Upper Court

Gloucestershire

Luxurious holiday cottages on a stunning private estate in the beautiful Cotswolds.

Units 3
Sleeps 2 - 24
Bedrooms 1 - 7
Pets Yes
Mobility Yes

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

From £630/week

Three stylish, cosy holiday cottages set in 15 acres of mature gardens and grounds. Oozing character and charm they are the perfect place to entertain friends and family. Be it for a long summer holiday, a family Cotswold Christmas or a rejuvenating weekend hide-away.

About this place

Best bits

Upper Court has its very own pottery and art studio. There you can take part in workshops for all ages and experience.
The light and airy living spaces in each property make them perfect for entertaining.
Beautiful historic houses that have been lovingly restored and wonderfully cared for. A truly memorable setting.

Top tips

Book all three cottages for big family reunions – up to 28 people can comfortably fit in the interconnecting Coach House and Courtyard cottages.
Bring your tennis racket and shoes. There is a court awaiting you.
Use our croquet mallet and balls and enjoy a quintessential English afternoon.

Plan your stay

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

Indoor play room

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Rooms

There are three fantastic cottages at Upper Court. The Coach House is the largest, sleeping up to 16, combining the beautifully renovated carriage and coach house dating from 1760. It's the perfect place for family celebrations, offering a gorgeous dining table and open living space, complete with a wood burning stove for charades, reading or watching the tv!

Courtyard Cottage sleeps six, plus two little ones. Packed with original features, it’s a charming property with great views of Upper Court gardens. The Dovecote sleeps two, plus a cot. Lying on the banks of a private lake, it is ideal for small families looking for a private space to relax and spend time together.

Eat

The cottages have well-equipped kitchens with everything you’d need. A dishwasher, cooker, oven, fridge/freezer and all necessary utensils. Bring food with you and enjoy cosy nights in cooking. The properties all have outdoor furniture for al fresco eating in the warmer months, or a quiet early morning coffee before the kids wake up.

Upper Court provide a comprehensive list of nearby pubs and restaurants to sample during your stay, should you wish to eat out. The Crown Inn, a short stroll up the country lane, is run by the Upper Court owners. The thriving village pub offers local seasonal menus, roaring fires and traditional ales.

Activities

Upper Court has space and facilities for a great family holiday. The onsite outdoor pool is fantastic for littles ones to have an energetic splash around. There is tonnes of room, both in the cottages and outdoors, for kids to run wild and explore. The outdoor space especially lends itself well to games of football, hide and seek or rounders.

A variety of children's books can be found in the cottages for chilled-out moments indoors. The Cotswolds is full of family-friendly attractions, with plenty to do just a short drive away. Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park is around an hour's drive and is a fun and exhilarating day out. The picturesque city of Stratford-on-Avon is a forty-five minute drive for lots of entertainment options, from restaurants to boat trips to theatre. Also nearby is the Cotswold Wildlife Park, the Cotswold Water Park, and Westonbirt Arboretum. And there are numerous fun walks and cycle routes.

Accessibility

Upper Court aim to be as inclusive as possible. The Coach house has a downstairs bedroom with ensuite wet room. Disabled shower chairs and loo seat/surrounds are available.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Centrally located in the gorgeous Cotswolds, Upper Court is just under three hour drive from London or Manchester. Or less than an hour from Bristol or Birmingham.

By Air

Bristol or Birmingham Airport are the nearest, around one hours drive, with connections to the rest of the UK and Europe.

By Rail

Tewkesbury Station is only three miles away, you can grab a cab from there. But book ahead! Alternatively Cheltenham is eight miles away.

About the owners

Diana & Bill

Listed since May 2018

We have been welcoming visitors to Upper Court in the Cotswolds for almost 40 years. We aim to provide high quality holidays in a beautiful setting that families will always remember.

Owner recommendations

Stratford-Upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is well worth a visit. A truly magical experience, kids will love this tropical paradise with hundreds of magnificent butterflies and creepy crawlies.
Spend the day at Worcester Country Park. With 100 woodland and meadows, two wooden adventure playgrounds and the fantastic Orchard Cafe, it’s great for all ages.
Join in with nearby Cheltenham’s annual festival season. The Jazz Festival is great – live music, good food and a great atmosphere that kids will love.
Cotswold Farm Park is super close to Upper Court. Go on a farm safari, feed the animals or watch shearing and milking demonstrations.