Buckland Manor

About Buckland Manor

Buckland Manor stands in the small village of Buckland, about two miles from Broadway, and traces its origins back to the thirteenth century, when it began life as a private family home rather than an inn. That history is central to the atmosphere: this is a genuinely old English manor house, set in ten acres of walled gardens and rolling grounds, rather than a purpose-built hotel dressed up to look historic.

The manor is part of the Andrew Brownsword Hotels collection, whose other properties include Amberley Castle and The Bath Priory, and it shares their emphasis on understated luxury rather than overt formality. The restaurant leans on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and is designed for a slow, lingering meal rather than a quick turnaround, in keeping with the manor's rural setting, and afternoon tea is served in the drawing rooms or gardens depending on the weather.

Buckland itself is a tiny, quiet village with a twelfth-century church and views straight onto the Cotswold escarpment, making the manor a good choice for visitors who want to be near Broadway's shops and restaurants without staying in the middle of its day-trip traffic. The gardens and surrounding countryside also make it a popular choice for weddings and small private events.