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Waterhead Barn

Waterhead Barn

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 56 reviews
98% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.5
Location
4.8
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.9

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Waterhead Barn is a spectacular Cotswold stone barn conversion located in the picturesque countryside of Upper Swell, a walk or short drive to Stow-on-the-Wold. Comprising of spacious living areas, open fireplace and Aga, this barn offers a quintessential country escape for large groups of friends and family. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom too!

Waterhead Barn

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Dec 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent property Waterhead Barn is in a wonderful location for our family reunion & 60th Birthday celebration. There was plenty of room for everyone with comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen was equipped for all our needs with plenty of fridge & freezer storage (Tesco grocery delivery arrived without a hitch)

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 1 day ago
Thank you Hayley for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to read that you found the property to be excellent and in a wonderful location for your family reunion and 60th birthday celebration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Wonderful Location

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great stay and the Cotswolds is an area where there are plenty of places to visit and things to do.
The barn was comfortable however there were a few housekeeping and maintenance issues. The owner was on hand to deal with our issues.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 96 days ago
Thank you Stephen for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable and that you had a great stay. We are pleased that the property manager was on hand when you needed assistance. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Family weekend away, ages 14 - 88 years

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Our group included one frail elderly member, and the steps between the different levels on the ground floor proved a problem as there was no handrail beside either of the short sets of steps. The exterior concrete steps with hand rails were a partial solution - except when it was raining!
Seat cushions on all the dining chairs would have been appreciated.
Waterhead Barn was spotlessly clean and in an ideal location for our family get-together, with family members coming from E Sussex, Peak District, Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 95 days ago
Thank you John for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to know that the property was spotlessly clean and in an ideal location for your family get together. We have passed your feedback onto the property manager, unfortunately it is not possible to install handrails on the walls leading to the Kitchen, due to hollow walls. These steps are viewable on the visual display on the website. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Fred

Review submitted on Thu, 05 Sep 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Freda and mike enjoyed watching the barn owl at night. The bbq was filthy and unusable. I hate giving reviews.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 102 days ago
Thank you Frank for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted that your guests enjoyed watching the local wildlife. We do request that the BBQ is cleaned by guests after use, we are sorry that the previous guests have failed to do this. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!

Waterhead Barn

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Aug 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Waterhead Barn was a spacious and comfortable place for our family gathering. A lovely quiet location with ample parking and a nice outside space.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 141 days ago
Thank you Heather for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are pleased to know that you found the Barn to be spacious and comfortable for your family gathering. It was in a quiet location with ample parking and nice outside space. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Good, could be great

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jul 2024
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house is big, airy and has nice views. We, like many, were there for a celebration, the house accommodated well our largish group. It was clearly a lovely house before but is now tired and, for what it is, expensive. The house needs repairs and decorating in every room and outside. The cleaning was ok but still plenty of cobwebs and dust on shelves. The kitchen is missing basics and doesn’t have enough serving bowls, serving spoons, crockery really. A final comment - the owner came through the house yard at speed on a quad bike, unannounced and without slowing down. With a young child in our party this was not just an intrusion but felt unsafe. Overall it is hard to recommend the house in its current state- it doesn’t truly match the photos on the StayCotswold website. With a refresh and some better equipment it could be great.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No



StayCotswold replied 145 days ago
Thank you Ben for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are pleased to read that the house was big and airy with nice views and it was able to accommodate your large group. The property owner and manager would like to thank you for your feedback. The property has been very busy with bookings this year and when it goes into the quieter period the housekeeping team will carry out a deep clean and maintenance works will be undertaken in the Autumn of 2024. The property manager was available throughout your stay and he would have been able to assist you with any of the issues mentioned in your review. The owner apologies that he alarmed you with the quad bike, driving through the house yard. The property is located on the Donnington Brewery Estate which has been a family brewery since 1865. The property is viewable on the location map on the website. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Great family weekend get together

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jun 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Waterhead Barn is a stunning building in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the nearby beautiful meadow and stream and the surrounding Cotswolds are wonderful!
The barn itself is spacious with ensuite bedrooms and plenty of living space! By and large it is well equipped but it feels a bit unloved
That said, we had a terrific long weekend with family!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 187 days ago
Thank you Sally for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to know that you found the property to be stunning and enjoyed the meadow and stream. It was in a good location to enjoy the surrounding places of interest in the Cotswolds. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A great place to stay.

