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

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TV, fireplace
Dining
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Set in the heart of Barnsley, Barnsley Cottage offers a charming and characterful retreat for families and friends. Gather around the large wood burning stove in the sitting room, enjoy al fresco dining on the patio with outdoor log burner or explore your creativity with filtered coffee from its own machine. With three bathrooms, five well-appointed bedrooms including an en-suite master bedroom and strong WiFi throughout this Cotswold holiday home is perfect for those looking to unwind together.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102241 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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 TVs with Now TV and 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 and light 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,241 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

589948

About the neighborhood

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Cirencester, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Arlington Row - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Cirencester Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Cirencester Church - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 7 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eleven Bibury - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catherine Wheel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Twig - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An impressive five bedroom country home in the heart of the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An impressive five bedroom country home in the heart of the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An impressive five bedroom country home in the heart of the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage located?

Situated in Cirencester, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arlington Row, Church of St John the Baptist, and New Brewery Arts Centre. Cirencester Church and Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.0/10

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8/10 Good

Generally excellent throughout

All good - beds particularly comfortable, but lounge sofas a bit uncomfortable. Garden and outdoor games provided excellent - suited our grandchildren.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Perfect family cottage

Fantastic family holiday at Barnsley Cottage. We loved everything about it. Plenty of space for three generations, comfortable and well equipped. My grand daughter (age 4) said ‘the beds are like marshmallows’ and she was right. Lovely garden for the children to play in and for the adults to relax.
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8/10 Good

Easter Cotswold’s Getaway

Barnsley Cottage is in a perfect location! Annabel was a great host and was brilliant at communicating and accommodating us. Lovely garden.

8/10 Good

Murdo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super retreat

Spacious, well equipped family home
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend away with friends

Fantastic old cottage, extensively stocked with every type of kitchen appliance and equipment you could need. The cottage layout lends itself to inclusive dining and socialising and is well located in the village for the local pubs. The garden is beautiful with all day sunshine with bbqs for all. Would definitely recommend it and return.
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10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Absolutely lovely home from home!

The cottage was a big hit with all the family. It had everything you might need and what you might not think you need. We all enjoyed our stay and all the home comforts and we would definitely recommend the cottage to all.
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10/10 Excellent

The Dream Cotswold Cottage

Barnsley Cottage is just gorgeous. The garden is quite large, fully enclosed so safe for dogs and children, and equipped with copious amounts of garden furniture and some outdoor equipment for children. Inside there is a fabulous kitchen/dining room with all the equipment one could wish for and plenty of crockery, cutlery, etc. There are 2 very comfortable lounges with games, TV, etc. Upstairs the 5 individual bedrooms are extremely comfortable and spacious, 2 of them with en-suite facilities and there is a large family bathroom. The house has a wonderful homely feel and there are interesting decorative objects everywhere, from pretty bonnets to a full-sized rocking horse. I felt I could give my grandchildren a history lesson about all these artifacts from a bygone age! The house was spotless and well-maintained. I think every member of our group from the 7 year-old to the 72 year-old loved the cottage and our stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay for my 30th

We hired the house to celebrate my 30th birthday with family. We had a great time there, the house is very cosy and right in the middle of the Cotswolds. The fireplace was perfect to relax after a day out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Family celebration

Ideal for multi generational family. Enclosed garden great for the dog to roam.Comfy beds. Plenty of hot water for 10. Well equipped with lots of little extras you dont think about. Underfloor heating in kitchen and log burner great addition especially as the weather was a little indifferent. Village pub across the road is worth a visit Cant wait to go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Great cottage

Really lovely cottage in a great location. Rooms were very spacious and clean and plenty of room for everyone.
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8/10 Good

John P.

Enjoyable, comfortable stay at Barnsley Cottage

Enjoyable, comfortable stay in this spacious period cottage. Comfy beds. Attentive, caring host. Ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Charming Cotswolds stay

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Beautiful Cottage ForNew Year

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
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10/10 Excellent

Family Weekend Gathering

Barnsley Cottage is a very comfortable and traditional Cotswolds cottage. Ideally located, with a good pub and luxury hotel literally on the doorstep. Great base for touring the southern Cotswolds and Cirencester. Accommodation is spacious and easily provides enough room for large family groups. Bedrooms/bathrooms are great and the king size beds should guarantee a good nights sleep. The host, Annabel, was very attentive and welcoming. The welcome pack was a nice touch. Large, enclosed garden. Decor, furnishings, utensils etc are more “family house” than created holiday let and when you stay there you feel you are using someone’s private house which has a lot of personal items around. We found that charming and involving but it might not suit everyone if looking for more “perfect” decor and amenities such as you would find in a hotel. Overall a very nice time was had by all our family (aged from 70 to 7) and we would recommend Barnsley Cottage to family groups.
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10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay!

Seven of us stayed. All very comfortable and the house had everything we could wish for. The dog loved the garden. Giffords Circus was on at Cirencester one night and was really fun. Beautiful walks from the house too.

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebrations

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable cozy cottage

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!
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful week

Lovely house for our family get together. The house was exceptionally well equipped and a good size for a group of 10 + baby + dog. The owner was very helpful and dealt with a couple of minor niggles promptly. Would thoroughly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Siriol P., Tunbridge Wells, UK

Great stay in Barnsley

We were attending a wedding locally and decided to stay the full week to explore this part of the Cotswolds. Barnsley Cottage fully lived up to our expectations; beds very comfortable, great showers and plenty of space for everyone. Great location just a few miles from Cirencester town and park, both worth visits. Easy access to beautiful walks from the cottage meant happy dogs too! Thanks to the host Annabel for her local knowledge and efficiency. Hopefully we’ll return one day!
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8/10 Good

Gavin B.

Perfect for a Big Family Weekend

We had a fantastic time here. It was my Mum's 80th Birthday and the cottage was perfect for our 3 families to get together and celebrate. The house is comfortable and spacious and in terms of equipment has absolutely everything (& I mean everything) that you could possibly want. Loved the big kitchen table for the Friday night meal we cooked in and for breakfast. Nice, big garden that especially in summer would be lovely The village is picture card perfect. We walked over to Bidbury which was a lovely walk and there's plenty of other options for rambling. The Village Pub (despite its stupid name) is super - we had a great meal & its very cosy in a traditional but contemporary way (make sure you book, it was busy.) There's also the Pig Hotel (Barnsley House) which personally I didn't see but my Mum & Dad said was very nice for a drink. (We would have tried their restaurant but it was full) Overall a great base to explore the Cotswolds Many thanks to Annabel for her friendly welcome, good comms, making herself available if we needed her (which we didn't as everything was sorted) and for arranging the perfect early Spring/late winter sunshine :) Oh, the dog thought it was great as well!!
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10/10 Excellent

A family long weekend

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.
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10/10 Excellent

November wedding weekend

Lovely house & village. Great place for a gathering & catchup whilst attending a family wedding at Cripps Barn wedding venue ( approx 1 1/2 miles away ). November rain prevented too much sightseeing but the house provided home comforts. ( Forthcoming bathroom make over will only improve the home comforts )
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10/10 Excellent

Charming cottage

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Superb

Stunning house with beautiful gardens. There were only six of us celebrating a 70th birthday therefore we didn’t use all the house. Could not believe the lovely welcome basket Prosecco and flowers that were waiting for us. We cooked steaks and a lovely chicken dish plus breakfast each morning. There was so much equipment there for our use. Would definitely recommend this beautiful cottage
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8/10 Good

Dawn R.

February Half term stay 2022

Stayed with extended family over February half term to celebrate a big birthday. House was very homely and comfortable and host was always on hand to answer any questions. Bedrooms were all nice doubles and beds very comfortable with good bed linen. House was in a nice village outside of Cirencester. My only negative comment would be that in places, particularly the kitchen the house was a little cluttered. which at times made it difficult to find things. My Grandaughter enjoyed the snug with all the toys and we all enjoyed the log fire during the evening. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to go away or celebrate with close family.