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The Manor Hall

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    (2 night min all year)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    30

  • Bedrooms

    9 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    2 (all year)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Yes
    3+ Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    8

  • Access
    G

    Ground floor
    Living

  • Hot Tub

About The Manor Hall

The Manor Hall on the Cotswold Manor Estate is the perfect place for group celebrations (hen and stag parties welcome). In an area known for its well-heeled locals (Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Zara Phillips all live in the Cotswolds), The Manor Hall stands out for the quality and flexibility of its accommodation and the beauty of the surroundings. There is space for 24 people (or 30 with the provision of extra beds), making it ideal to gather all of your friends or family together to celebrate a special occasion or just to catch up and enjoy a weekend away. Tucked away on 70 acres of private estate just a mile away from the Lord Kitchener gastropub, The Manor Hall is sure to provide a warm welcome at any time of the year.

The eastern Cotswolds is a blend of lush green rolling countryside punctuated with pretty villages and welcoming towns that are quintessentially English with their stone buildings and market squares. The Manor Hall is close to Bampton, which plays the role of Downton village in the famous television show, Downton Abbey, and fans may recognise St Mary’s Church and Church View. Bampton is a charming place with a friendly community that offers a range of amenities including an excellent butcher selling locally raised meat, a small supermarket and an antique centre.

Nearby Cotswold attractions include Aston Pottery, Kelmscott Manor and Buscot Park, which is managed by the National Trust. The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens promises a fun day out for all ages, and if you like animals, then you can also visit Cogges Manor Farm and the UK’s only crocodile zoo, Crocodiles of the World. The magnificence of Blenheim Palace’s interiors and gardens will take your breath away, and you should also make a small detour to the charming town of Woodstock to pay your respects at the grave of Winston Churchill, who was born at Blenheim.

The historic city of Oxford is less than 20 miles from The Manor Hall, providing you with a wealth of entertainment. In addition to the usual shopping, bars and restaurants you would expect, there are fantastic sights and museums to explore including the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Slightly further afield but still an easy drive are beautiful Cotswold villages and towns just waiting to be discovered such as Stow-on-the-Wold with its impressive market square, Chipping Norton, The Slaughters and Bourton-on-the-Water.

Despite having all of these amazing attractions on the doorstep, you may prefer to stay within the privacy of the grounds of the estate. The 70-acre estate features three wildlife ponds, streams, a bluebell wood, orchard and vineyard. The three-mile walk around the edge of the estate provides opportunities for bird watching, and it is possible to arrange for other activities including laser clay-pigeon shooting, zorbing and team sports events such as mini Olympics which is great fun for hen and stag parties.

The Cotswold Manor Estate has seven other self-catering properties, each being dog-friendly, sleeping between 10 and 30 guests. While each enjoys their own privacy, they can be hired together to accommodate larger parties, making the estate a centrally located, highly desirable venue for large gatherings. If you are searching for the perfect place for a stunning English countryside wedding, this could be exactly what you want.

Whether you are celebrating a milestone event or simply gathering all your favourite people in one place to enjoy their company, the owners of The Manor Hall will make sure your stay is relaxing and enjoyable.

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Owner details:

Stephen Palmer joined Independent Cottages in March 2018


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Hot Tub
  • Log Burner
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Pub Nearby
  • Games Room
  • Golf Nearby
  • Kingsize +
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Smart TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Dish washer
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • WiFi
  • Family Activity
  • Wedding Venue

Location (The Cotswolds)

The Manor Hall is a 17th Century listed property that has been sympathetically modernised to provide a high standard of comfort with mod-cons including WiFi and a hot tub. Accommodation is spread over two floors, with a good mix of social areas and quiet nooks where you can read in peace. The flexible layout allows many of the single beds to be zipped together to become doubles to suit your needs.

Accommodation Comprises:

Downstairs:

  • The sitting room is a welcoming space with comfortable seating, a low ceiling with exposed oak beams, television with Freeview channels and an inglenook fireplace with log burner making it a snug place to relax.
  • The conservatory dining room lends itself well to relaxed meals or more formal occasions. Long oak dining tables and chairs seat everyone - even if you have a full house. The room overlooks the courtyard and garden and is particularly nice when decorated for a special event such as Christmas.
  • Self-catering for a large group is no trouble in the country kitchen. Granite worktops, an American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and a large range cooker are just some of the features of the room, where you will also find an extensive range of cooking implements and utensils, as well as sufficient crockery and cutlery for your guests.
  • A separate utility room houses a washing machine and tumble drier, iron and ironing board.
  • The first of the three ground-floor bedrooms has three single beds and an ensuite with shower, WC and handbasin. It has direct access to the courtyard.
  • A quad room sleeps four guests in one double and two single beds. It also has an ensuite with shower, WC and handbasin.
  • An additional triple room has three single beds.

Upstairs:

The remaining six bedrooms are all on the first floor. As with the bedrooms downstairs, each room features good quality bed linen.

  • One of the largest rooms is a quad with four single beds. Its dual aspect windows let plenty of light in the room.
  • Down the hall is a smaller twin bedroom which overlooks the front of the ivy-clad house.
  • A house bathroom has a large jacuzzi bath for a relaxing soak at the end of a busy day, WC and handbasin.
  • There are two further twin bedrooms at the front of the house, each benefitting from an ensuite with shower, WC and handbasin.
  • Across the landing in a separate wing are two triple rooms with three single beds. Windows to the left and right ensure they feel light and airy.
  • Another bathroom sits at the top of the stairs between these two rooms. It has a bath, separate shower, WC and handbasin.

Outside: The Manor Hall is surrounded by private gardens that are mainly lawn, and which include a patio area with garden furniture, barbecue and hot tub. Guests have access to a separate barn which houses a variety of games including table football, table tennis and a pool table, as well as a range of other sporting equipment that can be used in the grounds. There is ample off-street parking next to the Manor Hall. Guests of all properties on the estate have shared use of the 70-acre grounds for walking, picnics, games and relaxing. An Events Barn is available to rent separately (additional charges apply) for team building events, meetings, large-scale dining (seating 65 guests) etc.

Additional information: Dogs are most welcome at an additional charge of £50 per pet and a doggie box is provided with essentials including poo-bags, towels for paws and drying, water/feed bowls etc. Bonfires, Fireworks and Chinese Lanterns are strictly forbidden. House parties cannot be accepted unless agreed with the owner prior to booking. Many of the single beds can be linked together to become doubles by prior arrangement (one week's notice is required). Activities can be arranged via the owner. Prices include heating, bed linen, electricity and one hand/bath towel per person (please bring towels for the hot tub). Should you want to use the fire or BBQ, please bring logs/charcoal. Smoking is allowed outside (clay pots and ash trays are provided). Payments can be taken by debit/credit card, Amex and bank transfer. Short breaks available all year round. Cots and high chairs are available upon request.

Prices are charged as follows: Short breaks are offered all year round costing from £2900 (low season) to £3950 (high) for a one to three-night weekend break or one to four-night mid-week break. Full pricing can be found by clicking through to the owner's website where online booking is also available.

The Manor Hall Tariff & Supplementary Information

Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 30 in 9 bedrooms (3 twins & 6 triple/quad rooms with 3 or 4 beds)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
3 or more dogs welcome
Accessibility:
Ground floor accommodation
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Mon/Fri
Payment Options:
Credit / Debit Card, Bank Transfer
Group Booking Details:
Please note - The Manor Hall sleeps 30 people.The owner has 8 properties which, when booked together, can accommodate up to 155 guests.
Dining capacity - Up to 65.
Pricing - Contact owner for group prices.
All male groups - Yes
All female groups - Yes
Catering available - No.
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
Help combat online fraud. Speak to the owner on our officially verified number: +44(0)1993 357404 before paying by bank transfer.
Please discuss any requirements regarding your pet(s) with the property owner.
Children must be supervised when around / using the hot tub.
Independent Cottages recommends that you take out holiday cancellation insurance.

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Stephen Palmer
Member Since March 2018

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