This idyllic Cotswold retreat lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in an elevated position high on the Cotswold escarpment, with fabulous panoramic views for over 50 miles. These luxury Cotswold rental properties are all finished to a very high standard, have elegant interiors and offer a unique homestay experience.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND SPACE TO BREATHE

Set in a private rural location, originally Dryhill formed part of a Roman ‘Villa Rustica’ dating back to around 76 AD and our vaulted cellar made with Roman bricks is evidence of this ancient occupation. The fields in front of Dryhill feature ancient agricultural terraces believed to be for vines and these have now been replanted with Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir vines to make elegant sparkling wine.

Approaching Dryhill down our scenic drive, you will follow in the footsteps of the celebrated Gloucestershire poet, Ivor Gurney, who once lived at Dryhill. In 1917, he describes his time here:

“The loveliest place almost that ever was,
The widest sweep beauty before one”.

Feel free to browse his poetry, available from our library.

CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS

Dryhill offers an exciting number of location options to help you create a successful celebration, a fun filled party or a special event.

There is a vaulted cellar and Moroccan bar which creates a great space for sparkling wine tastings, pre-dinner drinks or late night cocktails.

On the ground floor, a dining conservatory seats 10 and offers plenty of natural light, whilst the Cotswold country kitchen with aga leads you into the stunning Oak and glass orangery providing dining options for larger parties and access to the Italian garden.

Dryhill House & Cottage

Set high on the Cotswold Escarpment with amazing views across to the Malvern Hills, this Dryhill option sleeps up to 16 guests and come very well equipped with barbecue, Valoriani wood fired pizza oven and two hot tubs.

Dryhill House is a gorgeous 17th-century country house, lovingly restored with elegant interiors, reflective of the owner’s travels to India, Africa and beyond.

Tucked away in a secluded rural location, Dryhill House is the largest of our properties, making it an ideal retreat for entertaining family and friends.

An ideal combination, the Dryhill House and the adjacent Dryhill Cottage set in a stunning private location close to Cheltenham Spa in Gloucestershire.

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, just five miles from beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham, Dryhill is a luxurious four hundred year old five bedroom former farmhouse and its adjacent one bedroom cottage; built on the site of an ancient Roman villa and vineyard and replanted in 2017 with 2000 vines. To see more images of the house, gardens and grounds through the season you will find them on the Dryhill website.

Dryhill also has its own Concierge service:

Food & Beverage unpacking service
Meet, greet and property induction
An on call concierge service during your stay, via App
Weekly mid stay housekeeping visit for week or longer bookings
End of stay ‘Pack up and go’ service leaving us to leave the property as the owner requires

This gorgeous country house has been lovingly crafted and is very reflective of the owner’s travels to India, Africa and beyond. And it is ideal for entertaining family and friends having six reception rooms – albeit the house no longer has a piano – as well as the large kitchen breakfast room.

Set in mature terraced gardens of fig, clematis and rambling roses and surrounded by its own private 14 rural acres high on the Crickley Hill Escarpment at the end of a private sweeping drive, Dryhill has ‘Out of Africa’ views and provides epic sunsets. A very luxurious retreat, it can accommodate up to 12 guests with its sister one bedroom Dryhill Cottage,

Dryhill also has the most romantic (gated) wooded glade with with two small spring-fed ponds, a little oasis equipped with barbecue and Safari tent it is ideal for sundowners and intimate barbecues.

Dryhill is ideally located to enjoy the natural beauty of the area located as it is just under the historic Crickley Hill Country Park and just off the famous Cotswold Way that runs from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the south.

INSIDE

Dryhill House offers one of the finest luxury self-catering experiences in the Cotswolds, with six beautiful en-suite bedrooms, sleeping up to 12 people.

Soak up the morning sun in the large kitchen breakfast room with full-size Aga, before relaxing with your coffee in the adjoining orangery, or any of the 5 reception rooms.

After a day exploring the local area, watch a movie in our home cinema or relax in the music room, with its suspended log stove. There is also a cosy sitting room with an Inglenook fire place.

As day turns to night, you will be spoilt with options for entertaining and dining. Start with a cocktail in our Moroccan cellar bar or how about a personalised wine tasting in our intriguing vaulted cellar (both areas available via appointment only). Enjoy a hearty family meal in our spacious oak framed orangery, which leads into the Italian garden. For a more intimate dining experience, there is an oak and glass conservatory, full of character.

OUTSIDE

Spilling out from the front of the house, the walled courtyard garden brings the beautiful surrounding area to your doorstep. Marvel at the epic panoramic views and meander through the pristine terraced gardens, with mature trees and colourful flower borders.

Stretch and unwind with morning yoga on the spacious deck and put your pizza making skills to the test with our Valoriani wood-fired oven and Weber Charcoal BBQ. As the sun sets, enjoy the famous Cotswold sunset with a glass of local bubbly in our cedar hot tub.

Beyond the garden, this luxury rental property spills out into 14 acres of private land, with a vineyard on an ancient Roman terrace, beyond which a secluded lake offers an idyllic spot for those warm Summer evenings. Our tree house features an authentic safari tent and provides a magical space for youngsters to explore.

Musicians for Drinks and Dinner

JAM Duo were asked to provide music for a Christmas Dinner being held at Dryhill House. The property had been rented by some lovely people visiting from America over the Christmas period and we were booked to provide some background music during a pre dinner drinks reception and the meal.