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Barnsley Cottage

Barnsley Cottage

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 24 reviews
96% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.4
Location
4.8
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.8

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Barnsley Cottage is a stylish grade II listed Cotswold stone property, which boasts stylish interiors, two spacious living areas, a well equipped kitchen and a superb garden. Nestled in the peaceful village of Barnsley, just four miles from vibrant market town of Cirencester, this idyllic property is perfect for get togethers with loved ones.

Charming Cotswolds stay

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Aug 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
Our multigenerational group of 9 had a lovely stay at the house in July. It is very well equipped for a holiday stay with a fantastic kitchen, toys for the kids, bbq etc and has very comfortable beds. The garden is well maintained with plenty of space. A nice welcome basket from the host who was also in touch to check if we had any issues (which we didn’t). Very well located for visiting different areas of the Cotswolds. We would stay again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 141 days ago
Thank you Fiona for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, spacious and to have comfortable beds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Comfortable cozy cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Jul 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed with my family and our family friends on the trip with us, 4 adults and 4 kids ranging from 3-12. The house was so comfortable and spacious for us, and great to have outside space for the kids to run around in. The home was well stocked and we loved sitting in the living room with a fire going while we played board games in the evening. Cute little pub/restaurant down the street for dinners out. Close to Bibury and Burford and Bourton on the Water, which we spent our days exploring. Really comfortable stay and would be happy to stay there again!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 165 days ago
Thank you Kathryn for review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to know that you found the property to be comfortable and spacious and it had great outside space for the kids to run around in. It is lovely to read that the home was well stocked and you loved sitting in the living room with the fire going while playing board games. We are pleased to hear that you were able to explore the local pubs/restaurants and you were able to explore Bibury, Burford and Bourton on the Water. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A family long weekend

Review submitted on Fri, 10 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The 'Cottage' is really a house. It holds 10 people comfortably.
We enjoyed our family gathering very much. A home from home. The owner - Annabel made us very welcome.
The children enjoyed it very much, particularly their bedrooms in the 'attic' & also playing in the garden. The garden is large & plenty of outdoor sitting eating areas.
The kitchen is well provided for 10 people. Very good large solid wooden table. Plenty of fridge/feezer space.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 231 days ago
Thank you Margaret for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to know you enjoyed your family gathering at the property and Annabel, the property owner made you feel very welcome. It is lovely to read that the children enjoyed staying in the 'attic' bedrooms and playing in the garden. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Charming cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Mar 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 really enjoyed our stay at Barnsley cottage. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for cooking. And the welcome hamper was a nice touch.
It’s rare to find accommodation with so many bathrooms - great for bigger groups.
Beds were all comfy and big!
The snug had plenty of toys to entertain, which my son loved.
Property was quite busy in terms of nicknacks, could do with a declutter and in some areas a dust in would be useful decor looked a bit tired in some areas.
Lovely locations for walks and amenities nearby.
Host was quick to respond and answer questions.
Would recommend!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 287 days ago
Thank you Claire for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to know that you really enjoyed your stay at Barnsley Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Beautiful Cottage ForNew Year

Review submitted on Fri, 12 Jan 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 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

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswolds replied 350 days ago
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.

A lovely house in a great location!

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Dec 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barnsley Cottage is a beautiful house in a brilliant location. The house is picturesque, in traditional Cotswold stone and in a pretty village with a lovely pub within a couple of minutes walk. There are good amenities within a 10 minute drive in Cirencester.

We were a multigenerational; family coming together to celebrate an early Christmas together. The space and layout were excellent - a large kitchen table to eat around, 2 living spaces meaning the children had somewhere to play / watch TV, a spacious and comfortable lounge with 3 decent sofas so we could all sit together easily. The bedrooms and bathrooms are as described and again, the layout was excellent. Beds were comfortable and the house warm and cosy with additional heaters supplied, where needed. We made use of the fire, which was perfect, and straightforward with additional logs being supplied. It was so appreciated that the house had been decorated for Christmas as was the offer of early check in/late check out.

On the downside, we felt the cottage was very cluttered and there were a lot of personal belongings left throughout the house, which we wouldn't expect from a holiday let. It felt as though we were staying in someone's house, who had vacated for our stay, rather than a professional let. As a result of the sheer volume of clutter, belongings and 'stuff' in every room it made the place feel less clean than it may have done if it were cleared and minimised. I need to point out that important areas like bedding, bathrooms and kitchen were clean, but more generally the house felt dusty/not well looked after. There was a big stain on one bedroom floor, covered with a portion of carpet, which should be attended to. The family bathroom could do with some improvements to smarten it up (sealant/grout/shower area) and my suggestion would just be to clear the clutter, have a really good sort out and present it more akin to a professional holiday let, rather than family home. We are owner / holiday letters ourselves and keep all our belongings in locked cupboards / unused, locked rooms to counteract this.

The above feedback did not detract from what was a really, really super stay with a very welcoming, accommodating and helpful owner. We hope that they may take on board the feedback and look at these areas to improve things even further. It was a 5* stay, let down by these factors. I still would not hesitate to recommend the house to others wishing to stay in this area.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Sara for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be beautiful, spacious and in a great location. We are sorry that you felt the property was cluttered, the cottage is furnished to the owners individual taste and is dressed to feel like a home away from home. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon! Jan 2024 *The owner has confirmed that the property has been refurbished and a new shower has been fitted*

Very nice long weekend family get together

Review submitted on Thu, 23 Nov 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It was a really nice place to meet up & stay (would have been even nicer if the weather had been kinder! - must be lovely in the summer to use the garden). Particularly well set up for young kids - my grandkids loved the toys in the Snug and the cot, high chair etc were all set up. A couple of very minor suggestions for improvement: a good selection of kitchen knives but not a decent sharp one amongst them (common to most cottages I've stayed in)! Also some instructions for operating the TVs would have been useful: there's a TV switch at the top of the stairs which was off so no reception until I messaged the owner & found it had to be on & Now TV is not familiar to everyone - I never managed to get the main terrestrial channels. But these are very minor quibbles which didn't spoil a very enjoyable stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Steve for your lovely review. We are so glad all members of your party enjoyed your stay at Barnsley Cottage. The property owner is grateful for your feedback and she has commented that the TV's were working fine until your last night, it appears that an aerial switch had been turned off. There is also a full drawer of sharp new knives next to the sink. We hope to welcome you back again in the summer!

Family gathering

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Oct 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
We assembled three generations of our family (plus spouses and partners) for a long-awaited get together. We’d come from all over the UK and abroad, so it had to be special.
Barnsley Cottage was the perfect location and exactly as we’d hoped - cosy but spacious, with lots of areas for us to enjoy being in each other’s company and (very importantly) to share some great meals that we cooked and enjoyed together. The rooms were lovely, the beds very comfortable and it felt like home from home. We were very lucky with the weather (the warmest and sunniest October for a long time) which allowed us to walk the nearby lanes and fields, or just sit in the wonderful gardens with a glass of wine (well, lots of glasses…). We hadn’t expected such lovely weather and if it had rained the lounge, the snug and the big kitchen would have been plenty for us. The cottage had everything we needed and more. The pub less than a minute’s walk away is a tremendous plus, in any weather. We loved it all and it has given us many happy memories to cherish until we can get everyone there again as soon as possible. Thank you so much!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Jean for your wonderful review of Barnsley Cottage. We are so pleased you were able to create happy memories, had everything you needed and found the property to be cosy. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Superb

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Sep 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
Stunning house with beautiful gardens. There were only six of us celebrating a 70th birthday therefore we didn’t use all the house. Could not believe the lovely welcome basket Prosecco and flowers that were waiting for us. We cooked steaks and a lovely chicken dish plus breakfast each morning. There was so much equipment there for our use. Would definitely recommend this beautiful cottage

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you would recommend Barnsley Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Enjoyable, comfortable stay at Barnsley Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 17 Aug 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Enjoyable, comfortable stay in this spacious period cottage. Comfy beds. Attentive, caring host. Ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
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!

Great stay in Barnsley

Review submitted on Mon, 31 Jul 2023
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 were attending a wedding locally and decided to stay the full week to explore this part of the Cotswolds. Barnsley Cottage fully lived up to our expectations; beds very comfortable, great showers and plenty of space for everyone. Great location just a few miles from Cirencester town and park, both worth visits. Easy access to beautiful walks from the cottage meant happy dogs too! Thanks to the host Annabel for her local knowledge and efficiency. Hopefully we’ll return one day!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Siriol for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, spacious and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Great cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 06 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
Really lovely cottage in a great location. Rooms were very spacious and clean and plenty of room for everyone.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswolds replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Lisa for your positive review for Barnsley Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A beautiful, very well equipped cottage in Barnsley village

Review submitted on Fri, 26 May 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
A beautiful, very well equipped cottage in Barnsley village. Annabel, our host, was extremely helpful and was readily available to answer any queries

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review of Barnsley Cottage. We are glad you found the property to be well equipped, and that you had a lovely stay in the Cotswolds.

Lovely.

