Sykes rating
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Sleeps 11
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Bedrooms 5
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Bathrooms 3
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
44 Customer Review(s)
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Jayne 
“The owner could not have been more welcoming or helpful.”
The beds were outstandingly comfortable! There was EVERYTHING you could possibly ever need at the cottage - possibly too much?
The beds were outstandingly comfortable! There was EVERYTHING you could possibly ever need at the cottage - possibly too much? A place where you could definitely relax and feel comfortable.
- Jayne, March 2022 Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see you had a lovely stay at Barnsley Cottage and were able to relax! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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Juliet “Had a lovely weekend celebrating my 50th birthday with my friends & family in this charming cottage.”
Very homely & lovely touches with the mulled wine & welcome basket. Kitchen is absolutely the hub of the home & even hired a private chef who complimented how well equipped it was! Great location, great village pub across the road. Thank you for a wonderful stay
- Juliet, January 2022 Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Kathy “A beautiful cottage, very well equipped and homely.”
We spent xmas 2021 at the cottage and the owner had left us lots of xmas goodies and the mulled wine was hot and ready for our arrival. Fabulous location with many country walks and only a short drive from some beautiful villages and Cirencester.
- Kathy, December 2021 Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Michael “Fantastic house in a superb location.”
Perfect for our family Christmas get to together
- Michael, December 2021 Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Rebecca “Lovely dog and child friendly cottage in a beautiful village location with an excellent pub nearby.”
A lovely host welcomed us warmly and made sure we had everything we needed. The cottage was charming and homely and the information folders were very useful on helping us decide on walks. The cottage is next to a dairy farm so we enjoyed walking to see the calves each morning. Thanks for a great stay.
- Rebecca, May 2021 Chris “Great location.”
Homely place to stay and owner of property was lovely with great communication. Location was great with the village pub literally 2 mins away. Would definitely go back.
- Chris, Apr 2021 Richard “Fantastic cottage with great amenities and excellent access to local area.”
- Richard, Mar 2020 Marie “We were celebrating my mums 70th birthday and Barnsley Cottage was a great place to stay!”
Everyone had a large kingsize bed which is rare for a 5 bedroom property. The kitchen has a large table so we spent our evenings, eating, drinking and playing games. We were welcomed to the cottage with a basket of treats which was a lovely surprise. The cottage is situated in a lovely garden and a quiet village. Added bonus of the pub over the road where we enjoyed a lovely Sunday walk. We would definitely recommend staying here.
- Marie, Mar 2020 Barbara “We, a family of eleven, plus dog, had a wonderful weekend to celebrate our diamond wedding.”
We enjoyed being in the cottage because it was so different for all of us, and we did different things in groups at different times. It really was so memorable.
- Barbara, Jul 2019 Paul “The property is idea for a family gathering and has all the little things that make a house visit run smoothly.”
We had our young two grandchildren with us and there was plenty to keep them happy.
- Paul, Jun 2019 Katy “Everything about our stay was perfect.”
We were greeted with a generous hamper, homemade cake and a bottle of Prosecco. Had everything we needed there from kitchen equipment to garden games! We would 100% recommend staying here, literally a 30 second walk to the pub! Even the local farmer found our lost drone in his field and returned it!! Beds were so comfy! Had a really lovely homely feel. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful cottage :)
- Katy, May 2019 Stephen “We had a lovely stay at Barnsley Cottage - two families and a dog!”
Our children loved the garden, and we found plenty to do in the local area. The house was very well equipped and beds very comfortable. Thanks to Annabel for everything!
- Stephen, Mar 2019 Diane “We had a lovely time at this cottage.”
The owner was extremely helpful and gave us advise on the local area. Had lots of toys in small sitting area for our young grandchildren and a big secure garden for them to play in. Also had a farm opposite with calves that they visited every morning. Would highly recommend Barnsley Cottage for families
- Diane, Mar 2019 Alison “Fabulous homely cottage which accommodated our family group superbly for our daughters wedding at near by Cripps Barn.”
