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Flower Barn

Flower Barn

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 31 reviews
97% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.6
Location
4.5
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.6

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Flower Barn is a single storey converted barn located in a quiet village on the outskirts of Faringdon. This two bedroom property offers a comfortable retreat to return to after a day of exploring nearby Oxford or quaint Cotswold villages. The barn is also part of a larger complex, Goodlake Barns, offering you the chance to book multiple barns for larger groups.

Very comfortable stay, lovely location

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Nov 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
Just ideal for what was looking for in stay, great location for Oxford, very comfortable accommodation, hhgelpful contact. Thank you

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 50 days ago
Thank you Claire for your review of Flower Barn. We are delighted to read that the property had very comfortable accommodation and was n a great location for Oxford. We hope you will return soon.

excellent accommodation

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Oct 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
we found the accommodation very well equipped, in a quiet location within easy drive of various Cotswold's locations
we had the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage ideal as a base for day trips around the Cotswold's and Oxford
Our cottage is one of 5 or 6 around a courtyard so could suit a large family group renting them all

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 65 days ago
Thank you Alan for your review of Flower Barn. We are delighted to read that you found the acommodation to be well equipped, in a quiet location within an easy drive of the various Cotswold locations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Great stay as always

Review submitted on Thu, 15 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
This was our third visit - the second this year. I think that speaks volumes by itself. If we want to be really picky, there were one or two minor shortcomings this time - some dirt underneath the settee, noticeable when we moved it, some cobwebs and dead flies on the windowsills, and a vacuum cleaner half full of dust in a wardrobe. Having spoken to the manager, I was sure that these would have been put right before the next guests arrived. This did nothing to spoil our enjoyment of Flower Barn, which was as comfortable and well laid out as usual, and only a short drive to Faringdon with Waitrose, Asda and Tesco to choose from. It is a gem of a place to stay: quiet and peaceful. Will we be back for our fourth visit? Undoubtedly!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 134 days ago
Thank you John for your review of Flower Barn. We are delighted to hear that this was your third visit. We are pleased that the property manager was quick to respond to the points raised. We do hope you will be back to stay for the fourth time soon!

flower barn

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Apr 2024
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
the barn was lovely and in a good location for many lovely villages such as Fairford Buscot and towns like Ceirencester and Wytney, The village of Shillingford is very pretty with a church, lovely and quiet. the barn was comfortable with a good shower.
The only fault was the mount of fly`s there, apparently they have had the odd fly, as it is rural , but not like we experienced!! the property manager shelly was very apologetic, as she had never seen anything like this , and could not understand from where!!
BUT was going to find out. I will add that this would not stop me going back.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 241 days ago
Thank you Elizabeth for your review of Flower Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely and in a good location. We are sorry to hear you experienced and issue with flies but we are delighted that the property manager was on hand to assist you. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!

A half term break in a tranquil location

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Feb 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
We absolutely had the best time staying at Flower Barn. The communication from Stay Cotswolds before the break was excellent which made the destination easy to find and settling in to the cottage easy. The accommodation was second to none and perfect for a family of 3 or 4. Everything was spotless, there were washing up items included and a lovely cake and pint of milk and teabags were waiting for us. The cottage is situated in a small village and was just what we needed to get away from it all. There is a lovely 11th C church which is visible from the cottage and nice to visit. It is easy to drive to Faringdon and Cirencester from Shellingford for days out. We felt so well looked after staying with Stay Cotswolds. On the final day there was a minor issue with one of the toilets, we contacted the manager from Stay Cotswolds who was extremely helpful and apologetic. We would definitely stay at this cottage again and most definitely use Stay Cotswolds again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 311 days ago
Thank you Helen for your review of Flower Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect, spotlessly clean and in a lovely location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Flower barn

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Dec 2023
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
It was a pleasure staying here the barn was immaculate. Spotlessly clean. Beds very comfortable. Decorated very tastefully. The location was an easy to get to other places in the vicinity. You do need a car. No pubs or places to eat nearby without using the car. I would certainly stay here again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Catherine for your review of Flower Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be spotlessly clean, comfortable and in a great location to explore the Cotswolds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Perfect for our short stay.

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Oct 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
This was a wonderful place to take a short break with friends. Plenty of space to relax and well equipped to share meals together.
(One small thing some of the pans did not work on the induction hob).

