Calcot

Tetbury

Divine rooms, food and facilities in a glorious estate just outside Tetbury.

Units 35
Sleeps 1 - 4
Bedrooms 1 - 2
Pets Yes
Mobility Yes

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

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So gorgeous and beautifully presented - it’s hard to believe this handsome 14th century farmhouse in the Cotswolds is as family friendly as it is. Spend hours, days, weeks if you can, indulging in a bit of you time while the kids go nuts in the Ofsted-registered creche, supervised by the amazing onsite childcare team.

About this place

Best bits

Kick back knowing there is really good childcare and babysitting if you want to enjoy more grown up pastimes like good wine and spa time.
Drop the kids off at The Playbarn where plenty of toys, arts and crafts equipment will keep them stimulated and happy for a few hours a day.
For older kids (aged 8 and up), The Mez is an Aladdin’s cave with PlayStations, Wii consoles, Xboxes, computers and even a 12-seater cinema.

Top tips

If you want to use the creche facilities, always book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Booking a Family Pad room that comes with an adjoining children’s room with mini beds or bunks gives you more privacy and flexibility.
If your kids love food, let them learn how to bake at one of Calcot’s Saturday morning workshops.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Hot tubs

Indoor play room

Babysitting

Spa

Golf

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Kids club / creche

Restaurant

Baby listening

A fantastic peaceful and beautiful place. Our children aged 3 and 18 months absolutely loved it.

Reviewed by Souraya & family

Rooms

The rooms are part of a converted barn set around a pretty courtyard. Every room is individually decorated with plenty of space for little ones to explore, especially Generous Rooms and Family Pads. For an added splash of luxury, The Generous Family Pads and The Tetbury Suite are designed over two floors with two separate bedrooms and a private garden.

Eat

From afternoon teas and lazy lunches, to full-on feasts and celebration dinners, Calcot is for the foodie. Choose from elegant yet laid-back dining in The Conservatory, or first-class, better-than-pub-grub in the Gumstool Inn.

Whatever you fancy, you’ll eat top-notch food served in a relaxed family friendly atmosphere. And, to give parents the chance to dine and wine alone in the evenings, an early kids tea is served daily at 5.30pm in The Gumstool Inn.

Activities

The Playbarn and Mez are a great place to start for entertaining the kids indoors. Outside, there’s tennis, football, disc golf, Segway, cycling or simply head off on foot around acres of estate. Throughout the summer there’s an outdoor heated pool as well as the indoor one that has a dedicated toddler pool alongside it.

Accessibility

Entrance to the hotel is by way of one step or a gentle slope that is suitable for a wheelchair. The reception, public areas, Conservatory restaurant and The Gumstool Inn are on one level, accessible from the front entrance of the hotel.

Many rooms are on the ground floor with ramped access and reasonably large bathrooms, but these are not in the main house. The bathrooms are not adapted but with prior notice, a hoist or grab rails will be made available.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Surrounded by idyllic Cotswolds countryside, you’ll find Calcot just four miles outside the market town of Tetbury. Simply come off the M4 at Junction 18 or the M5 at Junction 13.

By Air

Bristol Airport is closest and is about an hour’s drive away.

By Rail

You can hop on a direct train from London Paddington and be at Kemble Station (11 miles from Calcot) in just 90 minutes. The train from London Heathrow takes just 90 minutes.

About the owners

The Calcot Collection

Since opening Calcot & Spa in 1984 we have ensured that Calcot is not just ‘child friendly’... we’re fully geared up for our smaller guests.

Owner recommendations

Westonbirt Arboretum is just down the road and offers little ones a Treetop walkway experience they won’t forget - look out for the Gruffalo.
Spend about an hour in the car and you’ll be rewarded with giraffes, rhinos, tigers and more at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
Don’t miss the chance to get close to some amazing wildlife at Slimbridge Wetlands Centre- about half an hour’s drive away.
Rent boats and go on obstacle courses at Cotswold Country Park and Beach, near Cirencester.