Swangrove House at Badminton Estate

Little Badminton, Gloucestershire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1454 218203
Visit owner's website

From
£215 - £395
per night
From
£1500 - £2750
per week

Once a hunting lodge, this unique and authentic 18th-century architectural folly sits up a quiet tree-lined drive on the edge of the estate

Bed

3 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 5

Pets welcome

£215 - £395 per night

£1500 - £2750 per week

The Experience

Such elegance is rare, so come to feel embraced by a gentler age. The front of the house faces open countryside, you swoop around to the back and enter into the roomy kitchen. Find an electric range cooker, a huge fridge, a slow cooker and enough glasses and china to hold a dinner party. You eat at a long oak table in the dining room with an enormous open fire and comfy seating.

On the first floor is the beautiful panelled drawing room, flooded with light from five floor-to-ceiling windows and with a games table, gorgeous old rug, another open fire and a series of pen and ink sketches depicting countryside scenes. On warm days you can fling open the door and descend the stone steps to the garden, pretending to be Elizabeth Bennet.

Two antique-filled bedrooms are on this floor and another is even further up with painted chinoiserie and stunning views. Eat outdoors surrounded by clipped hedges and birdsong, relishing the peace.

Swangrove House at Badminton Estate - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Every little detail of the architecture outdoors and the furniture and pictures indoors
  • Having a long supper at the oak table, then retiring to the drawing room. Maybe even just the ladies, leaving the gentlemen to the port
  • Picnics in front of the house on sunny days, feeling very lucky to be surrounded by such lovely countryside
Swangrove House at Badminton Estate - Gallery

You should know

  • There are wonky floorboards, some steep steps and nothing is very level which might be tricky for some
  • Mobile signal can be a tad dodgy and WiFi is okay but mustn't be overloaded

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £215
Weekly price
from £1500
1 House for 5
From £2153 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: Book a holiday for 2025 and receive a 10% discount. Valid on bookings from 4 January to 19 December 2025. Use code SWAN25.

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Closed
Occasionally.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, max. 2, £30 per stay.

Reviews

What a pleasure to enjoy another relaxing stay at Swangrove House, we always look forward to the space, open fires and the peace and quiet. The beautifully decorated drawing room is an absolute delight. Plenty to do locally for those that wish to explore the area, although we are often happy not to leave the house as it’s so comfortable and in a word, fabulous!

Benedict, London

Exceptional house! What a treat, the pictures do it no justice. The house has everything you need and is lovely and warm with two fabulous fireplaces for cold days.

Lucy

Come to savour a life more refined and a gentler age. A delightfully elegant house – spill out into the gardens on sunny days and admire it from the outside, hunker down with two huge open fireplaces on foul days and gaze at the history within.

Nicola, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

You can get involved in courses at the main house, like bread making or garden tours so do check the website. There are miles of footpaths surrounding you and quiet roads for cycling. Birdlife is bountiful, including red kites. Hawkesbury has a shop and post office, and Didmarton a good pub, The King's Arms. Explore Westonbirt Arboretum; Tetbury and Cirencester are close, Bath is 17 miles.

Local points of interest from

  • Discover the enchanting allure of the historical city of Bath. Wander through cobbled streets lined with Georgian buildings, marvel at the wonder of the iconic Royal Crescent. Visit the ancient Roman baths & indulge in a luxurious spa at Thermae Bath Spa.
  • Escape into nature's splendor at Westonbirt Arboretum, an enchanting haven nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. With over 15,000 trees from around the globe, it is a botanical paradise. Truly spectacular colours make it a real must visit in autumn.
  • Discover the timeless charm of Tetbury, a quintessential English market town. Explore a treasure trove of independent shops and antique emporiums. Highrove House, home to HRH King Charles, is close by and garden tours can be booked.
  • Explore the gardens of the historic Badminton House, home to the Duke & Duchess of Beaufort. The beautiful gardens are open three times a year in April, June & September so visitors can witness the seasonal changes from tulips to roses and dahlias.
  • Experience the beauty of Dyrham Park, a stunning 17th-century mansion set amidst rolling parkland. Splendid borders, ponds and a wildflower orchard form the gardens and then step inside to see the house with its collection of fine art and Dutch Delftware.
  • Discover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House set within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped 'Capability' Brown parkland. A fantastic adventure playground makes for a fun-filled day out for all.