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Anita for your review, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Excellent accommodation, good base for the Cotswolds, Oxford and Cirencester

Review submitted on Fri, 11 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
The property was spacious, clean, comfortable, tastefully furnished and well equipped, with plenty of storage. It was a nice touch to provide a barbecue, but unfortunately the weather prevented us from using it. Shops at nearby Faringdon were very good: Waitrose, Tesco and Aldi were all there. The property is well placed for trips out into the Cotswolds and is not too far from Oxford and Cirencester. We would definitely stay there again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswolds replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you John for your lovely review of Flower Barn. It is wonderful to read that the property was spacious, clean, comfortable, tastefully furnished and well equipped with plenty of storage. We are glad that you were able to enjoy your trips out into the Cotswolds from Oxford and Cirencester. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Delightful 2 bed, 2 bathroom cottage.

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Jul 2023
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
Lovely cottage in the corner of a courtyard development of 6 properties. Quiet village but easily accessible to services in Faringdon by car. Convenient for visiting the Vale of the White Horse and the Southern Cotswolds. Easy access to property via a keysafe.
We had a few issues with failed bulbs and missing bits of kitchen equipment, but these were easily resolved via the owner and housekeeper who were both very helpful.
Double bedroom with ensuite shower room. Larger twin room at the other end of the property with space for a cot. Separate bathroom with a bath adjacent to 2nd bedroom. Spacious lounge/kitchen/diner. Outside seating area with a bbq.
The property was well equipped, clean and fitted out to a high standard. The outdoor areas are well maintained and attractively planted. All as in the photos.
Would be a bit more pleasant if parking were in the car park just down the track rather than in the courtyard.
We would recommend and hope to stay again soon with family.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswolds replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Christine for your positive review of Flower Barn. We are pleased to hear that you were able to visit the surrounding areas, Vale of The White Horse and the Southern Cotswolds. It is lovely to read that the property was well equipped, clean and fitted out to a high standard and the outdoor areas are well maintained and attractively planted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Perfect for our holiday

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Jun 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We wanted somewhere with all of the home comforts in a peaceful location and Flower Barn was ideal. Important to us were kitchen facilities, a dining and lounge area plus a walk-in shower; this place provided all of that and more. Almost everything we wanted was included or available (the only exception was a dryer, although there is a washing machine). The property was well maintained and a delight to stay at - we will certainly return if ever holidaying in the area again. Highly recommended.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Colin for your review of Flower Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be full of home comforts and in a peaceful location. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Flower barn

Review submitted on Fri, 02 Jun 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely setting of a few converted barns. Had all you need for a comfortable few days away. Would recommend.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Paula for your review of the Flower Barn. We are so pleased you would recommend the property and had a comfortable few days away. We look forward to your return.

Cotswold stay

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Apr 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great few days with family in the Cotswolds. Venue was well presented, clean and comfortable. Only gripes would be numerous light bulbs either not working or flickering and quite a few ants inside the property (possibly due to the warmer bank holiday weather).

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Chris for your review of Flower Barn. We are pleased that you found it to be clean and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback and will pass it on to the property manager. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds.

Great Family Get Together

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Sep 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Flower Barn was perfect for our family get together whilst attending a wedding nearby. We hired Prince Barn too and both accommodations were perfect. Very clean, fresh crisp linen and towels and plenty of space in large airy rooms. We sat outside at the table and chairs provided and although we didn’t use the bbq, commented that it was a top quality one. Would definitely consider staying in these barns again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Lynne for your lovely review of Flower Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be perfect, clean and in a great location. We do hope you will be back to stay again in the future!

Comfortable and quiet

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Oct 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A comfortable property for 4 adults, well presented and in a quiet location. However, it could be improved by fitting an over-bath shower in the bathroom and by increasing the holding of the number of cups and glasses as with 6 of each it requires either increased washing up or dishwasher cycles.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback John and for your helpful suggestions which we have shared with the owner. We're pleased that you enjoyed a peaceful stay at Flower Barn and do hope that you will be back to visit again some time in the near future.

Great accommodation

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jul 2021
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
We had a lovely stay in the delightful Flower Barn. A welcome pack was provided which was much appreciated. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and in a peaceful location. I would highly recommend Goodlake Barns.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Apr 2021
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
We had a wonderful stay at the Goodlake Barn. It is perfect for family and friends holidays and ideally situated to visit the Costwolds and go for wonderful walks

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





A Very Pleasant Stay

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Oct 2020
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very well equipped and well maintained, the property gave us an opportunity to relax in these troubled times.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





A nice holiday let

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Sep 2020
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
We enjoyed our stay. All very clean, pleasant surroundings, quiet. Our suggestion to dishwash a selection of crockery and cutlery in advance of our arrival was taken up, for which we were grateful, as one of us is in the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable category for Covid.
Just a few niggles - -
The fridge needs adjusting - our lettuce froze in the salad drawer!
Some utensils, e.g. vegetable peelers, were almost useless.
Some instruction leaflets were present, but they were not for the equipment fitted!
In these Covid times, we feel that landlords should expect that hirers will really wish to self-cater, i.e. cook meals from scratch.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Very comfortable Cotswold stay

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottages was very clean and comfortable and perfect for our needs. The setting was very quiet but convenient and we had everything we needed in the cottage for a good stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





short break

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Jul 2020
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Excellent 5 day break catching up with friends, great indoor and outdoor spaces to enable us to do this without being on top of one and other , we enjoyed doing a bbq one night with the trout we got from Bibury trout farm again another great afternoon out, every thing we needed was there, home from home ,the beds are so comfortable like sleeping on a cloud ,we all slept well. quality beds and bed linen and lovely white fluffy towels. good to know there is onsite help if required with helpful hints and tips in and around the area, fantastic location nice and quiet but with plenty to do and see on the doorstep, fully recommend the Folly hill nearby, lots of information on local things to do inside the barn and in the reception area .The barns far out weighed our expectations and much bigger than the beautiful photos on the websites .we all would recommend Goodlake barns to all family and friends and to you reading this review .we could not fault our stay, quality for the money.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Oct 2019
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
Had a lovely stay at flower barn. Very comfortable, excellent location. Quick and helpful responses to any queries.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Lovely property

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Sep 2019
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
Very good location and condition of the property as described in the advert
Smooth and efficient booking
Would use again

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





A Long Weekend at Goodlake Barns

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Sep 2019
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 rented the whole property to entertain family and friends for our daughter's wedding. A perfect venue for this sort of gathering, with cooking facilities to make catering for 28 as easy as it could be, and a communal room big enough to seat us all for meals in comfort. A very well-run group of properties

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





short stay only.

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Aug 2019
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
2.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
stayed while working in area bit isolated no shops or anywhere to eat in the close vicinity quiet little village ok for short stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No





Fantastic Family Wedding Celebration

Review submitted on Sun, 28 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
We booked into The Barn, Flower and Prince for the weekend as a base from which our family could stay with us and celebrate our wedding. They were perfect for us and helped make our day a beautifully memorable one. All of the accommodation was spacious, spotless and very comfortable. The kitchen facilities had everything we could possibly have needed and we did make full use of them! The location is stunningly beautiful and we would not hesitate to recommend Goodlake Barns.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





A lovely barn surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Jul 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an enjoyable group weekend renting two of the barns. As it was a hot weekend, we would recommend that a sun parasol is purchased for each barn in order to provide some shade while using the outdoor furniture. The barns were clean and well presented.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Delightful, Tranquil Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jul 2019
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 really enjoyed a peaceful week at Flower Barn. The location is wonderful, almost in the middle of nowhere but with everything you need within a few minutes drive. The loudest sound we heard all week was the church bells tolling on Sunday when the front door was open. We had a small issue when we arrived but Andrew took care of it as soon as we called. Highly recommend this property!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Pleasant cottage with comfortable facilities.

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Jun 2019
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
This is a good size cottage with very comfortable beds and access to a pleasant outside space.
The only comment I would like to make about the facilities is that the bathroom did not have a shower fitted over the bath. This was quite inconvenient for us because we all like to have a shower in the mornings and had to use the shower in the ensuite of the other bedroom.

Diana James

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Week stay May 2018

Review submitted on Tue, 07 May 2019
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
Loved Flower Barn. Nicely laid out and presented. Andrew very helpful during our stay.
Only small thing which I forgot to tell Andrew during our stay, is that the inventory of items in the kitchen bore no resemblance to what was actually there. This was a minor point and did not affect our stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Flower Barn

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Apr 2019
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Spacious and comfortable accommodation in a reasonably quiet courtyard setting. Slightly isolated location with regard to local amenities.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Another amazing stay

Review submitted on Thu, 04 Apr 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 have hired the whole of Goodlake Barns several times for Fitfish Retreats and it's always great. No hesitation to recommend it to others

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes