Coombe End Manor

Set within 2,000 acres of woodland, gardens and rolling Cotswold hills just outside Cheltenham, Coombe End Manor is a storied English estate retreat where grand interiors, garden views and the quiet rhythm of country life create a deeply peaceful sense of escape.

Story

Coombe End Manor’s story begins centuries ago, when this corner of the Cotswolds was home to a friary, its stone walls and quiet grounds shaped by a life of contemplation and rural stewardship. Over time, masterful craftsmanship transformed the estate into a grand English manor house, where history, architecture and landscape became inseparable.

Generations later, the house has been carefully preserved as an intimate private retreat, retaining original fireplaces, period details and the classical proportions of its historic rooms while layering in antiques, curated artworks and modern comforts. Today, beautifully designed bedrooms, grand reception spaces and warm country interiors bring comfort without disturbing the soul of the house.

Why we selected Coombe End Manor

A storied English manor

A historic friary transformed into a grand country house where fireplaces, antiques and period architecture preserve the romance of the estate’s past.

2,000 acres of private countryside

A rare sense of privacy, with woodlands, gardens, arboretums and rolling Cotswold views creating a true retreat into nature.

Classic country house rituals

Banquet halls, alfresco dining, drawing rooms and fireside lounges make gathering feel deeply rooted in English tradition.

Rooted in the Cotswolds

Just outside Cheltenham, the manor offers immediate access to honey stone villages, Roman heritage, market towns and the timeless rhythms of the English countryside.

Local life & traditions

This is the land of honey stone villages, ancient woodlands and rolling pasture, where market towns still gather around weekly squares and Gloucestershire farms shape the rhythms of the seasons. Lambing, harvests and kitchen gardens continue to define daily life across the wider Cotswolds.

Cheltenham and nearby Cirencester carry layers of Regency and Roman heritage, while the surrounding villages remain proud of their traditions, from church fêtes and antique fairs to fireside pubs and long Sunday lunches. Limestone cottages, dry stone walls and centuries old manor houses define the architecture, while kitchens centre on local game, orchard fruit, English cheeses and produce drawn from the land.

Authentic experiences in the area

Explore classic Cotswold villages

Spend slow afternoons wandering honey stone villages, antique shops, historic churches and market squares in nearby Bibury, Tetbury and Cirencester.

Country pursuits on the estate

Embrace the rituals of English country living with clay pigeon shooting, guided woodland walks, wildlife spotting and seasonal countryside hikes across the private estate.

Garden strolls and outdoor dining

Stay closer to home with long walks through the manor’s formal gardens, arboretum and ponds, followed by alfresco lunches overlooking the rolling Cotswold hills.

Cheltenham and Regency culture

Venture into nearby Cheltenham for Regency architecture, literary festivals, horse racing traditions and the elegant social life that has long shaped this corner of Gloucestershire.

Protecting culture & land

At Coombe End Manor, preservation begins with stewardship. The historic house has been carefully maintained to protect its fireplaces, period architecture and the classical character of the estate, safeguarding an important piece of Cotswold country house heritage.

Surrounded by 2,000 acres of woodland, gardens and rolling pasture, the estate protects the natural rhythm of the English countryside, resisting overdevelopment and honouring traditions of landscape management, wildlife care and seasonal gathering.

Location & surroundings

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, the area surrounding Coombe End Manor is renowned for its honey stone villages, rolling hills and the timeless landscapes that define one of England’s most storied countryside regions.

Set within 2,000 acres of woodland, gardens and rolling pasture just outside Cheltenham, the manor opens onto sweeping views of arboretums, still ponds and softly rising Cotswold hills. From its terraces and gardens, guests look out across meadows, ancient trees and the quintessential panorama of the English countryside.

Key details

Address

Coombe End Manor
Elkstone, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL53 9PT

Getting here

By plane: Bristol Airport (approx. 1 hour) or Heathrow Airport (approx. 1 hour 45 mins)

By train: Cheltenham Spa station (approx. 20 minutes by car)

Private transfers, local drivers and curated Cotswold day itineraries can be arranged

Facilities

12 beautifully designed bedrooms plus annexe accommodation for staff or nanny use

House spa with sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and heated outdoor pool

Medieval banqueting hall, formal drawing room, Club Room and fireside lounges

Private tennis court, household gym and 2,000 acres of gardens, woodland and estate walks

Private chef dining, alfresco entertaining spaces and curated country house experiences

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