Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn
Punch Barn is a light and spacious self catering holiday cottage near Faringdon which has been sensitively converted, retaining much of the character and charm of the original building. Arranged over 2 floors, the barn provides luxurious accommodation for 4 guests in 2 comfortable bedrooms. Part of the Goodlake Barns complex, there is a large communal courtyard and plenty of parking available on site. The market town of Faringdon is only 3 miles away which offers a range of amenities and there is a wide range of nearby places to visit including Blenheim Palace, Oxford, the Cotswolds and the iconic Uffington White Horse. There is a central hub which is a flexible space and can be hired for dinner or meetings depending on your groups needs. The hub is big enough to seat everyone together if booking more than one barn. Please note that the hub is only available on request.
If you are looking for a large group booking for more than 4 guests, perhaps for a family or friends gathering, then please consider the entire Goodlake Barns complex.
Accommodation
Summary Sleeps 4 people in 2 large bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom.
Ground Floor Kitchen/diner equipped with gas hob and oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave plus pine dining table for 4. Living room with sofas arranged around the TV/DVD player and original beams plus underfloor heating.
First Floor Bedroom 1: Large double with fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bedroom 2: Twin with wardrobe and chest of drawers. Shower, loo and basin
Outside Enclosed communal courtyard with outdoor seating. Plenty of private parking available on site.
You will find plenty of walks in the area including climbing up to the Uffington White Horse, with both the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty within easy reach of Goodlake Barns.
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 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under) Bed linen and towels are provided Parking is available for 1 car per barn in the courtyard, with additional overspill parking nearby 1 travel cot and1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided) Sorry, no pets Free WiFi Mobile phone reception quality dependent on provider A BBQ is available for the barn complex, please be considerate of other guests. Please note that coal is only supplied to guests between 1st April – 30th September. The barns share an enclosed communal courtyard space Please be aware that the property is located in a quiet and peaceful area, and we respectfully request that guests are mindful of neighbours at all times, especially when outside, noise and music need to be kept to a minimum beyond 10pm There are table and chairs in front of the barn 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 Events are not permitted without prior consent Either a Security Deposit or payment of an Accidental Damage Waiver is required at this property Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00 Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted
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This property accepts cash
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 first aid kit
About the area
Faringdon
Faringdon is home to this cottage. Arts Theatre and Aston Pottery & Trading Company are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Greenbridge Retail Park and Bakers Yard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nigel Eady County Ground or Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds.
Is Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Vintage Family Barn Conversion near Faringdon - Punch Barn located?
Situated in Faringdon, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Faringdon Folly Tower, Great Coxwell Barn and Faringdon Leisure Centre. Uffington White Horse and Arts Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed at Punch Barn cottage over the New Year and had a fabulous week away. It’s a lovely, well kept cottage, and a good location for visiting nearby towns such as Cirencester and Oxford as well as Bourton on the Water - we will be back soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you Ann Marie for your review of your recent stay at Punch Barn Cottage over the New Year period. We are delighted to read that you found the cottage to be lovely and well kept and in a good location for visiting nearby towns. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 June 2024
Great stay!
Great location for exploring the Cotswolds. Easy to find with the instructions provided, property was clean, spacious and cosy. A perfect place for a mini break away!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you Sarah for your review of Punch Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, spacious and cosy. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Samantha B.
4 Aug 2025
Great little getaway.
We booked Punch Barn less that 5 days before we arrived. We loved the look of the pictures and the barn itself was reflective of that.
Cozy, clean and just as we had imagined. It was the perfect base for our stay.
Samantha B.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you Samantha for your review of Punch Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy, clean and the prefect base for your stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
29 Dec 2025
Amazing Place to Stay
We had a wonderful time staying at Punch Barn. The location was great, the facilities were lovely, and my entire family had a great time. The beds were heavenly - and we had a blast in the living room watching movies, having some pizza, etc.
The kitchen was great, had all the items we needed and we made some pizza for dinner. Amazing how much money we saved by making our own breakfast and dinner and not having to go out. It was perfect.
We used the washer (worked perfectly) and the shower had great water pressure. My family wanted to stay longer before we headed into London, then compared everywhere we stayed to this place. Punch Barn won every comparison. Would stay here again, and highly recommend.
Jennifer M.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you Jennifer for your review of Punch Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, to have lovely facilities and to be in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Sept 2025
Early autumn break in South Oxfordshire
We enjoyed a relaxing 4night break in Punch Barn, a converted barn/stable complex on a working farm.
