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Barbecue
A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 13
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Balcony
Barbecue
Pet-friendly
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
1 King Bed
Bedroom #3
1 King Bed
Bedroom #4
1 King Bed
Bedroom #5
1 King Bed
Bedroom #6
1 King Bed
6 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
Bathroom #4
Bathroom #5
Bathroom #6
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About this property
6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn
Waterhead Barn is a large Cotswold holiday home near Stow-on-the-Wold that sleeps 12+1 guests in 6 ensuite bedrooms, with the +1 option being a sofa bed in the snug. This stunning converted barn is light and spacious, with plenty of room for all whole family. Careful attention has been paid to the original structure, with wooden beams left exposed, especially in the country-style kitchen, the perfect setting to cook a fabulous meal for your guests. After a day of exploring, make your way up the oak staircase and take your pick from the numerous bedrooms with views over the rolling Cotswold hills. For larger groups, Waterhead Barn can be booked with Old Brewery House, which has a maximum occupancy of 21. Waterhead Barn is a wonderful holiday home for friends and family to come together in the Cotswolds!
LIVING Kitchen with AGA, double electric oven, single gas hob, dishwasher, DAB radio, and breakfast table which can seat 12. Living area with sofas, plasma TV and Jetmaster fireplace Dining area with table for 12 and doors out to the courtyard garden Open snug with sofa bed and plasma TV (Please note there is no door to the snug room) Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, boot room, and downstairs loo.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 6 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) and en-suite shower room (situated downstairs) Bedroom 2 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with hanging space, drawers, and en-suite bathroom (with fixed shower above) Bedroom 3 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room Bedroom 4 - Master with super king bed (can be two singles on request) with Juliet balcony, wardrobe, drawers and en-suite bathroom with huge bath and walk-in shower Bedroom 5 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with walk-in en-suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe, and dressing room (Please note, there is no door to either the en-suite or the walk-in wardrobe) Bedroom 1 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room
All bedrooms have a Super King bed default, however can be made up as twin rooms on request with at least seven days' notice.
OUTSIDE Bi-fold doors open out onto the large terrace from both the kitchen and dining area. Outdoor seating and BBQ facilities Plenty of private off-street parking
For larger groups, Waterhead Barn can be booked with Old Brewery House with a maximum occupancy of 21
The Finer Details... The maximum occupancy for this property is 12+1 guests in 6 bedrooms and the +1 being accommodated on the additional sofa bed (maximum 1 adult) . 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 There is plenty of driveway parking outside the property 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cots, as this is not provided) 2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs WiFi - 175 mbps download & 229 mbps upload 2 Smart TVs with Sky Charcoal BBQ (please note that coal and gas are only supplied to guests between 1st April – 30th September and guests are responsible for cleaning the BBQ after use) Fireplace - please note that logs are only supplied to guests between 1st October – 30th April Please be aware that this is a period property that has some low-exposed beams and steps between rooms There is no coffee machine at this property, however, there are 2 cafetieres The property does not permit charging of electric cars. Charging points can be found locally 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
Things to Note... Please note that Waterhead Barn is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind 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 To enquire about including a hot tub for your stay, please contact Nick at Oxford Hot Tubs. Hire costs will be payable to Oxford Hot Tubs directly, along with a standard £75 charge payable to the Owner via StayCotswold as a contribution towards the usual running costs
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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
This property accepts cash
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
About the area
Cheltenham
Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Sezincote House & Garden and Old Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium or Prescott Speed Hill Climb.
Is 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn?
As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn on 5 October 2026 start from NZ$3,113, 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 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fosse Gallery Fine Art, St. Edward's Church and Sezincote House & Garden. Old Mill is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thanks for a great stay, the property is outstanding and was everything we were looking for to accommodate our holiday!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Peter G.
27 April 2026
Needs some love ,better attention to detail in preparation process.
Great accommodations,great location.easy booking procedure and access to property.Stay Cotswold should be more receptive to constructive feedback on issued raised as these would help them to give a further enhanced customer experience.
