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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12289 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Model Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Birdland Park and Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spacious and contemporary, family-friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds with a tranquil garden - Gr

Grey Gables Barn is an elegantly refurbished barn conversion, which sleeps 11+1 guests, in five well-appointed bedrooms, with the +1 option being a pull out single bed, with three spacious bathrooms. Built from Cotswold stone, this quintessential holiday home has a wealth of character features including exposed Cotswold stone walls, oak beams, and wood burning stoves in both of the sizeable living rooms. The property has been lovingly furnished in a contemporary, warm style, in keeping with the age of the property, and the traditional character is complemented by modern facilities. The rooms flow seamlessly into one another on the ground floor, with plenty of comfortable seating, a well equipped kitchen with dual fuel Aga and a fabulous dining area. To the rear of the barn is a tranquil garden, perfect for sunny summer days whilst enjoying some al fresco dining.

Accommodation
This five bedroom holiday home in Bourton-on-the-Water 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

Drawing room
A spacious and sunny aspect room with exposed stone walls, oak beams, wooden floor, cosy wood burning stove, two large sofas and a matching love seat, plus a Smart TV with a DVD player, and a stereo with a CD player

Dining room
This beautifully presented room adjoins the drawing room, and is home to a large wooden dining table with seating for 12 and coordinating sideboard. There is direct access to the kitchen, making this an ideal space for entertaining

Kitchen
Stylish and well equipped with a dual fuel Aga and gas hob, an American style fridge/freezer, wine cooler, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and a breakfast bar with four stools

Utility room
Washing machine and a sink

Lounge
Elegantly furnished with flagstone flooring and bi-fold doors, which open directly out to the garden. Amenities include a cosy wood burning stove, large L-shaped sofa, plus a large Smart TV and DVD player, and a stereo with CD player

Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2)
Bright and airy ground floor bedroom, with exposed Cotswold stone, wooden flooring, two single beds, clothes hanging unit, full length mirror and a hair dryer

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
A spacious and well-presented room, with a super king size bed, fitted wardrobes, dressing table, wooden rocking chair, hair dryer and a wall mounted Smart TV
Ensuite with walk-in shower, loo and basin

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
A comfortable size bedroom, with exposed oak beams, king size leather sleigh bed, wardrobe, hair dryer and a full-length mirror

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Characterful room, with oak beams and a vaulted ceiling, which contains two single beds, freestanding hanging unit, hair dryer and a full-length mirror

Family bathroom
Bath with an overhead shower, loo and basin

Second Floor

Bedroom 4 with ensuite (Sleeps 2 + 2)
Large and tastefully decorated bedroom, with a king size bed, single bed (available on request), and an additional pull out single bed (available on request), chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe, mirror and a hair dryer
Ensuite with walk-in shower, loo and basin

Outside
Surrounded by a pretty Cotswold stone wall, the tranquil enclosed garden comprises of a patio area with a large outdoor table with seating for eight, charcoal barbecue and a small lawn area. A raised, covered fish pond, decorated with garden statues is located at the end of the lawn

Things to Note...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 11+1 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions 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 4 cars
1 travel cot and 1 hair chair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided) 
Sorry, no pets
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception is variable
3 x Smart TVs
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
The property is laid out over two floors and there is a raised, covered pond in the garden, which parents with young children should be aware of
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 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 17:00 and check out is by 10:00

Property manager

StayCotswold
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

No 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
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 holiday home is in a rural area. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and The Model Village. Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also worth visiting.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Model Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 8 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheep - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious and contemporary, family-friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds with a tranquil garden - Gr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious and contemporary, family-friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds with a tranquil garden - Gr?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious and contemporary, family-friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds with a tranquil garden - Gr?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious and contemporary, family-friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds with a tranquil garden - Gr located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cotswold Motoring Museum, The Model Village and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition. Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Birthday Accommodation

The house was very clean and perfectly located to explore Bourton. Parking Situation is a bit tight for a bigger group with many cars. WiFi Data needs to be updated. New name and default password on the router needed to be figured out.

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location with lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Great house for group

The house was perfect for a group of friends traveling together. Location was perfect and customer service was awesome!
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8/10 Good

Donna A.

