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Large 5 bedroom holiday let in the Cotswolds - The Barn

Gather your group by the fireplace or on the lush lawn surrounded by natural beauty. Discover flexibility in booking options with multiple barns available.

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace
Interior
Exterior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large 5 bedroom holiday let in the Cotswolds - The Barn

The Barn is a large and modern self catering holiday cottage near Faringdon, offering spacious luxury accommodation for 10 guests in 5 comfortable bedrooms. The large living area with chess table opens out onto the lawn and the well stocked kitchen makes catering a breeze. One of five beautifully converted Goodlake Barns which all surround the central courtyard, The Barn can be booked with the other Goodlake Barns to offer flexibility to groups of family and friends. There is plenty to explore nearby including the beautiful Cotswolds which is right on the doorstep! There is a central hub which is a flexible space and can be hired for dinner or meetings depending on your groups needs. The hub is big enough to seat everyone together if booking more than one barn. Please note that the hub is only available on request.

If you are looking for a large group booking for more than 10 guests, please consider the entire Goodlake Barns complex.

Accommodation

Summary
Sleeps 10 people in 5 large bedrooms, some of which have en-suite bathrooms.

Ground Floor
Spacious and welcoming living room with fireplace, sofas and TV plus chess table. Doors open out on the lawn and courtyard, and really fill the space with light. Modern kitchen equipped with gas hob and oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. The large dining table can sit 10 comfortably.
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and kitchenette in the annexe with separate access (was originally a separate annexe)
Bedroom 2: Small twin bedroom off the living area

First Floor
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Family bathroom
Bedroom 5: Twin bedroom

Outside
Huge enclosed communal courtyard with seating plus large lawn to the rear of the barn. The lawn is also a communal area.
Private parking is available.

Goodlake Barns is the perfect base from which to explore the North Wessex Downs and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 10 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, the occupancy can only be exceeded by 3 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off-street parking is available for up to 2 cars in the courtyard, with additional overflow parking available nearby
Infant friendly - there is 1 travel cot and 1 highchair available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as these are not provided)
Sorry pets not allowed
Stong WiFi in the barn
Smart TV
Mobile phone reception can be poor
The barns share an enclosed communal courtyard and lawn space
There are table and chairs in front of the barn
A BBQ is available for the barn complex, please be considerate of other guests. Please note that coal is only supplied to guests between 1st April – 30th September.
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves from October to April only
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 and Stag groups are not permitted and single sex parties on request
Commercial and work related bookings on request
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
The hub can be hired for an additional £250
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Property manager

StayCotswold Ltd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,476 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vintage Barn Conversion Near Faringdon
The Barn Sleeps 10 Guests in 5 Bedrooms
The Barn - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms Cottage
The Barn - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms Faringdon
The Barn - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms Cottage Faringdon
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About the area

Map
Faringdon, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Faringdon Folly Tower - 7 min drive
  • Uffington White Horse - 9 min drive
  • Kelmscott Manor - 20 min drive
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park - 21 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Didcot Parkway Station - 23 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪College Farm - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Faringdon Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Viceroy Tandoori - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large 5 bedroom holiday let in the Cotswolds - The Barn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large 5 bedroom holiday let in the Cotswolds - The Barn?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large 5 bedroom holiday let in the Cotswolds - The Barn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large 5 bedroom holiday let in the Cotswolds - The Barn located?

Situated in Faringdon, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Faringdon Folly Tower and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Great Coxwell Barn. Faringdon Golf Course and Uffington White Horse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Large 5 bedroom holiday let in the Cotswolds - The Barn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay at the barn
Wow! Amazing property and an excellent stay. Will definitely look to book again. Thank you to the host for quick reply to questions and helping us feel welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Rekha B.

Excellent
Lovely spacious cottage fully equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A great venue, especially for a large group. We went for my mothers 80th.
Excellent customer service, very helpful. Great community and family business. Highly recommend, especially for large groups. Accommodations worked well for infants as well
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10/10 Excellent

Irene F.

Spacious comfort
Really spacious accommodation-clean really well equipped. Absolutely perfect for a family gathering. Would love to visit again
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Half term break with teenagers
We enjoyed our stay at the Barn. Everything was as expected and the property was well kitted out with everything. Nice large spaces and perfect for our needs; 2 families of 5 with teenagers. Well placed for Oxford, Blenheim and White Horse which we visited along with Bourton on the Water and Didley Squat farm which were a bit further. Doors need a good slam to close but other than that no complaints. Very peaceful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Rowena C.

