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Combine Shed at Oosland Barns - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Bedroom 2, Combine Shed, Bolthole Retreats

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4721.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire
  • Evesham Country Park
    8 min drive
  • Ragley Hall
    11 min drive
  • Stratford Racecourse
    11 min drive
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Combine Shed at Oosland Barns - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

The Combine Shed is a red brick barn that has been converted from an actual combine harvester shed into a cosy and comfortable, sleeps-4 holiday home that sits alongside the Cider House, another Oosland Barns holiday let. The cottage is set in a gravel courtyard at the centre of a working arable farm, just half a mile from the River Avon and the pretty village of Bidford-upon-Avon.

The barns and the fields around the Combine Shed were purchased by the owner's family in the 1960s. In the 1980s the barns became grain stores, and the courtyard in front of the cottage was covered over with large steel bins for extra grain storage. In 2012, the grain barns were converted, and the grain store taken down, and the full conversion to Oosland Barns Holiday Lets was completed in 2015.

Inside, the cottage is decorated in a neutral, country-cottage style and comfortably accommodates four guests, with a very spacious and welcoming open-plan kitchen-dining-living area with a log burner and two bedrooms (one double, one twin) and a family bathroom - all on one floor so ideal for guests with limited mobility (Please note, that there are two steps up to the front door).Ground Floor
This spacious converted barn is decorated throughout in a country farmhouse style with neutral colourways that give a pleasing, relaxed feel. The Combine Shed is on one floor (no internal stairs) and is therefore ideal for young families and guests with restricted mobility. (Note, that there are two steps up to the front door).

*2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. The pet fee is NOT included in your booking fee. A request for an additional fee per pet will be sent to you after you have placed your booking. Your pet fee must be paid for before your arrival date.

*Please make yourself aware of the hot tub rules and hours of use. An additional fee applies, and it must be requested at the time of booking. 

Hallway:
Step through the front door in to the Hallway off which is the open-plan Kitchen-Dining Area-Living Room to the right and the Bedrooms and Family Bathroom to the left. The Hallway has plenty of room for boots and shoes and hooks are provided to hang coats.

Kitchen-Dining Area-Living Area:
The open-plan kitchen, dining area and living area is a super spacious room with a stunning double-height, gabled roof and a fabulous woodburer stove. It is light and bright with windows looking out to the courtyard and rear garden. The fully equipped Kitchen has an integrated washing machine, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, electric cooker and electric hob. To one side of the Kitchen is a rectangular table that comfortably seats four guests. At the far end is the Living Area with two large comfy sofas, a coffee table, smart TV, a sideboard storing games and maps, and a lovely woodburner, which will be set ready for you to light on arrival.

Bedroom 1:
The barn's main bedroom looks out over the rear garden and has a high ceiling with exposed beams. The bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed with bedside tables and reading lamps, a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a full-length mirror.

Bedroom 2:
This cosy second bedroom also looks out over the rear garden and is furnished with two single beds, a central bedside table and reading lamp, chest of drawers with a mirror and wall hooks with hangers for hanging up clothes.

Family Bathroom:
The family bathroom features a full-size bath, with a shower over, a toilet, a basin with a vanity unit with a mirror and shaver point, and a heated towel rail. The tiled floor has underfloor heating. Outside
At the rear of the cottage there is a large, fenced garden, with a lawn, patio and picnic table, which looks out across the surrounding farmland. The garden is dog friendly/dog proof (unless your dog can jump above waist height). Guests with dogs are welcome to walk them around the surrounding farm lands (please stick to the outside if the field is planted). There is parking for 2 cars beside the cottage through a small gate. A charcoal BBQ is provided - please bring your own supply of fuel.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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
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

About the area

Alcester

Located in Alcester, this holiday home is in a rural area. Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve and Broadway Tower Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Avon Bank Gardens and Bancroft Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Stratford Butterfly Farm, or check out an event or a game at Stratford Racecourse.
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Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire

What's nearby

  • Ragley Hall - 11 min drive
  • Stratford Racecourse - 11 min drive
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 12 min drive
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 13 min drive
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Evesham Honeybourne Station - 9 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vineyard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bulls Head - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Fish and Anchor Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Norton Grange - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ellenden Farm Shop - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Combine Shed at Oosland Barns - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Combine Shed at Oosland Barns - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Combine Shed at Oosland Barns - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Combine Shed at Oosland Barns - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Alcester holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bidford Grange Golf Club and Bidford Grange Golf Course. Avon Bank Gardens and Bancroft Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A perfect stay
A lovely, peaceful stay, would definitely come back. The view from the garden/hot tub is beautiful. Lots of thoughtful extras such as flip flops and robes for the hot tub, coffee pods and so on. Great location for exploring the Cotswolds, Stratford etc.
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and relaxing
We stayed for 4 weeks whist having building work done to our house. The owner was fab, super helpful if we needed anything but just left us to it which was great. We even took our cat with us. The location is gorgeous, really tranquil and peaceful. Walking is lovely, local pubs and shops easily accessible. Accommodation is comfy, well equipped and was a real home from home.
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8/10 Good

Louise Y.

