Castle Barn Farmhouse Holidays

15/08/2024

Here is a new link for booking Castle Barn Farmhouse. Dog friendly country retreat. Availability from September

Dog friendly cottage set on a working farm surrounded by stunning countryside views. Traditional farmhouse with walks from the door, al fresco dining and BBQ.

29/01/2024

Due to a cancellation the Farmhouse has become available for Cheltenham Gold Cup race week 11th - 15th March.

29/11/2022

Due to an unavoidable cancellation the Farmhouse is available for a Christmas stay from 20th until 27th December.
Click on the link to book now.

03/11/2022

03/11/2022

Autumn has been beautiful here on the farm We still have some availability for November and December. Dog friendly 🐕

09/07/2022

Castle Barn Farmhouse manager Sheila Jones has maintained Superhost Status again for the last 6 months. 🎉🎉

09/07/2022

A recent review from some more happy guests

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, well-appointed farmhouse in the fields outside a small Gloucestershire village. Sheila and Nigel couldn't have been more hospitable and accommodating in welcoming us to their lovely cottage. The beds and linen were comfortable, plenty of hot water in modern bathrooms lovely bucolic views out of every window, a ridiculously colourful and opulent rose garden, a variety of herbs and flowers around the house. We enjoyed walks around the area, through the cow fields and over the public footpaths that pass through the property. Our hosts were extremely responsive in dealing with little hiccups that popped up and welcomed us almost as personal house guests. We would love to stay again. Thank you so much, Sheila and Nigel!

18/06/2022

The garden is in full flower and we had a visit from a rare Hummingbird Moth this week ❤️

18/06/2022

Early morning Sunshine ☀️

04/06/2022

Lovely early evening Sunshine at the Farm.
We have some availability for June if you fancy a last minute break.

19/10/2021

The house is looking very colorful in the autumn sunshine.Weekends until the end of November are booked up but we have some weekdays available if you fancy a last minute autumn break.
Here are a couple of recent reviews......

Scrupulously clean, comfortable , warm and well-equipped in a tranquil rural setting, this property was an ideal stepping off point for various sights in the Cotswolds. Our thoughtful owner had also furnished us with a range of foods, including a delicious cake. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

We had a fabulous time at Sheila’s cottage. The facilities are excellent, and there is a lot of room. We were 4 adults with 2 infants and a dog, and had ample space. There were many thoughtful touches too that made our stay memorable – from a freshly baked cake, to locally reared sausages, bacon, eggs, and fresh bread which served us well during the stay. The house is ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds, and is a short walking distance away from the Cotswold Way. There is a lot of space for dogs to run about if you are bringing a pet. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely return where we to stay in the Cotswolds again. Highly recommend

20/07/2021

The Farmhouse has had lots of visitors since the release of lockdown all enjoying the house and garden and visiting local towns villages and attractions basking in sunshine.
We are fully booked until the end of August but have some availability for September and October including half term.

24/04/2021

Cows and calves loving being out in the sunshine here on the farm. We currently have some availability for May if you are looking for a dog friendly break in the Cotswolds

19/04/2021

Our very first guests since October enjoyed their stay at the Farmhouse - here is their review.

“My family and I had a wonderful stay at Sheila’s place. There are lots to do in the nearby villages but we much preferred when we were staying local and explored the paths and woods around the farm. An amazing place for children. The house is super comfy with everything you could ask for, the hosts incredibly welcoming, and the gardens very pretty with very nice views of the countryside around. We hope to be back soon!”

“Thank you Sheila for our wonderful stay. Nigel and yourself have made our first holiday post lockdown extra special. Thanks for having us visit the farm, letting the children pick up eggs and play with the dogs. It was amazing!”

12/04/2021

We woke up to a very pretty blanket of snow this morning. The sun came out and it was all gone by lunchtime.

28/03/2021

Spring feels well under way here at the Farm.
New calves being born daily and all the spring flowers are brightening up the gardens. The diary is getting pretty full for the summer but still some dates available for May and June.
Looking forward to welcoming our first guests for over 5 months on 14th April.

22/02/2021

Following the announcements today we are able to open our Accommodation for single households from 12th April and if all goes to plan hopefully mixed households from 21st June.
This last few days bookings have been coming in thick and fast for the Summer so if you are thinking of a visit do book soon to avoid disappointment. In the event of another lockdown, which hopefully won't happen, bookings will be fully refunded up to 24 hours before your check in date.
The days are getting longer and the weather getting warmer and we are really looking forward to welcoming guests back to the Farm.

24/01/2021

Another snowy day at the farm today. So pretty.

08/01/2021

A beautiful sight here at the Farm.

