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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 13344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Sezincote House & Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cotswold Farm Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • The Model Village
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

Bedroom #6

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Bathroom #4

Bathroom #5

Bathroom #6

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn

Waterhead Barn is a large Cotswold holiday home near Stow-on-the-Wold that sleeps 12+1 guests in 6 ensuite bedrooms, with the +1 option being a sofa bed in the snug. This stunning converted barn is light and spacious, with plenty of room for all whole family. Careful attention has been paid to the original structure, with wooden beams left exposed, especially in the country-style kitchen, the perfect setting to cook a fabulous meal for your guests. After a day of exploring, make your way up the oak staircase and take your pick from the numerous bedrooms with views over the rolling Cotswold hills. For larger groups, Waterhead Barn can be booked with Old Brewery House, which has a maximum occupancy of 21. Waterhead Barn is a wonderful holiday home for friends and family to come together in the Cotswolds!

LIVING
Kitchen with AGA, double electric oven, single gas hob, dishwasher, DAB radio, and breakfast table which can seat 12.
Living area with sofas, plasma TV and Jetmaster fireplace
Dining area with table for 12 and doors out to the courtyard garden
Open snug with sofa bed and plasma TV (Please note there is no door to the snug room)
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, boot room, and downstairs loo.

BEDROOMS

Bedroom 6 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) and en-suite shower room (situated downstairs)
Bedroom 2 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with hanging space, drawers, and en-suite bathroom (with fixed shower above)
Bedroom 3 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room
Bedroom 4 - Master with super king bed (can be two singles on request) with Juliet balcony, wardrobe, drawers and en-suite bathroom with huge bath and walk-in shower
Bedroom 5 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with walk-in en-suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe, and dressing room (Please note, there is no door to either the en-suite or the walk-in wardrobe)
Bedroom 1 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room

All bedrooms have a Super King bed default, however can be made up as twin rooms on request with at least seven days' notice.

OUTSIDE
Bi-fold doors open out onto the large terrace from both the kitchen and dining area.
Outdoor seating and BBQ facilities
Plenty of private off-street parking

For larger groups, Waterhead Barn can be booked with Old Brewery House with a maximum occupancy of 21

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 12+1 guests in 6 bedrooms and the +1 being accommodated on the additional sofa bed (maximum 1 adult) . Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
There is plenty of driveway parking outside the property
2 travel cots and 2 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cots, as this is not provided)
2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
WiFi - 175 mbps download & 229 mbps upload
2 Smart TVs with Sky
Charcoal BBQ (please note that coal and gas are only supplied to guests between 1st April – 30th September and guests are responsible for cleaning the BBQ after use)
Fireplace - please note that logs are only supplied to guests between 1st October – 30th April
Please be aware that this is a period property that has some low-exposed beams and steps between rooms
There is no coffee machine at this property, however there are 2 cafeterias
The property does not permit charging of electric cars. Charging points can be found locally
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not permitted
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Property manager

StayCotswold Ltd
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Sezincote House & Garden and Old Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Broadway Tower Country Park and Cotswold Way. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Prescott Shooting School or Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium.
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Sezincote House & Garden - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Batsford Arboretum - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • The Model Village - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 21 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 9 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victoria Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sheep - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Groom - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fosse Gallery Fine Art, St. Edward's Church and Sezincote House & Garden. Old Mill is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great weekend away
Had a brilliant stay at Waterhead Barn with a group of friends celebrating our 40th birthdays. Property itself was fantastic with a good sized kitchen/dining area and a great living area with good sized sofas and the open fire. Six double rooms all with en suite which is brilliant. Location is good too with plenty of places within a very short drive and Stow on the Wold comfortably within walking distance. Andy was really helpful in checking in and answering any questions. Great stay!
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8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Wonderful Location
We had a great stay and the Cotswolds is an area where there are plenty of places to visit and things to do. The barn was comfortable however there were a few housekeeping and maintenance issues. The owner was on hand to deal with our issues.
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8/10 Good

Ben M.

Good, could be great
The house is big, airy and has nice views. We, like many, were there for a celebration, the house accommodated well our largish group. It was clearly a lovely house before but is now tired and, for what it is, expensive. The house needs repairs and decorating in every room and outside. The cleaning was ok but still plenty of cobwebs and dust on shelves. The kitchen is missing basics and doesn’t have enough serving bowls, serving spoons, crockery really. A final comment - the owner came through the house yard at speed on a quad bike, unannounced and without slowing down. With a young child in our party this was not just an intrusion but felt unsafe. Overall it is hard to recommend the house in its current state- it doesn’t truly match the photos on the StayCotswold website. With a refresh and some better equipment it could be great.
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8/10 Good

Great family weekend get together
Waterhead Barn is a stunning building in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the nearby beautiful meadow and stream and the surrounding Cotswolds are wonderful! The barn itself is spacious with ensuite bedrooms and plenty of living space! By and large it is well equipped but it feels a bit unloved That said, we had a terrific long weekend with family!
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8/10 Good

Janet L.

