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Goodlake Barns - StayCotswold
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
14 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 28

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

14 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #8

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #9

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #10

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #11

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #12

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #13

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #14

1 Single Bed

12 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub

Bathroom #3

Shower only

Bathroom #4

Bathtub

Bathroom #5

Shower only

Bathroom #6

Shower only

Bathroom #7

Bathtub

Bathroom #8

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom #9

Shower only

Bathroom #10

Bathtub

Bathroom #11

Shower only

Bathroom #12

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Collection of five spacious barns near Faringdon - Goodlake Barns

Tucked away in the rural village of Shellingford near Faringdon, Goodlake Barns is made up of five well equipped holiday cottages, sleeping up to 28 guests with an additional space, The Hub, which is an enclosed barn, complete with tables and chairs which enables you to all dine together or host a celebration. Each barn, accessible via a central courtyard, has a fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, Smart TVs and Wi-Fi. In front of the barns is a paddock, giving you and your guests plenty of outdoor space.

Accommodation
This 14 bedroom holiday large group accommodation is perfectly set up for those large family gatherings and celebrations and is well located to explore the local market town of Faringdon and beyond, you can find out more about the Goodlake Barns estate here. For full descriptions of each barn’s layout, please visit the individual property listing on our website by clicking the barn name. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

The Barn (Sleeps 10)
Set across two floors
Three super king bedrooms with ensuite (Bedroom 2 can be two single beds on request)
Two twin bedrooms
Family bathroom
Direct access onto the paddock

Prince Barn (Sleeps 6)
Set across two floors
Two super king bedrooms with ensuite (Bedroom 2 can be two single beds on request)
One twin bedroom
Family bathroom

Punch Barn (Sleeps 4)
Set across two floors
One super king bedroom
One twin bedroom
Family bathroom

Blossom Barn (Sleeps 4)
All on one floor
One super king bedroom
One twin bedroom with ensuite
Accessible wet room

Flower Barn (Sleeps 4)
All on one floor
One super king bedroom with ensuite
One twin bedroom
Family bathroom

The Hub (Seats 28)
With direct access from The Barn kitchen and the courtyard, The Hub comes equipped with air conditioning, large TV, tables and chairs to seat 28 guests, cloakroom, small utility.

Outside
Enclosed courtyard with tables and chairs for each barn, shared charcoal BBQ and paddock.

The maximum occupancy for this property is 28 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, the occupancy can only be exceeded by 7 additional infants (ages 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for up to 6 cars in the courtyard with additional overflow parking for 6-8 cars
3 travel cots and 3 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (49 Mbps download)
Mobile phone reception is weak
Smart TVs in all barns
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
Enclosed paddock
1 shared charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves from October to April only
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
Please note that Goodlake 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 on request
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit 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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About the area

Faringdon

Faringdon is home to this cottage. Great Coxwell Barn and Faringdon Folly Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shrivenham Park Golf Club and Defence Academy Golf Course. 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.
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Faringdon, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Faringdon Folly Tower - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Great Coxwell Barn - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Faringdon Leisure Centre - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Millets Falconry Centre - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Uffington White Horse - 21 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 23 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe and Chat - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Sadlers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mollies Diner and Motel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eleri K.

An excellent place to stay

We were a party of 25 adults and children and occupied every barn. The hub was brilliant in allowing us to all socialise together while having our own spaces too. The barns were clean and well equipped- milk , tea bags and even a cake were provided. The outside area was safe for the children to play. The facilities for a baby were great with plenty of high chairs and a travel cot provided. In summary we thoroughly recommend Goodlake barns - especially for a large group
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you, Elen, for taking the time to review your recent stay at Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that the barns were well suited to your group of adults and children, and that everyone was able to enjoy socialising together while still having their own space. It is especially pleasing to know that the outdoor areas provided a safe environment for the children to play. We are also pleased that you found the barns clean, well equipped, and appreciated the welcome pack provided on arrival. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Goodlake Barns in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation

We rented all the cottages for a family get together. Every cottage was spacious, well fitted out. The lounge area had comfortable sofas . The beds were very comfortable . All of the cottages were very clean and warm. Kitchens were well kitted out. The Barn provided an excellent place to get together for our family meals. Idyllic location and near local attractions. Would definitely return to stay here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Ideal situation for a large family gathering.