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Waterhead Barn was a great base for my family of ten whilst visiting the Cotswolds. Every aspect was 5* and Andy, the property manager was very helpful. We would definitely stay there again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 196 days ago
Thank you David for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be a great place to stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Great spacious house

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Apr 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house itself was comfortable and spacious but tired and needed a coat of paint throughout. The kitchen needed to have more cooking utensils, especially serving spoons and serving dishes, there was plenty of other cutlery. The outside of the house needed a brush up as plenty of leaves had congregated. Andy the manager was fantastic and extremely helpful, advising us of places of interest and where was best to visit. A basic welcome hamper would have been a nice touch, instead of just two bottles of beer between twelve.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 240 days ago
Thank you Janet for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are pleased to read that the house was comfortable and spacious. We will pass on your feedback to the property mananger, Andy. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Great place for a family gathering

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Apr 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
10 of us aged 2 - 75 had a great time.
The space was amazing allowing us to spread out and relax

We particularly liked the two big tables and the amount of crockery, glassware etc

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 243 days ago
Thank you Margaret for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be a great place for your family gathering. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Perfect family break

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Apr 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A warm welcome from Andy set the tone for a lovely week away with the extended family. Comfy beds, clean well equipped bathrooms. Huge living space downstairs, added bonus was the grand piano which the more musical members of the family enjoyed playing!
Would love to return in the summer and be able to fully enjoy the outside space.
Great for kids, ours are 3 years and up but not being able to close off the stairs or any of the downstairs rooms might be tricky with toddlers.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 255 days ago
Thank you Alison for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to read that you had a perfect family break at the property. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms were clean and well equipped. It is lovely to read that the musical members of your family enjoyed playing the grand piano. We will let Andy know that you appreciated his warm welcome. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Fabulous stay

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Apr 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Waterhead barn for my 60th birthday, there were 11 of us. It was a lovely house and Stay Cotswold are brilliant thank you

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 257 days ago
Thank you Lynda for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are pleased to read that the house was lovely for celebrating your 60th birthday and we are delighted to hear that StayCotswold were brilliant. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration Week

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Apr 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
With six en-suite bedrooms, Waterhead Barn, was the ideal place to hold our Golden (50 years) Wedding Anniversary celebrations. Over the weekend our three sons together with their wives and our four grandchildren stayed with us. After they had left, our Best Man, Brother, Sister and their partners joined us for a further two nights.

As others have previously mentioned, the barn is much bigger than it appears in the photos. The downstairs bedroom was ideal for our disabled guest but it would have been helpful to have a hand rail on the four steps leading down to the kitchen.

Some of the bedding and towels were new but others especially the towels would benefit from being renewed in the near future.

At first glance there seemed plenty of chinaware and cutlery but when there were 12 of us it became obvious that there were shortages in several items.

Although the electric Aga was used on two occasions when we had arranged for private chefs to cook for us, we personally never used it as none of us had any experience of cooking on one. We therefore made good use of the two modern electric ovens, although one had a broken light bulb. We were some what surprised the separate hob only had two gas rings, the largest of which needed be held on for several minutes to heat up before it stayed alight by itself.

It was good to have two fridge/freezers when catering for 12, although one would benefit from being defrosted and a new drawer fitted.

The washing machine worked, although very noisy, as did the tumble drier.

Although the furniture and floors were very clean, the inside walls of the barn would benefit with the use of a feather duster and perhaps a repaint in the near future.

All in all we had a very good week in a large comfortable barn.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 264 days ago
Thank you Michael for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be the ideal place to hold your Golden wedding anniversary family gathering. Thank you for your helpful feedback we will pass this on to the property manager for him to review and consider. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

60th Birthday family gathering

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Feb 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Waterhead Barn was bigger than expected. We were a party of 7 adults and 5 children. With each room having their own bathroom, it made staying with the extended family so easy. The beds were excellent. Comfortable seating in 2 sitting room areas, and plenty of room at the huge table for all to sit with ample space. The location was perfect. Right out in the country, even the hunt came through on Saturday!
It would benefit from having some local walks marked, and possibly a second dishwasher as this house must mainly have large groups so the dishwasher was always full. But those are 2 very minor points.
An excellent place to stay, such a shame it was only 3 nights!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 296 days ago
Thank you Helen for your lovely review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to know that the barn was bigger than expected for your 60th birthday family gathering. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

The pictures don't do it justice

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Feb 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house is stunning, and even bigger than it looks in the photos! It was a pleasure to cook in that gorgeous kit hen and sleep in those beautiful bedrooms. The living areas were spacious and comfortable and we easily managed to have 13 people sit down to eat at the tables for meals.

