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Courtyard Cottages
Gloucestershire
Kemerton, Tewkesbury GL20 7HY, UK
Two cottages connected through an archway, sleeping 25 across 10 rooms. Ideal for gatherings, with generous shared spaces and cosy corners to unwind.
6 reviews
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At Courtyard Cottages, everything is designed to bring people together—hosting up to twenty-five guests across ten bedrooms in two charming cottages set opposite one another around a shared courtyard, connected by a graceful archway.
Courtyard Cottages combines the Coach House and the Courtyard Cottage into one spacious, sociable retreat. Positioned face-to-face, the two properties offer the perfect balance: generous shared spaces for group moments, alongside quieter corners for privacy and relaxation.
The Coach House accommodates up to seventeen guests in seven bedrooms, including a convenient ground-floor room with an accessible wet room. Its impressive living space features twin refectory tables seating twenty-five, a range cooker, a wood burner, and doors opening onto a terrace with a barbecue—ideal for long, leisurely gatherings.
The Courtyard Cottage sleeps eight across three bedrooms and offers a more intimate atmosphere, with a characterful beamed drawing room, antique pine fireplace with iron stove, terracotta floors, and elegant bow windows. It also includes a private terrace with barbecue for relaxed outdoor dining.
The Courtyard Cottages are ideal for large family gatherings, milestone celebrations, and reunions—any occasion that brings up to twenty-five people together under one roof (or two). With a ground-floor bedroom and wet room, it’s also well-suited for guests with limited mobility. For even larger groups or those seeking complete privacy, exclusive hire of Upper Court can include the manor house and the Dovecote.
Courtyard Cottages, one of the accommodation options at Upper Court, offers far more than just a place to stay. Alongside spacious, sociable living, guests can enhance their experience with a range of thoughtful extras. Unwind in a hot tub, gather around the fire pit, or book time in the sauna for a more restorative escape. Catering options and private chefs are also available, making it easy to host relaxed meals or special celebrations without lifting a finger.
For something more hands-on, enjoy creative workshops on-site. Try a pottery session in the studio, where you’ll learn to shape and finish your own piece, or take part in printmaking, experimenting with techniques like etching and screen-printing. Both are beginner-friendly, informal, and ideal for groups wanting to spend time creating together.
Location and Things to Do
Upper Court is ideally located for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby towns. A range of welcoming village pubs are close by, with a wider selection of restaurants and bars in nearby Cheltenham.
There are excellent walking routes from the doorstep, including gentle lakeside paths, peaceful nature reserves, and climbs up Bredon Hill with far-reaching views. For longer outings, the Cotswold Way and surrounding villages offer some of the area’s most scenic trails.
Local attractions include:
Tewkesbury Abbey Sudeley Castle Eastnor Castle Batsford Arboretum Painswick Rococo Garden Hailes Abbey Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Alongside exploring, guests can enjoy on-site creative workshops such as pottery and printmaking, as well as nearby activities including watersports, farm parks, and wildlife experiences—perfect for all ages.
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Or Twin Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Or Twin Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
1 King Or Twin Bed, 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
1 King Or Twin Bed
Bedroom 8
1 King Or Twin Bed
Bedroom 9
1 King Or Twin Bed
Bedroom 10
4 Single Beds
Amenities
Catering Available
Countryside Walks
EV Charger
Hot Tub
Indoor Pool
Pet Friendly
Self Catering
Stag & Hen Parties
Tennis Court
WiFi
Working Fireplace
House Fact
Built in 1780 as a wedding gift, Upper Court began its story with love and continues today as a family-run retreat filled with creativity and warmth.
Reviews(6)
Harry McGill
I hired the property for a 30th birthday weekend and it was absolutely perfect!
Not only are the grounds absolutely stunning, but the team were incredibly helpful and patient while I got everything together in the months leading up to the weekend.
They were able to sort us a catered meal with wait staff for 28 people on the Saturday night (which was very tasty), and set up huge fire pits for the evenings.
