Sophie Conran for Temple Guiting

this retreat near stow-on-the-wold is the quintessential english country estate, set in exquisite award-winning gardens. sophie conran has redesigned and styled the listed barns in the grounds of the ancient manor house, and along with sara saxon from tasting places, has created a cookery school and lifestyle retreat. guests are able to participate in a variety of exclusive courses with renowned chefs, stylists and florists, and enjoy an extensive range of country pursuits. temple guiting can sleep up to 22 people and is a very special estate, set in idyllic countryside. the luxuriously converted barn contains 5 themed suites, from the elegant gold room, to the exotic african room. the cookery lessons also take place in the barn, where clients can enjoy a selection of set seasonal courses. in addition to the barn there is a 5-bedroom manor house, which has been privately owned since the 15th century and is steeped in english history. it has been beautifully refurbished and is now a