Other than being a bit chilly at night and perhaps needing some new towels and bedding, the house was pretty perfect. It is obviously a remote location but that has pros as well as cons.

Above all that, the service was outstanding. Andy was responsive and friendly from beginning to end, and made everything easier to arrange.

We would definitely recommend Waterhead Barn and may even come back again in the future!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 324 days ago
Thank you Marianne for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be stunning, spacious and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Family gathering for an 80th

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Jan 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the most wonderful weekend at Waterhead Barn celebrating Granny's big birthday, there was plenty of space for us all to do what we wanted and enough for all 12 of us to be together. The countryside was stunning and so peaceful. Andy could not have been more helpful, the cake, milk and beers were very much appreciated. The beds were very comfortable and having ensuite bathrooms was a huge treat. The weather was cold so we enjoyed using the fire, there was ample dry wood. There were just a couple of things we would mention, there was quite a smell in the boot and utility room, there weren't lids to some of the pans and could do with some more serving dishes. Some of the walls were a bit grubby but having said this we would 100% rent Waterhead again and recommend it to friends. We'll be back, we just loved our stay, went too fast.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswolds replied 344 days ago
Thank you Nicky for your excellent review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to know that you had the most wonderful weekend celebrating your Granny's 80th birthday and there was enough space for 12 family members. It is lovely to hear that Andy was very helpful and you enjoyed the cake, milk and beers. We would like to thank you for the feedback which we will pass onto the property owner. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Comfortable rooms and bathrooms are very clean. On the whole the place was fantastic. Could visit ag

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It was a fantastic holiday resort. A calm and nice place and may visit again specially during summer

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 353 days ago
Thank you Romila for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be clean, comfortable and fantastic. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Early Christmas friends get together.

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Dec 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Waterhead Barn was really lovely, very spacious and comfortable.
The purpose for our weekend away was to host a Christmas dinner on Saturday night for 11 friends. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the sitting areas too. Our very small list of problems for us were, although the kitchen was spacious there was not enough worktop space, when cooking for a large party, an island in the kitchen would be really useful. We did find that the crockery that had been put back in the cupboards was not completely clean, maybe a problem with the dishwasher, also there was not much in the way of serving dishes, we had to ask our guests to bring some gravy boats and serving dishes with them. We found the electric aga was difficult to use as the hobs are not very controllable and although there’s 2 gas rings, it was tricky to cook for 13 people, especially as there was a storm and we had a power cut half way through cooking! It lasted for about 1.5 hours so we had a late Christmas dinner. However we managed it and everyone enjoyed the meal and the weekend at Waterhead Barn. Andy was very nice and helpful and the sample beer was a nice touch, shame we had brought our own beer with us otherwise we would have purchased some Donnington beer. We would definitely recommend the Barn to others and would come back again. Thank you.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Patrice for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be spacious and comfortable. We are sorry to hear that a storm caused a power outage. We are pleased to hear that you would recommend Waterhead Barn to others and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A great weekend away exploring the Cotswolds with a group of good friends.

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Sep 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A group of friends spent a very pleasant long weekend exploring the Cotswolds, enhanced by the glorious weather. The house is in a great location, spacious, very comfortable and well equipped. A nice touch to have a cake and some complimentary beers on arrival. The house needs a little TLC - touch up the paintwork, clean the stair carpet, outside doors need varnishing and there needs to be a more visible sign at the entrance. However, overall we had a great time and would recommend the house to others. Thank you.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you had a great time and your stay was comfortable and well equipped. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Family Celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Waterhead Barn was chosen for a family celebration, bringing relatives from the UK and Australia together and what an excellent choice it turned out to be. Well equipped and very comfortable and spacious - we were lucky enough to have a week of glorious sunshine and so the outside patio was also used extensively. Beautiful countryside surrounding the property too. The view from the landing is stunning. Special mention to Andy for a very warm welcome. We will definitely return.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Gill for your wonderful review of Waterhead Barn. We are so pleased your family had a comfortable stay and you had the opportunity to enjoy the local area. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Fantastic family Accommodation

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Sep 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We stayed 2 nights at Waterhead Barn for a family get together. The was plenty of room for three generations to hangout and have some fun. Lovely property and a good location close to many of the Cotswolds highlights.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you had plenty of room for your you and your party to enjoy your stay and found the location to be a good base to explore the Cotswolds. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Tranquil Haven Cottage Retreat: Unwind and Reconnect in Nature's Embrace

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Quaint Gem in Gloucestershire!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this lovely cottage in Gloucestershire and it exceeded all my expectations. The cottage is charmingly decorated, immaculately clean, and offers a serene escape from city life. The picturesque surroundings and nearby attractions provided endless opportunities for relaxation and exploration. The hosts' warm hospitality added a personal touch to the experience, making it truly memorable. I can't wait to return for another peaceful getaway!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Godfrey for your review for Waterhead Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be immaculately clean, charmingly decorated and that it exceeded your expectations. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the relaxing and beautiful surroundings. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Wonderful Weekend

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautiful home for the weekend with wonderful surroundings. The whole family enjoyed it. Very open and spacious inside!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Sahdia for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be beautiful, spacious and in a wonderful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Had a fantastic time with the family. Lovely barn with some lovely features and well managed

Review submitted on Thu, 27 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a great time at the barn. Its well managed and the welcome beers were a great hit as was the cake. Andy was a great caretaker and he explained things clearly and was very approachable. Nice and quiet location and would definitely recommend.


Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Nikesh for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are so pleased you had a great time and enjoyed the location. We hope you will return again soon!

Great location, needs some updating

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jun 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Waterhead Barn is a large property in a fantastic location, and Andy the caretaker was great to work with. We enjoyed walks to the brewery and taking advantage of the lovely outdoor space. The inside could do with some updating, namely better and more kitchen equipment, paint in areas, and better linens/towels. Carpets could use cleaning/replacing. Having two refrigerators was great. There is plenty of seating indoors and out. We thoroughly enjoyed the area and would consider again if the property was refreshed

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are happy to hear you got to take advantage of the outdoors and local walks. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Relaxing Family Break in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Wed, 03 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Spent 2 nights with a family of 12 at Waterhead Barn and had a fabulous time in a stunning property.

The property was spacious, immaculately clean, and includes everything you could expect to a very high standard.
The setting is absolutely stunning with countryside views in all directions and a view from the stairs that you could sit and look at for hours. It's been very well decorated and furnished with lots of space downstairs for living with little snug areas so you don't all have to be in the same place. The bedrooms and bathrooms are a good size with fantastic water pressure in the power showers.

StayCostwolds were very helpful throughout the booking process and the lead-up to the event, and while we were there we were checked upon, in to make sure everything was OK.

All in all, a wonderful property that will be on our list if we need somewhere that houses 12 people.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the 5-stars, Stuart. We're pleased your group had a perfect stay at Waterhead Barn and we hope that your family will return one day in the near future!

Great spacious accommodation and

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Apr 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great weekend spent with long time friends. Spacious living areas and six en suite bedrooms fitted the bill perfectly. Kitchen/dining was well equipped with crockery, utensils etc., and Andy (the host) was extremely helpful prior to our visit and when meeting us on arrival.
Would recommend for family gatherings too!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Lesley for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are so pleased you had a great weekend and it fitted the bill perfectly! We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future.

Superb stay for extended family in great location

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were celebrating our Mum’s 90th birthday. Downstairs bedroom great for her. A handrail would have been great on the 2 lots of steps going down to the kitchen but that is the only thing we felt was missing. Plenty of space for everyone. All the beds king size which was much appreciated and En-suite bathrooms or shower rooms for each bedroom. Andy, the property manager, was very helpful.
Location of the property is excellent for seeing the Cotswolds. Everything seems to be about 20 mins away.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Linda for your wonderful review of Waterhead Barn. We are so glad you found the location to be excellent and that you chose to spend your family time here. We hope to welcome you back one day.

An excellent holiday for a three-generational family of eleven in a secluded location.

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our booking was for 11 people; Grandpa (myself), my three children and partners plus four young grandchildren. The accommodation was excellent with no more than two per bedroom and en-suite for everyone. The living/social area was enormous, a vast kitchen with dining space for all, two semi-open plan lounges and still more space for the children's games. The patio with a table for 12 was excellent for evenings and there was plenty of space for the children to run around safely. Parking space is also plentiful. The location is certainly secluded, surrounded by fields with the nearest dwelling hundreds of yards away. All in all, exactly what we wanted and ideally situated to access the delights of the northern Cotswolds.

The interior fittings are modern and mostly worked well. We had a little problem with the SKY TV connection but as there was little call for this entertainment it did not worry us. WiFi was no problem. We could pick minor faults with a couple of other aspects but none of it detracted from our enjoyment of the week. The condition of the barn was spotless and the welcome cake and beers were a nice touch. Perhaps our biggest challenge was persuading four young grandchildren not to shout as the sound echoed around the barn.

Arrangments via StayCotswold were very straightforward. Their communication was very good and payments, including refund of the damage deposit went very smoothly. We shall hope to be back.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you David for your great review, it is lovely to hear you had such a great time with your family at Waterhead Barn, we hope to welcome you back again in the near future.

Great property for larger groups. Very comfortable, well equiped and in a great peaceful location.

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Jul 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great stay at Waterhead Barn. Our family group of 9 found it very comfortable. There is heaps of space and it had most things needed for our stay. It is in a great location and the walk to the nearby brewery was very pretty. There were a few things we felt would have improved our stay, these being:
1. Some more comfortable outside seating.
2. More shaded areas or more than one small umbrella located in the outside table. For a group of 9 it was hard to get shade for those that wanted it.
3. We didn’t find any barbecue tools.
We would definitely go back for another stay in the future.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
We look forward to welcoming you and your family back, and are delighted that you had a comfortable stay at Waterhead Barn.

A Wonderful Family Rreunion in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We brought our whole family over from California and Washington State USA to the Waterhead Barn in Upper Swell in the Cotswolds, for a weeklong reunion with the English side of the family. All twelve of us fitted in very comfortably in this very large barn conversion. The setting in the Cotswolds countryside is lovely, with lots of beautiful scenery, and narrow, winding roads to explore. A brewery (beer for sale in-house!) and a local pub are within walking distance. Stow-on-the-Wold is a short driving distance away, as are many other delightful Cotswold towns and villages.

The Waterhead Barn offers very ample parking space for a number of cars, and an adjacent mown grass field can be used by the young folk to run around and explore. We made good use of the large outdoor table with a big umbrella for outdoor lunches on sunny days. The barn has recently been converted to a rental property, with six modern, comfortable bedrooms, each with its en-suite bathroom. The downstairs living and dining areas are spacious, with two comfortable seating areas and a dining table, and a large kitchen with another large table for 12 or more people. The kitchen is overall well equipped, with very ample tableware and cutlery, cooking utensils and kitchen knives etc., although lacking many of cooking basics - cooking oils, spices, sauces, paper towels etc., which are usually available in rental houses. The kitchen includes an electric Aga stove, an electric double oven and (surprisingly) only two countertop gas burners - marginal when cooking for 12 or more people!

We want to give a special commendation to Andy Driver, the property manager, who looked after us so well, and responded very promptly to requests for extra items or help. Thanks to him, our stay in the Waterhead Barn went very smoothly.
Overall, a very excellent venue for a large family get-together, thoroughly recommended.

The Waterhead Barn thoroughly deserves five stars

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
We are delighted that Waterhead Barn was perfect for your family reunion. Thank you Colin for your fantastic review.

Annual reunion

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Jul 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We all thought it would be an advantage having grab handles in the shower room especially the room on the ground floor as quite likely to be used by someone with mobility issues.
We loved our stay here for our annual get together

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review Jane, we are so glad you loved your stay at Waterhead Barn. We will pass your suggestion for grab handles on to the owner to consider.

Family meet up

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Jan 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had three days and nights at the barn with 8 adults 2 teenagers and 3 toddlers. The barn offers lots a lounge space, large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, it has an enormous kitchen, and feels as if it has only recently been converted. The location is idyllic, off a very quiet narrow lane with super views over the surrounding countryside. Also the barn is within walking and cycling distance of Stowe on the Wold, where there are lots of shops and restaurants. We went on plenty of winter walks, and enjoyed getting back to a well heated barn. The price is expensive, and Stowe is expensive, but it is worth it to be in a such a wonderful environment, with Donningtons Brewery just down the road

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback Richard. It's great to hear you thoroughly enjoyed staying at Waterhead Barn and found the location and property to be perfect for your family getaway. We hope to see you again soon!

Family celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Jan 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Waterhead Barn which was perfect for our needs and for all ages from 73 to 6 months.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
It is great for us to hear that Waterhead Barn suited you and your family so well! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us and we hope to welcome you to the Cotswolds again soon!

Family gathering

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent facility with huge space for large group.
Log fire a real autumn treat.
2 fridges and 2 ovens made our stay easy.
Close to large Tesco for shopping.
Needs more refuse bins in yard.
Cotswold farm park nearby great for kids of all ages

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the wonderful review, Ciaran. We hope that you will be back to stay at Waterhead Barn again soon!

A beautifully appointed house which had the perfect layout for our extended family.

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our extended family and friends enjoyed this well presented house. The rural location was perfect and the large secluded garden was perfect for the little ones to get rid of energy safely.
With every bedroom having its own en-suite is considered a luxery that most properies cannot claim. Our contact Andy, was quick to answer any queries we had, even bringing the charcoal for the barbecue when we needed it. Its rural location hides the fact that it is very near to the Cotswold wildlife park, Stow on the Wold and many other picturesque villages close by.
We had the family with us for three days and then friends for three and the replacement bed linen and towels were delivered in plenty of time.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Waterhead barn

Review submitted on Fri, 09 Jul 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
House is beautiful, great set up for a family gathering or party. Very remote and peaceful, only negative is you do need to drive everywhere. However location is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds and a visit to the local
Brewery is a must.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Quiet spot bit convenient

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Jun 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great for family getaway
No neighbours for four grandchildren, parents and grandparents
Brewery could not be better placed

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Really lovely house and excellent property management

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Apr 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved being at Waterhead Barn. It is secluded and extremely serene. We will definitely be coming back.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Great stsy

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The barn was beautiful and comfortable in a gorgeous setting. It was a great stay and we’d definitely go back.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





A beautiful Cotswold hideaway

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Aug 2020
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely location and fabulous large barn conversion. Quiet but accessible to lots of lovely Cotswold villages and towns.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Amazing extended family house

Review submitted on Wed, 15 Jul 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fab stay here, the open plan layout with designated areas meant that we could enjoy separate activities, however still see the little ones. The cleanliness was good in most areas, some condensation mould in the corners of the aluminium windows needed cleaning. Also there was a couple of loose spindles on the stairs, as we were there for a short stay and didn't want any intrusion we didn't address the matter, although I'm sure they would have rectified it. Andy met me at the property and showed us around, explaining heating etc, he also promptly provided charcoal for the BBQ as there wasn't enough left out for us- thank you.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



A perfect stay

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Feb 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a superb property. It was fantastic for our group and we can’t wait to come back for a third time!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for coming and staying with us at Waterhead Barn Lauren! We would be delighted to host you again on a third occasion and look forward to it!

Yoga retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Feb 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Amazing energy in the house. Perfect location for a retreat.Andrew was absolutely amazing. Going back soon!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Alexandra, thank you for your 5 star review of Waterhead Barn! We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic stay, and Yoga retreat at Waterhead barn. We look forward to welcoming you back in due course. Kind Regards, The StayCotswold Team!

We had an excellent stay at Waterhead Barn!

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Jan 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I can really recommend Waterhead Barn. The house is fantastic - well equipped, spacious and in good condition. The location is excellent and StayCotswold and Andy the property manager provided us with an excellent customer service.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





a comfortable stay at Waterhead barn

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Jan 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
we enjoyed a comfortable stay in this lovely house in a superb location not far from Stow on the Wold.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Hi there Jennifer, Thank you for your kind words about Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay with us. Please do come back and stay with us again soon! From, The StayCotswold Team!

