Guests say
Upper Mill Barn in Gloucestershire receives high praise for its charming setting, welcoming hosts, and delightful garden with a treehouse, zip wire, and animals. It's a cosy, family-friendly cottage that offers a peaceful stay with plenty of activities for children. The location is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, with local amenities and attractions within easy reach.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the barn to be clean and well-maintained, though a few mentioned issues with kitchen cleanliness and a need for better cleaning of some facilities. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty and convenience, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. The peaceful countryside setting and proximity to walking routes add to its appeal.
Guests find the barn cosy and comfortable, with a particularly comfortable double bed and excellent shower. Some minor comments about additional hanging facilities do not detract from the overall comfort experienced by guests.
The facilities are generally well-received, especially the garden and activities for children. However, there are remarks about basic kitchen equipment, maintenance issues, and internet service that suggest room for improvement.
While the hosts are frequently mentioned as hospitable and welcoming, there are no specific references to gifts provided to guests. Therefore, it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and 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, 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.April 22- Please note the Wi-Fi has just been upgraded so now has a very good signal.Please note minimum of 3 night bookings.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
Reviews (37)
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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.
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Pete
The accommodation was very good, and the situated in a lovely village. It was good to see the chickens and feed the pigs everyday. We will for sure be back to stay again. Pete and Christina from Devon.