Annabel (the owner) was lovely and very friendly and we were overwhelmed by her kindness when we returned back very late on the wedding night to discover she had been in and cleaned up all the chaotic mess that had been left on the morning of the wedding! Very touching indeed ! Would love to return with my family in the near future again as it holds very special memories of a fantastic week and wedding event x
- Alison, Mar 2019 Robin “Barnsley Cottage was perfect for our son's wedding weekend, it is very spacious but still feels like a cottage.”
It was so well equipped, even down to birthday candles and napkins! We had four seasons in 3 days, even snow one evening, but it was very cosy and warm.
- Robin, Mar 2019 Nina “Fabulous cottage.”
We had 9 adults from 85yrs down to 31yrs two young children and two babies. Very comfy beds and great showers. The table was plenty big enough for all of us. The games room was a winner with all the grandchildren. And the Wood burner was definitely a winner with all the adults. Loved playing in the snow in the garden and had a beautiful walk through fields of snow.
- Nina, Feb 2019 Samantha “Lovely warm house, with mulled wine which smelt divine when we entered.”
Would definitely recommend this property close enough to Cirencester, great country walks and Cotswold village views.
- Samantha, Jan 2019 Lucy “Beautiful property with very helpful owner.”
We loved our stay in Barnsley Cottage.
- Lucy, Dec 2018 Victoria “We stayed here for a friends wedding and the cottage was absolutely perfect!”
It was cosy but spacious, the beds were very comfy and the little touches like the cake and hamper on arrival were so thoughtful.
- Victoria, Nov 2018 Dolores “We stayed here to celebrate our Golden wedding anniversary with family, coming from West Yorkshire and Kent.”
After long car journeys we felt instantly relaxed in this homely cottage, lots of comfy sofa's, big screen TV's, toys and games for every age group. French doors lead to lovely garden with good quality garden furniture and gas barbecue. Beds are so comfortable, with top class bedding. Would love to stay here again, Pub across the road with lovely food, lovely area with lots to see and do. Bibury, 2 miles is a must see, as is Cirencester, 4 miles. Welcome basket with tea coffee wine and a gorgeous cake mas much appreciated.
- Dolores, Sep 2018 Emma “Barnsley cottage is an amazing place with a warm, cosy feel - a real home from home, with everything you need.”
The bedrooms are immaculate & super comfy. We stayed for a joint 40th & 70th & wanted something special - it certainly delivered!! Annabel was the most lovely lady & was at hand to help if needed. Will definitely be recommending & looking to visit again.
- Emma, Sep 2018 Joanna “Well equipped and beautifully laid out house with plenty of room for big parties.”
Perfect for families with children. Restricted parking though if more than 3 cars.
- Joanna, Aug 2018 John “This cottage was great for my family adults and children, the owner has catered for everything you could need on a break away from home.”
It is well appointed with a superb farmhouse style kitchen with all appliances, and underfloor heating should it get chilly. It is situated just a couple of more led from the town of Cirencester, great for all your shopping needs. To sum up, a great cottage, for a great break way.
- John, Aug 2018 “Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful Barnsley cottage -we have had a great couple of days and fun evenings.”
The cake on arrival was delicious and the lovely sunflowers were greatly appreciated!! All the bedrooms were fab and an amazing kitchen dining area, thank you so much for having us. The best bits are:*the village pub pudding*big open space for socialising*local countryside walks*30 seconds board game*up the river, down the river*upper and lower slaughter are beautiful*The Swan in Bibury*Lucy's Tearoom in Stow-on the -wold*Greyhound pub - live music last Friday of the month*Barnsley House Hotel - tea in the garden*Cotswold Edge Golf ClubLaura, Rob & family
- , Jun 2018 Nicole “Great house.”
Perfect layout for a big family. Shame about the weather, we didn't get to enjoy the lovely safe garden.
- Nicole, Apr 2018 Gemma “What a fantastic holiday home!”
I’d like to thank Annabel for a fantastic stay at Barnsley Cottage for my mum’s 50th birthday. The cottage is beautiful and felt like home away from home. On arrival there was a hamper of goodies for us all to enjoy which was a really lovely touch. Myself and my family will have fantastic memories of our stay. We will certainly be recommending the cottage to our friends and family.
- Gemma, Mar 2018 Lindsay “The owner was very helpful when we were there during a very snowy weekend.”
- Lindsay, Mar 2018 “Thank you so much.”
That is very kind of you. We really enjoyed our short stay at Barnsley House where we felt very much as if we were in our own home. It is a super place to have the whole family together and we are all looking forward to coming back soon to stay for a longer time when the weather will be hopefully kinder. Our best wishes for a happy 2018 to you and all your family, Mike & Ann.
- , Jan 2018 Jacqueline “It was a fabulous cottage and perfect for our needs - there were 11 of us - 6 adults and 5 children and we all had an amazing time!”
Annabel, the owner, was very nice to us and baked a lovely cake one day while we were out, and that was such a lovely gesture and great with a cuppa after a day out.
- Jacqueline, Nov 2017 Jill “Really lovely stay with 10 family members.”
Cottage is very well equipped and comfortable for a family weekend.
- Jill, Sep 2017 Tatiana “Great cottage, very spacious and comfy.”
the garden is also amazing. we got lucky with the weather and got a chance to visit the lovely area.
- Tatiana, Sep 2017 The Quelch Family “A very homely stone cottage with stunning garden and with every conceivable requirement catered for by the caring cottage owner.”
We enjoyed a lovely week in your wonderful cottage -in a pretty location so close to a very lovely village pub serving good food we all enjoyed the facilities of this well stocked home with lovely comfy beds and sofas designed with lazy days in mind, along with great meals sat around the kitchen table. Thank you for a lovely stay. Highly recommended.
- The Quelch Family, Jun 2017 Margaret and family “A wonderful location for a family gathering and a comfortable and well-equipped cottage.”
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the village pub, a barbecue in the garden and meals at the kitchen table good walks for the energetic members and much enjoyed outings to Bibury, Cirencester and Chedworth Roman Villa. Thank you for the warm welcome and the wine and flowers, all much appreciated.
- Margaret and family, Jun 2017 Jan, Rob & Friends “We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our 50th birthdays with a group of friends.”
Your cottage is fabulous and very homely with comfy beds and lots of interesting props around, you have thought of everything! The village pub was an added bonus with not far to walk home! Your scrummy cake was very welcome on arrival. Thank you once again for the wonderful memories-x-
- Jan, Rob & Friends, May 2017 Jack & Alan, Liz Beth & Mark, Caroline, Nick, Izzy and Will “Enjoyed celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on the 20th in a charming part of the country.”
House was perfect for our family what with plenty to occupy the younger generation and something I know we will all look back on with happy times spent together.
- Jack & Alan, Liz Beth & Mark, Caroline, Nick, Izzy and Will, Apr 2017 Natalie, Noel. Elaine, Tina, Philip, Sam, Henry, Stacey and Mavis." “Dear Annabel, thank you for a wonderful long weekend in your charming house.”
The nine family members gathered together to celebrate a 50th birthday. Beautiful setting, enjoyed the garden, a lovely country walk and afternoon tea at Barnsley house hotel. The house was really comfortable in all areas and thank you so much for the beautiful welcome cake.
- Natalie, Noel. Elaine, Tina, Philip, Sam, Henry, Stacey and Mavis.", Apr 2017 Jess, mike Rosie, Chris, Flo & Orson, Jenna, Pete, Mick, Maria, Jan, Tizzy & Ella “Thank you so much we had a wonderful stay!”
The cottage was perfect for the kids and the rooms gorgeous! Whilst here we went to badminton horse trails , visited a farm, played in your garden and ate a lot of food and cake! Very relaxed weekend. Thank you.
- Jess, mike Rosie, Chris, Flo & Orson, Jenna, Pete, Mick, Maria, Jan, Tizzy & Ella, Apr 2017 Libby ,Andy, jane ,Ben, Jacque, James. Sam, Mollie, Isaac, Oliver, nip & Bailey. “We have had a fabulous few days away celebrating a birthday.”
A truly comfortable cottage which came with a welcome hamper. I have to say the bed linen is top notch. The village pub this time but we will be back definitely. Thanks for the extras.
- Libby ,Andy, jane ,Ben, Jacque, James. Sam, Mollie, Isaac, Oliver, nip & Bailey., Mar 2017 Gary “We really enjoyed staying here & are very grateful for your generous extra touches, like the welcome hamper.”
This is a real home from home.
- Gary, Mar 2017 “Thank you letting us stay in your beautiful house, we loved it, Josh.”
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- , Mar 2017 Julie “Lovely cottage so welcoming , a home from home, Annabel you are the perfect host.”
- Julie, Mar 2017 Andrea “Thank you so much for letting us stay in your charming cottage.”
The eight of us(and 4 children) had a wonderful Time together in this ‘home from home’. Highlights included :- the wonderful bedrooms, kitchen, log fire and the lovely local pub! We’ve found it very hard to leave and are already planning our next visit here!
- Andrea, Feb 2017 “We've had a wonderful long weekend celebrating a family birthday.”
Bourton-on-the–Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cirencester and a long walk through the countryside . The house is full of character and warmth in such a beautiful setting. We’ve enjoyed cooking and long family meals around the large kitchen table. Three generations of our family playing games and chatting in front of the fire, plus a trip to the pub. Many thanks for your welcome and the lovely hamper. Best wishes Lisa, Dave, Alf,Katie, Julie, Paul, Maya, Ru, Dave, Mel plus Lola the dog
- , Feb 2017 Lara and family “We’ve had a wonderful weekend celebrating mums 60th in your beautiful house !”
It's been the perfect location for a family get together and everyone has loved staying here. Thank you for the lovely welcome hamper and cake-feet much appreciated. Many thanks.
- Lara and family, Feb 2017 The property
Barnsley Cottage is a large and stylish grade II listed Cotswold stone property, with a large, fully enclosed garden. The cottage is located in the lovely village of Barnsley, which is fortunate to contain one of the best pubs in the Cotswolds, as well as the highly regarded Barnsley House hotel, with its excellent restaurant and spa facilities. Barnsley is in the heart of the Cotswolds, surrounded by lovely countryside and close to the beautiful Coln Valley, whilst also being only four miles from Cirencester, the largest market town in the region. Barnsley Cottage is ideally located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Bath, Blenheim Palace, Oxford and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. This characterful detached property has two reception rooms and a spacious kitchen, making it perfect for spending time with family and friends. There are an abundance of character features, including exposed Cotswold stone, oak beams and a large wood burning stove. The traditional character is complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, three Freeview TVs and the large well presented kitchen. Barnsley Cottage sleeps 10+1 people, in five bedrooms, with three bathrooms (with the +1 option being a day bed in bedroom 1). There is an established garden at the rear of the property and a driveway with space for three cars. Barnsley Cottage is perfect for a large family or a group of friends looking for a relaxing break in the heart of the Cotswold countryside. Please note, Barnsley Cottage is not suitable for disabled people due to steep internal staircases. Barnsley Cottage is a large detached property, which is accessed through its large garden. The front door opens into a hallway, which leads to the following rooms on the well laid out ground floor: Living room: The large living room is open plan to the kitchen/dining room, creating a lovely, sociable area. Full of character, this room contains large oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone walls, a flagstone floor and a large wood burning stove. There are three 3-seater sofas, plus a Freeview TV and DVD player, as well as a music system with CD player; Kitchen/dining room: In the centre of this room is a large dining table, with seating for 10, perfect for families and friends to gather around. The spacious kitchen area contains an electric range cooker with two ovens, a warming plate and five ring electric hob, a fridge, freezer, full size dishwasher,microwave, kettle, filtered coffee machine, water filter unit, slow cooker, blender and toaster. A Freeview TV, Dab radio and a iPod docking station add to the homely feel of this area, and patio doors lead from the kitchen out to the patio outside; Family room: This second living room is perfect for adults and children alike to relax in. There is a large corner sofa, which seats five, an arm chair, a Freeview TV and an electric fire in this cosy room; Cloakroom/utility room: Contains a toilet, wash basin, washing machine and tumble dryer. Stairs lead up to the first floor landing, off which there are the following rooms: Bedroom 1: A spacious room with a king size bed and a freestanding wardrobe. This room also contains an additional day bed, suitable for children; Family bathroom: This "Jack and Jill" bathroom has two doors and can be the ensuite to bedroom 1 or the main family bathroom. It has a beautiful free-standing bath, a separate walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin; Bedroom 2: Another large bedroom, which contains a super king size bed and a small TV. There is an ensuite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin; Bedroom 3: This pretty room can be set up as either two single beds or a super king size bed. There is a small TV with a built in DVD player provided. It also has an ensuite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin. A further stair case leads up from the first floor landing to the following rooms in the beautiful eaves of the cottage: Bedroom 4: A characterful room with exposed Cotswold stone and oak beams, which contains a king size bed and a small TV with built in DVD player. Bedroom 5 is accessed via this room, however there is a curtain across the room to provide privacy to guests in bedroom 4; Bedroom 5: This bedroom is only accessible through bedroom 4, and is another lovely room with beautiful oak beams, which can be set up as either two single beds or a super king size bed. Outside the cottage is a lovely large enclosed garden, with a patio area that contains a table and bench seating. There is a drive way just outside the garden, with parking for three cars.
Floorplans
Floorplan
Summary
- Over three floors
- Five bedrooms: 4 x super-king-size (three are zip/link which can be changed to twin beds on request) (two with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC) (two second floor), 1 x king-size (with additional day bed for a child)
- Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
- Sitting room with electric fire
- Cloakroom/utility with basin, WC, washing machine, tumble dryer
- Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire
- Electric range cooker with two ovens, electric hob with warming plate, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, filtered coffee maker, water filter, slow cooker, 2 x hairdryers, fireguard
- 3 x flatscreen TV’s, DVD player, CD player, DAB radio, iPod docking station, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and cot available
- Off-road parking for 4 cars
- Gravel and lawn garden with furniture
- Three well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
About the location
BARNSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Cirencester 4.5 miles; Swindon 18.5 miles; Gloucester 22 miles.
The thriving village of Barnsley lies south of the Cotswold Hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and ancient, unspoilt villages, whilst also playing host to an annual village garden festival. Barnsley Park boasts evidence of a Roman settlement and was supposedly enjoyed by the wives of Henry VIII. The village of Barnsley has its own village pub serving excellent food, as well as the 16th century Barnsley House where you can enjoy a day at the luxurious spa or take afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the attractive gardens. Close by is Bibury, a picture perfect Cotswold village, set in a conservation area, nestling on the River Coln and home to Arlington Row, a 12th century former wool store, now owned by the National Trust. Cirencester, known as 'The Capital of the Cotswolds' is just a short drive away and boasts a rich and well-preserved heritage with a Roman Amphitheatre, Corinium Museum and Abbey Grounds. The Brewery Arts Centre offers visitors a unique arts and crafts shopping experience or visit the Bathurst Estate, home to Cirencester Polo Club where some of the highest levels of polo can be seen. The Regency spa town of Cheltenham, with its Georgian architecture and extensive range of shops, theatres, restaurants and visitor attractions, including the famous Gold Cup horse racing is also just a short drive away, as is the unique Cotswold Water Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Britain's largest water park, offering a wide range of activities including boating, water skiing, cycling, golf and horse riding. The area is also host to three nature reserves, all offering many lovely walks. Within an hours’ drive is Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Blenheim Place, Bath and the Malvern Hills and all are well worth a visit.
Note: For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure. Note: This is an old property and has many character features, including low beams, a low doorway on bedroom 5, and three floors, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility. Note: A fireguard has been provided for guests to use as a safety requirement when the woodburning stove is lit. Note: No stag/hen or similar parties. Note: A CCTV camera is installed on the outside of the property, for security purposes. Note: The three super-king-size beds are zip/link and can be changed to twin beds on request. Note: There is a day bed in the king-size bedroom for a child if required on request.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
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