Great spacious house
The house itself was comfortable and spacious but tired and needed a coat of paint throughout. The kitchen needed to have more cooking utensils, especially serving spoons and serving dishes, there was plenty of other cutlery. The outside of the house needed a brush up as plenty of leaves had congregated. Andy the manager was fantastic and extremely helpful, advising us of places of interest and where was best to visit. A basic welcome hamper would have been a nice touch, instead of just two bottles of beer between twelve.
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10/10 Excellent

Great place for a family gathering
10 of us aged 2 - 75 had a great time. The space was amazing allowing us to spread out and relax We particularly liked the two big tables and the amount of crockery, glassware etc
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8/10 Good

Alison B.

Perfect family break
A warm welcome from Andy set the tone for a lovely week away with the extended family. Comfy beds, clean well equipped bathrooms. Huge living space downstairs, added bonus was the grand piano which the more musical members of the family enjoyed playing! Would love to return in the summer and be able to fully enjoy the outside space. Great for kids, ours are 3 years and up but not being able to close off the stairs or any of the downstairs rooms might be tricky with toddlers.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay
We stayed at Waterhead barn for my 60th birthday, there were 11 of us. It was a lovely house and Stay Cotswold are brilliant thank you
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8/10 Good

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration Week
With six en-suite bedrooms, Waterhead Barn, was the ideal place to hold our Golden (50 years) Wedding Anniversary celebrations. Over the weekend our three sons together with their wives and our four grandchildren stayed with us. After they had left, our Best Man, Brother, Sister and their partners joined us for a further two nights. As others have previously mentioned, the barn is much bigger than it appears in the photos. The downstairs bedroom was ideal for our disabled guest but it would have been helpful to have a hand rail on the four steps leading down to the kitchen. Some of the bedding and towels were new but others especially the towels would benefit from being renewed in the near future. At first glance there seemed plenty of chinaware and cutlery but when there were 12 of us it became obvious that there were shortages in several items. Although the electric Aga was used on two occasions when we had arranged for private chefs to cook for us, we personally never used it as none of us had any experience of cooking on one. We therefore made good use of the two modern electric ovens, although one had a broken light bulb. We were some what surprised the separate hob only had two gas rings, the largest of which needed be held on for several minutes to heat up before it stayed alight by itself. It was good to have two fridge/freezers when catering for 12, although one would benefit from being defrosted and a new drawer fitted. The washing machine worked, although very noisy, as did the tumble drier. Although the furniture and floors were very clean, the inside walls of the barn would benefit with the use of a feather duster and perhaps a repaint in the near future. All in all we had a very good week in a large comfortable barn.
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8/10 Good

Marianne M.

The pictures don't do it justice
The house is stunning, and even bigger than it looks in the photos! It was a pleasure to cook in that gorgeous kit hen and sleep in those beautiful bedrooms. The living areas were spacious and comfortable and we easily managed to have 13 people sit down to eat at the tables for meals. Other than being a bit chilly at night and perhaps needing some new towels and bedding, the house was pretty perfect. It is obviously a remote location but that has pros as well as cons. Above all that, the service was outstanding. Andy was responsive and friendly from beginning to end, and made everything easier to arrange. We would definitely recommend Waterhead Barn and may even come back again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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Family January Christmas
We had a fantastic stay at Waterhead Barn. The house was very comfortable, lots of space, really clean, beautiful setting, nice and quiet. Just what we needed! The check-in process was excellent, we would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Family gathering for an 80th
We had the most wonderful weekend at Waterhead Barn celebrating Granny's big birthday, there was plenty of space for us all to do what we wanted and enough for all 12 of us to be together. The countryside was stunning and so peaceful. Andy could not have been more helpful, the cake, milk and beers were very much appreciated. The beds were very comfortable and having ensuite bathrooms was a huge treat. The weather was cold so we enjoyed using the fire, there was ample dry wood. There were just a couple of things we would mention, there was quite a smell in the boot and utility room, there weren't lids to some of the pans and could do with some more serving dishes. Some of the walls were a bit grubby but having said this we would 100% rent Waterhead again and recommend it to friends. We'll be back, we just loved our stay, went too fast.
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable rooms and bathrooms are very clean. On the whole the place was fantastic. Could visit ag
It was a fantastic holiday resort. A calm and nice place and may visit again specially during summer

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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Family Reunion at Waterhead Barn
We really enjoyed our stay at this property! Andrew was great to deal with and left us a welcome gift of cake and local beer. Everyone had their own room with an ensuite bathroom which is not always easy to find.The barn is nicely decorated and very peaceful in a beautiful countryside setting. It's also close to Stow on the Wold for shops and restaurants and makes a great base to explore the towns of the Cotswolds. It's also within easy reach of London and Oxford by train for longer day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

