The Best Private Cotswold Rentals for a Luxury Holiday
- May 5
- 7 min read
It’s hard to remember a time when the Cotswolds weren’t the benchmark for a quintessential British countryside escape. Think long walks that stretch into the afternoon, pub lunches that turn into dinners, and private rentals made for hosting.
But beyond the setting, where you stay becomes part of the experience itself. The best luxury Cotswold rentals are no longer defined by location alone, but by how they are lived in — kitchens designed for private chefs, drawing rooms that carry an evening, and spaces that feel as considered as they are comfortable.
Below, a curated selection of the best Cotswold rentals, spanning intimate honey-stone cottages and converted barns to expansive manor houses, and each offering its own version of a countryside escape.
Jacinth House
A beautifully restored luxury Cotswolds farmhouse that balances traditional character with a more refined, contemporary finish. Set in the picture-perfect village of Broadwell, Jacinth House is just minutes from Stow-on-the-Wold.
The property is designed for slow, considered stays, generous living spaces, calm bedrooms, and a layout that works as well for families as it does for small groups. With a full-time host on hand and the option to bring in a private chef, it moves beyond a standard rental into something closer to a fully serviced countryside stay.
Location: Broadwell, Cotswolds
Sleeps: 10
Amenities:
Full-time chalet-style host with daily housekeeping
Optional private chef (breakfast, lunch, dinner + picnic preparation)
Five bedrooms, four bathrooms
Walking distance to the local pub
Private courtyard with optional hot tub hire
Large kitchen designed for hosting and dining
Close to Stow-on-the-Wold and Daylesford
Wistaria House
Set within a vineyard estate on the edge of Cheltenham, Wistaria House feels built for hosting. Positioned along the Cotswolds escarpment, the private rental opens out onto far-reaching views, with spaces designed as much for gathering as they are for slowing down. There’s a sense of occasion to it, from the Moroccan Bar to the Roman Cellar, balanced by the ease of a fully serviced stay. With six en-suite bedrooms, expansive living areas, and a setting rooted in hospitality, it’s a space that lends itself naturally to long lunches, late evenings, and everything in between.
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Sleeps: 12
Amenities:
Full-time chalet-style host with daily housekeeping
Optional private chef (breakfast, lunch, dinner + picnic preparation)
Six en-suite bedrooms
Private vineyard setting with panoramic views
Moroccan Bar and Roman Cellar for entertaining
Cinema room
Hot tub and outdoor dining spaces
Pizza oven and landscaped gardens
Close to Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswolds towns
Williame House
A historic Old Rectory set in the North Cotswolds, Williame House blends traditional architecture with more contemporary, design-led interiors. Surrounded by open countryside and neighbouring a medieval castle, the setting feels quietly cinematic, while the Cotswolds Vacation Rental itself is designed for both hosting and retreat. From long afternoons by the heated pool to slower evenings in the drawing room, it balances scale with comfort. With generous communal spaces, a private lake, and thoughtful details for families, it works as well for entertaining as it does for extended stays.
Location: North Cotswolds, Oxfordshire
Sleeps: 14
Amenities:
Full-time chalet-style host with daily housekeeping
Optional private chef (breakfast, lunch, dinner + picnic preparation)
Optional childcare services
Seven bedrooms with flexible family-friendly layouts
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Cedar hot tub
State-of-the-art gym
Private lake and extensive grounds
Children’s play area and woodland space
Multiple reception rooms, including drawing room and snug
Lavendula
Set on the edge of Broadway, Lavendula is a classic luxury Cotswolds manor house designed for gathering. Surrounded by gardens and open space, it has an easy, lived-in feel, somewhere that works just as well for large family stays as it does for celebrations. Inside, the property blends traditional features with a more personal, layered style, while outside, long afternoons tend to centre around the pool, lawn games, and outdoor dining. With the option of an adjoining annexe, it offers flexibility without losing the sense of being together under one roof.
Location: Broadway
Sleeps: 16–20 (including annexe)
Amenities:
Host providing daily continental breakfast and housekeeping
Optional private or full-time chef
Eight-bedroom manor house with optional two-bedroom annexe
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Expansive gardens with a croquet lawn
Children’s play area
Outdoor dining and entertaining spaces
Walking distance to Broadway village
Flexible layout for large groups and multi-generational stays
Lilie Farm
Lilie Farm is less a single house and more a small, self-contained estate. Set across three separate luxury Cotswolds cottages, it’s designed for groups who want to spend time together without giving up their own space. Mornings start quietly, spread across different kitchens and terraces, before the day pulls everyone back together, usually around the Dutch Barn, the pool, or a long, late lunch that turns into the evening.
The recent restoration has brought a more contemporary edge to the property, with interiors that feel relaxed but intentional. It’s the kind of place where the details are there if you look for them, but the focus stays on how the house is used. With Daylesford within walking distance and a full set of wellness and leisure spaces on site, it works as both a base and a destination in its own right.
Location: Near Kingham / Daylesford
Sleeps: 20
Amenities:
Three separate cottages offering privacy within one estate
Dutch Barn entertaining space with an open kitchen
Heated outdoor pool, sauna and steam room
Gym, cinema, room and tennis court
Daily breakfast chef and full-time host
Optional full-time chef and evening turndown
Walking distance to Daylesford and local pubs
Hather Manor
Set within 85 acres in the Cotswolds, Hather Manor is an impressive thirteen-bedroom Georgian house designed for hosting. With an Ibiza-style pool area, hot tub, steam room, tennis court, football pitch, cinema room and underground cellar space, it offers a wide range of settings for both relaxation and entertaining.