We greatly enjoyed the facilities provided. Points for improvement:- - earlier check-in time. 1700 too late for families with young kids. - recycling needs highlighting in guest information file. And recycling facilities need increasing and clearly marking.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you John for your review of Goodlake Barns. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be perfect for your group and well equipped. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

A Great Weekend

Goodlake Barns is an excellent venue for a large gathering. A lovely communal area to gather in. An excellent kitchen with plenty of utensils to cook in. A lovely large area where we all sat to eat, then moving into a large comfortable lounge for a social gathering. The individual barns were comfortable to sleep in. Also plenty of outside space to sit in when the sun came out. Highly recommend. It was a lovely gesture to put milk and biscuits in each barn. Also all barns were well equipped with cleaning materials.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you Sue for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be excellent, well equipped and spacious. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Perfect for 3 generation gathering

Separate units plus large communal rooms worked very well. Grandchildren loved the large room to play in.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2026
Thank you Helen for your review of Goodlake Barns. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be perfect for your stay and spacious. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leadership Team offsite in a beautiful setting

This is the first time I have arranged self catering for the company's Leadership Team offsite. Feedback has been incredible. The location and setting of the barns / cottages is so peaceful. The layout and decor of the accommodation is also fabulous and we are already looking to plan our next stay and come back. We hired the whole property and there were 14 of us. Would thoroughly recommend Goodlake Barns - amazing stay - THANK YOU x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a get-togther with friends and family. Roomy with very comfortable beds and well equipped. Very helpful contact made our stay special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thank you Barbara for your review of your recent stay at Godlake Barns. We are delighted to read that you found it a great place for a get together with friends and family. We hope you will return soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Lovely place to stay

We had a great stay at Goodlake Barns. The barns are all spacious and well equipped. The Hub provided the perfect place for our large party to gather and celebrate my 70th birthday together. All the barns had a Christmas tree in them which was such a nice festive touch. The weekend could not have been better!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you Sara for your review of Goodlake Barns. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be spacious and well equipped. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

This place was really good for a family reunion. Location wise it was a short drive to the facilities of Faringdon and Wantage with some nice local walks from the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
Thank you for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to read that this was a good location for a family reunion. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Amazing family trip!

We booked the entire Goodlake Barns for a family re-union and it was absolutely perfect. The place is gorgeous and the surrounding area is beautiful too and a reasonable drive to great attractions. I would highly recommend it, especially for a big group. Thank you again!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you Martin for your review of Godlake Barns. We are delighted to read that you found the barns to be gorgeous and absolutely perfect for your family reunion. We are pleased to know that you would highly recommend the property for a big group. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

A Great Stay

What a lovely place. It was ideal for our group. The barns were well equipped and very comfortable. The hub was a great space to all convene and to eat together. We will definitely be booking again.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
Thank you Sue for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, well equipped and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

A perfect stay

We had a fabulous time at Goodlake Barns. Everything we needed was provided (except real coffee - which would be nice!). The host was very flexible and even allowed us to have a pizza van on site for one evening. Thank you for a fantastic stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you Rebecca for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic stay and found the property to be well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place for all the family

We had a fantastic time here and it really suited the range of ages in our family group. Each property is wonderful and spacious. The beds were so comfortable and the kitchens well stocked. We all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2024
Thank you Rebecca for your review. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vikki R.

Absolutely amazing space for a large party

Absolutely loved our stay. We are a group of 20 adults and 8 children and the barns were just perfect for us, We could use the hub as our group get together and have dinner and party. The barns were super comfortable and extremely cosy and warm on arrival.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2023
Thank you Vikki for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be cosy, comfortable and the perfect for your group get together. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stefano C.

A fantastic weekend away

We had a fantastic weekend away at Good lake Barn, celebrating Mum’s 70th birthday. The location is beautifully peaceful, surrounded by lovely countryside and great walks. The barn itself was spotless, really well set out and equipped with everything we needed. Each family had their own space, with a large function room that was perfect for everyone to gather together. Communication with the hosts was excellent throughout. We even hired a private chef for one night, which made the weekend feel extra special. There are plenty of charming pubs just a short drive away too. All in all, a perfect weekend for a big family get-together. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Thank you Stefano for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spotlessly clean, well equipped and in a beautiful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An excellent early Christmas escape!

