Greyhound Barn
ID: S2616
- Bedrooms 8
- ・ Sleeps 16
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
Greyhound Barn is a spacious property with ensuite facilities in every bedroom, a large kitchen, and an expansive sitting room with entertainment options. It's well-suited for large groups and family gatherings, offering ample space and a welcoming atmosphere. The location in a picturesque Cotswold village is appreciated, as are the thoughtful touches like welcome packs. While some guests noted areas for improvement, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to future stays.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property generally meets cleanliness expectations, but some guests have reported issues such as cobwebs, a used face mask, and a used towel. These instances seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, suggesting occasional oversights rather than a systemic problem.
The property's location is highly praised, situated in a charming Cotswold village with proximity to local attractions and amenities. The scenic setting and ease of access to nearby towns like Cirencester add to its appeal.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with the property providing ample space and privacy due to ensuite facilities in each room. However, some guests have mentioned issues with uncomfortable beds and a lack of effective temperature control in some rooms.
Facilities are adequate for large groups, with a well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problematic showers, unreliable internet, and worn furniture, indicating a need for updates and repairs.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtfulness of the welcome packs, which include items like homemade cakes and festive decorations during holiday seasons. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it should be noted that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed with 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-suite shower rooms. 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.
Ground floor has 1x bedroom and accessible wet room with a ziplock king-sized bed available (can be made into a twin room on request), 3x double-bed rooms with ziplock beds (can all be twin rooms 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, separate bathroom which includes a bath.
First floor has 1 x twin room 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,
Nearby points of interest
- Corinium Museum
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Burford Garden Center
- STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
- Crocodiles Of The World
- Butterfly World & Farm Park
- Cheltenham Racecourse
Reviews (48)
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Zara
We loved the games room.
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Susan
The kitchen was well stocked and the living and dining areas were ideal. We were impressed with the welcome treats. Some of the bathrooms had minor problems with leaking showers but we all had a great weekend.
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Joan
The main concern was the showers. Clear instructions were given that they may take a while to heat however some rooms had problems - Pheasant was too hot to get in, Hare was extremely hot and the extractor fan did not work resulting in a lot of stream, Owl the shower tray filled very quickly and leaked onto the floor, Otter and Squirrel also extremely hot showers resulting in a lot of steam. The result of all the steam on Sunday morning was that the fire alarm went off. The owner was quick to come round and said that it was probably due to the steam. A couple of other hiccups the light in Fox shower was a bit unreliable would not always turn on, only one plug socket seemed to work. The downstairs living room fire door handle not very secure it came off a couple of times. The details given re what to bring said there will be basic cleaning supplies and we would need to bring our own. There were a few cloths but no washing up liquid or cleaner for our use on arrival The starter pack of dishwasher tablets consisted of 1 tablet. Maybe it would be better to say no cleaning materials.