Situated in the quiet village of Barnsley, this inviting cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the glorious Cotswold countryside. The exposed timber beams, solid oak floors and an inglenook fireplace are part of the restored interiors. And a smart Rangemaster cooker, freestanding bathtub and bright, floral print upholstery bring a modern-day feel to the place. If it’s chilly out, fire up the wood-burning stove and settle in with a cup of tea. But if the weather’s fine, bowl out into the garden for picnics or barbecues in the balmy sunshine. Spend afternoons exploring your surroundings – follow bridleways through rolling meadows or jump in the car to idyllic Bibury, a six-minute drive away. Visit the Farmer’s Market in Cirencester to pick up treats for later, then head back to your postcode from a well-earned gin and tonic in The Village Pub – it’s only a two-minute stroll from your doorstep. Home truths: *Please bring your own darts if you wish to use the dartboard *You can store your bicycles in the garden shed *One travel cot, high chair and stair gate are provided upon request – just bring your own linens for the travel cot *We found mobile reception to be poor when we visited *Please clean the barbecue after use
*The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors operate on a sound only basis *Some of the stairs are quite narrow
*A starter supply of wood is provided for the log burning stove *The maximum occupancy must not be exceeded – infants do not count towards the guest count, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by one additional infant