Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage

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A stone fireplace with a clock above it, a television on the right, and a cozy seating area with a plaid throw pillow.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the garden through an open door.
A spacious kitchen with a large dining table, wooden chairs, and a built-in island with a sink and storage.
A stone house with a large garden and outdoor seating area.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a bed with a headboard, a small table, a lamp, and a window.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Arlington Row
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cirencester Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cirencester

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 New Brewery Arts Centre and Cirencester Leisure Centre. Cerney House Gardens and Combat Splat are also worth visiting.
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Arlington Row - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cirencester Church - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cirencester Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eleven Bibury - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gallery Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toro Lounge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage on 11 Jun 2027 start from £1,850, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Impressive five bedroom country home in the Cotswolds - Barnsley Cottage located?

Situated in Cirencester, this cottage is within 6 miles (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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a delightful home and close to so many wonderful things in the Cotswolds. The yard is lovely, the house is well stocked, and the host was so kind. We have three kids (10, 3, 3) and the house was perfect for our traveling party. You will need to drive most places as there are only a handful of places that are walkable to the cottage but we didn’t mind that and expected to need to use our car.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you Marissa for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet village close to pubs and such a cosy cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
Thank you Isobel for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect stay in a lovely homely Cotswold house

Barnsley Cottage was excellently equipped, great layout, lovely enclosed garden, and perfect spot for walks straight from house and the fantastic pub only a few steps away! Very homely inside. Beds and mattresses were very comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you Lisa for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be excellently equipped, to have a great layout and to be homely. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay, the house was equipped with everything we could possibly need and the beds were super comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thank you Sara for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Barnsley Cottage

Annabel was extremely attentive and helpful. The twin room accommodation in the loft was really not suitable for 2 tall adults as you had to stoop quite low to get out of the room without hitting your head on the low beams! However we did enjoy our stay and the cottage had everything we needed I would describe it as homely and well lived in.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you Nicola for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and homely. We do pre-warn guests in the listing that there are some low beams, which are a typical architectural feature of properties of this age. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage but crowded with unnecessary items which meant it was not very clean. Beds lovely.

Beds and bedding excellent and bathrooms worked well - water hot and showers good. Kitchen was equipped very well although it sometimes took time to find a utensil as there were so many items in drawers and cupboards. Our party prefer a minimally furnished cottage which is therefore cleaner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect for a long weekend with family.The cottage was both welcoming and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you Jacqui for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wedding Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend attending a family wedding whilst staying at Barnsley Cottage. The house was very homely and cosy, with ample space for our large family. It was well equipped with lots of personal touches particularly the mulled wine set to go for our arrival. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again if in the area. Thanks to Annabelle our host who made it a stay to remember.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review of your recent stay at Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to read that you had a wonderful weekend attending a family wedding whilst styaing at Barnsley Cottage. It is lovely to know that you found the house was homely, cosy and well equipped. We are pleased to hear that you would recommend the property and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Wonderful cottage, well equipped to host 5 couples celebrating a big birthday. The garden is secure and suitable for dogs, Local pub serves delicious food and has a great atmosphere. Also its around the corner from the The Pig Hotel and its spa. Annabel was a wonderful host, who was keen to ensure we were warm and comfortable in her delightful cottage. I suspect we will return again soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
Thank you Patsy for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We were thrilled to hear that you found the cottage to be well equipped, warm and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2025
Thank you Caitlin for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We were thrilled to hear that the cottage exceeded your expectations and that you had a lovely stay. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect meeting place for friends

Barnsley Cottage provided the perfect location for old friends to celebrate a birthday together. It is well equipped and extremely homely. The kitchen and sitting room are connected making it a lovely place to cook and eat while relaxing. Annabel is an excellent host who reacted very quickly to any queries.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage

Really lovely cottage in a great location. Rooms were very spacious and clean and plenty of room for everyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you Lisa for your positive review for Barnsley Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Thank you Kerry for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be in a perfect location and the host to be great. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super retreat

Spacious, well equipped family home
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Thank you Murdo for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thank you Peter for your review of your recent stay at Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to read that you had a good stay at the property and you found the beds to be very comfortable and your grand children enjoyed the garden and outdoor games. We hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thank you Andy for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be suitable for your family and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay, and it was the ideal location to explore the Cotswolds. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Thank you Jean-Baptiste for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Thank you Catherine for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thank you Christine for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious but cosy and to have a beautiful garden. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A beautiful Cottage in a beautiful village location

We are a group of nine ex-university friends who meet every year in different locations around the UK and Europe and have done so for the last 35 years. This year, we stayed in the Cotswolds in the picturesque village of Barnsley. Barnsley cottage was very well suited to our group, as many of the beds could be made into twins, and there was plenty of space for all of us in the kitchen and lounge. There were three bathrooms with showers, two en-suite and one main bathroom, which also had a bath. There was also a downstairs cloakroom. The kitchen was very well appointed with everything, pots, pans, and utensils you could possibly need, though it is in need of a bit of a refresh. The lounge is spacious and comfortable with a lovely wood-burning stove. The garden is super, very pretty, with lots of furniture and a few BBQ's, two coal and one gas, and a great fire pit for sitting out in the evening, which we did. The cottage is located in the heart of the village, only 1 min walk to the excellent Village Pub, where we had dinner on Saturday, and a few drinks on Sunday. There are also plenty of walks straight from the cottage into the beautiful Cotswold countryside and the nearby villages of Bibury, Winson, Ablington, and Ampney Crucis. Annabel, the host, was very helpful and responded to messages very quickly.
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you Jenny for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be fantastic, well equipped and to have a beautiful garden. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A fantastically relaxed stay!

First of all, if you like modern and minimalist. Do not stay here! It is very lived in and not the cleanest but we completely loved the whole weekend and wouldn't change a thing! There is everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, there are even a few staples like herbs, salt pepper, gravy etc and we had a lovely welcome hamper left for us! The beds were all so comfy, plenty of lovely fluffy towels to use and the fact that 2 of the bedrooms had en suits meant that we had plenty of bathrooms and toilets for all! The location was beautiful. So quiet - even though the farmer was making the most of the nice weather and driving his gigantic tractor back and forth during the day, it added to the atmosphere and the kids loved spotting it! We visited some neighboring villages and Burford. As we were also lucky with the weather we spent a lot of time out in the garden which was secure and safe for the kids and dog! We would 100% visit again. Anabelle was so accommodating and communicated with us continually on the day of arrival - we were even allowed to check in early as she got everything ready quickly!! Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Claire for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2024
Thank you Catherine for your wonderful review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds in the Summer.
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