This is my second year of hosting my annual Christmas weekend for friends from across the country at Goodlake Barns. We had 26 of us this year and 24 last year. Goodlake Barns provides everything we need - flexible accommodation, excellent group social spaces, superb self-catering/kitchen facilities and the Hub gives us a space where we can all sit together for a fabulous Christmas dinner. The team at Stay Cotswold are fantastic and Shelly the property manager has always been incredibly accommodating and welcoming. Highly recommended and we are very likely to return again next year! We've tried a number of other properties across the country previously and Goodlake is the only one we've booked on more than one occasion!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic family reunion

28 of us aged from 1 to 83 got together at Goodlake Barns for a long awaited four generation family reunion. There are very few places where you can get this number of people together in one place with suitable accommodation for all. And the added benefit of 'The Hub' room where we could all meet and eat together. Everyone commented on the high quality of the accommodation and facilities.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2025
Thank you Ian for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that all 4 generations were able to be accommodated for your family reunion and that your guests found the property and its facilities to be of high quality. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We found Goodlake Barns to be a perfect location for our family reunion weekend. The barns were all very well equipped, clean and spacious - each with a good supply of useful sundry items and a welcome pack which was a nice surprise! The Hub provided an excellent space for rowdy children if they weren't in the garden and enabled us all to eat together in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic birthday celebration

We attended as a family with a very diverse age range. The accommodation was fantastic and suited the mix of children and senior family members. We cannot fault Goodlake barns .. we all had a fabulous weekend
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted that you had fabulous weekend in the Cotswolds with your family, and we hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi F.

Homely

A lovely comfortable HOME for the weekend. Close to local shops for forgotten purchases but equally feels secluded enough to feel removed from reality! Everyone very responsive with any queries and made for a fantastic weekend away for a 40th celebration. This was not my first nor will it be my last time here!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2024
Thank you Cyndi for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be homely. comfortable and lovely. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Christmas Getaway

What a lovely weekend we had at Goodlake Barns. More than enough room for all of us to enjoy company together as well as individual space and the kitchen was well equipped for our needs. We throughly enjoyed the hub, the only nit pick would be is there needs to be more lighting in there as at night it was a bit dark. We are looking forward to coming back next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2022
Thank you Stacey for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be spacious and well equipped. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Weekend With Family

We stayed at Goodlake Barns over a weekend for a family get-together. We hired all the cottages for 26 of us and it was absolutely ideal, it is very hard to find large accommodation that ticks all the boxes! Each family unit had their own space but there was plenty of room to get together inside and outside. The accommodation was very clean and very well equipped with extra touches (thank you for the cakes and fresh milk!) The cottages were bright and airy, furnishings and decor were spot-on to make us all feel very comfortable. The area is very pretty and peaceful, we found some lovely walks nearby. The communication with StayCotswold was excellent. Thank you for a lovely stay, we have booked for next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Thank you Marion for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be ideal for your family gathering as it was spacious, clean and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Wonderful memories made

We had the most fabulous long weekend with friends & family at Goodlake Barns to celebrate a 70th birthday. The main barn offered so much flexibility for socialising & partying but also the opportunity for some down time in the adjoining Barns, all of which are beautifully put together. We had the most perfect time and I couldn't have asked for more. A perfect time was enjoyed by all. We would love to come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2023
Thank you Sally for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted that you found the property to be beautiful with a flexible layout. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves so much and hope to welcome you back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George S.

A well managed and well equipped large barn conversion in the heart of the Cotswolds

We are an extended family of 24, so finding somewhere big enough for our annual get togethers is not easy. Goodlake Barns was perfect. We booked out all the cottages, which mean that each family unit had their own space, but we could easily congregate in The Barn and The Hub, which gave us more than enough living and dining space. That main kitchen was well equipped with multiple fridges and plenty of glasses, crockery and cutlery for all our meals. The Hub also has a very large screen smart TV, which we used to share photos of our day in the evenings. All the cottages were well equipped, with fresh and modern facilities. My elderly Father, who has difficulty walking, was very happy with the disabled facilities in 'Blossom' cottage. Shelley's communication in the lead up to our stay was excellent, and I felt well informed and confident in our arrival arrangements etc. All in all a very pleasant stay, and I have no hesitation in recommending to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Thank you George for sharing your wonderful 5* review of your recent stay at Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to read that you found the Barns to be perfect for your family reunion. There was sufficient space for each family to have their own barn and you could all meet up in The Barn and The Hub in the evenings. It is lovely to read that Blossom Barn was suitable for your elderly father who was hapy with the disabled facilties at the property. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

The property was very nice all the rooms were beautifully presented, our only concerns was the pergola outside the main barn was very wobbly and in need of repair. A small suggestion would be to have warning stickers on the games room glass doors as several of our group walked into the doors that did not open. We had perfect weather,at a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Thank you Alison for your review. We are delighted you found the property to be nice and beautifully presented. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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