Family Celebration.

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Nov 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Property was ideally situated for us. Central so the whole family could get together. The place was spotlessly clean and the rooms were all made up to our requirements. The layout was great for the mix of adults and kids which we had - the two sitting areas were both in use!The kitchen is well equipped and by the end of our stay I was getting used to using the Aga. we had a few problems lighting the gas hob but the property manager was on hand ( very quickly) to help us out. The outside area was large enough for all our grandchildren to play and had the weather been kinder we could have enjoyed eating ( or drinking ) outside. All in all a great property.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Waterhead Barn and hope to be able to host you again during the warmer months so that you can enjoy the outside space! Kind regards StayCotswold

Fantastic barn, well-equipped and ideal for family gatherings

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Sep 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The barn was great. Beautiful space and well-equipped for a large group. It was clean and tidy and the perfect location tucked away in the countryside but under ten minutes from Stow on the Wold. The property manager was welcoming and helpful and we had a lovely stay. Something that would have made it even better would have been a pint of milk in the fridge for when we arrived. Other letting companies we have stayed with usually provide a welcome basket of kitchen staples. Other than that I would highly recommend it.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



It's a great, spacious barn with a safe outside play space for children and lots to do close by.

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Sep 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The picture of the barn and its gardens don't do it justice - it was bigger than we thought and there was grass as well as patio outside (important for toddlers). It has loads of equipment, some kitchen items that seem very sophisticated for a holiday let, like Kenwood mixers. It could use more bowls (how to serve salad?) and big serving spoons and salad servers. Separate laundry was well used (did I mention toddlers) and the extra fridge freezer was a boon with ten adults in residence. We had a lovely time and the manager, Andy Driver, was super-responsive.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



really lovely stay

Review submitted on Mon, 22 Jul 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Everything about this stay -- the location, the service, the proximity to town -- was wonderful. Andy was an incredibly helpful, responsive, and charming guide during our stay. The only thing that would've added to our stay was a bit more prep or instruction on using the appliances. The dishwasher needed "salts" added to function, and the washer and dryer were so complex that it took some time for Andy to figure them out. Some instructions for use included in the house book would be helpful. The only other comment of note is that the downstairs bedroom smelled a bit of mildew and we opted to leave the door open to air it out. May be worth checking it for moisture intrusion in the months to come. But otherwise, every aspect of this trip was a dream vacation, and we hope to return again some day.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Great house for a get together.

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Jun 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Reunion of 10 friends for the weekend, the house is very spacious, well equipped and furnished to a high standard.
The outside space is excellent for dining and chatting, and very private.
The inside is great for communal living, but with enough space to get peace if needed.
All bedrooms ensuite is a real plus.

I'd definitely recommend it for large groups- and Tesco will deliver your food and drink !

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Brilliant stay

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Jun 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
All immediate family members (6 adults, 5 children) gathered for 5 day birthday celebration. Everything was excellent. From initial booking to completion of holiday everyone we dealt with were helpful, pleasant and appeared to want to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. They succeeded.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Lovely Stay

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The property was very comfortable and spacious and with just a few tweaks would be fantastic . We had a great time in a lovely setting and area

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Brilliant house

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house is beautifully done up and very spacious. Each room having its own en suite means it’s great for big groups or families. We were welcomed by the charming Andy who made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





None of us wanted to leave

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Apr 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My daughter was getting married nearby and wanted a base for a few days. What a treat it was to stay at such a beautiful home in an idyllic location. The barn is very well equipped and had everything we needed and more. Loved the welcome package. None of us wanted to leave and we very much hope we can stay again soon.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Fab

Review submitted on Thu, 28 Mar 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic stay at Waterhead Barn. I arranged a hen do here for 12 of us. StayCotswold were so helpful from the word go answering all of my questions promptly and recommending a walk to a local pub. The barn is so beautiful and well equipped. The pictures certainly don’t do it justice. It’s enormous. We could have spent the entire weekend inside it was so spacious. We walked into Stow on Saturday for lunch at the Sheep, delicious food. We were all gutted to leave on Sunday. Thanks for a fabulous stay, we will definitely be back.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes