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Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Barnsley, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Arlington Row
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cirencester Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cirencester Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage

Winterberry Cottage is a Cotswold stone holiday cottage, which sleeps six guests, in three well-appointed bedrooms, with two spacious bathrooms. The cottage has been beautiful furnished throughout and boasts wonderful character features including exposed oak beams, oak floors and doors, and an inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove. On the ground floor there is a warm and inviting living room, perfect for wintery evenings by the fireplace and a spacious, well-equipped kitchen/dining room, with views of the garden and countryside beyond. In the summer months, make the most of the tranquil garden whilst enjoying a BBQ or two!

Accommodation
This three bedroom Cotswold stone holiday cottage in Barnsley is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Beautifully presented with exposed wooden beams, oak flooring, an inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove, two three-seater sofas, two armchairs, Smart TV with surround sound and a DVD player, plus a selection of books and DVDs

Kitchen/dining room
A well-equipped, open-plan room with garden views. Amenities include a Range master oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, Tassimo pod coffee machine, toaster, dartboard (darts not provided) and a large dining table which comfortably seats six

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Elegantly presented with high ceilings and exposed wooden flooring. Amenities include a king size bed, freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers, hair dryer and a mirror
Ensuite walk-in shower, loo and basin

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, freestanding wardrobe, hair dryer and a large mirror

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
With original wood flooring, two single beds, freestanding wardrobe, large mirror and an ornamental fireplace

Family bathroom
Roll top bath, walk-in shower, loo and basin

Outside
Accessed via the kitchen, the enclosed garden comprises of a patio area, home to a table and comfortable seating, plus a gas barbecue and a large lawn area with views of pretty farmland beyond. A shed with ample storage space for bikes is also available.

Things to Note...
The maximum occupancy for this property is six guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by one additional infant (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for up to 2 cars
1 travel cot and 1 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 is poor or intermittent inside and outside the property
Smart TV with surround sound
Enclosed garden
Gas BBQ (guests are responsible for cleaning BBQ after use)
Oil fired heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
The property has some narrow stairs
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
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted, though other same sex groups can enquire
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$648, 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 Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a superb garden - Winterberry Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Arlington Row, New Brewery Arts Centre and Church of St John the Baptist. Cirencester Church and Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Excellent stay

When we asked our children what was their favorite part of our holiday vacation in London and the Cotswolds, they all said: the cottage!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you Eric for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Silke M.

Cozy and comfortable cottage

The cottage was in a great location and well equipped with all we needed. The kitchen was well layed out and had all the essentials. The living room area was very cozy with the wooden beams and fire place. the furniture needs to be updated as the couches are very low to the ground with visible staining. All 3 bedrooms are tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and storage. Bathrooms were very clean and bright. The cottage is in a very small village with not much around, sits on a busy road which was noisy for the front 2 bedrooms. Parking is provided but very tight if you have a small suv. All around great property with a nice backyard and sitting area.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you Silke for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, tastefully decorated and very clean. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely cottage for a relaxing break

Winterberry Cottage is lovely and we have stayed there before. The cottage is very comfortable and well furnished and the layout provides a good social space. We had a couple of small issues (e.g. coffee machine not working) but these were fixed for us promptly. The only slightly negative point to mention is that the parking space is very tight and tricky to get into (and once in place it is hard to get out of and around the car(s). Removing the redundant gateposts would make this a little better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette L.

Highly recommended cosy Cotswold cottage

Our 2nd stay at Winterberry Cottage and we will return again soon, location is ideal being very close to Cirencester and yet we can also enjoy the beauty of the outlying villages.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Thank you Bernadette for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that this was your second stay and we hope you will be back for a third time soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Lovely, well-equiped cottage in small Cotswold village

Winterberry cottage is a lovely spot to vacation. The cottage is immaculate, cozy and well- equipment. We appreciated the wood laid ready for our first fire and the bottle of wine awaiting our arrival. The only thing we didn’t find at hand was a box of matches to light the fire. The cottage was conveniently located within a quick drive from Cirencester and Burford as well as the Roman ruins nearby. The Village Pub and the Pig Inn are within a two minute walk and were welcoming with delicious food and gravity ales. We would highly recommend the cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thank you so much, Tracy, for your wonderful 5-star review of your recent stay at Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the cottage immaculate, cosy, and well equipped. It is great to know that you enjoyed the convenient location, with easy trips to Cirencester and Burford, as well as being able to walk to the village pub and The Pig Inn. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay

A wonderful cottage, very spacious. Excellent amenities and facilities. Located perfectly to explore the Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Thank you Paul for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be wonderful, spacious and in a perfect location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful cottage in the heart of the costwolds.

The cottage itself was beautiful, and done up to quite a high level interior wise and all very clean upon arrival. Instructions to get to the property were fairly clear and we were warned in advance of building work in the adjacent property which was very thoughtful of the team. Couldn't say much to fault the cottage itself, lovely pub close by as well which serves great good. Only issue was trying to get hold of the property manager Richard to check if we could drop out bags at the property early, but it wasn't too much of an issue. Would highly recommend this Winterberry Cottage and StayCostwold
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
Thank you Henry for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, beautiful and well equipped. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A few things need attention

Shower in main bedroom unusable. Sent video to owner. Shower in main bathroom doesn’t drain well, have to be fast to avoid overflow. Back gutter where key safe is pours when it rains. Back light doesn’t work. Bottom half of stable door doesn’t lock or catch with top half. Emailed owner to flag the items above but no acknowledgment or response. Rest of cottage was nice.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cosy cottage

Very cosy cottage. However cobwebs were evident in every room. Draining board mat needed extensive cleaning. Grouting in showers needed renewing/thorough cleaning. On the good side. Ample room, well equipped and plenty of seating areas. Nice garden.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thank you Dawn for sharing your review of your recent stay at Winterberry Cottage. We are pleased to know that you found the cottage to be cosy, well equipped with plenty of seating and had a nice garden. We have passed your feedback on to the property manager for him to address the housekeeping and maintenance issues. His contact details were provided in your welcome email and if he had been contacted he would have been able to assist you during your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

3 day stay

Excellent place to stay. Very clean and all amenities available and plenty of room. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

A beautiful cottage.

A beautiful cottage, clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Great to have an outside dining area and safe grassy space for a toddler to play.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you Anne for your excellent 5* review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to know that you found the cottage to be beautiful, clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is lovely to read that you enjoyed the outside dining area and safe grassy area for your toddler. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Well presented and equipped cottage

Winterberry had everything we needed providing a home from home. The cottage was well presented, clean and spacious (for three adults.) Good location for exploring the Cotswolds (Cirencester and Bibury nearby) and Oxford. Would definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you Sharon for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are so pleased you would recommend the property and found it clean and spacious. We hope you will return again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic little cottage!

We stayed at Winterberry for my wife’s birthday with friends. Comfortable, great social space in the kitchen and small well kept garden. Living room sofa’s and beds very comfortable and good water pressure in the showers. Village pub and spa hotel was a few easy steps from the cottage but booking in advance for restaurants recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you Paul for your wonderful review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to read that you had a fantastic stay at the property for your wife's birthday with friends and the property was comfortable, the Kitchen is great for socialising in and the small garden is well kept. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Loved Winterberry Cottage

We spent five days at Winterberry Cottage at the end of October. The cottage is very cozy, has everything that you would need for a family of 4. The heating worked really well when we needed it in the evening. The property manager was very helpful with all of our requests.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you Sylvia for your lovely review of Winterberry Cottage. We are so pleased it was cosy and the property manager helpful. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Lived up to it's Reviews

My wife and I and another couple thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Winterberry Cottage. It was what we hoped the Cotswolds would feel like. The other reviews we read are accurate.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Paul for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted you and your guests enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fay T.

Comfortable cottage for a family weekend

A lovely comfortable cottage with cosy beds and sofas to flop on. The kitchen was well equipped if a little tired. Very pretty location and only a few yards from the pub. Parking at the cottage was tight and although we left one car parked on the road it wasn’t ideal.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Thank you Fay we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Winterberry Cottage and hope to welcome you back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Weekend away with family

Communication was excellent asked to enter the property early, which they accommodated. Nice touch leaving a bottle of wine. Kitchen had all the amenities to make a good Sunday lunch and there’s plenty of room to entertain six adults.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
Thank you Paul for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ann M.

Winterberry cottage

Very and welcoming. Biggest problem was the parking. Very narrow and backing out onto a main road not easy
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2024
Thank you Ann for your review of Winterberry Cottage. Parking for one car is provided at the property as per the website, you can also back into the drive to save having to reverse out on to the main road. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting and home for family re union

Lovely home . Lots of space for socialising - love the layout of the kitchen/diner and outside space. Co Op for provisions 5 min drive away and pub places to eat 2 minutes walk away . Walks on the doorstep .
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Jill for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be lovely, spacious with plenty of walks on the doorstep. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

caroline d.

Lovely break away

The cottage is cosy but a good size all round with ample room for 6. It is positioned in a quiet village with a pub (unfortunately closed while we were there) but very close to Cirencester and surrounded by beautiful little villages. We had a wonderful stay but would advise you to check if you have trouble with stairs as they are very steep.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
Thank you for your lovely review on Winterberry Cottage. We are glad you had a wonderful stay and an hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Beautiful Cottage in a Very Quiet Village

This is a beautiful cottage and very cosy and comfortable for 6 people. The kitchen/diner is perfect for cooking and socialising over dinner. The living room is very cosy and nice to have a log burner for those wintery evenings. It is also great that they had plenty of seating in the living room for more than 6 people to comfortably sit. The village is very quiet but has a lovely pub and the Pig is on the doorstep if you wanted to visit for lunch or dinner. I would highly recommend and hopefully will be able to return soon!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you Sarah for your review of Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted to know that you found the cottage to be beautiful, cosy and comfortable in a very quiet village. We are very pleased to read that you would highly recommend the property and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Katharine E.

Disappointed

This property is not as lovely as it looks in the photos. There were cobwebs and general dust around in every room. The paintwork was patched and messy in some rooms. There were holes in doors and stairs and gaps in floorboards perfect for a two year old to post things through. The garden gate did not close properly so the garden couldn’t be made secure for the two year old. Bolts and doors were difficult to open and shut without quite a lot of force. We asked for a stair gate and high chair and only got the high chair. Stay Cotswold instructed us to contact the property manager about issues, but as a recent review had also mentioned the cobwebs, we doubt they also follow up issues with the property manager. We don’t expect to have to report cleanliness and maintenance issues on arrival at a property! The cottage is in a lovely village with a good pub and close to other Cotswold destinations.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Thank you Katherine for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location and the charm of the village, as well as its proximity to the rest of the Cotswolds. We are sorry to hear that the property did not meet your expectations in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. Your comments are important to us, and we have passed them onto the property manager to ensure these issues are addressed more thoroughly going forward. If the property manager had been contacted during your stay he would have been able to rectify the issues. Unfortunately, due to age of the property cobwebs will appear back within 24 hours of being removed and the property manager has confirmed that when he carried out the property inspection the day before your arrival there were no cobwebs in the property. The holes in the doors and stairs and gaps in the floorboards are again part of the character and age of this beautiful property. The property manager sends his apologises that the stair gate was not provided as requested. He has confirmed that there is no longer a stairgate provided at the property and this has been removed from the description on the website. We hope that you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ruth B.

Beautiful cottage, great location.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage, would definitely stay again, very comfortable. Some points just to note: Door security needs attention, when we opened the front door, back doors flew open even though locked, bolts do not work efficiently on either dining room or kitchen stable doors. There was also tremendous drafts from these doors so either attention needed and maybe some curtains. Lights were faulty in dining room so could not turn in but really helpful housekeeper Richard advised they were due to be fixed. We also requested a slightly later checkout which was granted. Some more cutlery would be helpful to so as not to be constantly washing to reuse for one meal.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review of Winterberry Cottage. We are thrilled to read that you had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage. We will pass your feedback onto the property owner for their attention. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A short break

We had a lovely few days at Winterberry Cottage and would highly recommend to anybody . Lovely to be able to walk up to Barnsley House Hotel for a champagne afternoon tea . The only thing is I think people should be aware it is not possible to use mobile phones,. There could be a home emergency and people not able to contact . There is a landline available .Maybe the landline no could be put on site after a booking is made ? This did not bother us but could be a problem for others . Thank you , we will be back
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Beverley for your lovely review of Winterberry Cottage and we are delighted to read that you would highly receommend the property. We are glad you enjoyed your champagned afternoon tea at Barnsley House Hotel. Mobile signal is very unpredicatable in the Cotswolds and is not something that we can guarantee. We hope to welome you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jane G.

Great

Great place for family / friends to share a break away. WiFi was great - as no signal on phones. Cosy lounge plenty of seating. Kitchen had almost everything (need cafetière) thanks for milk and teas/coffee ! Comfy beds ! Would imagine summer garden beautiful. Pub across road for food was great. Shortish drive for everything else (although beautiful looking spa hotel that we didn’t visit was a few steps away too) lovely, would absolutely recommend. Few details in welcome pack are out of date or missing - unclear about recycling - WiFi codes., charger for speaker. Contact was great. Easily solved. Thanks.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2022
Thank you Jane for your review on Winterberry Cottage. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and and would recommend. We have passed on your feedback to the property manager regarding the welcome pack. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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