A great weekend away exploring the Cotswolds with a group of good friends.
A group of friends spent a very pleasant long weekend exploring the Cotswolds, enhanced by the glorious weather. The house is in a great location, spacious, very comfortable and well equipped. A nice touch to have a cake and some complimentary beers on arrival. The house needs a little TLC - touch up the paintwork, clean the stair carpet, outside doors need varnishing and there needs to be a more visible sign at the entrance. However, overall we had a great time and would recommend the house to others. Thank you.
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8/10 Good

Fantastic family Accommodation
We stayed 2 nights at Waterhead Barn for a family get together. The was plenty of room for three generations to hangout and have some fun. Lovely property and a good location close to many of the Cotswolds highlights.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Tranquil Haven Cottage Retreat: Unwind and Reconnect in Nature's Embrace
Quaint Gem in Gloucestershire! I recently had the pleasure of staying at this lovely cottage in Gloucestershire and it exceeded all my expectations. The cottage is charmingly decorated, immaculately clean, and offers a serene escape from city life. The picturesque surroundings and nearby attractions provided endless opportunities for relaxation and exploration. The hosts' warm hospitality added a personal touch to the experience, making it truly memorable. I can't wait to return for another peaceful getaway!
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10/10 Excellent

Sahdia S.

Wonderful Weekend
A beautiful home for the weekend with wonderful surroundings. The whole family enjoyed it. Very open and spacious inside!
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10/10 Excellent

Had a fantastic time with the family. Lovely barn with some lovely features and well managed
Had a great time at the barn. Its well managed and the welcome beers were a great hit as was the cake. Andy was a great caretaker and he explained things clearly and was very approachable. Nice and quiet location and would definitely recommend.
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8/10 Good

Brian B.

Great location, needs some updating
Waterhead Barn is a large property in a fantastic location, and Andy the caretaker was great to work with. We enjoyed walks to the brewery and taking advantage of the lovely outdoor space. The inside could do with some updating, namely better and more kitchen equipment, paint in areas, and better linens/towels. Carpets could use cleaning/replacing. Having two refrigerators was great. There is plenty of seating indoors and out. We thoroughly enjoyed the area and would consider again if the property was refreshed

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Barn Conversion
Amazing converted barn just outside of Stow. I rented the property for a weekend away with friends, and we had a wonderful weekend. The property had everything that we needed, and has plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding area. Easy to get around the Cotswolds from the location, and Stow is only 5mins in a taxi away. Always had excellent communication prior to our arrival, and our host was very inviting when we met him on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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Lots of space and great walking
Comfortable, spacious and in the heart of the Cotswolds. Lovely walks along quiet lanes and old Roman tracks - perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

An excellent holiday for a three-generational family of eleven in a secluded location.
Our booking was for 11 people; Grandpa (myself), my three children and partners plus four young grandchildren. The accommodation was excellent with no more than two per bedroom and en-suite for everyone. The living/social area was enormous, a vast kitchen with dining space for all, two semi-open plan lounges and still more space for the children's games. The patio with a table for 12 was excellent for evenings and there was plenty of space for the children to run around safely. Parking space is also plentiful. The location is certainly secluded, surrounded by fields with the nearest dwelling hundreds of yards away. All in all, exactly what we wanted and ideally situated to access the delights of the northern Cotswolds. The interior fittings are modern and mostly worked well. We had a little problem with the SKY TV connection but as there was little call for this entertainment it did not worry us. WiFi was no problem. We could pick minor faults with a couple of other aspects but none of it detracted from our enjoyment of the week. The condition of the barn was spotless and the welcome cake and beers were a nice touch. Perhaps our biggest challenge was persuading four young grandchildren not to shout as the sound echoed around the barn. Arrangments via StayCotswold were very straightforward. Their communication was very good and payments, including refund of the damage deposit went very smoothly. We shall hope to be back.

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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Great Weeks break
A room for everybody, brilliant no one triping over any one else and loads of places to visit within a half an hours drive. Very clean area and the locals seemed friendly. All in all a very happy and comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tiran I.

Great property for larger groups. Very comfortable, well equiped and in a great peaceful location.
We had a great stay at Waterhead Barn. Our family group of 9 found it very comfortable. There is heaps of space and it had most things needed for our stay. It is in a great location and the walk to the nearby brewery was very pretty. There were a few things we felt would have improved our stay, these being: 1. Some more comfortable outside seating. 2. More shaded areas or more than one small umbrella located in the outside table. For a group of 9 it was hard to get shade for those that wanted it. 3. We didn’t find any barbecue tools. We would definitely go back for another stay in the future.

About the host

Hosted by StayCotswold Ltd

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StayCotswold specialises in luxury holiday cottages in the Cotswolds around the stunning counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. We have a fantastic range of holiday properties including dog-friendly cottages through to homes for larger groups. Whether it’s a weekend break, a week’s holiday with your family, a corporate stay, or even a relocation, StayCotswold will have a property to meet your needs.

PLEASE NOTE: You have a 24-hour cooling-off period after confirming your booking. Once this passed you agree to our flexible cancellation and refunds policy that can be found in the terms and conditions on your StayCotswold booking confirmation and on our website.

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