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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Barnsley, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Popular LocationArlington Row4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCirencester Church7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCotswold Country Park and Beach16 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage

Winterberry Cottage is a Cotswold stone holiday cottage, which sleeps six guests, in three well-appointed bedrooms, with two spacious bathrooms. The cottage has been beautiful furnished throughout and boasts wonderful character features including exposed oak beams, oak floors and doors, and an inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove. On the ground floor there is a warm and inviting living room, perfect for wintery evenings by the fireplace and a spacious, well-equipped kitchen/dining room, with views of the garden and countryside beyond. In the summer months, make the most of the tranquil garden whilst enjoying a BBQ or two!

Accommodation
This three bedroom Cotswold stone holiday cottage in Barnsley is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Beautifully presented with exposed wooden beams, oak flooring, an inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove, two three-seater sofas, two armchairs, Smart TV with surround sound and a DVD player, plus a selection of books and DVDs

Kitchen/dining room
A well-equipped, open-plan room with garden views. Amenities include a Range master oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, Tassimo pod coffee machine, toaster, dartboard (darts not provided) and a large dining table which comfortably seats six

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Elegantly presented with high ceilings and exposed wooden flooring. Amenities include a king size bed, freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers, hair dryer and a mirror
Ensuite walk-in shower, loo and basin

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, freestanding wardrobe, hair dryer and a large mirror

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
With original wood flooring, two single beds, freestanding wardrobe, large mirror and an ornamental fireplace

Family bathroom
Roll top bath, walk-in shower, loo and basin

Outside
Accessed via the kitchen, the enclosed garden comprises of a patio area, home to a table and comfortable seating, plus a gas barbecue and a large lawn area with views of pretty farmland beyond. A shed with ample storage space for bikes is also available.

Things to Note...
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for up to 2 cars
1 travel cot, 1 highchair and 1 stair gate are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided). The stair gate fits at the top of the stairs, enclosing the first floor
Sorry, no pets
Free WiFi 
Mobile phone reception is poor or intermittent inside and outside the property
Smart TV with surround sound
Enclosed garden
Gas BBQ (guests are responsible for cleaning BBQ after use)
Oil fired heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
The property has some narrow stairs
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
The maximum occupancy for this property is six guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by one additional infant
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted, though other same sex groups can enquire
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

Property manager

StayCotswold
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

About the area

Cirencester

This cottage is located in Cirencester. Corinium Museum and Bristol Aero Collectlon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Cerney House Gardens. Combat Splat and Lakeside Ski & Wake are also worth visiting.
Map
Barnsley, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Arlington Row - 4 min drive
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 6 min drive
  • Cirencester Church - 7 min drive
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 13 min drive
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Cirencester Kemble Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Teatro Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Stump - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage located?

Situated in Cirencester, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Arlington Row and within 6 miles (10 km) of Church of St John the Baptist and New Brewery Arts Centre. Cirencester Church and Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Reviews

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8/10 Good

Ann M.

Winterberry cottage
Very and welcoming. Biggest problem was the parking. Very narrow and backing out onto a main road not easy
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10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Leicestershire, UK

Weekend away with family
Communication was excellent asked to enter the property early, which they accommodated. Nice touch leaving a bottle of wine. Kitchen had all the amenities to make a good Sunday lunch and there’s plenty of room to entertain six adults.
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8/10 Good

Fay T.

Comfortable cottage for a family weekend
A lovely comfortable cottage with cosy beds and sofas to flop on. The kitchen was well equipped if a little tired. Very pretty location and only a few yards from the pub. Parking at the cottage was tight and although we left one car parked on the road it wasn’t ideal.
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8/10 Good

Ruth B.

