Guests say
Greyhound Barn is a spacious and welcoming property, ideal for large groups and family gatherings. Guests consistently praise its excellent location in a charming village, the abundance of communal space, and the well-equipped kitchen. The owners are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and the property offers a cosy atmosphere. While some furnishings and bathrooms could benefit from updating and deeper cleaning, most guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the thoughtful touches provided. The property is particularly well-suited for group celebrations and exploring the Cotswolds.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Many guests found the property clean and tidy, but several noted issues such as cobwebs, tired bedding, mould in showers, and dust under furniture. Some bathrooms and communal areas were highlighted as needing a deeper clean. Overall, cleanliness is acceptable but could be improved.
The location is highly praised, with guests enjoying the picturesque village setting, proximity to Cirencester and other Cotswold attractions, and the convenience of a local pub. The rural charm and accessibility make it a standout feature.
Guests appreciate the spacious layout, en suite bedrooms, and communal areas. However, some mention uncomfortable or tired mattresses, small showers, and occasional heating issues. Most found the property comfortable for large groups, but a few improvements are needed for optimal comfort.
The property offers excellent communal spaces, a well-equipped kitchen, games room, and ample bathrooms. Some maintenance issues were reported, such as leaking showers, broken furniture, and unreliable WiFi. Facilities are generally good, but some areas require attention and updating.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers, homemade cakes, and festive decorations. The owners are described as attentive and helpful. Please note, these gifts and extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This delightful, detached, Grade II listed former hop brewery, part of which dates back to the 15th century, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in beautiful Cotswold countryside, in the village of Barnsley, just four miles from the ancient Roman town of Cirencester. This charming Gloucestershire holiday home boasts attractive, comfortable accommodation perfect for a get-together with family and friends in a stunning part of the country. Offering flexible sleeping arrangements, this Gloucestershire holiday cottage has eight spacious bedrooms, all with en-suites. The large first floor beamed sitting room has steps down to the rear garden, whilst the ground floor sitting room has doors to the side patio and has many games, DVDs and a Wii games console for the whole family to enjoy.
A well-equipped, large fitted kitchen with dining area makes the perfect place for a long Sunday lunch or celebratory dinner. Outside this Gloucestershire holiday cottage is a private garden with patio area, perfect for a summer BBQ and relaxing with a refreshing drink. The thriving village of Barnsley has a classic village pub, which serves excellent food, or guests may prefer to enjoy a pre-booked relaxing spa afternoon at nearby Barnsley House. Just a little further afield is the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, offering many visitor attractions, an extensive range of shops, restaurants, the Gold Cup horse racing and The Cotswold Water Park with its many water based activities.
The area is also popular with walkers, cyclists, horse riders and nature lovers, with the nearby National Arboretum at Westonbirt being home to one of the finest tree collections in the world. This is a perfect Gloucestershire holiday home to be enjoyed at any time of year.
The village of Barnsley dates back to Roman times and is situated south of the Cotswold Hills. Beautiful countryside surrounds the area and there are many unspoilt, ancient villages to visit. Barnsley also hosts a village garden festival every year.
Accommodation
Greyhound Barn has 8 bedrooms all with en-suites across the property (each ensuite contains a shower except for the first floor twin room).
Ground floor has 1x bedroom with an accessible wet room and a ziplock king-sized bed available (can be made into a twin room on request), 1 family room with a double and a single bed, 2x double-bed rooms another King with ziplock beds (can be twin room on request), 1x twin room and a family room with a double and a single bed.
Downstairs has a small cosy lounge, fitted kitchen and dining area with glass doors to an outside patio with seating, additional bathroom which includes a bath.
First floor has 1 x twin room with a toilet and wash basin, and 1 x double room, large lounge with a small kitchenette and separate toilet.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, 3 x fridges, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, Wii games console, WiFi, payphone, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Oil underfloor heating.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Lawned and paved garden to side and rear with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 2 mins walk.
Please note: Owner will take delivery of a pre-paid supermarket shop.
Please note: Mobile signal can be intermittent.
Please Note: car charging is accepted at this property for an additional charge.
Please note: As standard we will make up all rooms as doubles unless notified at least 7 days before your stay,
Please note - This property accepts only Monday and Friday check in days.
Nearby points of interest
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
Reviews (61)
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Robert
It is a lovely big property, perfect for those who like a bit of privacy, every bedroom has en suite. Decor and furnishings are a little tired, and hot water can take a while. Whilst its not for those looking for luxury, it is comfortable and big enough for large family gatherings. We'll be back next year.
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Martin
The accomodation worked really well. The large kitchen dining area made for great communal meals and the two separate lounges were well utilised. The whole place was warm throughout our stay. There were a few maintenance issues and the property would benefit from a makeover as some of the furnishings were looking a little tired. The bathrooms needed a deep clean but overall the barn was good value for money and in a great location.
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Carol
A huge house providing a great dining space for us all to sit together, multiple rooms to relax with lots of comfortable chairs and settees and, for us, the cherry on the top was the fantastic games room! We love games and the big room upstairs offered a pool table, table football, lots of board games and a huge open area of carpet for our carpet bowls! (we brought these with us). The village pub (just a 2 minute walk) was fantastic too. Highly recommended.