Title: Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74106324&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage Cottage in Cirencester with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage ![Interior - Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage (Cirencester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74106400/74106324/450a0902.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage (Cirencester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74106400/74106324/3fca73ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage (Cirencester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74106400/74106324/a2c11244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage (Cirencester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74106400/74106324/1d91bbb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage (Cirencester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74106400/74106324/b6e6a458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102241 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage Barnsley Cottage is a charming grade II listed, large Cotswold holiday home, which sleeps 10 guests, in five well-appointed bedrooms, with three spacious 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 3-seater sofas, Freeview TV, DVD player and a music system with CD 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, water filter unit, 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, arm chair and a Smart TV with Now TV installed Utility/cloakroom Washing machine, tumble dryer, toilet and basin First Floor Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2) Bright and spacious, king size bed, small Freeview TV and a freestanding wardrobe Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2) Comfortable size room, super king size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, dressing table and a small Freeview TV Ensuite with a walk-in shower, toilet, basin and a heated towel rail Bedroom 3 with ensuite (Sleeps 2) Super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), wardrobe, chest of drawers, dressing table and a small Freeview TV with a built in DVD player provided Ensuite with a walk-in shower, toilet, basin and a heated towel rail Family bathroom Either a shared bathroom or bedroom 2's ensuite with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, toilet, basin and a 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, chest of drawers and a small Freeview TV with built in DVD player Bedroom 5 is accessed via a small corridor from this room, however there is a curtain across the room to provide privacy to guests in bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2) Accessed via a small corridor from bedroom 4, super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), two built-in wardrobes, two trunks as dressing tables and a small Freeview TV 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... 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 1 Smart TV with Now TV and 7 Freeview TVs 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 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... 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 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75810000/75803700/75803642/d806682f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Detached Cotswold Holiday Home - Honeysuckle House Ewen, near Cirencester - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=75803642&PinnedHotelID=75803642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84517400/84517314/d1aeb7aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Locks Cottage, Painswick - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms Painswick - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=84517314&PinnedHotelID=84517314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73263900/73263852/29fb6b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Barracks - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Aldsworth - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=73263852&PinnedHotelID=73263852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83500000/83492700/83492624/w2879h3055x1y0-68117e03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious 4 Bed house with Hot Tub in the Cotswolds! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 589948 ## About the area Cirencester is home to this cottage. Cirencester Golf Club and Lechlade Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Cerney House Gardens. Combat Splat and Lakeside Ski & Wake are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cirencester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester.dx4602) [View more Cottages in Cirencester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Cottages.d4602-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.74540%2C-1.89018&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lWBGf8tcWAOZkOl9xGQqrPiaijs=) Cirencester, Gloucestershire ### What's nearby - ![Houses of Arlington Row in the village of Bibury, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491293/c829ffe2-a52d-4aeb-a92b-6c7358b64da4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) 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 - Cirencester Best Kebab 7 min drive - Twig 4 min drive - Toro Lounge 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage? ### Where is Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui H. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Just perfect for a long weekend with family.The cottage was both welcoming and comfy. ##### Jacqui H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 22 Oct 2025 #### Excellent This property exceeded my expectations. We felt right at home and everything you could possibly need was provided. The beds and pillows were especially comfortable. My only issue is that we didn't stay longer. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 16 Oct 2025 #### Comfortable Barnsley Cottage Barnsley Cottage was absolutely perfect for what we wanted - 3 families spending the weekend together under 1 roof. It was welcoming, cosy, homely and comfortable. The large warm kitchen was ideal and it was good for 10 of us to sit round the table. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms spacious. The attic bedrooms were perfect for the 4 children. The house and garden were dog friendly and the garden big enough to play in. Absolutely everything was provided and Annabel, the house owner, was welcoming and friendly. We would definitely come back. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine J. 28 Aug 2025 #### A family weekend We recently stayed at Barnsley Cottage for a weekend with our to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversay. The cottage is spacious but cosy. The garden was beautiful. We could easily reach the places we wanted to visited. My only criticism is that there were so many cupboards that at first it was hard to find things ##### Christine J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 24 Apr 2025 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine C. 2 Jun 2025 #### 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. ##### Catherine C. ### 8/10 Good #### Murdo T. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super retreat Spacious, well equipped family home ##### Murdo T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 14 May 2025 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy P. 6 Feb 2025 #### 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. ##### Andy P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean-Baptiste H. 12 Nov 2024 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. ##### Jean-Baptiste H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda M. 28 Feb 2025 #### 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. ##### Amanda M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### John P. 17 Aug 2023 #### 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. ##### John P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona D. 8 Aug 2024 #### 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. ##### Fiona D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane O. 28 Feb 2024 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! ##### Diane O. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 13 Jul 2024 #### 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! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 7 Mar 2025 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 10 May 2024 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 21 Sept 2023 #### 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 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 15 Mar 2024 #### 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! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Gavin B. 12 Mar 2025 #### 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!! ##### Gavin B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Steve H. 23 Nov 2023 #### Very nice long weekend family get together It was a really nice place to meet up & stay (would have been even nicer if the weather had been kinder! - must be lovely in the summer to use the garden). Particularly well set up for young kids - my grandkids loved the toys in the Snug and the cot, high chair etc were all set up. A couple of very minor suggestions for improvement: a good selection of kitchen knives but not a decent sharp one amongst them (common to most cottages I've stayed in)! Also some instructions for operating the TVs would have been useful: there's a TV switch at the top of the stairs which was off so no reception until I messaged the owner & found it had to be on & Now TV is not familiar to everyone - I never managed to get the main terrestrial channels. But these are very minor quibbles which didn't spoil a very enjoyable stay. ##### Steve H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 16 Oct 2023 #### Family gathering We assembled three generations of our family (plus spouses and partners) for a long-awaited get together. We’d come from all over the UK and abroad, so it had to be special. Barnsley Cottage was the perfect location and exactly as we’d hoped - cosy but spacious, with lots of areas for us to enjoy being in each other’s company and (very importantly) to share some great meals that we cooked and enjoyed together. The rooms were lovely, the beds very comfortable and it felt like home from home. We were very lucky with the weather (the warmest and sunniest October for a long time) which allowed us to walk the nearby lanes and fields, or just sit in the wonderful gardens with a glass of wine (well, lots of glasses…). We hadn’t expected such lovely weather and if it had rained the lounge, the snug and the big kitchen would have been plenty for us. The cottage had everything we needed and more. The pub less than a minute’s walk away is a tremendous plus, in any weather. We loved it all and it has given us many happy memories to cherish until we can get everyone there again as soon as possible. Thank you so much! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sara N. 15 Dec 2023 #### A lovely house in a great location! 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. ##### Sara N. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 21 Aug 2025 #### Generally excellent throughout All good - beds particularly comfortable, but lounge sofas a bit uncomfortable. Garden and outdoor games provided excellent - suited our grandchildren. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible 22 Sept 2025 #### Very disappointed We booked through Stay Cotswolds. The property was dirty and smelt terrible. I cleaned it and had to wash all the kitchen utensils before we used them. The carpets were stained and the house smelt. The pictures don’t reflect the condition of the property. I have complained to Stay Cotswolds and they just said I hope you enjoyed the Cotswolds. 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