Every guest commented on how great the property was. The team helped make the weekend unforgettable. Will absolutely go back if we get the opportunity!
Richard Mathews
Kemerton is a beautiful Cotswolds village, quiet, peaceful and replete with quaint cottages, one pub and one cafe. Upper Court is an attractive, old Georgian mansion in extensive and well maintained grounds, next to the Norman era church. So, a perfect location. Such an old building naturally has creaky old floors and oddities in how it has been renovated for 21st century guests (eg our bathroom was cramped and odd shaped). But it is very liveable, well furnished and comfortable and quiet. Good for healthy country walks, while being close to interesting places such as Tewksbury, the Gloucester and Warwickshire old steam railway line (a fun day out) and Sudely castle etc.
Rachel Lebus
Upper Court is a beautiful English country house. I’ve stayed there many times and I was always well looked-after. The bedrooms are lovely and decorated to a high standard. The surrounding gardens and village are also beautiful. The setting is tranquil and the amenities are excellent. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Upper Court.
Sara Kendrick
An absolutely fabulous location. Unusual for being better in real life than the photos can portray. The swimming pool and tennis courts were both excellent. We stayed for a hen weekend and would highly recommend
Harry McGill
I hired the property for a 30th birthday weekend and it was absolutely perfect!
Not only are the grounds absolutely stunning, but the team were incredibly helpful and patient while I got everything together in the months leading up to the weekend.
They were able to sort us a catered meal with wait staff for 28 people on the Saturday night (which was very tasty), and set up huge fire pits for the evenings.
Every guest commented on how great the property was. The team helped make the weekend unforgettable. Will absolutely go back if we get the opportunity!
Richard Mathews
Kemerton is a beautiful Cotswolds village, quiet, peaceful and replete with quaint cottages, one pub and one cafe. Upper Court is an attractive, old Georgian mansion in extensive and well maintained grounds, next to the Norman era church. So, a perfect location. Such an old building naturally has creaky old floors and oddities in how it has been renovated for 21st century guests (eg our bathroom was cramped and odd shaped). But it is very liveable, well furnished and comfortable and quiet. Good for healthy country walks, while being close to interesting places such as Tewksbury, the Gloucester and Warwickshire old steam railway line (a fun day out) and Sudely castle etc.
Rachel Lebus
Upper Court is a beautiful English country house. I’ve stayed there many times and I was always well looked-after. The bedrooms are lovely and decorated to a high standard. The surrounding gardens and village are also beautiful. The setting is tranquil and the amenities are excellent. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Upper Court.
Sara Kendrick
An absolutely fabulous location. Unusual for being better in real life than the photos can portray. The swimming pool and tennis courts were both excellent. We stayed for a hen weekend and would highly recommend
lindsay philo
Great place for larges groups of families
Mukund Lad
My family had mixed experience at Upper Court. For accommodation billed as luxury, this was very far from the truth. First, the positives. Lovely grounds, well kept and lots of variety, and good location on the edge of the Cotswolds. Lovely swimming pool (time-limited access for resident groups, and free for all sessions) and tennis court ( bring your own equipment). Well equipped kitchens and ample communal space, indoors and outdoors. Where it lets itself down are the multiple requests for additional fees for what I would class as standard for a luxury experience, at a considerably premium price. Hot tub, sauna, firepit, BBQ, additional guests. These would soon rack up and make an already expensive stay go beyond the pale. Rooms were also a mixed bag, some reasonable, but most for my family were small, cramped and poorly ventilated, with the most uncomfortable beds I have had the misfortune to sleep in. One of the most disappointing features was the smallest bathroom ever where most of my family experienced severe feelings of claustrophobia in the coffin-like shower cubicle (with no bath option). On the plus side, decent water pressure if you can bear the walls closing in on you. Would not recommend.
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If fully occupied, price per person per night is usually between £38 and £91.
Enquiries go to Herford Family at Courtyard Cottages and are usually answered within 5 hours.
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Enquiries go to Herford Family at Courtyard Cottages and are usually answered within 5 hours.
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