Beautiful cottage, great location.
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage, would definitely stay again, very comfortable. Some points just to note: Door security needs attention, when we opened the front door, back doors flew open even though locked, bolts do not work efficiently on either dining room or kitchen stable doors. There was also tremendous drafts from these doors so either attention needed and maybe some curtains. Lights were faulty in dining room so could not turn in but really helpful housekeeper Richard advised they were due to be fixed. We also requested a slightly later checkout which was granted. Some more cutlery would be helpful to so as not to be constantly washing to reuse for one meal.
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Loved Winterberry Cottage
We spent five days at Winterberry Cottage at the end of October. The cottage is very cozy, has everything that you would need for a family of 4. The heating worked really well when we needed it in the evening. The property manager was very helpful with all of our requests.
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6/10 Okay

Winterberry Cottage Barnsley
We thought the cottage was in a good location with an excellent village pub very close by. The garden was pleasant. We appreciate the property is an old cottage but we found general cleanliness to be an issue. Cobwebs and thick dust, especially under the beds. Some broken glass on the floor near the dishwasher. Also areas in the kitchen which looked unfinished - exposed pipe work near the boiler. The kitchen was lacking in some basic items - such as a cafetière, which was listed on the website as being stocked, but could not be found. Other small things, lack of soap, the shower not draining effectively and lightbulbs not working (in multiple rooms!) Overall I cannot recommend this cottage, it would probably be worth the owner staying in the property to see what needs to be improved.
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10/10 Excellent

A short break
We had a lovely few days at Winterberry Cottage and would highly recommend to anybody . Lovely to be able to walk up to Barnsley House Hotel for a champagne afternoon tea . The only thing is I think people should be aware it is not possible to use mobile phones,. There could be a home emergency and people not able to contact . There is a landline available .Maybe the landline no could be put on site after a booking is made ? This did not bother us but could be a problem for others . Thank you , we will be back
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic little cottage!
We stayed at Winterberry for my wife’s birthday with friends. Comfortable, great social space in the kitchen and small well kept garden. Living room sofa’s and beds very comfortable and good water pressure in the showers. Village pub and spa hotel was a few easy steps from the cottage but booking in advance for restaurants recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Well presented and equipped cottage
Winterberry had everything we needed providing a home from home. The cottage was well presented, clean and spacious (for three adults.) Good location for exploring the Cotswolds (Cirencester and Bibury nearby) and Oxford. Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting and home for family re union
Lovely home . Lots of space for socialising - love the layout of the kitchen/diner and outside space. Co Op for provisions 5 min drive away and pub places to eat 2 minutes walk away . Walks on the doorstep .
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Lived up to it's Reviews
My wife and I and another couple thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Winterberry Cottage. It was what we hoped the Cotswolds would feel like. The other reviews we read are accurate.
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8/10 Good

Jane G.

Great
Great place for family / friends to share a break away. WiFi was great - as no signal on phones. Cosy lounge plenty of seating. Kitchen had almost everything (need cafetière) thanks for milk and teas/coffee ! Comfy beds ! Would imagine summer garden beautiful. Pub across road for food was great. Shortish drive for everything else (although beautiful looking spa hotel that we didn’t visit was a few steps away too) lovely, would absolutely recommend. Few details in welcome pack are out of date or missing - unclear about recycling - WiFi codes., charger for speaker. Contact was great. Easily solved. Thanks.
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8/10 Good

caroline d.

Lovely break away
The cottage is cosy but a good size all round with ample room for 6. It is positioned in a quiet village with a pub (unfortunately closed while we were there) but very close to Cirencester and surrounded by beautiful little villages. We had a wonderful stay but would advise you to check if you have trouble with stairs as they are very steep.
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8/10 Good

Kate T.

A mixed bag
The cottage is very pretty, with a lovely back garden, very comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, excellent showers and comfortable furnishings but a number of issues spoilt our stay. The village is certainly not peaceful, in fact the rush hour traffic starts at 5.30am., not helped by single glazed window., The farm at the rear of the property was also very noisy. The stairs are extremely steep, narrow and twisting - not made clear in the description of the property. As we are both over 70 this made life very difficult for us. The house was generally clean but there were areas where it was not: dust on bedheads, cobwebs and dust on walls and behind fixtures and fittings, dirty window frames etc. The property looks tired in places, especially the hall and stairs with lots of scuff marks on the walls. It needs redecorating. There was no information pack so no instruction booklets for appliances, no contact information for local services eg GP, dentist, hospital etc and no information about refuse collection and recycling. I have seen that mentioned in other reviews but it appears not to have been followed up. This property is not cheap to rent and for the price we expected a higher quality overall so - a mixed bag,
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8/10 Good

3 day stay
Excellent place to stay. Very clean and all amenities available and plenty of room. Would highly recommend.

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