28/12/2020

A snowy day here at the farm.
We are currently in a Tier 3 area so sadly our accommodation is closed.
We are however able to offer accommodation to persons who

is unable to return to their main residence
needs it while moving house
needs it to attend a funeral, linked commemorative event or following a bereavement of a close family member or friend
is isolating themselves from others as required by law
is an elite athlete (or their coach) and needs it for training or competition
needs it for work purposes, or to provide voluntary or charitable service
was staying there immediately before the area entered Tier 3
needs it to attend education or training
is a carer for someone they live with and is seeking respite
needs to attend a medical appointment or treatment

Hoping for the COVID situation to improve very soon.

04/12/2020

We are currently in Tier 2 and are able to accept guests from the same household or support bubble who live in Tier 1 or Tier 2.
Due to these restrictions meaning guests have had to cancel we now have availability from 28th December and over New Year.
We are happy to offer a cheaper rate for bookings of less than 6 people.

16/11/2020

Lots of juicy Sloes this year all ready for some delicious Sloe Gin 😃
We are now taking bookings from 3rd December when the lockdown will hopefully end.
If for any reason the lockdown continues your booking is fully refundable.

04/11/2020

So not surprisingly we are having to close the doors to Castle Barn Farmhouse Holidays until the end of the lockdown.
Having had a great few months of welcoming some lovely guests, with the first being the 19th July 2020, we have accommodated a total of 139 people in just over three months!
Looking forward to when we can open our lovely house and surrounding countryside with some more great guests.

Here is a review from our last guests before lockdown......

“This is a very, very comfortable house. Even in the cold and wet the house is totally warm with zero draft. The beds and linen are gorgeous, the bathrooms are of posh hotel standard, the kitchen equipped for a banquet. Lots of touches like cake, eggs and bacon and super friendly hosts who obviously love the house and really care. Our boys had a tour of the cows in their sheds which they loved! We loved it here on the farm and will be back, for sure.”

25/10/2020

Some more autumn colors complete with rainbow and another review from some more recent happy guests

“We had a fantastic stay at Sheila and Nigel’s farm - They are very thoughtful hosts! The house was sparkling clean upon arrival and made us feel very comfortable given the COVID circumstances. The kids really enjoyed observing all the activities surrounding their working farm, and the slow and quiet walks around their fields were exactly what we all were looking for. Their kitchen has everything you could need, which easily turned a quiet, rainy day into a perfect day for a roast. The location is great - Easy enough to pop over to a pub and we found some good restaurants just a short drive away in any direction. Drives to the classic Cotswold towns were also quick and easy!”

23/10/2020

The autumn colors on and around the farm are stunning this year.
We have availability from the end of October if you are looking for a cozy autumn break.
We can accommodate up to 6 people with the current covid rules.
There is also an optional extra of hiring a hot tub for the duration of your stay.

12/10/2020

Three of the farms residents enjoying a socially distanced breakfast together

Another great review from some more lovely happy guests :)

“What a lovely place to stay with a charming, attentive and thoughtful hosts throughout our stay! An idyllic, well appointed and apportioned accommodation that suited all our needs and great to be in the middle of a working farm with animals and activity all around to watch, along with lots of great walking opportunities to local pubs and other venues. In a CV-19 world in 2020 all the appropriate requirements were well adhered to, made things very easy to comply and we couldn't have had a more relaxed time together. I had high expectations but these were exceeded and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have found such a lovely accommodation to base ourselves for our Cotswold visit. Highly recommended.”

08/10/2020

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07/10/2020

Last weekend was the worst weather for months - Indi thought the best thing to do was was have a couple of duvet days!

A review from our guests from the 'wet' weekend.

“Great stay! We were hit by possibly the worst three/four days of weather possible, not ideal in the Cotswolds but at least we had a great base to stay - Sheila was very helpful from the very start when messaging before our trip, and when we got there she left us a cake! The little touches like that made for a memorable weekend even if the rain was falling 99% of the time - great amenities - kitchen perfect to cook up great dinners, the shower 10/10 and beds very comfortable”

01/10/2020

Happy Cattle enjoying some Autumn sunshine and another review from some very lovely happy guests.....

“Absolutely amazing place! Ideally located for beautiful walks and beautiful scenery. Sheila was a great hostess, the house was spotless and had everything there and more. The bbq is great, loads of outdoor space and inside too. Arrived to a home baked cake which was a very thoughtful touch. Would highly recommend for a remote place to stay with friends or family.”

27/09/2020

“Absolutely fantastic place. Nestled in the heart of Cotswolds, this is a true cotswold experience with an excellence, sparkly clean, chic, classy spacious, greenery laden house surrounded by acres of green farmland, hills and their animals on the barn. Would definitely recommend for a memorable stay.”

Another review from some great guests who visited to celebrate two birthdays. I was asked to organize balloons and flowers as a surprise for their arrival