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15 acres Heated Pool, Private Lake, 20 minutes from Cheltenham
A Georgian estate in the heart of the Cotswolds
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Three ways to stay
Serviced holiday cottages sleeping 4 to 25, Manor house rooms for up to 14, or the entire estate for groups of up to 43.
Explore our Manor House Rooms
Thoughtfully designed rooms within the manor house featuring calming interiors, garden views and quiet corners to unwind after days spent exploring the countryside.
The whole of Upper Court
Georgian Manor House and Cottages set in 15 acres Take every cottage and all the Manor house rooms and the estate is yours alone up to 43 guests, with no other visitors on site.
Add the Gallery function room to your stay. It seats 45, has its own large kitchen, and opens through French doors onto the hot tub and fire pit area.
More Than Just a Stay
Upper Court is designed to be experienced slowly. From peaceful mornings on the terrace to evenings around the firepit, every corner of the estate invites guests to reconnect with nature and each other.
- Heated outdoor pool (seasonal)
- Riverside walks and private grounds
- Outdoor dining spaces and firepit
- Wellness treatments available on request
- Seasonal experiences and curated local activities
Gather Around the Table
Food sits at the centre of every memorable countryside escape. Whether you're planning a celebratory feast, relaxed breakfast baskets or long alfresco lunches, Upper Court offers flexible dining tailored to your stay.
Slow Down & Reconnect
Unwind with restorative treatments, quiet gardens and space to breathe. Upper Court is a place to pause - whether that means a morning swim, an unhurried massage or simply an afternoon spent beside the water.
What you need to know
Included in your stay
- Crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and appliances
- Access to fifteen acres of mature grounds and gardens
- The swimming pool, a shared facility, heated on request May to September
- Private lake
- The Dooms day millstream and watermill ruin
Excluded from your stay
- Meals
- All drinks beyond those supplied in your room
- Spa treatments
- Transfers
Check in / Check out
- Check-in: from 4:00 PM
- Check-out: by 10:00 AM
Early check-in and late check-out can sometimes be arranged on request, and a fee may apply. Upper Court is privately owned. The family live in a separate, self-contained flat within the manor house. They are on hand if you need anything, and otherwise are out of the way.
Children
Children are welcome in the cottages, where there is space to run and a play area in the grounds. The Manor house rooms suit adults and older children; we don't recommend them for children aged two to ten. Cots and high chairs can be arranged on request.
In the Heart of the Cotswolds
Nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside, Upper Court sits just 7 miles from Cheltenham and within easy reach of some of England's most beautiful market towns.
Birmingham Airport45 min drive
Cheltenham Spa Station15 min drive
Cheltenham Racecourse20 min drive
Bourton-on-the-Water25 min drive
Broadway Village30 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Individually. The Dovecote, the Coach House and the Courtyard Cottage each book on their own. The Coach House and Courtyard Cottage also combine as the Courtyard Cottages, sleeping 25, and the whole estate can be taken exclusively for up to 43 guests.
The cottages are serviced, self-catering, with full kitchens, their own living space and room for families or groups and dogs are welcome. The manor house rooms are bed-and-breakfast in style, with breakfast available and no self-catering kitchen. The manor suits adults and older children; we don't recommend it for children aged two to ten, and it's kept dog-free.
The Coach House has a ground-floor bedroom with an adjoining wet room, which makes it the most accessible of the properties. If you tell us what you need before booking, we'll let you know honestly whether it will work for you.
Yes. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, and bed linen and towels are included for every room. Meals and drinks aren't provided, though spa treatments and welcome hampers can be arranged as extras.
It depends on what you book. The Dovecote and individual manor house rooms have no minimum. The cottages have a two-night minimum, and exclusive use of the whole estate a three-night minimum.
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