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Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms

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A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by white chairs. A wooden staircase is visible in the background, leading to another level. - Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests  in 4 bedrooms (Harescombe)
An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a stone wall. - Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests  in 4 bedrooms (Harescombe)
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area set for six with white chairs and a wooden table. - Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests  in 4 bedrooms (Harescombe)
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Nestled in the rural hamlet of Harescombe, Owls Nest offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The rustic barn features a beautifully finished kitchen, dining area, and comfortable living room with a cosy log burner. Outside space comes in the form of the covered courtyard where you can relax with outside seating, ping pong table and festoon lighting.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 92088 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms

  • Forming part of a charming family farm in the picture-perfect Painswick Valley, this bright, airy and spacious barn is a wonderful place to get away from it all and breath in the fresh country air. With a spacious kitchen, elegant living room, and four large bedrooms, there is plenty of space to gather. The beautiful country kitchen is the perfect space for a hearty breakfast or indulgent dinner while the cosy living room with log burner is ideal for playing a board game around the fire on cooler nights.

    With one super-king bedroom and three king-size, guests should experience a restful night’s sleep after a busy day exploring. The fourth bedroom also offers flexible sleeping arrangements, either configured as three single beds or as a king and one single.

    Outside you can enjoy a covered terrace with sociable outside seating, perfect for evening drinks, and a fun ping pong table. The farm is also home to four picturesque coarse fishing lakes, so keen anglers should pack their fishing rods too. Children will love the freedom of the countryside and saying hello to the cows every morning or getting to explore the multitude of family attractions surrounding the area.

    Ground Floor

    Guests enter through the covered courtyard and there are steps up from the decking to the door.

    Kitchen/Diner:
    Stone floors and beautiful cabinets make for an elegant kitchen where guests can gather for breakfast at the large farmhouse table seating ten. Everything you need for a wonderful stay is provided from oven and hob, large American-style fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher and washing machine to cafetiere and Nespresso coffee machine to make that all important morning coffee that you can enjoy while watching the cows outside.

    Living Room:
    Spend lovely evenings together in this cosy space with two plump sofas and wood-burning stove, perfect for cooler evenings. and a comfortable armchair provide plenty of seating, whilst in the corner is a wood-burning stove. Reconnect over a fun board game or watch your favourite series or movie together on the smart TV.

    Bedroom Three:
    This lovely bedroom boasts high vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. There is an oak-framed super-king size bed and plenty of clothing storage with wardrobe and chest of drawers. Enjoy views of the lane beyond.

    En Suite:
    Adjoining bedroom three is a spacious and well-appointed en suite shower room with rainfall shower, WC, hand basin and de-mist mirror.

    Bedroom Four:
    Offering flexible sleeping arrangements, this spacious family room can be configured with three single beds or as a king-size and one single. Featuring high ceilings and a window overlooking the farmyard, this is a calm space to relax after a day of exploring. The bedroom also features a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

    En Suite:
    The large en suite bathroom has a generously sized shower with a wonderful rainfall shower, WC and a de-mist mirror.

    Cloakroom
    Handy downstairs toilet with WC and basin.


    First Floor

    Bedroom One:
    With wonderful rural views over the cow fields to the village church and rolling hills beyond, this spacious king-size bedroom is decorated in a calming palette. An upholstered ottoman sits at the foot of the bed and there’s a half-height wardrobe with hanging space and shelves as well as a chest of drawers. Enjoy watching the birds flitting in and out of the hedgerow opposite.

    En Suite:
    The en suite to bedroom one boasts a large walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, WC, handbasin and de-mist mirror.

    Bedroom Two:
    The second bedroom on the first floor is a charming king-size room with views over the farmyard to the fields beyond. The large window is a lovely spot to watch the wagtails as they swoop and dive from the building opposite. There ais a wardrobe and chest of drawers for clothing storage.

    Bathroom:
    This family bathroom features a bath with a shower attachment overhead, WC, hand basin and mirror.


    Outside

    A unique covered courtyard with decking and relaxed outdoor furniture and pretty lights provides a fantastic space for guests to spend evenings enjoying a drink or BBQ. Children will love hosting tournaments on the ping pong table. Keen anglers will enjoy the easy access to the scenic Harescombe Fisheries, which form part of the farm and sit at the top of the valley. There is covered parking for 4 cars.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,088 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
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.