Excellent stay!
We really enjoyed our long weekend here. The location made it very easy to travel around the Cotswolds and also visit Stratford-upon-Avon which is only 20mins away. The outlook over the fields is beautiful, we loved having our private garden and hot tub. The log burner is a lovely addition and it really did feel home from home.
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8/10 Good

A lovely property in an ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds and catching up with friends.
The property is neat and tidy and plenty big enough for 2 couples. The hot tub is a lovely addition. The criticisms would be the need to fix the curtain pole in the lounge - really messed with my engineer friend's mind, and also the cleaners need to look up, especially in the bathroom, and clear all the cobwebs away. It was also impossible to have a shower without making the floor very wet as the screen across the to of the bath wasn't long enough. Other than all that we would be happy to come back to the area and book the same property, or try one of the others on the farm.
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10/10 Excellent

Would book again
I booked a short break (2 nights) at the Combine Shed in Bidford on Avon. It was a superb place to stay :-) - very comfortable and everything we needed was there. The open lounge / dining / kitchen area was very spacious, light but still had a comfy feel. The kitchen itself had everything we needed for self catering for a few meals. The bedrooms were also very comfortable and I think we all slept well in the beds. Overall the place was clean and pleasantly decorated and offered a lovely retreat - in fact I said many times (to the kids annoyance I'm sure) that I would happily live in a place like this! The enclosed garden area was beautiful, backing on to large fields. The only thing that could perhaps have enhanced the stay would have been some comfy garden chairs or sun loungers to enjoy a good book with a glass of wine while overlooking the wonderful views.
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8/10 Good

2 night stay
We stayed here for 2 nights in June to visit Stratford upon Avon . Lovely spacious property in quiet area. Bidford upon Avon had places to eat and takeaways The property was ideal for our dog with a fully enclosed garden . Facilities were good in the property . The wifi however never worked which was frustrating for us . That was only negative Would recommend this property to others

8/10 Good

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience
All pretty much as expected - smooth process and handy location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent base in The Cotswolds
This is our fourth time staying at combine shed an excellent stay as always . Superb location for whatever you are planning to do on your stay / holiday . Private rural location but very close to the town of Bidford on Avon . Only point I would like to make is if you are looking for the property in the dark the entrance off road is not lit and can be easily missed ! Will be booking again for next year
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and location
This is our third stay at combine sheds Oosland barns and we will be staying again . Property is spacious and a superb location rural but very close to all amenities. The property is clean and very well equipped highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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Peaceful dog friendly
We had a lovely four night break. Combine She'd was exactly as described. Sofas were extremely comfy and snallbut secure garden great for our dog. Very nicely decorated with all the facilities you might need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Holiday
We loved the combine shed, very comfortable, lovely walks and places to eat close by, we definitely will be back so much more to see .
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10/10 Excellent

Tone S.

Beautiful place!
Very nice location! Clean and comfortable, spacious and very well equipped. Short walk to beautiful Bidford, and short drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. Wonderful place!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa A., England

Very nice
Cottage was lovely and clean and very comfortable she well equipped. Great location. Would definitely recommend
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10/10 Excellent

martin h.

Beautiful accommodation
Wonderful place to stay and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding countryside. Accommodation is just beautiful, very homely and comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Our two large dogs enjoyed the ample garden and also the lovely walks along the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

A great stay, with a great host!
I stayed for a total of 3 nights with my partner. On our arrival there were a few unexpected issues with the property which led to me calling up the owner, Kate, late at night (10pm-ish!). Kate picked up and immediately came round to the property to try and sort the issues, and offered us a stay in one of her other properties instead to give her time to fix the problems. I was really impressed with Kate’s speed in coming round as well as her kind and friendly attitude. We ended up staying in Owl’s End - the property next door, and we had no qualms whatsoever! The place was very cosy, and is perfect for either one or two couples to stay. We really enjoyed the open fire and Kate had left lots of wood and firelighters out so we could enjoy the fire the whole weekend. The TV was great too and having Netflix was definitely a plus! Overall we had a fantastic stay and it was really down to Kate’s amazing attitude that meant we had a great time. Would definitely recommend the property we stayed in and would certainly recommend Kate as a host!
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10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Girls weekend away
Lovely cosy cottage in a great location. So peaceful and relaxing. Very clean and comfortable, I would definitely recommend
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

Fantastic place to stay
The Combine Shed has to be one of the best self-catering units I've stayed in. Very clean, well equipped, close to all the amenities that we needed. A few minor niggles - the coffee machine didn't work, and no instruction books for appliances, etc, but overall it was truly excellent. I would highly recommend this property to anyone considering it.
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8/10 Good

David F.

Pleasant and peaceful
The Combine shed provided a very pleasant and peaceful break for 4 adults (and dog). A short walk to the town for shops, pubs and the river. Facilities at the property were more than adequate for self catering and the garden was secure for the dog to roam. Would definitely stay again and reccomend to others

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, relaxing stay
Easy booking and had everything required
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Sally P.

Great base for a holiday
Had a great stay at the Combine Shed- very homely and comfortable. Great base for exploring from. Well looked after by host. Would definitely recommend.

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2016 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.

We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

What makes this property unique

The Combine Shed is a spacious ground floor, single-storey, barn conversion situated on the owners' working farm, just half a mile from the pretty riverside village of Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. The barn sleeps four in two bedrooms (a double, and a twin), and has a family bathroom. Inside you will also find an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner stove. To the outside is off-road parking for two cars, and a lawned garden with patio and a picnic table for al fresco eating. The Combine Shed is dog friendly.

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