Anthology Farm

Introduction

One of the most sought-after private wellness retreats in the Cotswolds, we call Anthology Farm "the place where Om meets home." Not far from the Regency town of Cheltenham, with all of its artsy undercurrent and side street eateries, this is the place to be for friend groups and reuniting families looking for a place to unfurl in secluded comfort, whilst staying a stone's throw from all the coffee and croissants that civilisation offers. Think of it as an English estate all of one’s own, with a tennis court, a purpose-built yoga studio, a cinema room, and a heated pool to rival the county's most luxurious spas; and all this in a modern heritage home constructed from local stone, with clawfoot baths and gnarled wood that speak to its rustic modernity.

Inside

Before you pick which room is yours, allow us to set the scene: your biggest family group, late-night chats under scalloped chandeliers, the big kids having pancake-flipping tournaments next to bowls of red berries, and the grown-ups swan diving in the heated pool. A Cheltenham country retreat that’s one part summer spa, one part wilderness barn, Anthology Farm is the creation of a young family and an award-winning London design house, explaining its snug-luxe aesthetic and modern country feel. Expect gables and lead-paned windows and Scandic details that lend a contemporary nod to farmhouse chic. This is a place for the most unforgettable of multi-generational retreats, with a long banquet table that calls to the county's famed private chefs.

Outside

It’s the rural setting that gives this place its charm: 500 acres of picturesque farmland are a stunning backdrop for long walks past arable crops, fields piled high with hay in sultry summer months. The farm is part of a countryside stewardship scheme and much respect is paid to local arable life; including conservation of the rare Bee Orchid, thriving in nearby meadows. Guests can embrace their inner rambler by exploring the network of woodland walks, cooling hot feet in a local brook and pit-stopping in local inns for a game of cards and round of ales. While sports fans get stuck into rounds of tennis and croquet, diners can wander over to the outdoor eating area with Gozney pizza oven, drink in hand, as the sun sets over the Cotswold hills.

• PricingFrom £11,850 per week, £8,895 per short break for up to 22 guests
  Alternative group sizes of up to 10 or up to 18 guests are available during selected periods at a reflective rate
  Day hire options are available
• FeaturesHeated indoor swimming pool, sauna, cinema room, tennis court, table tennis, gym equipment, purpose built yoga studio, two treatment rooms and electric car charging point
• PetsPets are considered on prior agreement
  Each pet is charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• FamilyYes, children are very welcome
• PracticalitiesThere is ample parking for ten cars. In the Cotswold barn, the kitchen has a large Rangemaster cooker with five-zone induction hob, a double oven and grill and two further ovens, plus a large double fridge and full-length fridge-freezer, wine cooler, coffee machine, kettle and two dishwashers. In the second barn, the kitchen has a double oven with four-zone induction hob, fridge-freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, kettle and Nespresso machine. There is WiFi internet throughout each property and underfloor heating in the Cotswold barn, porch, hall and in all bathrooms. Please note that the owners live on-site should you need them during your stay. If arriving by air, helicopters are welcome to land on the grounds
• Private cateringSeeking a celebratory dinner or fully catered escape? Our recommended caterers will work with you to create personalised menus for your stay
• Eco-friendlyElectric car charging point, spring-fed filtered water, biomass heating and hot water, solar-supplemented energy

Cheltenham

Cheltenham lies within the heart of Gloucestershire beneath Cleeve Hill – the highest point in the Cotswolds. With an interesting heritage and a full calendar of events throughout the year, a holiday in Cheltenham promises an enjoyable visit for couples and families alike.

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Getting there

• On the map This luxury farmhouse is located in Whittington near Cheltenham in the Cotswolds AONB, ideally located for visiting Bibury and Stow-on-the-Wold.
• By car Anthology Farm is around fifteen minutes from Cheltenham, under one hour from Oxford and Bristol, and two hours from London by car.
• By train Cheltenham Spa is fifteen minutes away by car, or one hour by public transport. There are regular trains from London Paddington with a journey time of two hours with GWR. Kemble, Gloucester, and Moreton in Marsh are all within thirty minutes.
  
• By air Gloucestershire Airport is twenty-five minutes away, while Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, and London Heathrow Airport are each less than one-and-a-half hours away by car. If you wish to arrive by helicopter, please enquire for further details.

If this stunning set of luxury Cotswolds barns for the bridal party weren’t enough, Anthology Farm boasts 500 acres of private farmland for romantic elopements and all-out affairs for up to 100 guests, all finished off with stylish Sunday pool parties. For a weekend-long wedding in your own rural paradise, it’s got to be Anthology Farm.

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