About the area

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area. Painswick Golf Club and Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gloucester Quays and Gloucester Docks. Travelling with kids? Consider Stroud Bowl, or check out an event or a game at Kingsholm Stadium. Visit our Gloucester travel guide
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Harescombe

What's nearby

  • St Marys Painswick
    3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Rococo Gardens
    5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Painswick Rococo Garden
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • St Mary’s Church
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
    7 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Stroud Station
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Manuel's Finest Fish & Chips
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Curio Lounge
    8 min drive
  • Queen Victoria
    7 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Gloucester cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Haresfield Beacon, St Marys Painswick and St Mary’s Church. Rococo Gardens and Robinswood Hill Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
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Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at beautiful cottage

We had a fabulous time staying at owls nest. It was clean, tidy and modern and had everything we needed. We loved the farm tour and David couldn’t have been more helpful. Would love to return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Owls Nest Barn

A beautifully appointed and well thought out property. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Everyone that we encountered around the farm was very pleasant. We had an excellent stay and will return again .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay

Owl’s Nest was the perfect family getaway retreat. Stocked with everything you could possibly need, it was a fantastic break. The sounds of cows and swallows woke us up each day and there was space for all 9 of us to spread out. A great stay, we would love to be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Wonderful house, hosts & location

The owls nest barn is a lovely place to stay, all the rooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable. It’s well appointed with everything you need. Being in a working farm makes it so much fun, seeing the cows come in and go out in the morning is a highlight. The hosts are very responsive and friendly. Martyn the farmer introduced us to the cows and calves, chickens and kittens!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolina L.

family reunion

Beautiful, modern, high quality, comfortable house, in an stunning location. Warm and friendly owners, very helpful. Highly recommended place to spend a weekend with family or friends.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is one of the nicest properties we have ever rented.

Really comfy beds in an excellently equipped house. Ideal for 4 couples to celebrate together. We also enjoyed the outdoor space. Everyone was friendly. Great experience. Would love to return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Outstanding

Beautiful, tranquil relaxing location, stylish interior, exceptionally well appointed. Very helpful friendly hosts . First class in every way !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Fantastic property would stay again.

Fantastic property, can’t fault anything, very well equipped with everything you would need. Delicious Lemon Drizzle cake on Arrival. Very comfortable lounge with large tv screen and underfloor heated downstairs. Good size bedrooms with comfy bed and modern en-suite for each bedroom. Spacious parking for at least 4 cars. Property adjoined the farm yard, farmers Martin and David very friendly and great to talk to approachable to answer any Questions. Good place to stay for families and couples.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Werkend away with friends

Beautiful property in the country,very spacious,lovely bedrooms all withon suits,immaculate inside, hosts david and martin really friendly and made us feel welcome,would definitely recomend for a getaway with family or friends,local pubs and gloucester quays not far from property, great weekend was had by all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic throughout

Brilliant stay here. The house has been completed to a very high standard and the comfort is second to none. All modern equipment and plenty of everything. Huge fridge which was great! Things for children as well, cots and high chairs etc. lovely, truly lovely.
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10/10 Excellent

Barrie P.

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

Ideal property

The property is very comfortable, modern and spotless. The provision of an outside table tennis table was a bonus. The owners were very helpful, courteous and available though not interfering. The barn is on a working farm. The property is fully equipped with all you need. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

A beautiful farm retreat

This is a beautifully designed and well appointed converted farm building, well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious and light and tastefully furnished. The owners gave us a warm welcome and were easily contactable if we needed them. A delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake on arrival hit the spot. The surrounding countryside is really peaceful and it was lovely to observe the cows arriving for milking each day but many Cotswold attractions are within easy reach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Beautiful house, great host

We stayed at Owls Nest Barn (on brook Farm) near Gloucester and the house was absolutely wonderful. Everything looked brand new, beautiful big kitchen diner and flowing through to the spacious lounge area. 4 huge bedrooms with lovely comfy beds and bathrooms. Immaculately clean. David the host was so helpful and took time to show us around the farm. Useful outside area under cover with seating, and table tennis (and bbq but we did not use). A really wonderful place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Beautiful house, great host

We stayed at Owls Nest Barn (on brook Farm) near Gloucester and the house was absolutely wonderful. Everything looked brand new, beautiful big kitchen diner and flowing through to the spacious lounge area. 4 huge bedrooms with lovely comfy beds and bathrooms. Immaculately clean. David the host was so helpful and took time to show us around the farm. Useful outside area under cover with seating, and table tennis (and bbq but we did not use). A really wonderful place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luxury country escape

The house is surrounded by green Cotswold hills, located on a small farm. Friendly owners who welcomed us on arrival. The house was so well equipped we had no need to bother the owners The house is newly furnished to a very high specification. Large kitchen with everything you need to cook up a feast. Generous sized bedrooms with comfortable beds and five bathrooms Also comes equipped with wood burner and EV charger if needed
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clare O.

