Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and bookshelves.
Winterberry Cottage - StayCotswold
A stone house with a well-maintained lawn and a patio area.
A dining area with a table set for four, a clock on the wall, and a view of the garden through a door.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a wooden bench, a woven basket, and a hanging hat rack.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

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

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Barnsley, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Arlington Row
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cirencester Church
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this cottage is in a rural area. Corinium Museum and Bristol Aero Collectlon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include New Brewery Arts Centre and Cirencester Leisure Centre. Cerney House Gardens and Combat Splat are also worth visiting.
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Map
Barnsley, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Arlington Row - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cirencester Church - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cirencester Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eleven Bibury - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gallery Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toro Lounge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, 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

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

WINTERBERRY COTTAGE

I am happy to recommend this well appointed cottage. It is well situated within yards of a decent restaurant and a fine village pub serving good food and drink.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
Thank you Leslie for review of Winterberry Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a lovely location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at Winterberry Cottage

Our stay at Winterberry cottage was delightful. The house was well appointed for preparing meals and gathering in the living room. The garden is lovely and we enjoyed watching the rain fall on the lawn. Nice beds and linens too.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2026
Thank you Susan for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and perfect for your stay. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

When we asked our children what was their favorite part of our holiday vacation in London and the Cotswolds, they all said: the cottage!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2026
Thank you Eric for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay

A wonderful cottage, very spacious. Excellent amenities and facilities. Located perfectly to explore the Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2025
Thank you Paul for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be wonderful, spacious and in a perfect location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended cosy Cotswold cottage

Our 2nd stay at Winterberry Cottage and we will return again soon, location is ideal being very close to Cirencester and yet we can also enjoy the beauty of the outlying villages.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
Thank you Bernadette for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that this was your second stay and we hope you will be back for a third time soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

3 day stay

Excellent place to stay. Very clean and all amenities available and plenty of room. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely cottage for a relaxing break

Winterberry Cottage is lovely and we have stayed there before. The cottage is very comfortable and well furnished and the layout provides a good social space. We had a couple of small issues (e.g. coffee machine not working) but these were fixed for us promptly. The only slightly negative point to mention is that the parking space is very tight and tricky to get into (and once in place it is hard to get out of and around the car(s). Removing the redundant gateposts would make this a little better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage.

A beautiful cottage, clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Great to have an outside dining area and safe grassy space for a toddler to play.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2024
Thank you Anne for your excellent 5* review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to know that you found the cottage to be beautiful, clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is lovely to read that you enjoyed the outside dining area and safe grassy area for your toddler. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cozy and comfortable cottage

The cottage was in a great location and well equipped with all we needed. The kitchen was well layed out and had all the essentials. The living room area was very cozy with the wooden beams and fire place. the furniture needs to be updated as the couches are very low to the ground with visible staining. All 3 bedrooms are tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and storage. Bathrooms were very clean and bright. The cottage is in a very small village with not much around, sits on a busy road which was noisy for the front 2 bedrooms. Parking is provided but very tight if you have a small suv. All around great property with a nice backyard and sitting area.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
Thank you Silke for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, tastefully decorated and very clean. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, well-equiped cottage in small Cotswold village

Winterberry cottage is a lovely spot to vacation. The cottage is immaculate, cozy and well- equipment. We appreciated the wood laid ready for our first fire and the bottle of wine awaiting our arrival. The only thing we didn’t find at hand was a box of matches to light the fire. The cottage was conveniently located within a quick drive from Cirencester and Burford as well as the Roman ruins nearby. The Village Pub and the Pig Inn are within a two minute walk and were welcoming with delicious food and gravity ales. We would highly recommend the cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much, Tracy, for your wonderful 5-star review of your recent stay at Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the cottage immaculate, cosy, and well equipped. It is great to know that you enjoyed the convenient location, with easy trips to Cirencester and Burford, as well as being able to walk to the village pub and The Pig Inn. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Not the best

Market forces means that it was a very expensive stay , the location was excellent for visiting the Pig hotel and for our daughters wedding venue but the cottage itself I would describe as adequate, starting to look a little worn, missing cutlery, and minimal crockery. We also had an issue with no water (the whole road was affected so not the property’s fault) but this did detract from the stay , and the day after one of the bathrooms only had cold water in shower . The property manager was responsive but nothing he could do at the time, staycotswolds should have been informed and reached out to apologise I feel but did not
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2026
Thank you Fiona for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are pleased to hear that the location was ideal for visiting The Pig Hotel and attending your daughter's wedding. We are sorry that aspects of the property did not meet your expectations. We also apologise for the disruption caused by the water outage caused by a burst water main and subsequent hot water issue. Whilst the loss of water affected the whole area and was beyond anyone's control, we appreciate that this impacted your stay. We are sorry that you felt the stay was expensive. However, the property was competitively priced for the area and offered a more affordable option than staying at The Pig Hotel during the same period. Thank you again for taking the time to share your comments.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Well presented and equipped cottage

Winterberry had everything we needed providing a home from home. The cottage was well presented, clean and spacious (for three adults.) Good location for exploring the Cotswolds (Cirencester and Bibury nearby) and Oxford. Would definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Thank you Sharon for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are so pleased you would recommend the property and found it clean and spacious. We hope you will return again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic little cottage!

