Broadway Manor

How would you like to be Lord or Lady of the Manor for a week? This incredible 17th century property is rich in history, rich in architectural design and rich in comfort and amenities. If its gorgeous, mellow Cotswold stone walls could talk, you would hear stories of love, human connection, family and pets. For years an eccentric bon vivant and business owner, Michael Naylor, lived in this vast manor house with his twenty cats. During his time in the house, he commissioned many quirky features including carvings of his two favourite cats in the dining room’s inglenook fireplace. It was then bought by Farida King, the much loved Indonesian matriarch whose family lovingly refurbished most of this magnificent property, blending its ancient charm with fabulous modern touches. They have transformed the once derilict top floor into a fantastic play area for children, built a self-contained flat above the original garage, revamped the kitchen into a chef’s dream and revitalised the swimming pool hidden deep in the exquisite two acres of gardens.

Broadway Manor lives in a land lost in time. It is an oasis of gracious and glorious living deep in the Cotswolds, just eight minutes walk from the beautiful village of Broadway. With its sensational countryside views, you will feel the tranquility fold around you as you relax in absolute peace and quiet. It is the place for croquet on the lawn, strawberries, champagne and afternoon teas. It is a private paradise for your next rural getaway. Broadway is known as ‘The Jewel of the Cotswolds’ and is nestled in the Worcestershire hills. This pretty, quintessential English village, boasts a superb range of independent shops, boutiques, galleries, a fabulous deli and award-winning eateries. It is steeped in history with origins dating back to the Roman times. The famous Lygon Arms is a must for a meal or use of the spa facilities. Guests enjoy boarding the Great Western Railway’s heritage steam train for a trip to Cheltenham Racecourse. Broadway is a wonderful base for exploring the Cotswolds, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and the historic town of Worcester. National Trust houses and gardens, museums, stunning walking and cycling trails, charming villages and scenic drives all come in lavish abundance.

The King family still own Broadway Manor and two of the sisters held their weddings at the house. Sitting between two historic churches, it is a fabulous pick and luxurious destination for Cotswold wedding receptions. The manor house is enveloped in two acres of stunning gardens including a parterre garden, kitchen garden and a flower cutting garden. There is stunning topiary, the swimming pool, cascading wisteria and the most magical of views. Within its warm, honey coloured walls, lies a lovingly restored home with Anglo-Indonesian heritage woven through every room. The main house sleeps up to sixteen guests in lavish bedrooms plus another four guests can stay in the stylish self-contained apartment. You will feel the tingle of history as you walk around Broadway Manor, taking in lofty beams, giant fireplaces and its wonderful blend of vintage furnishings from around the world.

Guests are invited to pick from the kitchen garden and the orchard. Meat and diary can be sourced from local farms and the excellent Broadway butchers. Catering can be requested. Meals can be served in the dining room, informal in the kitchen or alfresco on the terrace. Hidden away at the top of the manor house is a play paradise for children with an abundance of toys, books, dressing up clothes and a smart television for movie watching after a tiring day. It is truly beautiful.

Surrounding this magnificent home are well-tended, beautiful gardens liberally sprinkled with heritage topiary, colour, quaint gravel pathways and stunning herbaceous borders. Hidden across the stream, at the bottom of the garden, is the gorgeous heated swimming pool where you can take a dip in the dappled sunshine and relax on luxury loungers. You will quickly get lost in the bird song and country air. Expansive countryside views will entice your gaze. You can relax, bring the generations together for family games and enjoy total privacy and seclusion. There is nothing more English than a newly clipped lawn, champagne flutes on a tray and a croquet mallet propped up ready for some friendly competition. You are welcome to bring your furry friends to enjoy the local walks and laze in the afternoon sun on the lawn while the little ones stampede towards the fabulous playground. Seasonal delights including rhubarb, pears, apples, plums and delicious smelling herbs can be foraged for supper. You will discover the cedar summerhouse, the restored Victorian greenhouse, a fire pit and a babbling stream.

The gardens of Broadway Manor also offer two acres of formal gardens, which include a parterre garden. This magical property is perfect for hosting events, with the possibility to have marquees to be put up on the main lawn. Part manicured and part wild, the gardens are just perfect.