July 2026…// With summer holiday plans on the horizon, Farncombe Estate, home to three award-winning hotels and three luxury self-catered properties set across 500 acres of beautiful Cotswold countryside, has appeal across multiple generations and provides a place that satisfies families and friends, whatever their interests.
Getting the family to agree on a holiday is no mean feat. Grandparents want comfort and quiet, parents with kids want activities to keep them busy while they get a chance to relax, and the child-free couple want to spend their annual leave letting loose and having time to themselves, while larger groups of friends and family want a place that feels like their own. Unique as an option, Farncombe Estate has it all, comprising Dormy House, Foxhill Manor, The Fish Hotel and the three Hillside Hangouts – Elsker, The Hoot and the Nook. With everyone catered for within the Estate, families can choose their ideal accommodation, while still coming together for exciting adventures, delicious meals, and quality family time.
For families with children: The Fish Hotel
The Fish Hotel is a natural home for families with children in tow. Relaxed, quirky and full of character, the hotel’s 66 one-of-a-kind rooms includes treehouses, shepherd’s huts, interconnecting Veranda rooms and spacious suites that sleep up to five. Meanwhile, Farncombe Adventures provides activities throughout the week, with archery, falconry and axe throwing keeping the kids and teens occupied. A woodland playground, nature trails and a dog agility course, mean that families of all kinds are well catered for. This year, Farncombe Adventures has launched a Daily Adventures programme meaning guests can plan out their activities with ease.
Dining is also made easy, with the laid-back seafood inspired menu of Hook by Martin Burge offering an array of delicious options, as well as the lounge serving up pizzas and soft-serve.
Rooms at The Fish start from £275 in a Medium Room (on a bed and breakfast basis). For more information and to book visit https://thefishhotel.co.uk/
For new parents (and the grandparents helping out): Dormy House
With the exhaustion that comes with being a new parent, Dormy House offers a sanctuary of calm in the chaos. The cosy, country-style retreat has 39 rooms and suites made for relaxing. House Spa, awarded a 5-bubble rating in the Good Spa Guide 2025, provides a place for parents to truly clear their mind with its infinity pool, Scandi-style thermal suite and a menu of treatments ranging from rejuvenating facials to exfoliating body scrubs, while the grandparents get quality time with their grandkids.
Dining covers all moods, from innovative tasting menus at MO and seasonal, locally-sourced dishes in The Back Garden, to lighter bites at The Shed.
Rooms at Dormy House start from £495 in an Intimate Room (on a bed and breakfast basis), and includes access to House Spa. For more information and to book visit https://dormyhouse.co.uk/
For the child-free contingent: Foxhill Manor
For the DINKS (Dual Income, No Kids) couple and their friends, looking for something refined and adult-only, Foxhill Manor has the answer. Bookable on an exclusive-use basis for up to 16 guests, this Grade II listed, five-star manor house sits in its own private pocket of the estate.
The Full Fox package means everything is taken care, from unlimited cocktails from the Foxhill Booze Book, bespoke dining with a dedicated kitchen team who are on hand to fulfill guests’ every wish, as well as unlimited access to House Spa at sister property Dormy and a personal chauffeur service to the spa and the village of Broadway. Foxhill Manor offers the opportunity to summer holiday in style.
Rooms at Foxhill Manor start from £1,200 per night for two people, inclusive of Full Fox (includes lunch, dinner, unlimited house spirits, Champagne and soft drinks from the lounge, wine with dinner and full raiding rights of the Pantry), as well as access to House Spa at Dormy House. Bed and Breakfast only from £850 per night. For more information and to book visit https://foxhillmanor.com/
For larger family and friend celebrations: Hillside Hangouts
For those looking to get a whole group together under one roof, Hillside Hangouts offer three self-catered cottages with views across the Cotswolds and all that Farncombe Estate has to offer right on the doorstep. If guests don’t want to cook, they have the full range of restaurants, bars and lounges at Dormy House and The Fish just a short stroll away.
Elsker is the largest of the three, sleeping up to 16 across eight bedrooms, as well as a private heated swimming pool and breathtaking hilltop views. Meanwhile the Hoot is a stylish seven-bedroom escape and is ideal for parties and weekends away and the Nook provides an intimate three-bedroom hideaway for smaller gatherings. Each property comes with an outdoor hot tub and private garden.
Rates at Hillside Hangouts properties vary, with stays starting from £600 for The
Nook, £995 for The Hoot, and £1,700 for Elsker. For more information and to book visit https://hillsidehangouts.co.
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About Farncombe Estate
Set in 500 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside, Farncombe Estate is a destination like no other, bringing together award-winning hotels, unique accommodation and unforgettable experiences.
The estate is home to Dormy House, a cosy rural retreat with an acclaimed spa; Foxhill Manor, a 5-star Grade II listed manor overlooking Broadway; The Fish Hotel, a playful mix of rooms, suites and treehouses; and three distinctive self-catering cottages, Elkser, The Hoot and The Nook.
Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, from the relaxed seafood-inspired Hook by Martin Burge and the intimate 12-cover fine dining restaurant MO, to the laidback charm of the Shed.
Farncombe Adventures offers activities for all ages, including archery, wine tastings and the signature Duck Herding experience for groups, while private tours showcase highlights of the surrounding Cotswolds, from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bourton-on-the-Water. Farncombe Estate has received international recognition, with Foxhill Manor named the number one UK Hotel in the Condé Nast Traveller US Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 and Dormy House ranking in the top 20. Farncombe Estate was certified BCorp in 2025.
Learn more about Farncombe Estate or make reservations through the hotel website at: www.farncombeestate.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1386 852711
