Mr & Mrs Smith

Sophie Conran for Temple Guiting

Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Sophie Conran for Temple Guiting, and its neighbouring manor house, are a luxurious blend of the hip and the historic. Romantic rooms, exposed beams, off-white walls and sprawling 14-acre grounds make for a glamorous rural retreat. This escape comes with added perks – a host of celebrity experts plucked from Sophie Conran’s black book, all on hand to offer up their knowledge. If you’ve ever wanted a cookery class with Mark Hix, a make-up tutorial with Ruby Hammer, or a poker lesson with a professional card-shark, now’s your chance (prices upon request). Along with their bespoke concierge service, the owners can also recommend local chefs or catering companies, so a dinner party here will be stately, stylish and stress-free.

Need to know

• Rates information One-night stays from £2,200 (mid-week only); two night's hire starts from £2,500; three nights from £3,400; four from £4,300; seven night’s hire from £7,000, including Continental breakfast. Courses cost extra, with prices available upon request.
• Ideal for Friends hosting a fabulous dinner party; families celebrating a big birthday bash or other event; hen parties.
• Sleeps 5-10
• Property style A hip and historic renovated barn, graced with Sophie Conran’s designer touch.
• Grounds The beautiful sprawling gardens, planted with lavender, roses and wild flowers, are spread across 14 acres, with breathtaking views of the rolling fields and lake.
• Minimum hire Two nights, except at Christmas, when a four-night minimum applies (for £4,600).
• Children There’s room for up to two little ones to bed down in the barn.
• Booking process A Smith deposit is required. A normal deposit is 25 per cent for short stays, but may be more for longer stays or during the festive season. Cancellations must be made in writing. 10 per cent of the full payment will be taken if the cancellation is made within three weeks of the arrival date, 25 per cent if cancelled within two weeks, and 30 per cent if cancelled within a week of the arrival date.
• Also No smoking or pets. The manor house and barn can be rented independently or as a whole, and can also be used for corporate events that mix business with pleasure. A cedar-wood hot tub has recently been added..

Floor plan

• Bedrooms

  The bedrooms all have off-white walls, exposed beams and luxurious Savoir beds. The Gold Room on the ground floor blends French, Tudor and modern influences, with Cotswold stone walls, a pale gold chinoiserie canopy above the double bed, a wardrobe and a small ensuite shower room, decorated with cream granite tiles. The African room is a large double, with antique wood furniture and African art on the walls. The ensuite bathroom has a dark green roll-top bath and a striking mirror. The White Room is spacious and bright, and can be used as either a twin room or a large double. As the name suggests, the room is all white, apart from the leather sofas and an unusual, exotic coffee table. The beautiful crystal chandelier adds a splash of glamour, and the room has a simple ensuite bathroom. The Pink Room is a feminine double, with a pink crystal chandelier, pink coffee table books, petal-pink chinoiserie armchairs, an antique vanity set and an ornate mirror. The Blue Room is a large double, with wooden floors, decorative floor lamps, a white wooden and cane day bed and an ensuite shower.

• Kitchen The open-plan kitchen is long and narrow, with exposed beams, white walls and sleek, stream-lined modern units. It’s a minimal, fuss-free and chic space, designed with functionality in mind. A long dining table, large reclaimed industrial lights, antique paintings, and a beautiful old wooden Balinese safe, which has been turned into an iPod dock decorate the room.
• Living room The living room has a high ceiling, and two open-plan sitting areas, one with large French doors leading on to the courtyard garden, and the other with an open fire and a TV cleverly hidden within a mirror. Comfortable George Smith sofas and curved chairs in cosy chocolate browns and taupe are dotted around pieces of designer furniture, including a small dining table. Stairs lead from the living room to an open gallery, which has wireless internet and can be used as an office area.
• Dining room The dining room is part of the open-plan kitchen. For al fresco dining, there is a beautiful courtyard area, with cane chairs and a round table.
• Gardens The 14-acre gardens feature both manicured, landscaped sections and wild, romantic stretches.
• Private parking Park your car on the private driveway.

Also worth knowing

• Weddings This property is suitable for weddings. More...