Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Lower Barn is a beautifully refurbished Cotswold holiday home which sleeps four guests, in two cosy bedrooms, with one family bathroom. This 200 year old Cotswold stone barn has been lovingly renovated whilst still keeping many character features. With its central location and designated parking space, it is the perfect base from which to explore Chipping Norton, the surrounding beautiful Cotswold countryside and the wealth of popular sights in the area. The outdoor patio is a lovely space to enjoy the sunnier weather and relax whilst dining alfresco. Even welcoming one medium sized dog, Lower Barn is a real home away from home to share with loved ones.
Accommodation This two bedroom holiday home in Chipping Norton is ideally located for exploring the North Cotswolds' attractions and countryside with loved ones. The pet friendly accommodation is laid out as follows:
Ground Floor
Sitting/dining room Three-seater sofa, armchair, Smart TV with apps (account holders only), dining table with four chairs and window seat
Kitchen Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, iron, ironing board and breakfast bar with two stools
Cloakroom Loo and basin
Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2) King size bed (can be two 75cm wide singles on request), chair and wall hooks
First Floor
Master bedroom (Sleeps 2) Super king size bed, mirror and built-in cupboard
Family bathroom Bath with overhead rain shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Outside Enclosed patio at the front of the property with bistro table seating four
The Finer Details.....
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 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under) Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic) Off street parking is available for up to 1 medium sized car Electric charging point available, pay as you go (please bring charging lead) 1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided) 1 medium sized dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs Free WiFi Mobile phone reception is generally good Smart TV with apps (guests to use their own login details) Enclosed patio Gas central heating system 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... 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 Hairdryer
Security Deposit A security deposit of £250 is required for bookings at this property. We reserve the right to charge an amount up to the value of the security deposit to your payment card up to 7 days after your departure date. In some circumstances, we may require a pre-authorisation of the security deposit amount against your payment card 7 days prior to your arrival date, which will be released 7 days after your departure date, providing no damage is reported or excessive cleaning is required. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
The Cotswolds - The Lodge - Grade II listed cottage in the centre of Burford
Oxfordshire
The Cotswolds - The Lodge - Grade II listed cottage in the centre of Burford
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
About the area
Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton is home to this cottage. Chipping Norton Museum and Wellington Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chipping Norton Golf Club and Fairytale Farm. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Chipping Norton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Chipping Norton Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Rollright Stones - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
Blenheim Palace - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Shipton Station - 8 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Chequers - 6 min drive
Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
The Crown - 7 min drive
Blake’s Kitchen - 14 min drive
The Blue Boar - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 24 July 2026 start from NZ$521, 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 Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lower Barn - a barn conversion that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated in Chipping Norton, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Chipping Norton Museum and Chipping Norton Leisure Centre. Chipping Norton Golf Club and Fairytale Farm are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Top location, quiet , right in town centre with parking
It was a wonderful fully equipped rental cottage. Quiet but right in the centre. The parking was very useful. We would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone especially families with children
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
16 October 2025
Lower Barn
Well located, warm and well equipped cottage, we enjoyed the stay. Parking was a bit of a challenge as the space is obstructed by the steps to the neighbouring house, but manageable.
Lisa W.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
Thank you Alastair for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted to read that you found the cottage to be well located, warm and well equipped. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 December 2023
Birthday weekend away
Quiet weekend away to celebrate birthday.
Only problem was actually finding the property and parking was a bit tight when there were a few cars
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2023
Thank you Stephen for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted you had a quiet weekend away to celebrate your birthday. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 September 2024
Great property
The property is 1 minute away from the high street but is very quiet and comfortable. I would recommend it to friends
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2024
Thank you Hamish for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, great and in a good location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
9 June 2025
Great stay
A great wee place to stay very central chippy Norton is lovely and the people are so friendly. Would definitely recommend. StayCotswold where great at keeping in touch with us had to contact them on the first night thinking they would get back in touch with me the next morning but they got back to me that night and even fallowed it up with a phone call. Fantastic service
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Thank you Andrew for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted to know that you found the property to be a great place to stay in Chipping Norton. We are pleased to hear that the service you received from StayCotswold was fantastic and you would definitely recommend booking with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary E.
17 October 2023
A quality cottage
Difficult to find and then tricky parking in the allotted space, but worth it! Very comfortable and tastefully furnished and equipped. Would definitely book again.
Rosemary E.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2023
Thank you for your lovely review of Lower Barn. We really value your feedback and have now updated our directions for Lower Barn for the benefit of future guests. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nikita L.
5 July 2024
Great location and cosy cottage
Really enjoyed our stay in chipping norton, the cottage was in a great location and the cottage was really nice. Not much lounge space but we were out most of the time so didn't really matter, bathroom was lovely and big.
Nikita L.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you Nikita for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
The code for the key box was incorrect. Thankfully Kevin was available and gave me the correct code.