Peter G.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
Thank you Peter for your review of Waterhead Barn. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be in a great location and comfortable. We will pass on your feedback to your property manager for them to review and implement appropriate actions. We hope that overall you enjoyed your time exploring The Cotswolds and we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 February 2026
Lovely property and great location
We stayed (3 families) with kids and teens and the location was great for exploring the Cotswolds. The place is lovely - which was handy because it rained solidly the whole time we were there and so we spent more time indoors than we might otherwise have done!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ieuan W.
12 April 2026
Family get together
Exceptionally spacious and all that a large family would need for a good break away in one of the most beautiful areas in England.Lovely family seating areas inside and out . Comfy beds and great showers!
Conveniently located for trips to Stow and other areas of interest .The children enjoyed the visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park which was not too far away but very frustrating traffic to get in so need to get there very early!!!
The house was in a very quiet location with good scenery and wildlife a plenty.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Ieuan W.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thank you Leuan for your review of Waterhead Barn. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, spacious and in a lovely area. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 March 2026
This place has the wow factor
We had the pleasure of staying at Waterhead Barn for a family cel celebration to celebrate my daughter’s 21st birthday. Andy couldn’t be anymore helpful and was very quick to answer any queries we had. Wish i could afford to stay here every weekend - such a special place with memories made that we will remember for a lifetime
Fantastic property for our Christmas gathering , everything we needed was at the property .Andy met us and was very welcoming and was very informative.Will definitely go back again to this great property .
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 December 2025
Thank you for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lucie H.
7 November 2025
A fantastic well equipped house, we had a great stay!
Beautiful house is lovely surroundings. Everything we could wish for. Definitely visit the brewery near by!
Lucie H.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2025
Thank you Lucie for your review of Waterhead Barn. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a lovely area. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
15 March 2026
Spacious property
We enjoyed a three night weekend break at Waterhead Barn to do some yoga, country walks and relax. The house was very spacious and it was great that each bedroom had its own ensuite.
Andy, the house manager, was really helpful throughout the booking stage addressing various queries and also during our stay.
It was a lovely peaceful location, plenty of parking and the downstairs space worked perfectly for our group. We did a couple of long walks in the area and enjoyed seeing the racehorses go by in the mornings too!
Aesthetically maybe there could be a few improvements/updates eg the bedding and the outside areas, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jacqueline H.
12 December 2025
Lovely place
Had a great stay - lovely big place - warm and cosy- helpful reception and very clean . Comfy beds, nice linen. Perfect for large group. We had a wet weekend but the outside would be lovely in good weather.
Easy access to Stow and other villages. Very rural - lovely. Great walks near by . Would return .
Jacqueline H.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2025
Thank you Jacquie for your review of Waterhead Barn. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be warm, cosy and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 November 2025
Lovely family stay!
We visited the barn for a long weekend to celebrate our parents 60th. There was 7 of us and 2 dogs and we had a lovely time. Plenty of space to spread around and have our own space if we needed it.
The barn itself is lovely - a car is definitely needed to get around but it’s in a serene setting. The house is so much bigger in person than on the photos and in lovely condition.
We would definitely recommend and visit again in a heart beat!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Thank you Emily for your review of Waterhead Barn. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to have plenty of space, clean and well equipped. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
12 November 2025
Great birthday weekend
The location for a birthday weekend with the family was perfect and was a great space for everyone to be together. The house was beautiful, and lots of different space to socialise. The house was a little dirty but this was not a massive issues, could have used more outdoor lighting when trying to park as arriving in the dark.
Great space would recommend
From a partner site
8/10 Good
11 December 2025
Christmas with friends
Great house ideal for 12 of us, so much room. Minor points but bathrooms need a refresh and some space to put things. No wardrobe space in some rooms. Don’t be mean with logs and things like dishwasher tablets, we are paying a good fee!
