Stay off the beaten track at this wonderful Cotswold location within our large Victorian farmhouse commanding magnificent views of the Cotswolds, and nearby Bredon & Malvern Hills. The perfect place for touring infamous Cotswold villages & sites throughout Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

Names you will no doubt have heard of - Broadway, Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Chipping Campden, Hidcote Gardens, Snowshill, Stow-on-the-Wold, Upper & Lower Slaughter, ….. the list goes on. Not forgetting Shakespeare country of course, with Stratford-upon-Avon only 20 minutes and Warwick Castle around 40 minutes drive from the farm.

As natives of the area (Martin's family have been in residence since 1904), so we can tell you all about local country customs and pursuits - join in if you wish, from Morris dancing, point-to-point horseracing, and our own Olympic Cotswold Games with a difference! Meet all the local characters, David the village farrier, Jim the ditch man and Vic our local plum & rhubarb vintner. Martin will warn you about the local plum wine! Learn all about the local history of the area through your hosts and see for yourself the medieval fields, old gas lamps, and lovely antiques that will help capture the days of long gone.

Abbey, the German shepherd dog will greet you as you arrive and lead you to the door where her bark will already have announced your arrival. Hopefully, the tea is brewing by now and you will receive a warm and friendly welcome from hosts Sarah and Martin Bent. Meanwhile, Abbey will be waiting outside patiently for your return in the hope that you will throw the stick she has just found for you.

The farmhouse has recently been restored to a high standard and is situated in a lovely, yet remote part on the edge of the North Cotswolds. Peace and tranquillity is guaranteed along with an experience of the real British country life. Relax in our large garden or 40' conservatory and watch the animals graze and the abundance of birdlife.

Bowers Hill is a large secluded Victorian farmhouse set within 80 acres of a mixed working farm. This period property with flagstone floors, bread oven, beamed ceilings and walls exudes a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere which our guests really appreciate at the end of the day, away from all the busy tourist spots and some distance from civilisation.

As you travel along the ½ mile-long drive to the farm, through the mature lime trees, you will see animals grazing on either side of the approach. If your visit coincides with the trees bearing their fruit in mid-summer, the hum of hundreds of bees collecting nectar will amaze you and confirm your choice of stay in the Cotswolds. If you are lucky you may see the green woodpecker but you had better be quick, or you could even catch a glimpse of a fox or badger as evening draws to a close. Look around you, the Cotswold Hills; Meon hill and Bredon hill make up the surrounding panorama.

The patio leading onto the large garden is available for all guests to use and what better way to unwind after a busy day, than to sit relaxing in the garden or in our beautiful 40' conservatory. Listen to nature right on the doorstep with cattle chewing the cud; sheep bleating and birds still busy singing. As evening draws in, sit in front of the log fire (if it's chilly) in our guest lounge.

*If you are prepared with the right footwear, farm walks are available and Martin will give you a personal tour upon request to view crops and animals and talk about UK agriculture. If you prefer to go it alone, we will give you a map of the farm and point you in the appropriate direction.

Bedrooms

Steeple View

6'6" Super king-size bed or 2 x 3' 3" single beds with ensuite bathroom. Luxury bath/shower, toilet, washbasin and illuminated mirrored bathroom cabinet containing shaver point. Bathroom overlooks stable yard. Through the south facing bedroom sash-window you will see fabulous views overlooking the garden and onto open fields and orchards and hills beyond, including Broadway Hill and Saintbury Church. Why not enjoy that early morning cup of tea in bed just gazing at the view?

Tower View

Broadway Tower is the landmark on top of the landscape clearly seen from this room as well as nearby Bredon Hill and the Malverns in the distance. The room has a large king-size bed (6') or can be divided into 2 x 3' single ones. a twin-bedded room. With three large sash-windows facing south and west, the views are tremendous and it is a lovely sunny room with lots of natural light. Luxury ensuite facilities include roomy power shower, washbasin, and toilet and illuminated bathroom cabinet with shaver point.

Bredon View

Refurbished in January 2001, this suite is very spacious with ample room for a family or a group of friends. Relax on the upholstered bay-window seat or comfortable armchair and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside as well as watching farm animals graze. The ensuite bathroom is vividly decorated with the latest colours and has a pine ceiling and louvre blind at the sash window. This is a very spacious bathroom as it was once the original one in the house, with a bath/power shower, toilet and washbasin.

Tariff 2008

Prices given are for two people sharing a room per night and include a sumptous full English breakfast - please let us know whether you require a double bed or twin beds (2 separate beds) Beds are either a large superking (6'6" wide). kingsize (5'2") or standard (4'6") double beds - All rooms have an ensuite bathroom but some have a shower only and some have both a shower and a bath. Our family room has a double and single bed so this room can be a twin or sleep 3. Additional z-beds are also available.

Except for deposits we make a small surcharge should you decide to 'pay by plastic':
£1 for debit cards and 3% for credit cards.

Special requirements

We try to be as flexible as possible with the arrangement of accommodation. Please ask us if you have any specific requests and we will do our best, wherever possible, to accommodate you. We can provide non-allergic bedding so please specify this upon booking. Also, perhaps you could let us know if you wish to have a bath or if you happen to be over 6'3" so we can allocate you with the most suitable room.

We are Child Friendly

A child's portable cot is available upon request with child's bedding washed non-biologically. A baby listening device is available, or if guests wish to leave their children in the evening, a babysitting service can be arranged. Night-lights and bed guards are also available. We have a high chair complete with tray for very young children or alternatively a small wooden chair for seating direct to the table.

Milk and baby food may be kept in our fridge or in a cool bag available from the kitchen. We have a toybox and videos available to amuse pre-school age children.

Pets

Whilst we welcome pets to our farm, sadly we are unable to accommodate them in the house. 

Cotswold Food

If you wish to know more about the fabulous Cotswold food I serve please go to our Breakfast page or alternatively to read about the group, click the logo below.

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So long as other guests have no objection,
people are free to smoke in the lounge with the door kept closed!

Sarah and Martin feel very privileged to live in such a lovely place and
look forward to welcoming you to our family farm.

Tel: 01386 834585
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Bowers Hill Farm, well worth a visit.