Michelle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2025
Thank you Michelle for your review of Lower Barn. We were delighted to hear that Kevin was quick to respond and that you found the property to be as expected. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
This cottage was ideal for our family visit. The adults in our group loved the king size beds and underfloor heating and the kids loved the stairs and big bathtub. The location was excellent, with a door opening right on the high street so it was a short walk to everything we needed. The only downside was that it was a bit tricky to find and some might find the parking spot tricky. Would definitely recommend and will stay again next time!
Carolyn T.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Thank you Carolyn for your review. We are delighted you found the property to be ideal and in an excellent location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
We were a couple with 2 dogs (asked permission in advance) staying for 4 nights. Lovely cottage with plenty of room for two. Central location with some good 1-2hr circular walks. It’s a five minute walk into the centre of Chippy which has a nice Italian restaurant Alberto’s and a market on a Wednesday. Traffic is heavy through the town, as is with most of the Cotswolds villages, but you cannot hear the traffic in the cottage. We had beautiful weather so the trails were not muddy.
Kate H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2025
Thank you Kate for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
20 May 2024
Beautiful cottage in fantastic location
Lovely cottage, really well located just off the main street. Big, comfortable beds, gorgeous main bathroom, lovely kitchen and comfortable living/dining area. Big bonus having some outside space, which had the sun all day. Minor quibbles: could do with more hangers and some drawers in the bedrooms, the bathroom is plenty big enough for a walk-in shower but there is only a shower over the bath. Plus the parking is very tricky.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you Karen for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, comfortable and in a fantastic location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
21 January 2026
Comfortable cottage.
Lower Barn is a comfortable, cosy and pleasantly decorated cottage. The location is great as you can access the High Street directly through a gate. Parking is a little bit tight, but understandable given the cottage's location at the heart of the town.
Unfortunately when we arrived we had no internet and no mobile signal. This also meant that we could not use the television. We attempted to reboot the WiFi, but could not fix it. When we went out I sent an email to the cottage contact and then texted them the following morning. I have never received a reply. My husband needed the internet for work and as we didn't feel the problem would be fixed on a weekend we sadly went home early and did not stay for our second night.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2026
Thank you Karen for review of Lower Barn. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, cosy and beautiful. We were sorry to hear about the Wifi during your stay. 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.
The lower barn was compact with 2 bedrooms a bathroom and downstairs toilet.
Compact but comfortable the property was exceptionally clean with good quality beds and furniture.
Down a quiet alleyway and right behind the high street, thus little gem of a property was great for the two of us.
Only slight downside is finding the property and the parking is a bit tight.
Suggest the location is better described as the road behind the high street
Edward H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Edward for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 January 2025
Delightful bolthole for a weekend with friends
We had a wonderful stay at Lower Barn. Instructions for finding it & parking were clear and helpful. Great communication from the maintenance team to let us know it was ready and a nice surprise to have a later checkout on Sunday! Gorgeous cottage, it was lovely & warm inside which was a welcome respite from the -5 frost! Beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for a weekend. The beds were also really comfortable! Perfect location for exploring Chipping Norton and surrounding areas - lots of supermarkets close by and we had a great meal at the Blue Boar pub a 2 minute walk away. Would recommend to others and would definitely stay again if the opportunity arose!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
lynn N.
20 March 2024
The cottage was cosy and immaculate Kevin the maintenace man was very helphul. Probhlems with smart
The instructions were very helpful. The narrow alleyway was difficult to find and would have been difficult to manoeuvre had there been more cars parked. The bedding and beds were very comfortable and we could not fault it. Thank you for a peleasant stay
lynn N.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2024
Thank you Lynn for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy, immaculate and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 August 2023
Perfect!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lower Barn. The house was very clean and had a lovely modern and cosy vibe. It was spacious for the two of us and our dog and well located in a quiet spot just set back from the high street. It’s a short drive away from nearby villages like Moreton-in-the-Marsh and Stow-in-the-Wold etc. We were able to go on two very long dog walks without needing to take the car so it’s in a great position if you like walking. The car parking space was a huge benefit, albeit in a very tight spot, and everything we needed was provided in the kitchen.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're glad you loved the house and made the most of the fantastic location and local walks. We hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly H.
26 October 2023
A beautiful barn in a great location
We booked this barn as it was dog friendly, a good location, reasonably priced compared to others and looked clean and tidy from the photos - it certainly didn’t disappoint.
It is tucked away down a private driveway with a few others barns making it peaceful and secluded, exactly what we was looking for.
Upon arrival the barn was clean and well presented and definitely gave that home from home feel with an added touch of Cotswolds cosiness.
The bed was super comfy and the bed linen great quality making a good nights sleep.
Although the outside space is a courtyard, it is still plenty for the dogs.
There was concerns over the parking space before arrival due to other reviews as we have a large car (Range Rover if this helps anyone get an idea) but it was absolutely fine, just make sure you turn around first and reverse in, there is plenty of space.
Check-in and check out was so simple and easy.
Location is ideal to get to anywhere with ease and being a 2 min walk from the high street is super convenient.
We would definitely come back here and have recommended Lower Barn to family and friends.
Kimberly H.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thank you Kimberly for your review of Lower Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, well presented and in a peaceful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lee
26 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lee
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by StayCotswold
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests