The Dovecote

Kemerton, Gloucestershire
Self-catering
+44 (0)333 3355 246
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From
£488 - £504
per night
From
£991 - £1045
per week

A 14th-century Dovecote in the grounds of a Georgian manor with large gardens, a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis and pottery courses

Bed

2 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 3

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

£488 - £504 per night

£991 - £1045 per week

The Experience

You park up then walk down a path alongside the Millstream to reach your hideaway over three floors sitting right next to a beautiful lake replete with swans and ducks. There are rowing boats to borrow so you can glide along feeling at one with nature. The sitting room/dining and kitchen space is on the ground floor, cosy with underfloor heating and an electric wood-burner. The kitchen is fairly basic but adequate for holiday cooking and you’ll find homemade biscuits and a bottle of Prosecco waiting for you.

Upstairs to the super cosy and private-feeling bedroom with a four poster bed, a sofa, the original dove nesting area and a picture window overlooking the lake so you can drink your morning tea watching the light on the water and listening to birds. Right at the top find the bathroom and an extra bed, but this place is better for two.

Sign up for a pottery or printmaking course, book a slot in the swimming pool or hot tub. Relax.

The Dovecote - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Having a romantic getaway by the water with lots of lovely walks to start from the door
  • Book breakfast at the Manor House or nip to the village coffee shop rather than bothering to cater for yourselves
  • Having your own private garden and then acres of estate gardens to explore
The Dovecote - Gallery

You should know

  • There are other holiday cottages and B&B rooms – take all for a big family get-together with retreat spaces
  • Dogs are welcome at £10 per night
  • If you do bring a child they will need constant watching as you are right by the edge of the water

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 £488
Weekly price
from £991
Damage deposit
£150
Surcharges
One dog welcome, £10 per night. One bag of logs provided, additional bags £10. Hot tub £150 per day. Sauna £50 per day. Gallery function room £150 per day. Heated pool (Sep-Apr) £150. Pottery & Printmaking Experience - Enquiry for prices.
1 Dovecote for 3
From £4882 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights. 3 nights over Christmas and Gold Cup.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Excellent short stay My wife and I booked this for our 30th wedding anniversary, and it proved to be an inspired choice. A lovely place to stay, tranquil, great surroundings, and overall a perfect location.

Simon

What a delightful place to stay. The grounds of Upper Court are stunning. The Dovecote conversion has been beautifully executed, and has retained its original character. It is cosy, but is well equipped for self-catering, and offers both inside and outside seating. There are great local walks, a fabulous village pub and cafe, which are both just a short walk away. The staff and owner were super friendly and helpful. One possible hazard is the stair gate at the threshold of the upper floor, it has the potential to cause someone to trip.

Martin

Enjoy a stay in this 14th-century dovecote for two by the lake (in the grounds of a Georgian manor) for some downtime to think or write, or a romantic weekend. Enrol on a pottery or printmaking course, blow the cobwebs away with a walk on Bredon hill and return for a pre-booked soak in the hot tub or sauna.

Charlotte, Sawday's Inpsector

We had the best time at Upper Court. The team were incredibly welcoming and made every effort to ensure we had the most relaxing holiday. The setting is incredible, with stunning views over the lake and wonderful walks in the countryside on the doorstep. The perfect family escape.

David

What can I say. The setting, the grounds, the cottage. How can you describe such tranquil surrounding where the cottage makes you feel at one with nature. You can sit on the window cushion or in the four poster and watch as cygnets and moorhens and ducks float by outside. Walk around the grounds and spot the cheeky heron, a red kite flying over, or perhaps a wily fox on its rounds. The underfloor heating downstairs in The Dovecote made it so snug and there really is everything you need for a couple for a lovely weekend away.

Amy

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Location

The neighbourhood

The church – here before 1150 – is worth exploring. There's a super coffee shop in the village and a decent pub for a pint and pub grub. Footpaths radiate around the village for gorgeous walking. Climb up Bredon hill (1000ft) – from the top you can see several counties on a clear day. You'll find a good deli and the Fox and Hounds in Bredon. Visit a Roman mosaic walk in Winchcombe by Sudeley Castle.

Local points of interest from Bill & Diana Herford

  • Upper Court has an enviable location giving you access to the beautiful Cotsworlds, the Malverns and beyond. Upper Court is set in 15 beautiful acres of gardens, lake and landscaped grounds.
  • Climb Bredon Hill (1000ft) from the top you can see several counties on a clear day. There are footpaths that radiate from Upper Court and around village for gorgeous walking.
  • Book a creative workshop of pottery or screen printing with art studio on site. Ideal for hen parties, family gatherings, friends day out.
  • Nearby attractions include Beckford Silk (3.2 miles), Toff Milway Pottery in Conderton (1.4 miles); Cotswold Vale Alpacas (4.7 miles), Tewkesbury Abbey (4.6 miles) and Croft Water Park (3.8 miles).
  • St Nicolas church built before 1150 is attached to the ground via a small gate, and worth exploring.
  • The Secret Garden, opposite St Nicolas church is a must. Owned by a local family who kindly opens it to the public between 10am - 6pm in the summer months, there is a tranquil atmosphere here where visitors can enjoy the feeling of a Monastery Garden.

Introducing

Bill & Diana Herford

Diana (an ex-antiques dealer) and Bill (a potter and farmer) have been doing B&B and self-catering for many years and they still play a part but it's definitely a family affair, with daughter Auriol (who runs Kite Studios in London) spending more time here and their son Oliver (a potter) living on site with his wife and children. Lindy and Garth, from South Africa, have recently joined the team.