Absolutely beautiful

Owl’s Nest Barn is a stunning property which provided us friends with a perfect place to get together. Everything was just about perfect - beautifully and comfortably furnished and decorated with everything you could possibly need to relax. Comfy beds and lovely linen, lovely bathrooms with plenty of hot water and fluffy towels. Well appointed kitchen and a super lounge to sit and watch tv or listen to music. Spotlessly clean and well maintained with friendly and welcoming hosts, we had a marvellous weekend and will surely be back! Hugely recommended!! One thing - a better sign from both sides of the entrance would make the property easier to find in the dark, but other than that, perfection for us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place, Brilliant Location, Great for all the Family

Owls Nest Barn is a fabulous place to stay. Located in the middle of the countryside you are still only 10/15 minutes away from Stroud and Gloucester making it a perfect spot. The barn has been converted to such a high spec with lots of details thought of for a stay for 9. Amazing kitchen meant eating out wasn't always necessary which was appreciated when there are so many of us and the use of an amazing BBQ made for a lovely evening meal one night. David, Martyn and Claire made us feel unbelievably welcome as well as the rest of the farm staff and family. Having 4 bathrooms was brilliant as well as the extra downstairs cloakroom. The table tennis table got a lot of use and our evening strolls took us round the area to explore. I couldn't recommend this rental more highly and wish them all the best for their future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic weekend at Owls Nest Barn

We had an absolutely brilliant stay at Owls Nest Barn last weekend. David was very helpful from the moment we made contact and was really kind through the booking process. When we arrived the house was stocked with all the essentials including milk, cake and bread! A lovely touch. Everything in the house had just been kitted out with the most up to date appliances and had been done to a very high spec. David came to show us how to use the lights, electric blinds and various other things to make our stay really special. The beds were incredible, bedding lovely, showers clean and powerful. We had no trouble with running low on hot water or not being able to use anything. There wasn't a single complaint all weekend and everyone had a brilliant time. Thank you so much.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Stunning home

We had a fantastic stay at Owls nest farm. The photos do not show how stunning this property is. it's very new, immaculate, done to such a high standard. Beds super comfy, high quality furniture. Showers excellent. Enough seating for everyone round a beautiful large kitchen table. Comfortable seating in loung for us all. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely welcome gifts, delicious homemade lemon drizzle, bread and milk. Table tennis was a hit in the courtyard under the old calf shed. Beautiful decking/sestubg area.perfect space for a friends catch up of 3 couples and 3 children. Great location to explore Cotswolds. It is a working farm which the children found very exciting. Outdoor space to play in courtyard but not enclosed to allow for parking. David and his family were very welcoming and communication was great. They even let us check out late which was greatly appreciated. We'd love to stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home away from home

Wow, this house is amazing, beautifully renovated - every detail has been thoughtfully considered. The location is idyllic - set in the heart of the countryside. The hosts were very approachable, all our queries prior to arrival were answered very swiftly and were on hand throughout our stay - thank you David and Martyn, it’s safe to say we will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cigdem O.

Wonderful Stay

We had the best time at Owls Nest Barn. Pictures don't do justice, the barn is amazing, rooms are all so comfortable and have a hotel feel to it and you are in a farm surrounded by lovely cows. Hosts were super friendly, helpful. Special thanks to David, who was super responsive and also gave us a lovely tour of the farm. We would definitely come back. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious bedrooms and good communal areas. We enjoyed being on a working farm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyn C.

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

Great stay

Beautiful property - had everything we needed, and even left us bread, milk and a lovely homemade cake. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Delighted

We met up here with old friends. We were very pleased with an en-suite for every couple. High quality facilities for kitchen, bathroom and comfortable living areas. Proprietors easily accessible and quick to help. They made us feel very welcome and even showed us their new calves. Beautiful surrounding countryside. One very small disadvantage is no garden. There is pleasant outside area with a barbecue but it has a roof .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely family break

Owls Nest Barn was so lovely. Could not fault the accommodation. It had everything we needed and was so comfy with lovely bedrooms and a huge kitchen! We had a fantasy few days there