Guests say
The Downs Barn Lodge is a charming cottage praised for its character, comfortable beds, and beautiful surroundings. Guests enjoyed the cosy wood burner, the spaciousness, and the peaceful setting, making it a favourite for return visits. The nearby farm shop adds convenience to the stay.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is consistently described as beautiful and convenient, with a farm shop nearby and good proximity to local attractions. The natural setting is appreciated for its peace and beauty.
The cottage is noted for its comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere, especially with the wood burner lit. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating efficiency and a saggy sofa, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-furnished lodge and a new garden set provided promptly. However, there are mentions of maintenance issues like poor TV reception, a non-draining sink, and a lack of kitchen utensils, which impacts the score.
Guests mentioned a welcome pack, which turned out to be chocolates. While this gesture is appreciated, the lack of basics and outdated information in the welcome folder suggests room for improvement in thoughtfulness. Please note that gifts are a kind gesture and not guaranteed.
About this property
Children are welcome at the property and can roam freely in the grounds, excellent organic shop close by, close to many attractions.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Air source heat pumping (underfloor in en-suite and bathroom), solar-powered electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner provided, additional logs available locally. Welcome pack. Small lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Natural grounds. Outdoor table tennis table. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. No smoking.. The Downs Barn Lodge is a single-storey, detached lodge, within an aonb, sadly we have recently lost all of our re-homed battery chickens, but we are waiting for the next batch to be liberated. Adjacent to the owner’s beautiful home, which has featured in many magazines and newspapers, the holiday property is located in the heart of the Cotswolds, between the town of Stroud and Cirencester. There is an award-winning farm shop and café just a 3-minute walk from the property. Superbly located for touring the villages of the Cotswold Hills, Tetbury and Westonbirt all close by, and Cheltenham within 20 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub ¾ mile.
Free WiFi
Initial fuel included for woodburner, rest available locally. The building is heated by an air source heat pump.
Children are welcome to enjoy the garden but are strictly prohibited from entering the rear of the garden marked private and the lawn in front of the main house. They should be supervised at all times. There is a swing and a trampoline but they are used at your own risk.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Corinium Museum
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway
- Cheltenham Racecourse
Reviews (11)
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Peter Savin
We had a lovely time at the cottage and found it was a great location to visit the surrounding area and with the farm shop on the corner everything was convenient. The wood burner was very cosy and handy with its supply of logs in the evenings. The cottage has plenty of character and very comfortable. On the colder days we did find the heat source pump heating wanting especially in the mornings but most of spring/summer it would be fine but the main room was chilly without the fire. The TV had poor reception so we were limited to BBC1 most nights but the internet was fine for streaming onto the laptop. It definitely on our list to return possibly in the warmer months.
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Jeff Saville
Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely long weekend at the Lodge, but warn to read the directions carefully as there is no obvious signage. It is spacious and mostly well and expensively furnished but with a few odd exceptions - only one sharp knife (but several bread knives), no beer or champagne glasses, lots of spices but no salt! The sofa was also beginning to get a bit saggy.The description on the Booking site said that a welcome pack was included, but this turned out to be a box of chocolates so bring some basics with you!Big pluses are the location and nearby farm shop. Overall we would book again