Review submitted on Sat, 22 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 had a lovely week here. Beautiful walks straight from the door, we saw deers, red kites and hares.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Frances for your great review of Barnsley Cottage. We are so pleased you had a lovely week at the cottage and got to enjoy the local nature. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Our stay at Barnsley Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 17 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 had a lovely weekend with all our family to celebrate our Golden Wedding. Everything was perfect and we'd recommend this property.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Doug for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are so pleased you had a lovely weekend with your family and everything was perfect. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Cotswold Stay

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Apr 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
Lovely cottage in a pretty location for a family of ten and two dogs. The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated and fully catered to our needs. Will definitely be returning.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Kate for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are so pleased that you needs were met and you would return to the property.

Great location

Review submitted on Fri, 24 Mar 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
May I start with saying the cottage was in a great location for walks .The beds were clean and very comfortable with beautiful bed linen, the bathrooms were also clean.

However overall the cottage was extremely cluttered with the owners personal items so much so we felt like we were intruding in someones home.Unfortunately we were most disappointed with the cleanliness of Barnsley cottage, it needs a thorough & deep clean.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Rachel for your review. We are delighted that you found the cottage to be in a great location to get out an explore on foot and that the beds were clean and comfortable. We are sorry to hear that the interior set up was not to your liking. We will pass on your feedback to the property owner for them to review and implement any appropriate actions. We do hope that you will be back to stay in the Cotswolds again soon!

Great stay!

Review submitted on Wed, 15 Mar 2023
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 a great time at Barnsley Cottage. Cottage felt like a home from home - thoroughly recommend it.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review on Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted if felt like going from a home to a home. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

November wedding weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Dec 2022
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
Lovely house & village. Great place for a gathering & catchup whilst attending a family wedding at Cripps Barn wedding venue ( approx 1 1/2 miles away ). November rain prevented too much sightseeing but the house provided home comforts. ( Forthcoming bathroom make over will only improve the home comforts )

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Rebecca for your review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be lovely, comfortable and a great place for friends and family to meet for a wedding. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Oct 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
This cottage was a perfect location for our annual cousins get together this year. It had loads of character and felt both spacious and cosy, and there was plenty of room for the ten of us to socialise and eat together. The location was beautiful and we found lots of great walks starting from the cottage.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





We really enjoyed our stay!

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Sep 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
Seven of us stayed. All very comfortable and the house had everything we could wish for. The dog loved the garden. Giffords Circus was on at Cirencester one night and was really fun. Beautiful walks from the house too.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Paul for your lovely review of Barnsley Cottage. We are delighted you and your guests enjoyed your stay and found the property to be comfortable and perfect. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A wonderful week

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Aug 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely house for our family get together. The house was exceptionally well equipped and a good size for a group of 10 + baby + dog. The owner was very helpful and dealt with a couple of minor niggles promptly. Would thoroughly recommend.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review Brian. We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful week at Barnsley Cottage and enjoyed your family get together.

A weekend family break.

Review submitted on Wed, 15 Jun 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We spent an excellent weekend family get-together in Barnsley Cottage. Initially we expected 9 adults but due to illness we were 7 in total. We felt that had there been 9 of us, we might have felt somewhat cramped, and the small bedroom in the loft space would have needed to be used, compromising the privacy of the other loft bedroom. The loft space was uncomfortable to stand up in and would possibly have been more suitable for children.

We were a little concerned that we did not correctly recycle our rubbish. Instructions could have been more specific. We arrived from four different counties, and each county has its own rules!

Lovely location with a lovely garden and beautiful countryside. The Village Pub was very welcoming. We would certainly recommend Barnsley.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, it’s great to hear that you would recommend Barnsley Cottage and that you had an excellent weekend stay, despite a few family members being unwell and not able to attend. We appreciate your feedback about the recycling and will share this with the owner to see if the instructions can be made any clearer, thank you. Barnsley Cottage is well equipped and laid out to comfortably accommodate 10+1 guests in 5 generously sized bedrooms with 4 super king beds, 1 king bed and 1 additional day bed (3 of the super king beds can be made as twin beds on request). As detailed in the photos, 3D tour and description, bedroom 5 is accessed via a small corridor from bedroom 4. Overall, we are delighted that you had an excellent weekend stay and enjoyed the local area and beautiful garden.

February Half term stay 2022

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Feb 2022
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Stayed with extended family over February half term to celebrate a big birthday. House was very homely and comfortable and host was always on hand to answer any questions. Bedrooms were all nice doubles and beds very comfortable with good bed linen. House was in a nice village outside of Cirencester.
My only negative comment would be that in places, particularly the kitchen the house was a little cluttered. which at times made it difficult to find things.
My Grandaughter enjoyed the snug with all the toys and we all enjoyed the log fire during the evening.
I would recommend this house to anyone looking to go away or celebrate with close family.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review Dawn. All feedback is gratefully received. It is great to hear you and your extended family found the house homely and particularly enjoyed the wood burning stove. We hope to welcome you all back to the Cotswolds soon!