Enjoyed our stay

Few things need attention: Electric gate didn't work with the code Blinds in poor condition and curtains in some rooms would help shut out the light Window handle in downstairs bedroom broken Couldn't work televisions in front lounge or master bedroom Need more small/medium casserole dishes Need more teaspoons A welcome pack would be appreciated

8/10 Good

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

We needed to stay in Bourton for an extended family gathering and this property was perfect. Close to where we need to be and housed us all in comfort. Communication was seamless and the property was very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Great location, house not so good

Arrival instructions good Welcome folder - very poor, needs updating, for example the WiFi password is incorrect and info about the TV is all wrong. Cleanliness - OK on the surface but look closely and it needs a deep clean. When searching through the kitchen cupboards we found a dead mouse and droppings which I disposed of. Radiators were stone cold - needed a number of phone calls with McLean (told them about the mouse as well) to get it sorted but to be fair the phone signal was awful. Got them working, all good. One slight concern would be that the valves we were told to turn to get the pressure back up (it was on 0), dripped water until we turned them off. The water was dripping on an electric plug below. Kitchen was OK but a bit tired. Working out the Aga took some time could do with some instructions. Lounge/Diner OK Bedrooms OK Bathrooms OK - shower on the main enquire didn't stay up and I had to use cardboard to keep it in place. The shower in the main bathroom wasn't very powerful. Location of the Barn was fantastic. Noted while in Bourton that the Barn is up for sale, which probably explains why the owners aren't making much effort.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in Cotswold

Fantastic house for our family, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great property & location

We were a group of 13, stayed there for the long weekend at the end of May. Beautiful property located in a quiet neighbourhood. Walking distance from the high street, restaurants and cafes. Great host, left a basket of essentials for us. Highly recommend it.
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6/10 Okay

John L.

Kitchen cupboards under equipped

The location was amazing , the heating worked really well . Unfortunately the cooking equipment was very sparse , very few serving dishes so we went out and bought some , cooking equipment was tired and not really appealing . There weren’t 6 matching glasses of any kind . We were celebrating a family birthday and as a multigenerational group we wanted to cook and eat in the property but it proved difficult as the Aga oven had no temperatures on the cooker knobs . Not a standard we are used to . Furniture and bedding also felt tired and one particular bed in the bedroom annex off the lounge was absolutely diabolical .
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10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Great family place to stay , location excellent

Great spacious house………………………………………excellent location ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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8/10 Good

Marie S.

Great base

Great base for a friend's birthday celebration, walking distance to all amenities. Good size rooms & lots of social spaces. The underneath of sofas & units had not been cleaned for a whole & you could see the dust / dirt whilst sitting down. There did not seem to be a complete set of matching wine / champagne glasses expected for a house of this occupancy, more a collection of various sizes and shapes. This did not impact on our stay though, we had a lovely time - ideal place to spend time with friends

10/10 Excellent

Judy R., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Great property and location. Large reception rooms giving plenty of space for our group. Very close to the town. Lovely weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A great family stay

We absolutely loved our stay at Grey Gables Barn. Perfect location, lovely big house with enough space for all of us. A gem in bourton on the water - easily accessible and very convenient (close to high st, attractions, pubs, groceries etc)
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10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

A perfect cottage in great location

Three generations of our family found this the perfect cottage for our weekend. Lots of space for the little ones to run around. Enough rooms to offer lots of flexibility for sleeping arrangements and for larger groups to have their own space. A few minutes walk to the centre of town with lots of restaurants and pubs and a very well stocked Coop.
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6/10 Okay

Amazing location - beds unusable

Amazing location in town. Easy booking and entry/arrival process. Beds not all made on arrival - swiftly rectified but couldn’t resolve old/poor/ unseeable mattresses. sofas old and too saggy Don’t look under the sofa/behind the furniture unless you collect dust and general detritus. Overall - wished the inside matched the outside.
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8/10 Good

Lovely stay

Perfectly located to wander into Bourton on the Water. The house itself is lovely and was very clean. We stayed there with family and not everyone was happy with the beds - too low and soft - but appreciate that it’s difficult to get that right. On the whole it was a great stay and we had a lovely time.
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10/10 Excellent

