An impressive five bedroom country home in the heart of the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage

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4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(21 Ratings)

Cottage in Cotswold District

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Barnsley Cottage is a charming Grade II listed, large Cotswold holiday home, which sleeps ten guests, in five well-appointed bedrooms, with three bathrooms. The ground floor has been cleverly designed with socialising in mind, you have two elegantly presented reception rooms, a stylish open plan kitchen/dining room which leads out into the beautiful garden, boasting manicured lawn areas, a patio and plenty of outdoor seating, providing a wonderful space to enjoy all year round. The contemporary interior is complemented with characterful features including exposed Cotswold stone walls, original beams, flagstone floors and a large wood burning stove in the sitting room. Barnsley Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for three medium sized dogs.

Accommodation
This five bedroom holiday cottage in Barnsley is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Open plan with the kitchen/dining room, large oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone walls, flagstone flooring and a large wood burning stove, three three-seater sofas, Smart TV with Now TV installed and DVD player

Kitchen/dining room
Access to garden, large dining table with seating for 10, electric Range cooker with two ovens, warming plate, five ring electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, filtered coffee machine, slow cooker, blender, toaster, Freeview TV and a DAB radio

Family room
Characterful room with exposed wooden beams and an electric fire, large corner sofa which seats five, armchair and a Smart TV with Now TV installed

Utility/cloakroom
Washing machine, tumble dryer, toilet and basin

First Floor

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Bright and spacious, king size bed, day bed, dressing table and freestanding wardrobe
Ensuite with a walk-in shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Comfortable size room, super king size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table
Ensuite with a walk-in shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table

Family bathroom
Free-standing bath, walk-in shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail

Second Floor

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2)
Traditionally styled, exposed Cotswold stone, oak beams. Super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), hanging clothes rail and chest of drawers

Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2)
Super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), two built-in wardrobes, dressing table and chair

Outside
Substantial sized enclosed garden with manicured lawn areas, plus a patio with outdoor table, bench seating, outdoor log burner, plus the option of either a charcoal barbecue or a gas barbecue

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 10 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
The property has a driveway with parking spaces for three - five cars. There is further free on street parking available
3 travel cots, 2 stair gates and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
3 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £20 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Strong Wifi (Speed 49.84 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is variable, typically being better outside the property than inside
2 Smart TV's with Now TV & 1 TV with Freeview
Enclosed garden
Oil fired central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
There are some low beams, a low doorway on bedroom 5, and the property is laid out over three floors
Please note that during the summer months, as the property is in a rural location, there is noise from the local farm whilst harvest takes place
Regrettably, this property is not suitable for disabled people or anyone with reduced mobility
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Some of the bedrooms have flexible configurations, see description above, so please state your preference when placing your booking. Should no preference be stated, the flexible rooms will be made up as three super king size beds
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
There are CCTV cameras outside the property

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(21 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Our multigenerational group of 9 had a lovely stay at the house in July. It is very well equipped for a holiday stay with a fantastic kitchen, toys for the kids, bbq etc and has very comfortable beds. The garden is well maintained with plenty of space. A nice welcome basket from the host who was also in touch to check if we had any issues (which we didn’t). Very well located for visiting different areas of the Cotswolds. We would stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
Stayed with my family and our family friends on the trip with us, 4 adults and 4 kids ranging from 3-12. The house was so comfortable and spacious for us, and great to have outside space for the kids to run around in. The home was well stocked and we loved sitting in the living room with a fire going while we played board games in the evening. Cute little pub/restaurant down the street for dinners out. Close to Bibury and Burford and Bourton on the Water, which we spent our days exploring. Really comfortable stay and would be happy to stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
The 'Cottage' is really a house. It holds 10 people comfortably. We enjoyed our family gathering very much. A home from home. The owner - Annabel made us very welcome. The children enjoyed it very much, particularly their bedrooms in the 'attic' & also playing in the garden. The garden is large & plenty of outdoor sitting eating areas. The kitchen is well provided for 10 people. Very good large solid wooden table. Plenty of fridge/feezer space.
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at Barnsley cottage. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for cooking. And the welcome hamper was a nice touch. It’s rare to find accommodation with so many bathrooms - great for bigger groups. Beds were all comfy and big! The snug had plenty of toys to entertain, which my son loved. Property was quite busy in terms of nicknacks, could do with a declutter and in some areas a dust in would be useful decor looked a bit tired in some areas. Lovely locations for walks and amenities nearby. Host was quick to respond and answer questions. Would recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2024
We stayed here for my partners 50th birthday celebration with parents and teenagers. There was plenty of room for everyone to both have their own space and to come together. Lots of lovely touches such as books and board games and a perfect location to visit the beautiful Cotswolds. We will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Jan 2024
We stayed in Barnsley Cottage for New Year, it was beautiful querky and cosy, lovely village pub across the road, a quick drive to Bibury and Cirencester recommended. We shall return in the Summer as wonderful for dogs too. We had 6 guests with us too come along Thank you
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Dec 2023
Looking to stay in your grandmother’s cluttered, dusty house full of unnecessary tchotchkes and trinkets? Well, this is the place. While the owner is delightful, she frets over the unnecessary instead of what a true renter would focus on...like cleaning the filthy bathroom toilets and floors, or providing clear shelf space for guests to place items on. Sorry, but I don’t need rattling old tea plates in the bedroom, perfume diffusers turned to alcohol, etc., cluttering every possible space. Further, the owner’s personal items should be locked and stored not left out as if she quickly exited her live-in home to make a quick buck on a renter. The website photos are beyond deceiving. This Cotswold cottage could overall be a good rental, but before it’s ‘let’ it’s in need of a proper cleaning and a good painting of walls/floorboards (and steam clean the now blackened cream-colored stairway carpet). Being an innkeeper or a professional leasing agent requires skill and knowledge, not just a makeshift ad on a website for “Luxury accommodations” of which it clearly is not! It needs a rescue plan that begins with garbage bag to toss all the allergy-inducing junk. The only positive is the garden which of course can’t be used in the off-season. The high quality white sheets on the beds was stunning surprise and a good start. Now perhaps the owner might go from there...
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Dec 2023
Barnsley Cottage is a beautiful house in a brilliant location. The house is picturesque, in traditional Cotswold stone and in a pretty village with a lovely pub within a couple of minutes walk. There are good amenities within a 10 minute drive in Cirencester. We were a multigenerational; family coming together to celebrate an early Christmas together. The space and layout were excellent - a large kitchen table to eat around, 2 living spaces meaning the children had somewhere to play / watch TV, a spacious and comfortable lounge with 3 decent sofas so we could all sit together easily. The bedrooms and bathrooms are as described and again, the layout was excellent. Beds were comfortable and the house warm and cosy with additional heaters supplied, where needed. We made use of the fire, which was perfect, and straightforward with additional logs being supplied. It was so appreciated that the house had been decorated for Christmas as was the offer of early check in/late check out. On the downside, we felt the cottage was very cluttered and there were a lot of personal belongings left throughout the house, which we wouldn't expect from a holiday let. It felt as though we were staying in someone's house, who had vacated for our stay, rather than a professional let. As a result of the sheer volume of clutter, belongings and 'stuff' in every room it made the place feel less clean than it may have done if it were cleared and minimised. I need to point out that important areas like bedding, bathrooms and kitchen were clean, but more generally the house felt dusty/not well looked after. There was a big stain on one bedroom floor, covered with a portion of carpet, which should be attended to. The family bathroom could do with some improvements to smarten it up (sealant/grout/shower area) and my suggestion would just be to clear the clutter, have a really good sort out and present it more akin to a professional holiday let, rather than family home. We are owner / holiday letters ourselves and keep all our belongings in locked cupboards / unused, locked rooms to counteract this. The above feedback did not detract from what was a really, really super stay with a very welcoming, accommodating and helpful owner. We hope that they may take on board the feedback and look at these areas to improve things even further. It was a 5* stay, let down by these factors. I still would not hesitate to recommend the house to others wishing to stay in this area.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Cotswold District?

The average price for a rental in Cotswold District is R 3,005 per night. This rental is R 6,764 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at An impressive five bedroom country home in the heart of the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is An impressive five bedroom country home in the heart of the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at An impressive five bedroom country home in the heart of the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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