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17th century converted barn in Cotswolds stone- 5 mins from Bourton On The Water

Vacation home in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio

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Step into Clapton On The Hill, a charming 17th-century grain barn in the heart of the Cotswolds. With its original beams and features, this dog-friendly retreat offers a cozy log burner, well-equipped kitchen, and BBQ for warm evenings. Take a stroll around the garden and indulge in fresh apples from our orchard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

17th century converted barn in Cotswolds stone- 5 mins from Bourton On The Water

This dog friendly property is a recently converted mid 17th century grain barn that sleeps up to 6. It has two double rooms but has a delightful shepherds hut that provides a further bed and facilities . The Barn has many of the original beams and features and is in a quiet village very near to all the amenities of the famous town of Bourton On The Water. The Barn has all the facilities you need - wifi, tvs in each room, a well equiped kitchen, bbq, hairdryers, car charger and a log burner to cosy in on colder evenings . Have a little stroll around our garden and help yourself to the apples from our small but beautiful orchard. Whilst Clapton On The Hill is in a small hamlet providing you with peace and quiet, it is only minutes away from ‘the venice of the Cotswolds’ and a short drive to other popular towns such as Burford and Stow. There are plenty of beautiful country pubs to try in the surrounding villages.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Clapton-on-the-Hill, England

What's nearby

  • River Windrush - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 34 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • University of Oxford - 47 min drive - 31.3 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 50 min drive - 31.9 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th century converted barn in Cotswolds stone- 5 mins from Bourton On The Water pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 17th century converted barn in Cotswolds stone- 5 mins from Bourton On The Water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th century converted barn in Cotswolds stone- 5 mins from Bourton On The Water?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 17th century converted barn in Cotswolds stone- 5 mins from Bourton On The Water located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from River Windrush and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Model Village and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Birdland Park and Gardens and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

17th century converted barn in Cotswolds stone- 5 mins from Bourton On The Water Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at The Barn was good. Nice setting and spacious. It was very family friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diana B.

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

Overall a lovely stay

The cottage is warm and comfortable and its proximity to Bourton a definite plus. The only reason I put good instead of excellent is because the beds are not king sized as listed (as far as an American king - perhaps UK sizing is different) and although a dryer is listed as an amenity, there is only a washer w/ drying line
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M.

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

Comfort in the Cotswolds

Everything was impeccable. The location was beautiful, quite, near many fascinating towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Beautiful Cotswolds Barn Stay

We travelled as a family group of 5 adults. Such a beautiful place to stay and a good base for exploring the area. The Barn had everything we needed and was clean and warm with comfortable beds! Thank you a wonderful break and we would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregor M.

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

Very nice stay

We have a lovely stay at the Barn. Contrary to a previous review, we found it to be very clean and comfortable. It is set in a pittoresque and quiet hamlet, yet close to towns and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

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

Wonderful

A great location, perfect for exploring the local area. The property itself is stunning and thoroughly recommended. Thank you Janey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luqiao T.

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

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay at janey‘a place, location is great, quiet, also close to burton on the water. Place is spacious, clean, very stylist. janey Is also very responsive and helpful. This is our second time staying here and we will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Family short break

Brilliant stay in a beautifully kept converted barn. It could do with a bit of a deep clean but overall a great stay in a great location to explore some beautiful places. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

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

Just lovely

A short, two night, break at The Barn was very homely and relaxing. The weather didn’t behave but that didn’t dampen a lovely and welcoming stay. The host was first class with communication which is always a bonus. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Christmas Bliss

Escaped the crazy, and embraced peace. The Barn is a perfect place to unwind. Clean, spacious, with a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Located in a quiet cul de sac in a small hamlet miles from the noise; and yet within a short drive to good pubs and country shops. This is an our second Christmas at The Barn. It’s a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Fabulous Stay

We were so pleased to settle in this gorgeous home for our four day stay. Everything we needed was provided. The beds were the most comfortable we had slept in during our five week UK trip. The house was impeccably clean and spacious. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a stay in the Cotswold.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maria D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Beautiful location albeit a bit out in the sticks. Visiting outside the area will need to be by car or walking. Bourton on the water is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Absolutely Outstanding!

This place is absolutely wonderful, beautifully decorated in a fab location, it’s so clean and well equipped… we loved it and the photos do not do it justice!!! Mork the dog took almost permanent place on the dog bed, we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Stunning property

A girlfriend and I wanted a few days R and R. This stunning property and location fitted the bill. The beds were so comfortable! Felt cocooned for a few days. Just what we needed. Would recommend the property to anyone wanted to get away from it all. Only downside was the check in process as it was dark by 4pm. We struggled to find the property despite good directions and then found we could not see very well to open the key box.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely character property. Nice open plan living with enough comfortable seating for the 5 of us and a good size dining table and chairs. Kitchen is a good size with everything you need and a big refrigerator / freezer. Good size 2 double bedrooms and the 3rd double bedroom in the shepherds hut is unique and was comfortable and warm even in a huge thunder storm. Good off road parking. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

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

A Perfect Cotswold Experience

This is the picture postcard Cotswold experience. Staying in a rustic converted barn, with a cottage style garden, overlooking the rolling hills and fields. We had the best time in a beautifully kept property. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Rooms are spacious and modern. Technology is great and you have everything you need for the perfect experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Absolutely wonderful

I stayed here with a friend for 4 nights - we were exploring the Cotswold's area. The Barn is a delightful place to stay and much impressed my American visitor. It is exquisitely furnished with many lovely touches and is clean as clean can be. The host was responsive and access was easy. The heating worked and the beds were so comfortable. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay here. It is a small quiet village, but easy access (by car) to all Cotswold towns and villages. A gift for walkers - access to many paths from the house. Thank you Janey for sharing this wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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Perfect spot for a relaxing vacation

This home is located in the perfect spot to explore the Cotswolds area. The accommodations, Clapton and nearby villages were all straight out of a storybook. My wife and I had a wonderful time with our four teenage daughters exploring Clapton-on-the-Hill and nearby communities. Our only regret was not extending our stay for a few more days... Janey was a very responsive and helpful host and the property had everything needed for a very comfortable stay. We will definitely return if we are able to make the trip back across the pond in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was literally a privilege to stay here. The pictures don’t do the property justice. Comfortable, homey, had everything you could possibly want, attention to detail was extraordinary, comfortable rooms and beds, spacious, immaculate kitchens living area, beautifully manicured lawns and orchard. Honestly, the photos don’t do this property justice. We will absolutely book here again. Lovely 40 min walk through fields into bourton on the water, an easy car ride to visit nearby villages and restaurants. Only hiccup was finding the property once we reached the intersection coming in a different way, but was simple enough given how small the village center is :). Incredibly relaxing stay, we are filled with gratitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deni M.

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Perfect Cotswolds stay

The Barn is nestled in a quiet Cotswold community away from the more tourist-heavy towns. All the amenities are present. The property is beautifully furnished, comfortable, and allows for off-street parking behind a gate. We would definitely choose the Barn should we again decide to visit the Cotswolds area. There are plenty of places to explore off the main roads, (which we felt were too narrow for the allowed speed of 60 MPH, so we kept to about 30 when driving the area, as people are walking dogs and wildlife is often present). While exploring, we found the view of neighboring farms to be spectacular, and bought fresh eggs and honey from roadside stands. It's about a 10 minute drive from the Barn to larger communities for dinner, shopping, etc. A truly perfect place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

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

A paradise in the Cotswolds

The Clapton-on-the-Hill Barn is fantastic. We stayed for three days at the beginning of June, while on holiday from New Zealand. Our London-based son, daughter-in-law, baby, and their whippet stayed with us in the main house, and on one night, friends from Bristol stayed in the Shepherds Hut. The property is beautifully furnished, both indoors and outdoors, and a full kitchen is equipped with plenty of kitchenware. The appliances are top rate. The beds are super comfortable with generous bathrooms. The garden was in full bloom.The location is top rate. We toured around many of the popular Cotswolds villages, but Clapton on the Hill is a secret to most tourists, so we really enjoyed the serenity of our location. If you do need to stock up with food etc, Burton on the Water is very close by. We really enjoyed walking around the hamlet – especially the gorgeous church and churchyard. There is a little contemplation green space adjacent to the churchyard, where we all sat late one afternoon in the sun, enjoying conversation and agreeing that the barn was a most excellent accommodation choice. Janey the host, is welcoming and responsive. Although we did not meet Janey in person, we talked via text.If you have a toddler, the circular staircase in the centre of the house will be a major fun attraction, as we found out, but it just means a bit more watching out. Without a doubt, we totally recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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Wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Barn- beautiful location with lots of local walking opportunities, especially dog walking, near to both Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold and a beautifully appointed barn which felt like a real home from home. We would love to return as we didn't get round to visiting all the places we intended to as there is so much to see and do in the surrounding area. Clapton itself is very quiet and there's no local amenities to speak of but it's only a short drive to civilisation! Thanks to the owners for such a fantastic holiday let, definitely one of the best we have stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky H.

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Gorgeous place to stay when in the Cotswolds

Janey’s place is a gorgeous place to stay, a stunning area of the Cotswolds and ideal for groups that have their own transport. Lovely garden area to sit and enjoy the long warm evenings with a glass of wine. Bedrooms were nice and spacious and the Orchard End snug was really cosy and spacious enough for two. Surrounding area is beautiful however you need transport to get anywhere as there isn’t anything to do in Clapton-on-the-Hill. Burton on the Water is a short drive away, should you prefer a taxi a people carrier for 6 people will cost you £35 - £40 per journey. Walking into Burton on the Water will take you approx. 45 mins across the fields, it is a really enjoyable walk. We felt relaxed as soon as we arrived and had a great weekend. Janey is a superb host and responds to any queries promptly. We would highly recommend Janey’s place for a visit to the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

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Wonderful countryside getaway

My family and I were looking for a quiet, quaint place to stay in the Cotswolds and this ticked every box for us. The property was like a setting out of a movie. The house was perfect, well laid out and well kept. Every appliance you may need (including a clothes washer, no dryer though) was included. It can’t really stress how cool this house was and how beautiful the grounds are. My oldest son slept in the “shepherds hut” and loved it. The small village didn’t have any restaurants or pubs but that leant to the quiet and peacefulness of the setting. There are walking paths nearby and you can get to Bourton on the water (you have to spend some time here), Stow on the Wild, Upper and Lower Slaughter (Lower Slaughter almost doesn’t seem real) and easily. It really was a perfect location for us to explore. We didn’t spend much time at the house because we were out exploring but it f we ever get the chance we will definitely be back. Can’t say enough about this place. Don’t hesitate, just book it today!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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Love the quiet location and this charming home. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025