About The Slaughters Manor House
Set within the postcard-perfect village of Lower Slaughter, The Slaughters Manor House is a beautifully restored 17th-century manor house that captures the quiet elegance of Cotswold country living. Surrounded by manicured gardens, rolling countryside and honey-hued stone cottages, it offers a sense of timeless escape just moments from one of England’s most picturesque villages.
Inside, the manor balances historic character with contemporary comfort. Original architectural details such as stone fireplaces, exposed beams and traditional sash windows sit alongside soft furnishings, muted colour palettes and carefully considered modern touches. The result is a space that feels both grounded in its heritage and thoughtfully updated for today’s traveller.
Bedrooms are individually designed, each with its own personality, yet all share a sense of calm restraint. Expect plush bedding, warm textures and views that look out over either the gardens or the gently winding lanes of the village beyond. The atmosphere is quietly luxurious rather than ostentatious, inviting guests to slow down and settle in.
Dining is central to the experience, with seasonal menus that celebrate local produce and classic British cooking with a refined edge. Whether enjoyed in the elegant dining room or on warmer days overlooking the gardens, meals here feel unhurried and rooted in place.
Outside, the village of Lower Slaughter offers an almost cinematic backdrop. The River Eye gently winds through stone bridges and walking paths, making it ideal for slow morning strolls or late afternoon wanderings.
The Slaughters Manor House is a place where time seems to soften. It is not about spectacle, but about atmosphere — an intimate, elegant retreat that reflects the enduring charm of the Cotswolds.
The Library.
The Drawing Room.
The Snug.
The Bar.
Pick from one of the 19 luxurious bedrooms – each designed with its own distinctive character, and named after members of the Whitmore family (who passed the Manor from generation to generation in its former existence as a family home). Some of the bedrooms are located in the main house, and others in the beautiful courtyard area.
Antoinette Suite.
Nina Suite.
Garden Suite.
‘Valentine’ Garden Suite.
Head over to the restaurant – one of the most acclaimed in the Cotswolds – and enjoy a tantalising menu using regionally sourced and freshly foraged ingredients.
The Restaurant.
Light, clean lines of a contemporary orangery and the original stonework of the Chapel’s open fireplace.
Don’t forget to make time to wander out along the sweetest stream in the village. Or head off further afield on a 2-mile walk to Bourton on the Water (known as the Venice of the Cotswolds) with a beautiful river running through the town and multiple bridges crossing it.
The Slaughters Manor is located at Copsehill Road in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, and is typically under 1 hour by car from Oxford via the A40 and A424.