Family-friendly Bliss: A Perfect Retreat for Friends with Kids

We had a fantastic time at this holiday home! It was perfect for our group of friends with kids. The spacious living areas allowed the adults to relax while the kids played. The kitchen was well-equipped for preparing meals, and the outdoor space was a hit with everyone. The bedrooms were comfortable, and the location was ideal for nearby family-friendly activities. We would definitely recommend this holiday home for a fun and relaxing getaway with friends and kids.
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10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Beautiful

The place was beautiful and in such a convenient location, would definitely come back. Also they were very accommodating and flexible to our needs. Would recommend no problem
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8/10 Good

Very spacious accommodation

Six adults and 7 children including a 2 year old stayed for 3 nights in July. Spacious accommodation with lots of towels, crockery, cooking utensils for all of us. Kitchen equipped with large fridge/freezer, wine fridge, and AGA cooker. High chair was provided and cot if needed. Had problem with water upstairs when the showers were being used continually but the men managed to reset one of the tanks in the garage and we waited til it filled up again (about 5 mins) and it righted itself. Another little niggle was that the numbers on one of the oven knobs were worn out and difficult to work out oven temperature. BBQ was provided and comfortable outside seating. Easy walking distance of Bourton. Plenty of parking for 4 cars. All in all enjoyed a relaxing weekend even with 7 children and would book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location, great for larger groups

This is our 2nd time at Grey Gables Barn. It's such a fabulous location (5 mins to the centre of Bourton-on-the-water) which is the most beautiful location. 3 families stayed together and there was enough room for us all. Lovely touches with wine, eggs, butter and cake left for us. House is clean and warm. I'm sure we'll be visiting again! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Characteristic Barn

We stayed at Grey Gables Barn for 3 nights in January. The house is big and cosy at the same time. It was well stocked with everything you need and is located right in the heart of the village with a short walk to pubs, restaurants and shops. There are 2 fires to keep you warm on cold winter nights. The two twin rooms have small beds so better suited to children, not adults.
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8/10 Good

Great location for our family reunion

Location excellent, parking adequate, arrival pack very good, instructions on entry all good. Layout of property perfect for our group. Outside dining area excellent. Plenty of crockery etc kitchen very well stocked. One or two large cobwebs suggest a better clean next time. The only criticism is the lack of recycling. We brought all our bottles home.Wifi is slow but that wasn’t a problem for us as the weather was so good no one stayed indoors!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend wedding

The house was in a good location, although no street parking on the road. Not the best house for 9 adults, but it was okay for what we required, also we were able to book for the days we needed. We had a couple of problems that were actioned promptley. The driveway is not ideal for 4 cars due to it's length, we did a lot of car moving!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Helen M.

Great location and nice spot for a family get-together

Great location within a stone's throw of Bourton on the Water centre and useful to have 4 parking spots. Good sized rooms and very nicely furnished. Great to have 2 comfy sitting rooms which means those that wanted to watch the rugby didn't disturb the rest! Admin was all very clear except that it took us quite a while to find the keysafe as we didn't know it was in the garage. Kitchen was very slightly disappointing - not hugely well-equipped (nothing to serve with eg big spoons or ladels - although there were 3 rolling pins!) and could probably do with a deep clean. Some instructions for the range cooker would be helpful as some of the writing around the dials has worn away. 2 other very minor niggles - the main bathroom door could do with a lock (or at least be able to shut properly) and the step down to the main bedroom is quite deep and a bit of a risk for elderly (even those that can normally manage stairs). But this is just meant to be helpful feedback - overall, a really lovely place to stay and thank you!
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8/10 Good

Derek W.

A family Celebration

A great property with plenty of space for children to entertain themselves. A great deal of space for every one and ideally situated for visits to the village. The property is starting to look a little tired. The owners need to have a handy person to oversee the property to see what needs to be fixed. (Wine chiller is not functioning properly). Internally, the property was superficially clean, but over time, it needs a deep clean. There were cobwebs and one grandson tried to retrieve something from under a sofa and cut his hand on some broken glass. There were insufficient hangers for clothes. A few more might be helpful.

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