Guests say
The Barn is a beautifully decorated and spacious cottage in a peaceful Cotswolds location, praised for its comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and relaxing atmosphere. Guests appreciate the proximity to charming villages and countryside walks, as well as the homely touches and child-friendly amenities. While most reviews highlight cleanliness and comfort, a few mention issues with the sofa, mattress, and minor maintenance. Some guests received thoughtful welcome gifts, though these are not always provided. Overall, The Barn offers a delightful base for exploring the area, with its tranquil setting and inviting interiors standing out.
Most guests found the property spotless and well cleaned, with fresh bedding and towels. However, a small number of reviews noted issues such as mattress stains and bathroom wear, which affected their impression. The majority of feedback remains positive regarding cleanliness.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, beautiful surroundings, and easy access to local villages and attractions. Guests enjoyed the peaceful setting and proximity to walks, pubs, and nearby towns.
Many guests found the beds exceptionally comfortable and the cottage spacious and relaxing. However, several reviews mention an uncomfortable sofa and, in rare cases, mattress concerns. Overall, comfort is good but could be improved with updated furnishings.
The Barn is generally well equipped, with a good kitchen, games, and fast broadband. Some guests noted missing items, unclear instructions for appliances, and minor maintenance issues such as the log burner and bathroom fittings. Facilities are solid but with room for improvement.
Some guests received welcome gifts such as prosecco, nibbles, or flowers, and appreciated personal touches from the owner. However, these are not consistently provided and should not be expected as guaranteed.
About this property
Wow, you’ll love this spacious barn conversion in the heart of the Cotswolds in this popular village.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room 2: Galleried, (No TV)
Bedroom 2: Galleried, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot. Enclosed front garden with sitting out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This is a fabulous barn conversion, now a beautiful holiday home is situated off the main road with views over the Cotswolds countryside and with licestock sheep/horese (subject to the time of year and weather) as your neighbours. The gravel front garden provides a lovely seating area for BBQ’s and evening drinks. Step through the front door and you will be greeted by double height ceilings in the large open plan living space, stairs to the mezzanine leading to the twin bedroom and a large bedroom next to the family bathroom on the ground floor. The living area is focused around the large wood burner and has a door leading to a lovely patio. The kitchen is fully equipped with some of the appliances cleverly hidden under the stairs behind closed doors. This is a perfect treat to get away for couples, small families and friends wanting to experience the Cotswold way of life.
Explore the area by foot with the Oxfordshire Way passing through the village or enjoy the many fantastic pubs in the area. The Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoys so many beautiful places that you can visit during your stay. A 20 minutes’ drive will take you to the picture postcard towns and villages of Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Norton and Moreton-in-Marsh. All have their own charm and character and boasts an array of independent shops, restaurants, pubs, cafés and tourist attractions including Birdland, Model Village, Cotswold Brewing Company and Cotswold Farm Park. Kingham is 5 miles and every August hosts the renowned Big Festival, a three day food orientated event. Slightly further afield, you will find Cheltenham with its famous race course, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, the historic university city of Oxford and Bicester, with its large designer outlet shopping village and Blenhiem Palace.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
I have to agree with other reviews that the sofa is probably the most uncomfortable sofa ever. Some attention to detail is needed as others have said the log burner was not made up as it states it would be and we had a lovely vase of dead flowers left. Other than that it's a very nice cottage and in a great location.
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Ralph
what a great location, we really enjoyed our time in Shipton!
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Confirmed Guest
Not luxury accommodationSofa low, hard to sit on together as cushions flat and stiff.The large chair was comfortable once you climbed upon it, however you have to bum shuttle off or the seat.The furniture is not suitable for anyone with a back problem.MATRESS - in main bedroom is BLOOD stained, with lots of other FLUID STAINS !!! This is evidently an old mattress with the amount of stains on it.A lot of reviews have said what a comfortable bed it is!! Had the stains been seen I wonder if they would say the same again.We saw them at the end of our stay, we got up early and thought we would strip the bed for the cleaner, this is when we discovered it. It also dips badly on one side.A lot of people say it’s comfortable, I wonder if they would have said had they seen all the horrendous stains in it ?! Bathroom smelt like public toilets, the Lino needs replacing. Bleach stained, water marked.Bath side panel is damaged all along the floor edge, wood peeling off.Sink stand is stand, tin mirror rusty, this maybe the look, but not classed as luxury.Hot water ran out before bath was of a good depth.Fire glass was not cleaned, or made up.We did this ourselves.No fire glove to open fire door with a metal handle or to place logs on fire once lit. We had to use the oven glove.Warm with under floor heating.Oven and utensils very clean.IKEA crockery and utensils.Bedding clean.Barn was cleaned well by the cleaner.Tatty blanket in the lounge, throw on bed had a whole on it.Items missing Milk jugButter dish Napkins kitchen rollAsh bucket for cleaning the fireGlove for the fire had to use oven glove No main stream tvYo can Only downloaded apps to watch tv, not even free view No instructions for use of appliances Pointless having a bathTried bath but tank rank out of hot water No serving bowl for oven ie Pyrex oven tonight ableIkea plates glasses No serving spoons only wooden No towel change there for 7 days I have taken images of all of the above complaints if anyone wants them to be verified!!There are a lot more cheaper actual luxury accommodation in this area.We would not return unless all of the above was rectified.New sofaNew mattressBathroom floor and side panel changed Great area.Local pub the lamb (just 4 min all) great food and very, very welcoming.Shipton under whychwood is a beautiful village, just don’t stay here. It is a average not luxury