Guests say
Upper Mill Barn is highly praised for its beautiful setting, charming hosts, and delightful garden with a treehouse, zip wire, and animals. It's a cosy, well-equipped cottage ideal for families, offering a peaceful retreat with plenty of activities and attractions nearby. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but the overall experience is cherished by guests.
The property generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with guests finding it tidy and well-kept. However, a few guests mentioned issues with kitchen cleanliness and suggested improvements, slightly affecting the score.
The location is consistently lauded for its peacefulness, beautiful countryside, and proximity to local attractions and amenities. It's ideal for both relaxation and exploration, contributing to a high score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a particularly cosy atmosphere and a well-equipped setting. Some minor comments about additional storage and hanging facilities slightly impact the score.
The facilities, especially the garden and children's play equipment, are a highlight. However, some guests noted issues with kitchen equipment and maintenance, leading to a slightly lower score.
While many reviews express gratitude for the hospitality and helpfulness of the hosts, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that could be quantified in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Upper Mill Barn is a lovely barn conversion situated in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire. The property has undergone an extensive renovation and now provides a high-quality, contemporary accommodation. Internally, the huge vaulted ceiling creates spacious rooms, while the heating system (which includes underfloor heating on the ground floor) ensures that your stay is as warm and comfortable as possible. Step into the cosy open-plan interior, which boasts a small seating area, where you can gather to discuss the events of the day, or curl up and enjoy some quiet time with a good book. The dining area has seating for up to six people and is a wonderful social space.
Take advantage of the on-hand kitchen appliances and cook up a storm for the whole family, using the spacious black granite worktops as your preparation space. There are two bedrooms: one ground floor double and one first floor twin, housing a range of wooden furniture to store all your personal items. To the rear, you will find a stunning enclosed garden, with a spacious patio and stone steps leading up to a large lawned garden, with a lovely bench and a table and chairs to sit on and enjoy the afternoon sun. In the neighbouring town of Cheltenham, is the Cotswold Farm Park, a lovely working farm that was set up to protect rare breeds - and is still preserved today.
Your little ones will love it here as they get to meet over 50 breeds of animals, and have fun in the adventure barn, which has JCB rides and a large indoor sandpit. There is something for everyone here! Upper Mill Barn is the place to be for sightseers interested in the village’s rich history.
Coln St Aldwyns is a peaceful and friendly village bordered by the River Coln and surrounding by refreshing green countryside. The chocolate-box village of Bibury is just a couple of miles away, known for its rows of quaint stone cottages and surrounding greenery. Slightly further afield is the striking market town of Cirencester, laced with attractive buildings and varying attractions. Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh are among the most characterful and must-visit locations close by.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double and 1 x first floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility.
Central heating, underfloor heating downstairs.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster, microwave, air fryer, Nespresso coffee machine (bring your own pods).
TV, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power and inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Off-road parking.
Patio to the rear with table and chairs.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.5 miles.
Please note minimum of 3 night bookings.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
Reviews (38)
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Susan
Also, salt/pepper etc as standard. This would have been a nice welcoming touch and made the first day much easier.
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Hannah
David let the children feed the animals and collect the eggs which we had for breakfast every morning. The shallow stream was great for a paddle. The setting was amazing and so were the hosts. Thank you for a lovely holiday. We will be back soon.
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Valentina
Our kids of 8 and 5 loved the tree house, getting to meet the pigs and the hens and the zip wire. The owners have been super helpful and really went the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect for us. We would love to go back one day. Thanks to David and family for the wonderful experience.