Less than 100 miles from London, Coombe End Manor is a private luxury retreat perfect for long weekends, celebrations and all-year-round holidays. The historic house dates back to the 15^th century, when it started out as a monastery. Located down a tree-lined avenue, the property is set in a 2,500-acre private estate, just 6 miles from Cheltenham and Cirencester.

The house sleeps up to 18 in nine bedrooms, all individually designed with their own colour and pattern schemes. All have a classic look, cosy rugs and a double bed (except for the twin room). Bedrooms one, two, three, five, six, and seven all have en suites (five with bathtubs), while eight and nine share a bathroom with a bathtub and four has a wonderful roll-top bath in the bedroom.

Parts of the decor stretch back to the manor’s 15^th-century beginnings, with stone walls and wood ceiling beams in the banqueting hall. The beautiful interior has a strong Regency feel, with grand bow windows, precious family antiques and an impressive art collection ranging from a portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, one of the most important British artists of the second half of the 18th century, to an abstract work by Joan Miró, an influential 20^th-century Spanish painter and sculptor. Coombe End Manor has recently been under renovation, updating the premises to the highest standards for guests, while preserving its historic character.

Inside this romantic manor house there are endless places to socialise and relax:

-Games room with a pool table

-Cinema room with a plasma TV and bar

-Gym (for over-16s only) with weights and cardio equipment

-Six reception rooms with fireplaces

– Three bars, which guests can stock themselves or they can buy from the manor’s cellar.

There is an atmospheric medieval banqueting hall with seating for up to 22, where you can enjoy wonderful meals ranging from a British roast to a tasting menu and paired wines by renowned local chefs and sommeliers such as Ryan and Kat McLean.

The 2,500-acre estate also offers a wide range of outdoor spaces and activities:

-There’s a 15-metre long lavender-framed outdoor pool, heated all year round

-Deck with loungers and a fireplace

– Sauna

-Hot tub

-Cold plunge pool

-Spa with two treatment rooms

-Tennis court

-Furnished terrace with a barbecue

– Alfresco dining space

-200 acres of mature woodland

-Beautiful, landscaped gardens designed by the horticulturist Gertrude Jekyll

When staying you don’t have to worry about general upkeep, as the house comes with two full-time housekeepers who live on the estate, and provide daily cleaning. There is also a chef and assistant available for delicious lunches, dinner and barbecues. This enables you to fully relax and enjoy your holiday without having to worry about what to cook next for your friends or family.

Coombe End Manor is available to rent through Luxury Cotswold Rentals – a niche luxury private house rental agency created by Nigel and Maria Stengard-Green – who have been based in the Cotswolds for over a decade and have an in-depth knowledge of the area. What makes Luxury Cotswold Rentals stand out is that it hand-picks the best holiday cottages and private country houses available, whose owners pride themselves in creating a home away from home, and its five-star concierge service.

It provides each guest with their own Cotswold Passport and bespoke guide to the Cotswolds, via the free app Luxury Cotswold Rentals. The app is easy to use and makes the whole experience effortless. It contains key house information (arrival details, house manual and such), essential local knowledge as well as personal recommendations of where to go, what to see and the best dining spots. You can also contact Nigel and Maria any time throughout your stay for advice, help and guidance.

Luxury Cotswold Rentals has created a great network of partners including independent retailers, restaurants, distillers, venues and therapists. If you are interested in having a relaxing treatment in the on-site spa, clay pigeon shooting lessons on the grounds or gin tasting in the drawing room, this can all be organised with ease by the concierge.

Coombe End Manor, Elkstone, Cheltenham GL53 9PT. From £25,000 a week