It's situated in a quiet, pretty hamlet, which has no amenities, so you'll need a car to explore the surrounding area and to eat out.
Good quality furnishings and fittings and everything we needed to enjoy our 4 night break away. The kitchen area could benefit from some additional task lighting and the black bin bag collection area needs better signposting, but these are minor issues which did not detract from a very pleasant stay. Shelley was most helpful and friendly and we would love to come and stay again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Frank K.
14 July 2025
A fab trip with a super place to stay
We were looking for accommodation near Highworth and Punch Barn was very convenient. Though there are no local amenities in walking distance, all you needed was less than a 10 Minute drive away in Farringdon. Communication was very prompt and excellent - all the info needed was provided before asking and we found our way and got into the place very easily. The interior is finished to a very high standard and extra things like dishwasher tablets and washing detergent were also provided. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom very new and there was plenty of space to relax. It was very central to all the places we wanted to visit in the Cotswolds. We would definitely look it up again if we were to come back to the same area.
Frank K.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Thank you Frank for your review of Punch Barn. We are delighted that the property was in walking distance to all that you needed. . Its great to hear that you got out and about to explore the local area/attractions and communication was prompt. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Oct 2024
Acogedor lugar
El apartamento es muy completo ,aunque hace frío en la habitación pequeña ,aunque este encendido la calefacción de toda la casa. También hay un ruido toda la noche de una gota de agua que sale del baño a la pared en el dormitorio pequeño. Gracias
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Susie U.
16 May 2021
A spacious comfortable cottage
Only drawback was a fan noise that was very loud at night, particularly in twin bedded room. Sounded like a mighty storm enough to keep occupants awake. We couldn’t find out what or where it came from. Otherwise all good.
Susie U.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
5 Aug 2020
A week of much needed tlc
My sister had stayed in Punch before, so when a family member needed us close by it was the perfect property to feel relaxed and happy in. Light, airy, well equipped and in a beautiful hamlet with plenty of walking nearby, which was lovely in early mornings. Everything you need and huge bedrooms with very comfortable beds. Home from home but with a hint of luxury.
Sara B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Malcolm L.
11 Oct 2019
Recommended
We were very comfortable at Punch Barn and would stay there again. Nicely spacious, but warm and cosy. However, we feel the preparation could have been better:
1. Ceiling light not working - a common weakness
2. Not sufficient cutlery and kitchen items (e.g. no small sharp knives), but plenty of crockery and glasses - another common weakness
3. Grill pan needed cleaning - not very common these days
4. Damp smell from one of the settees - Hmmm
5. Outdoor light on the blink
Not major issues, just irritants that could be easily rectified (except perhaps 4). We felt it was at the upper end of "reasonably priced".
Malcolm L.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback - we will pass on your particular comments to the owner for investigation re points 1, 3, 4 and 5, and sourcing of a small sharp kitchen knife and any other cutlery items that were missing in point 2. We would be delighted to have you back to Punch or any of our properties in the future, and hope this has not effected your desire to return and we offer a 5% returning guest discount for all of our guests. We will work to ensure all of the items you have raised are rectified quickly.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Sept 2019
A Londg Weekend at Goodlake Barns
We rented the whole property to entertain family and friends for our daughter's wedding. A perfect venue for this sort of gathering, with cooking facilities to make catering for 28 as easy as it could be, and a communal room big enough to seat us all for meals in comfort. A very well-run group of properties
From a partner site
8/10 Good
24 Apr 2019
Ideal for groups
We stayed here for a group get together with others staying in the other barns. This worked very well and there is a lovely courtyard area to look out on or gather together.
Punch was comfortable, loved the under floor heating and comfy bed. Shame there wasn't an option given for second bedroom to be a double.
Nice quiet location in a very pretty village.
Negatives were that the plug was missing from bathroom sink and freezer was all iced up, whilst these are relatively minor things it should never happen for a property marketed as luxury.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 Apr 2019
A little gem in Shellingford
Been there before, it’s a gorgeous place to stay and Andrew is a really nice host, I could easily live there forever.....
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Apr 2019
Another amazing stay
We have hired the whole of Goodlake Barns several times for Fitfish Retreats and it's always great. No hesitation to recommend it to others
About the host
Hosted by StayCotswold Ltd
StayCotswold specialises in luxury holiday cottages in the Cotswolds around the stunning counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. We have a fantastic range of holiday properties including dog-friendly cottages through to homes for larger groups. Whether it’s a weekend break, a week’s holiday with your family, a corporate stay, or even a relocation, StayCotswold will have a property to meet your needs.
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