2: Rose – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | King bed | En suite with bath and separate shower.
BEDROOM 3: Coral – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | King bed | En suite with bath and separate shower.
BEDROOM 4: Saffron – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | King bed | En suite with shower.
BEDROOM 5: Savannah – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | King bed | En suite with bath and separate shower.
BEDROOM 6: Jade – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | King bed | En suite with shower over bath.
BEDROOM 7: Greengage – Sleeps 2 | Ground-floor bedroom | King bed | En suite with bath and separate shower.
BEDROOM 8: Owlets – Sleeps 2 | Adult-size bunks | Sold for children | No en suite.
The Hoot
Sleeps 15 – 11 adults, 4 children | 7 Bedrooms – On two floors | 7 Bathrooms – All en suite | Hot tub – For 6 people | BBQ – Weber gas BBQ | Cotswold views – Panoramic views
Overview
Book a getaway with friends or a full-blown family reunion.
Originally a private family home, Hoot is a seven-bedroom luxury self-catering property, tucked into the hillside on Farncombe Estate with views across farmland and the Cotswold countryside.
The Hoot includes a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining space, a large lounge and a secluded outdoor terrace, where you can relax and watch the sunset in the hot tub for six!
Stays in The Hoot start from £3,410
Based on a minimum 3-night stay (low season)
Property features
Located on the Farncombe Estate, with views over the Cotswolds, farmland and the Vale of Evesham, this luxury self-catering home includes:
Large kitchen diner
The Hoot’s bespoke handmade kitchen includes twin ovens, twin dishwashers and an American-style fridge freezer, along with a large dining area for group meals with family and friends.
If you don’t fancy cooking, the Fish Hotel offers a wide range of dining options. See our EAT OUT section for more details.
Lounge and music corner
With large comfy sofas, a dining table, chairs and armchairs in cosy corners, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to places to mingle. Enjoy a movie night, a games night, or catch up with friends and family over a glass or two of wine for a relaxing evening in. There’s a snug wood burner for the winter, plus with Hoot’s free Wifi and connected TVs, you won’t have to miss your favourite streaming services.
Outdoors
The Hoot has its own private terrace area, with garden furniture, table tennis and a six-man hot tub, where you can lie back, enjoy the bubbles and watch the sunset over the Cotswolds.
Then when you fancy a feast, fire up the BBQ and prepare a banquet for the whole gang.
Parking
Free parking for several vehicles, including EV charging points, is available next door at The Fish Hotel.
Bedrooms overview
7 Bedrooms | Sleeps 15 (11 adults, 4 children)
5x double en suite rooms: All suitable for two adults, 1x double bed, 1x king bed (+sofa bed) and 3x super king beds that can be converted to twin beds.
2x double en suite rooms: Double beds, suitable for one adult or two children under 14 years.
Rooms include: Bathroom towels, hot tub towels and robes.
Cots: On request, we can add a cot to all our super king, king bedrooms and the lounge in the double bedroom Barking.
Additional beds: A sofa bed is available in the king bedroom Tawny. Two additional z-beds are available for the lounge or hallway in the double-bedroom Barking
Bedroom list
Screech – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | Super-king bed | Twin bed option | En suite with bath and separate shower.
Barn – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | Super-king bed | Twin bed option | En suite with shower over bath.
Sooty – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | Super-king bed | Twin bed option | En suite with bath and separate shower.
Tawny – Sleeps 4 (2 adults, 2 children) | Ground-floor bedroom | King bed | Sofa bed | En suite with shower over bath.
Barking – Sleeps 2 | Ground-floor bedroom with lounge area. | Double bed | En suite with walk-in shower.
Pygmy – Sleeps 1 | Ground-floor bedroom | Double bed | En suite with walk-in shower.
Little – Sleeps 1 | Ground-floor bedroom | Double bed | En suite with shower over bath.
The Nook
Sleeps 8 – 6 adults, 2 children | 3 Bedrooms – 1st floor rooms | 3 Bathrooms – All en suite | Hot tub – For 6 people | BBQ – Weber gas BBQ | Cotswold views – Farmland and country
Overview
Your home from home in the countryside.
Originally a private family home, The Nook is a luxury self-catering property, surrounded by open farmland and countryside, a short drive from the main Estate.
The Nook features a stylish lounge, music room, a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining space which opens out to an outdoor terrace with a BBQ and private hot tub for six.
Stays in The Nook start from £1,950
Based on a minimum 3-night stay (low season)
Property features
This luxurious self-catering farmhouse, with stunning views over the surrounding farmland and countryside, includes:
Large kitchen diner
The Nook’s party-ready kitchen is packed with all the mod cons you can imagine – a bespoke kitchen diner with twin ovens, twin dishwashers and an American-style fridge freezer.
The large dining area is perfect for entertaining and meals with bi-folding doors, leading to the patio area and hot tub.
If you don’t fancy cooking, our sister hotels on Farncombe Estate offer a wide range of dining options. See our EAT OUT section for more details.
Lounge with surround-sound TV
The Nook’s spacious lounge is styled with vintage Danish furniture, with large comfy sofas and armchairs, centred around a cosy wood-burning stove and surround sound TV, making it ideal for hosting a games night, a movie night in or catching up with friends and family.
Plus, if you have to put in a little office time or admin, there’s a convenient desk tucked away in the corner.
Music Room and games
When you’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll, the music room at The Nook is a haven for party-goers. Complete with a large vinyl collection and an entertainment system that can play both vinyl and Spotify, you can dance the night away under the glittering disco ball. For those who prefer to make their own music, the room is equipped with a drum kit, guitars, bongos and more!
And if you’re looking to play games, check the cupboard under the stairs – it’s full of them!
Premium entertainment systems
Why limit the party to one room? At The Nook, you can keep the music going throughout the whole house with a premium entertainment system in the lounge and kitchen. Equipped with a tablet, you can easily connect to Spotify or link your own devices via Bluetooth to the speaker system throughout the property.
Plus, with The Nook’s free Wifi and TVs with Chromecast throughout the house, including every bedroom, you won’t have to miss your favourite streaming services.
Outdoors
The Nook features a private terrace area, with views across the open countryside. With garden furniture to relax on, a Weber BBQ and a six-man hot tub, the terrace is the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the scenery.
Parking
The Nook has a private driveway with parking for several vehicles.
Bedrooms overview
3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 8 (6 adults, 2 children)
The Nook features three en-suite bedrooms.
3x double en suite rooms: Each suitable for two adults.
Rooms include: Bathroom towels, hot tub towels and robes.
Cots: On request, we can add cots to Orka x1 or Fika x1.
Additional beds: A sofa bed is available downstairs, additional Z-beds can be added on request.
Bedroom list
Mysa – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | King bed | En suite with bath and separate shower.
Fika – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | Super-king bed | Twin bed option | En suite with bath and separate shower.
Orka – Sleeps 2 | First-floor bedroom | Super-king bed | Twin bed option | En suite with bath and separate shower.