Perfect for multi-generational families or larger group celebrations, the space works as a flexible base for time spent together. In the summer, days tend to centre around the gardens and pool, while in the colder months, the interiors, from the main rooms to the cellar, create a more enclosed, atmospheric setting. With its mix of outdoor space and generous interiors, this Cotswolds manor for rent lends itself to gatherings that unfold naturally across the grounds.
Location: South Cotswolds (near Castle Combe / Tetbury)
Sleeps: 26
Amenities:
13-bedroom Georgian manor set within 85 acres
Ibiza-style outdoor pool area with hot tub
Steam room and wellness spaces
Tennis court and football pitch
Private cinema room
Underground nightclub for late-night entertaining
Full-time host with daily housekeeping
Optional breakfast or full-time chef and turndown service
Multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces
Primula House
Set within the Slad Valley in the Cotswolds, Primula House is a five-bedroom Georgian luxury manor that feels quietly removed from the more travelled parts of the region. Surrounded by rolling countryside and within walking distance of local pubs, the setting leans more rural and less polished, with a slower pace that defines the stay. The house itself combines traditional character with generous, light-filled spaces, from the kitchen and conservatory to the grounds beyond.
With a swimming pool, tennis court, cinema room and croquet lawn, it offers a balanced mix of activity and stillness, making it well-suited to relaxed group stays.
Location: Slad Valley (near Stroud)
Sleeps: 10
Amenities:
Full-time chalet-style host with daily housekeeping
Optional private chef (breakfast, lunch, dinner + picnic preparation)
Five bedrooms, three bathrooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Tennis court and croquet lawn
Cinema room
Countryside views with direct access to walking routes
Walking distance to local pubs
Kitchen and conservatory for dining and hosting
Viola
Viola sits above the Stroud Valley, looking out across the vines of Woodchester Valley, a more contemporary take on a luxury Cotswolds vacation. Recently renovated, the luxury Cotswold rental leans into a quieter, pared-back aesthetic, with Scandinavian-style interiors that feel calm, open, and intentionally understated.
The landscape does most of the work. Mornings tend to start slowly, with the view pulling you outside, before the day settles around the infinity pool or drifts between the house and garden. Evenings feel more informal, drinks at the in-house bar, something cooking in the kitchen by a private Chef, and all at your own pace. With six bedrooms, including a self-contained Coach House, Viola works well for groups who want something more private and design-led, a stay that feels less traditional, and a little more curated.
Location: Stroud Valley (near Woodchester)
Sleeps: 12
Amenities:
Infinity pool overlooking the vineyard
In-house bar (Winston’s)
Contemporary Scandi-style interiors
Self-contained Coach House suite
Full-time host with daily housekeeping
Optional private chef
Close to Woodchester Valley Vineyard and Stroud
Hollig House
The beautiful period property for rent, Hollig House, is made up of a five-bedroom house and an adjacent two-bedroom cottage, close to the village of Broadway. Originally an old hunting lodge, it has been lovingly restored and is full of Cotswolds character, with a heated swimming pool and gym adding to its appeal.
The layout makes it particularly well-suited to multi-generational families or group stays, with enough separation to give guests their own space while still feeling connected. Quiet surroundings, extensive grounds and a generous kitchen at the heart of the home give it an easy, relaxed feel, the kind of place that naturally lends itself to slower afternoons, long meals and time spent together.
Location: Laverton, near Broadway
Sleeps: 14
Amenities:
Five-bedroom main house and adjacent two-bedroom cottage
Heated swimming pool
Gym
Extensive grounds
Large kitchen for hosting
Full-time chalet-style host with daily housekeeping
Optional full-time chef
Close to Broadway and nearby Cotswolds villages
The Mynt
The Mynt is a unique, stylish and contemporary home in the heart of the Cotswolds, inspired by the owners’ travels and influences from around the world. Blending Ibiza, Paris and Moroccan accents, it feels more like a modern retreat than a traditional countryside stay, while still being within walking distance of Chipping Norton.
All seven bedrooms are well-appointed with en-suite bathrooms, and the luxury house is set up for both entertaining and unwinding. With a heated pool, sauna, ice bath, state-of-the-art gym and cinema room, it works equally well for group celebrations or more relaxed, wellness-focused stays. The poolside bar and hidden bar add another layer to the experience, giving the house a more social, lively edge.
Location: Chipping Norton
Sleeps: 14
Amenities:
Seven en-suite bedrooms
Heated swimming pool
Sauna and ice bath
State-of-the-art gym
Cinema room
Poolside bar and hidden bar
Full-time chalet-style host with daily housekeeping
Optional breakfast or private chef
Walking distance to Chipping Norton
Book Your Luxury Cotswolds Holiday with Harrad & Bloom
We create bespoke luxury holidays in the Cotswolds, offering a curated collection of private homes available for luxury rentals. From charming countryside houses to expansive estates, each property is carefully selected to provide the perfect setting for your stay.
Our in-house concierge and experiences are designed to enhance every moment, from private chefs and household staff to full itinerary planning, ensuring your holiday in the Cotswolds is seamless and considered from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a relaxed family escape, a celebration with friends, or a longer stay in the countryside, we work with you to shape the experience around how you want to spend your time.
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