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Light and spacious barn conversion on working farm in the Cotswolds

Swallows Rest beautiful spacious barn conversion

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Nailsworth, ENG

Minchinhampton Common
‪3 min drive‬
Cotswold Canals Trust
‪10 min drive‬
Highgrove House
‪13 min drive‬
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Light and spacious barn conversion on working farm in the Cotswolds

Situated on a working beef farm in a quiet lane and with eco friendly underfloor heating, large comfortable open plan living/dining with wood burning stove and fully equipped kitchen area, two large bedrooms (one double and one twin), walk-in shower and full bath. Cot/highchair provided on request. Separate fully equipped utility room. Living area opens directly on to patio with views of open fields and rolling countryside. Plenty of outdoor space for children to play. Up to two small well behaved dogs welcome. Lots of walks directly from the property on quiet lanes, tracks and paths. Local maps and advice on walks provided on request. Wifi, TV/DVD.

Local village of Horsley within 15 minutes walk with great family friendly award winning pub (withpop-up food and music nights) and community run village shop. Lovely little market town of Nailsworth easily accessible by walking (20 mins) or offers free parking with lots of interesting independent shops and cafes/restaurants and tourist information. Easy access to all Cotswolds attractions, Cirencester 30 minute drive, Cheltenham 40 minutes, Bath 40 minutes. Local farmers markets in Nailsworth (monthly) and Stroud (weekly).

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Property manager

Jeannie Bennett

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot provided High chair provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No pets in bedrooms. No pets left unattended in the property at any time. Children to be supervised at all times when near farm machinery, animals or barns.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stroud

Located in Stroud, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Gloucester Quays and Gloucester Docks. Travelling with kids? Consider Stroud Bowl and Highgrove Shop Tetbury. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

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Nailsworth, ENG

What's nearby

Minchinhampton Common - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Cotswold Canals Trust - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Highgrove House - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
Highgrove House and Gardens - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
Westonbirt Arboretum - 16 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

Stroud Station - 17 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Oldstone
‪The Long Table - ‬8 min drive
‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive
‪The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton - ‬9 min drive
‪Queen Matilda Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Light and spacious barn conversion on working farm in the Cotswolds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light and spacious barn conversion on working farm in the Cotswolds?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Light and spacious barn conversion on working farm in the Cotswolds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light and spacious barn conversion on working farm in the Cotswolds located?

This family-friendly Stroud holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Minchinhampton Common and The New Lawn. Woodchester Park and Woodchester Valley Vineyard and Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessi W.

9 Aug, 2025

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

The goats were an added delight. Very relaxing stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

3 Aug, 2025

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

This is a wonderful place to stay, central to many places in the Cotswolds. It’s comfortable, clean, and plenty of space to relax after a day of exploring. The hosts are also wonderful providing everything we needed and lots of information about the area.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Restful weekend

We had a wonderfully peaceful weekend, the lodged is beautiful, fully equipped and immaculately clean. Shops are close by to pick up essentials and an easy drive to visit many local villages in the Cotswolds, we will definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Fabulous stay!

We had a lovely stay here this week. The barn is really well equipped, comfy and clean. The hosts were there to greet us on arrival and explained everything we needed to know including surrounding walks and play areas. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen And Rhonda

6 May, 2025

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

Such a nice property and so relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was exactly as described and the photos online do not do it justice, it is much better than the pics show. The hosts are amazing friendly and helpful people. The property is so well equipped. We totally recommend this property for a lovely relaxing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon l.

4 Apr, 2025

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

Fooks Farm

A beautiful location atop the Cotswold hills near Nailsworth…. The accommodation was clean, tidy and perfect for or needs. Our host was really helpful and present to answer anything we needed to know about the area.We will definitely return.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique v.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Very nice staying

It was very nice ,everything what we needed was there and the village and walks we made where wonderful thank you very much Jeannie and Brian

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

21 Apr, 2025

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

Lovely stay in a lovely cottage

Nothing bad to say. The accommodation was clean and very well appointed - everything has been thought of. As others have said, it’s bigger than you expect as well! Jeannie was welcoming and the cake and drinks waiting for us were a nice touch! The area is beautiful - lots of walks on your doorstep and plenty of nearby places to visit. We’d definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

20 Nov, 2024

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

Swallows Rest

Lovley location, and accommodation very spacious, clean and well equipped.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca U.

15 May, 2024

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

Beautiful Location

We were so impressed with our stay and can’t wait to get back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Idyllic retreat

Wonderful stay - perfect location x

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

16 May, 2025

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

Heart of the Cottswolds

What a wonderful, clean and roomy cottage! We appreciated all the thoughtful literature and detail to our needs. The kitchen is fully equipped! The location is beautiful, and the only reason I put a 4 for location is that Americans who are renting a car need to know that the lanes are one-car wide and you have to watch around the turns for oncoming traffic. Sometimes you have to back up to make way for others.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

5 Feb, 2023

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

Great stay

Great hosts really welcoming and informative

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Lovely stay

Swallow's Rest is just as in the pictures and Jeannie was helpful and kind before, during and even after our stay when we came back as we'd lost a bag! Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Special quiet place

A lovely hospitable farm, with variety of animals to see, albeit in a quiet location in the cotswolds. Easy to get to lots of places of interest, from there: towns, villages and walks.A location which is full of interest. Property had everything in it to make for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair D.

19 Mar, 2022

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

Relaxing break

Friendly and helpful host no fuss fantastic stay

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore Q.

28 Dec, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Amazing property, cozy and large. Fantastic hosts. Hopefully we'll be back soon. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt A.

27 Jul, 2022

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

wonderful weekend

wonderful farm great to see the animals equipped with everything you need to have a lovely holiday lots of lovely walks and places to visit

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

8 May, 2017

Fantastic!! 👍

The property was exactly as described, but even better In real life. Lovely place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely retreat

We found Swallows Rest to be exactly as described and was a bright clean and warm sanctuary, lovely to come back to each day after exploring and walking in the Cotswolds countryside. Could not fault it. Everything supplied and wonderful hosts. Nothing fancy but all goof.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Fantastic find

The property is amazing - spacious, clean, warm, and had everything you could want and more. The local area is lovely, with ameneties just a short distance away. I would definitely recommend the property and would have no problems in revisiting. I would defi itelt recommend a

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert P.

3 Jun, 2023

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

Nice stay at Swallows Rest

We had a nice stay. Luxerious accommodation, clean etc. Jeannie and Brian are good hosts. Warm welcome with cake and supply of coffee en tea.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

18 Mar, 2024

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

Excellent

Warm, comfortable accommodation in quiet location. Jeannie met us on arrival to show us in and answer any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

melanie f.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Review

Spacious and comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat O.

25 May, 2024

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

Swallows rest

Warm, light and spacious property. Friendly owners. Central to many attractions and lots of lovely walks from the cottage

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeannie Bennett

Brian and Jeannie run the farm and holiday let. Brian has been farming all his life and moved to Horsley as a child and to our current farm in the late 1970s. He originally had a milking herd, but is now semi-retired and runs a small beef herd. Jeannie is also from the Stroud Valleys and enjoys the outdoor life, mainly looking after the smaller animals on the farm. She is a keen walker and previously worked with special needs students in a local secondary school.

Why they chose this property

We love our farm and the slower pace of life you can enjoy here. Swallows Rest is a tranquil and calm space and our aim is to enable you to enjoy your holiday without the trials and tribulations of a hectic life. We provide all the basics for housekeeping and tea, coffee and cake on arrival for you to instantly relax and chill out. We are happy for you to get involved in farm life and find out about farming or can leave you in peace, whichever suits you best during your stay.