Fantastic place for a family gathering.
We were a family reunion of nine people and The Barn suited our needs perfectly. Plenty of space and just so peaceful. Lovely local walks. Lots of interesting places nearby and within 30 minutes drive. We have stayed at other places in the Cotswolds but this was by far our favourite.
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10/10 Excellent

Golden girls fan hol
7 golden girls had a terrific break at The Barn. Amazing property with everything to hand to make our stay comfortable. Didn't want to leave. Every room was tastefully decorated.
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10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Fantastic place to stay
A group of us stayed here as a base to explore Oxford. The Barn with Pony is very spacious and comfortably fitted 10 people. It was clean throughout and the kitchen was well equipped with everything you would need - there was even a bonus mini kitchen in the Pony! The outside space is shared, however we did not feel overlooked and the patios were spaced out enough to still feel private. It was an easy enough drive to the park and ride into Oxford but remote enough to still offer the peace and quiet if you don't want to be in the city itself.
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

A surprise weekend
The Barn is excellent - we had a party of 10 share the weekend from ages 5 to 70 and the facilities were comfortable and flexible with amenities to cater for all of us. The space was modern and comfortable, the kitchen was great with excellent storage, fridges and freezers, plenty of cutlery and crockery, the rooms, beds and other furniture were comfortable - bathrooms plentiful and convenient. The feature sitting room was decorated for Christmas with a lovely tree and the unique design of the building certainly added the wow-factor for our weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant for large groups
This is our 3rd stay at The Barn so that speaks for itself. The barn itself is beautifully done has lots of space ideal for large groups. Well equipped with majority of the rooms having an en suite, plenty of wardrobe space. Kitchen/dining area is fabulous keeping everyone in one space for cooking and eating plenty of space to all muck in. Plenty of crockery to go round. The space we enjoy mostly is the outdoors patio area, very private and sunny. New furniture and BBQ have been purchased since our last visit, nice to know they are constantly updating things. Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect
Firstly we had to postpone our holiday to The Barn twice because of covid and this was done with no trouble at all. Well done StayCotswold. Then The Barn was just brilliant. The facilities and amenities were outstanding. Lots of crockery, pans and cutlery. The beds were big and super comfy with soft pillows. We had friends staying in Prince and Flower but with The Hub dining area we could fit everyone around the table even when friends visited for the day. The lounge is lovely and comfy and we had the wood burner going one evening when it got a bit nippy. The location is just gorgeous and so quiet. It sits on a dead end street so there is no traffic going past. The outside seating was ample and the courtyard is a lovely sun trap. We had a fantastic stay and look forward to returning in the future. I can't recommend this place highly enough. Big thumbs up from us.
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10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion
We booked The Barn, Prince and Punch Barns for a family reunion for 19 of us. The barns were an ideal location for this occasion. They were very comfortable, well equipped and plenty of space for a large group. The paddock at the back was ideal for the children to play. Would also recommend breakfast at the coffee shop in Stanford in the Vale. Really helpful and pleasant. We also walked across the fields to the Horse and Jockey in Stanford. Easy flat walk, footpath starts opposite church in Shellingford.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Weekend Stay
The stay was a reunion of three mothers and daughters. We spent ages looking for the right place as we required a ground floor bedroom for one of the party with a disability and also a central location for all three families. The Barn was stunning, large kitchen and dining area which was great that we could all sit together. The lounge was a great size with the beautiful log burner (The logs needed to be a little smaller). The whole barn was spotless, the beds were comfy. I think the only niggle we had was that in the shower rooms by the shower heads there was not a little shelf to put your soap on. The added touch of milk and a box of chocolates went down well. We all said we would definitely return, so this morning i had a look to re book for next year and was shocked that from September you are only taking bookings for the whole complex- that's a real shame but i am sure that there is a great reason behind it - It was a great break and a lovely catch up in a beautiful place. :)
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location!
We had a brilliant stay at The Barn! The countryside surrounding it is stunning and quiet. We had a group of 10 and there was plenty of space. The kitchen was very well equipped and the beds all very comfortable. Everything went really smoothly from check in to leaving and I hope to return again!
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8/10 Good

Alix P.

Lovely big house perfect for groups
Lots of space here which was a huge factor for us, the large kitchen also has a big dining table to accommodate everyone for dinner. When we arrived there was already some milk in the fridge for us as well as a few basic bits (oil, salt, pepper, some spices) and bags of ice for drinks, all of which was very handy. Stay Cotswolds and the owner of the house were all very friendly too. Only downside was that there was no shower gel or shampoo/conditioner in any of the bathrooms so we had to go and buy our own at the shop. Would be a nice simple touch to add this in. The house is attached to another cottage so if you're looking to make noise it won't be ideal for you - for us it was great though. Thanks for a lovely stay!
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8/10 Good

Anupreet D.

