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A stylish dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Rainbow Barns

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • The Model Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A stylish dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Rainbow Barns

Rainbow Barns is a beautifully styled barn conversion which sleeps 2+2 guests, in one bright and airy bedroom, with the +2 option being a double futon bed in the sitting room, with a modern bathroom. This dog friendly holiday home has a spacious open plan living area, complete with well-equipped kitchen, and a peaceful sun terrace at the front, the perfect spot to enjoy the afternoon sun. Rainbow Barns is just a 15 minute walk across the fields to bustling Bourton-on-the-Water, home to a variety of restaurants, pubs, boutiques and local attractions.

Accommodation
This one bedroom holiday home in Bourton-on-the-Water is perfect for a romantic getaway, or for families and small groups of friends seeking a weekend escape to the Cotswolds. This single storey accommodation is laid out as follows:

Sitting room/dining room/kitchen (Sleeps +2)
Bright and airy open plan living area with two two-seater sofas, double futon bed (available on request), Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime (login details provided), wooden dining table comfortably seating four, electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster, kettle, cafetiere, DAB radio, breakfast bar with three stools, iron and ironing board

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead shower, loo and basin

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Rural views, king size bed, toddler bed, built-in wardrobe, two built-in cupboards, hair dryer and mirror

Outside
Enclosed, west facing sun terrace with bistro table with seating for four

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets are hypoallergenic)
Off street parking is available for 2 cars
1 travel cot and 2 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
2 well-behaved, medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £30 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Strong WiFi (Speed 30 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is good
Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime (login details provided)
Enclosed garden
Air source heating system
EV charger available at property, payment to be organised directly with the owner
Whilst the barn is all on one level, there are two steps down to the sun terrace and one step up to the main entrance
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...
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
Rainbow Barns is a self-contained property in the grounds where the owners live. Please note that the owners' dog is often in their garden, though is very friendly
Upon arrangement with the owners, guests are able to use the washing machine and tumble dryer at the owners' home
If required, there are electric charging points at the Co-op in Bourton-on-the-Water

Property manager

StayCotswold
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Old Mill and Sezincote House & Garden 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 Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Model Village - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 11 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheep - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A stylish dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Rainbow Barns pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A stylish dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Rainbow Barns?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A stylish dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Rainbow Barns?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A stylish dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Rainbow Barns located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cotswold Motoring Museum, The Model Village and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition. Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Neil E.

Short Stay in the Cotswolds

After checking in our host came by to check that we had everything we needed which we did. Cliff took the time to explain the walk across the fields for our dog. We found Rainbow Barn to be warm and comfortable, just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the village without being too far away.
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8/10 Good

Gail E.

Lovely short break

Lovely place to stay with nice walk across fields to Bourton on Water. Rainbow Barns is a lovely little staycation. Very comfortable a d clean. Has everything that you need. The dogs loved it and were very settled. Would definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay away

Perfect location, friendly hosts and a bonus that it is dog friendly too! Short journey to Bourton on the water which was such a beautiful place. Will definitely be back

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Nice property in good location

Nice property in good location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Great break

Excellent place to stay. Very roomy accommodation, great location and very helpful / friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend it and if we visit the cotswolds in future will stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa R.

Lovely place to stay

We had a lovely stay at rainbow barns, the accommodation was clean and comfortable and in the perfect location. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, and their dog Ellie came to say hello too. We would highly recommend Rainbow barns and hope to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Rainbow barns

Fantastic place, fully stocked, comfortable and clean in a truly picturesque place, would recommend to all.
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER H.

Rainbow Barns

Enjoyed our stay at the Rainbow Barns. The owner and family live on site and were very kind and helpful. It's a bit of a walk into Bourton on the Water and back as it's uphill. But oh so beautiful.
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10/10 Excellent

my review

very nice place, everything was as advertised, enjoyed our stay very much. next time we come it will be when the days are longer so we can appreciate the area more.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Cotswold Stay

We had a great week staying at Rainbow Barn. On arrival we were greeted by Cliff who gave us the run through of things in the barn and the electric gates. Also gave advice of some things to see and do in the area. The barn is very well appointed with everything you could need for your holiday. Its location is superb with Bourton on the Water literally just down the lane. We highly recommend this accommodation and would definitely book it again.
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8/10 Good

UK visit Dec 2023

Location was very far away from the center of town I think i had a confusion regarding its location ., as i thoght its close to center Anyway property was nice n clean n we had a good time staying there
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal for us and our 2 dogs

We loved our stay at Rainbow Barns. We left our kids with grandparents and took our dogs away for 2 nights. The cottage was exactly what we needed. Comfortable and spacious, well equipped and very dog friendly. The owners met us and showed us around. They were very friendly but left us alone for our entire stay. The location is just south of Bourton-on-the-water and easy enough to find. We liked being away from the hustle and bustle of the town, but when we did want to go in we were only a few minutes away. We would definitely consider staying again.
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8/10 Good

Review Rainbow Barn

Nice barn conversion, oven very much in need of cleaning, built in fridge "unsteady" and badly needed defrosting.
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10/10 Excellent

Wintery Cotswolds

Decided to visit Bourton on the Water for a week and very enjoyable it was. Stay Cotswold and particularly Ella were very good in arranging everything. Rainbow Barn is excellent.Close enough to walk to Bourton and close to Fosse Way to visit other town and villages. The Barn is very well equipped,warm and cosy for winter visits. Cliff and Lucy have provided everything you need for a relaxing break.We hope to return soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Great cottage

Rainbow Barns is a lovely cottage just outside of Bourton, so very peaceful. You can walk into Bourton across a field footpath in about 20 minutes during the day. There was a lovely outside decking area, where you could sit and listen to the birds. The bed was very comfortable and the bedroom was a very good size. The kitchen had plenty of cupboards and workspace. There was a dining table and a breakfast bar too. There were several good sized sofas in the living room. We did not have a pet with us but it was well set up for pets too. The owners were very welcoming and we would definetely stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

August 6-11 2023

1st time in the Cotswolds for us and it didn’t disappoint. What a beautiful place. Rainbow barns was no exception a home from home accommodating 2 adults one 14yr old and our border collie. I was worried about talking the dog but I needn’t have been. There was toilet roll, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, a scourer, tea towel. Some tea coffee sugar (that I think was left over from previous guest) provided. Ample space in the undercounted Intergrated fridge with a top box freezing compartment. Powerful shower in bath. Clean fresh bedding and towels provided. Lovely 10 minute walk into bourton on the water via a public footpath down the side of the property. Steep hill back up on last part but doable and helps walk the cakes consumed in the village. There’s a co-op 5 min drive away if you do need anything. Happy holidays The Jackson’s
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous cottage

We had a lovely stay at Rainbow Barns! The location was perfect, close enough to the village to walk (about 20 mins) but far enough to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The accommodation itself was amazing, furniture, kitchen etc was all fairly new. I took a couple of points off for cleanliness as we found we needed to wash some of the dishes before using them, there was also a couple of cobwebs in corners of the rooms. I feel this is really picky in what was otherwise a lovely stay, and we did arrive at the cottage earlier than the advised check in, so the owner may not have completed the usual checks. Another area we felt could have been improved was the storage, there was a huge wardrobe with hanging space, however the draws provided were full of bed linen and extra towels. So no where to store anything that didnt need a coat hanger. Again i feel this is being really picky and an easy fix. These did not spoil our stay and we would recommend this cottage to friends and family.
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8/10 Good

Gail E.

Lovely short break

Lovely place to stay with nice walk across fields to Bourton on Water. Rainbow Barns is a lovely little staycation. Very comfortable a d clean. Has everything that you need. The dogs loved it and were very settled. Would definitely recommend!

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