We stayed at Winterberry for my wife’s birthday with friends. Comfortable, great social space in the kitchen and small well kept garden. Living room sofa’s and beds very comfortable and good water pressure in the showers. Village pub and spa hotel was a few easy steps from the cottage but booking in advance for restaurants recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2023
Thank you Paul for your wonderful review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to read that you had a fantastic stay at the property for your wife's birthday with friends and the property was comfortable, the Kitchen is great for socialising in and the small garden is well kept. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful cottage in the heart of the costwolds.

The cottage itself was beautiful, and done up to quite a high level interior wise and all very clean upon arrival. Instructions to get to the property were fairly clear and we were warned in advance of building work in the adjacent property which was very thoughtful of the team. Couldn't say much to fault the cottage itself, lovely pub close by as well which serves great good. Only issue was trying to get hold of the property manager Richard to check if we could drop out bags at the property early, but it wasn't too much of an issue. Would highly recommend this Winterberry Cottage and StayCostwold
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2025
Thank you Henry for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, beautiful and well equipped. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved Winterberry Cottage

We spent five days at Winterberry Cottage at the end of October. The cottage is very cozy, has everything that you would need for a family of 4. The heating worked really well when we needed it in the evening. The property manager was very helpful with all of our requests.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2023
Thank you Sylvia for your lovely review of Winterberry Cottage. We are so pleased it was cosy and the property manager helpful. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lived up to it's Reviews

My wife and I and another couple thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Winterberry Cottage. It was what we hoped the Cotswolds would feel like. The other reviews we read are accurate.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you Paul for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted you and your guests enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable cottage for a family weekend

A lovely comfortable cottage with cosy beds and sofas to flop on. The kitchen was well equipped if a little tired. Very pretty location and only a few yards from the pub. Parking at the cottage was tight and although we left one car parked on the road it wasn’t ideal.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2023
Thank you Fay we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Winterberry Cottage and hope to welcome you back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend away with family

Communication was excellent asked to enter the property early, which they accommodated. Nice touch leaving a bottle of wine. Kitchen had all the amenities to make a good Sunday lunch and there’s plenty of room to entertain six adults.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2024
Thank you Paul for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely break away

The cottage is cosy but a good size all round with ample room for 6. It is positioned in a quiet village with a pub (unfortunately closed while we were there) but very close to Cirencester and surrounded by beautiful little villages. We had a wonderful stay but would advise you to check if you have trouble with stairs as they are very steep.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review on Winterberry Cottage. We are glad you had a wonderful stay and an hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting and home for family re union

Lovely home . Lots of space for socialising - love the layout of the kitchen/diner and outside space. Co Op for provisions 5 min drive away and pub places to eat 2 minutes walk away . Walks on the doorstep .
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you Jill for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be lovely, spacious with plenty of walks on the doorstep. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cosy cottage

Very cosy cottage. However cobwebs were evident in every room. Draining board mat needed extensive cleaning. Grouting in showers needed renewing/thorough cleaning. On the good side. Ample room, well equipped and plenty of seating areas. Nice garden.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Thank you Dawn for sharing your review of your recent stay at Winterberry Cottage. We are pleased to know that you found the cottage to be cosy, well equipped with plenty of seating and had a nice garden. We have passed your feedback on to the property manager for him to address the housekeeping and maintenance issues. His contact details were provided in your welcome email and if he had been contacted he would have been able to assist you during your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Winterberry cottage

Very and welcoming. Biggest problem was the parking. Very narrow and backing out onto a main road not easy
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar, 2024
Thank you Ann for your review of Winterberry Cottage. Parking for one car is provided at the property as per the website, you can also back into the drive to save having to reverse out on to the main road. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Beautiful Cottage in a Very Quiet Village

This is a beautiful cottage and very cosy and comfortable for 6 people. The kitchen/diner is perfect for cooking and socialising over dinner. The living room is very cosy and nice to have a log burner for those wintery evenings. It is also great that they had plenty of seating in the living room for more than 6 people to comfortably sit. The village is very quiet but has a lovely pub and the Pig is on the doorstep if you wanted to visit for lunch or dinner. I would highly recommend and hopefully will be able to return soon!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2024
Thank you Sarah for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to know that you found the cottage to be beautiful, cosy and comfortable in a very quiet village. We are very pleased to read that you would highly recommend the property and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A few things need attention

Shower in main bedroom unusable. Sent video to owner. Shower in main bathroom doesn’t drain well, have to be fast to avoid overflow. Back gutter where key safe is pours when it rains. Back light doesn’t work. Bottom half of stable door doesn’t lock or catch with top half. Emailed owner to flag the items above but no acknowledgment or response. Rest of cottage was nice.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful cottage, great location.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage, would definitely stay again, very comfortable. Some points just to note: Door security needs attention, when we opened the front door, back doors flew open even though locked, bolts do not work efficiently on either dining room or kitchen stable doors. There was also tremendous drafts from these doors so either attention needed and maybe some curtains. Lights were faulty in dining room so could not turn in but really helpful housekeeper Richard advised they were due to be fixed. We also requested a slightly later checkout which was granted. Some more cutlery would be helpful to so as not to be constantly washing to reuse for one meal.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review of Winterberry Cottage. We are thrilled to read that you had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage. We will pass your feedback onto the property owner for their attention. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
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