Lovely property but improvements required
We booked this cottage for a family of 10 to celebrate my parents Wedding Anniversary Postives: Lovely quiet location and a beautiful barn conversion Kitchen well equipped Clean linen and beds comfortable Lovely addition of a Christmas tree Negatives: All Bathrooms apart from one need updating Two towels were dirty and one frayed Frayed hand towel in kitchen 2 toilet rolls in the whole property- we had to pop out to Waitrose to buy some The courtyard door to the one bed Pony had no key and was unlocked Washing machine was mouldy inside An old dish sponge left at the sink [ not good during Covid times ] We had to buy one Cut wood left by the fire with no matches or kindling Cream sofas and cushions need cleaning Staycotswold did not deal with the issues and referred us to the property manager Rob No apology offered and 2 towels delivered on Saturday afternoon and the Door in the Pony locked We were informed that when the property was checked 5 days previously that all bathrooms had toilet paper ! No apology We have had six staycations in cottages in 2021 and all have provided plenty of toilet rolls/ kitchen towels/ foil/cling film etc as well as a welcome pack of milk/bread and butter at least
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10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Luxury Stay at Goodlake Barns in the Cotswolds
We stayed in The Barn. The accommodation is very spacious and is extremely well appointed and equipped. We arrived after a long flight from South Africa and were very pleased to see all the necessary little things like coffee, tea salt and pepper, dishwasher tablets, surface cleaner etc. The place is spotless, the beds large and comfortable and the towels are white and fluffy. The setting is beautiful and peaceful with a large lawned area outside where our grand-children enjoyed kicking a ball etc. Close by there is a co-op in Stanford-in-the-Vale and approximately 10mins away in Faringdon there is a Waitrose and Tesco. The owner was always available and very pleasant and helpful. We booked for 4 weeks but stayed for 7! All in all a truly great experience!
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8/10 Good

Valarie J.

An ideal venue for a family .
Peaceful and relaxing for a mix of ages from teens to a 90 year old. All enjoyed a weekend at the barn.We had space and provision for extra guests for meals.The kitchen was well equipped and gave ample space for easy catering ,two fridges and freezers helped keep work to the minimum. The outside area was an attractive place sit and dine and a grassy area at the front provided space for games .A good choice for a celebration.
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10/10 Excellent

With friends at the Barns in Cotswold
We all had a lovely short half term break away as families x 3, everyone loved the house, self entertain didn't need to go far to sightsee wonderful sight of Cotswolds. Definitely come back.
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful break for a big group
We booked The Barn, Prince and Punch for a group of 16 plus 4 children, and it was the perfect spot to celebrate New Year. The barns are all really cosy and inviting, with every amenity you could need. Andrew (the owner) couldn't have been more helpful, and even let us use The Hub so we could all eat together as a group. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Xmas in Oxfordshire Downs
Great location, well equipped and plenty of space. The ability to rent several units as part of a bigger group is a great idea. Could not have been happier with the choice
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10/10 Excellent

5 star accommodation for large groups
Beautiful conversion of all the barns. All the facilities you could ask for. Nicely furnished and very cosy!
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10/10 Excellent

A Long Weekend at Goodlake Barns
We rented the whole property to entertain family and friends for our daughter's wedding. A perfect venue for this sort of gathering, with cooking facilities to make catering for 28 as easy as it could be, and a communal room big enough to seat us all for meals in comfort. A very well-run group of properties
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID C.

Luxury in a lovely part of the Cotswolds
My group of 26 (16 adults + 10 kids) actually rented all 5 barns for a long weekend break, and we all had a fantastic time. Each barn was very well presented, and all kitchens well stocked, the beds were comfy and all in all we couldn't fault the place. There's lots to do nearby, and plenty of great places to eat as well, so we were spoiled for choice. We went to the Cotswolds wildlife park on Saturday and that's a great day out for families. We got a takeaway curry that night from the local restaurant and it was amazing, and great value too. On Sunday we stayed at the barns, playing ball games with the kids in the private paddock, and we had a BBQ for dinner. It was way getting bits for the BBQ and for breakfasts etc..., as there was a Waitrose, Aldi and Tesco superstores. We all loved it so much we're going to book again for 2020!
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique C.

Fabulous Accommodation
We recently stayed here and booked out the entire place, it was absolutely brilliant and The Hub made for a perfect function room. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and cosy! The customer service from the moment of booking right throughout to the end of our stay was excellent. I will definitely consider staying at Goodlake again, 10/10 all round.