I’d still stay here again
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you Andrew for your review of Waterhead Barn. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious and ideal for a group. We will pass on your feedback to the property owner and manager for them to review and implement any appropriate actions. We do hope that overall, you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds and that you will be back to stay again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 January 2024
Comfortable rooms and bathrooms are very clean. On the whole the place was fantastic. Could visit ag
It was a fantastic holiday resort. A calm and nice place and may visit again specially during summer
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2024
Thank you Romila for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be clean, comfortable and fantastic. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Thank you Martin for your review. We hope you will return soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 January 2026
A family get together in the Cotswolds to celebrate a 60th birthday
We came for a large family celebration. All rooms had high quality en suites which were perfect for the number of guests. The living space was wonderful for groups either together as one or in small groups playing different games etc. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment for a large sized group (maybe one or two more fizz glasses?). Even though large the house was really warm and cosy and we used the log fire which made it even more welcoming after a walk with the dogs. Lovely walks from the front door and so quiet we would love to come back in summer and get the benefit of the lovely bifold doors and patio.
Our host was extremely helpful and we felt completely supported should anything go wrong and the pre arrival information was both professional and useful (unlike some other companies we have hired cottages with).
All in all a fabulous stay - only criticism would be maybe a little touch up in decoration here and there and maybe smarter curtains and bedding - other than than we are keen to come again!!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Robin H.
15 May 2025
Lovely location in the Cotswolds
Customer service both from the company and Andy, the owner's rep, was very attentive, and the property is very comfortable. Location is beautiful. The condition of the property was ok, quite a few carpet stains and some of the kitchenware needed a good wash before use
Robin H.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you Rob for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be very comfortable and in a beautiful location. We will pass your feedback on to the housekeepers and property manager about the issues you have raised so they can be resolved as soon as possible. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 April 2024
Fabulous stay
We stayed at Waterhead barn for my 60th birthday, there were 11 of us. It was a lovely house and Stay Cotswold are brilliant thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2024
Thank you Lynda for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are pleased to read that the house was lovely for celebrating your 60th birthday and we are delighted to hear that StayCotswold were brilliant. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
3 September 2023
Fantastic family Accommodation
We stayed 2 nights at Waterhead Barn for a family get together. The was plenty of room for three generations to hangout and have some fun. Lovely property and a good location close to many of the Cotswolds highlights.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you had plenty of room for your you and your party to enjoy your stay and found the location to be a good base to explore the Cotswolds. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 April 2024
Great place for a family gathering
10 of us aged 2 - 75 had a great time.
The space was amazing allowing us to spread out and relax
We particularly liked the two big tables and the amount of crockery, glassware etc
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2024
Thank you Margaret for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be a great place for your family gathering. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charles D.
24 April 2025
Easter holiday
A wonderful stay over Easter with three generations of the family . The bedroom on the ground floor worked well for granny with limited mobility. The house is so well equipped and the perfect location to visit location attractions . Will definitely recommend to friends
Charles D.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Thank you Jo for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a perfect location to explore the Cotswolds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Comfortable, spacious and in the heart of the Cotswolds. Lovely walks along quiet lanes and old Roman tracks - perfect!
Michael H.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you Michael for your review. We are delighted you found the property to be comfortable, spacious and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
A room for everybody, brilliant no one triping over any one else and loads of places to visit within a half an hours drive. Very clean area and the locals seemed friendly. All in all a very happy and comfortable stay.
Peter C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review Peter. We are glad to hear that you had a happy and comfortable stay at Waterhead Barn.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 April 2025
Great weekend away
Had a brilliant stay at Waterhead Barn with a group of friends celebrating our 40th birthdays. Property itself was fantastic with a good sized kitchen/dining area and a great living area with good sized sofas and the open fire. Six double rooms all with en suite which is brilliant. Location is good too with plenty of places within a very short drive and Stow on the Wold comfortably within walking distance. Andy was really helpful in checking in and answering any questions. Great stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
Thank you Richard for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be comfortable and in a good location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sahdia S.
2 August 2023
Wonderful Weekend
A beautiful home for the weekend with wonderful surroundings. The whole family enjoyed it. Very open and spacious inside!
Sahdia S.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you Sahdia for your review of Waterhead Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be beautiful, spacious and in a wonderful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Been here once before; beautiful views, spacious and clean living area. Great to relax / have a good dinner.
David R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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.
PLEASE NOTE: You have a 24-hour cooling-off period after confirming your booking. Once this passed you agree to our flexible cancellation and refunds policy that can be found in the terms and conditions on your StayCotswold booking confirmation and on our website.
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