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The Downs Barn Lodge

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Dining
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Downs Barn Lodge

Children are welcome at the property and can roam freely in the grounds, excellent organic shop close by, close to many attractions.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet. Air source heat pumping (underfloor in en-suite and bathroom), solar-powered electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner provided, additional logs available locally. Welcome pack. Small lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Natural grounds. Outdoor table tennis table. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. No smoking.. The Downs Barn Lodge is a single-storey, detached lodge, within an AONB, sadly we have recently lost all of our re-homed battery chickens, but we are waiting for the next batch to be liberated. Adjacent to the owner’s beautiful home, which has featured in many magazines and newspapers, the holiday property is located in the heart of the Cotswolds, between the town of Stroud and Cirencester. There is an award-winning farm shop and café just a 3-minute walk from the property. Superbly located for touring the villages of the Cotswold Hills, Tetbury and Westonbirt all close by, and Cheltenham within 20 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub ¾ mile.
Free WiFi

Initial fuel included for woodburner, rest available locally. The building is heated by an air source heat pump.
Children are welcome to enjoy the garden but are strictly prohibited from entering the rear of the garden marked PRIVATE and the lawn in front of the main house. They should be supervised at all times. There is a swing and a trampoline but they are used at your own risk.
Only dogs allowed at the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-NRJ-NRJ

About the neighborhood

Map
Frampton Mansell, near Stroud

What's nearby

  • Minchinhampton Common - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Highgrove House - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 21 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 13 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stroud Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Long Table - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downs Barn Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Downs Barn Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downs Barn Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Downs Barn Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Minchinhampton Common, Cirencester Park Polo Club, and Royal Agricultural University. Thames River and Thames Path are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Downs Barn Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Nice place - friendly chickens in the gardens as well (eggs we were provided we were yummy as well), thank you. Situated between Cirencester & Stroud - we were able to use as a base to get out and about and view some local National Trust places. Also visited the Corinium museum in Cirencester - highly recommend, we visited on a wet day, which made it even more appealing! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

Excellent very roomy cottage with delightful owners. Just won downside that they don't provide logs for the fire (log pile outside the door), which would have been nice, but I guess a lot of people don't know how to light wood stoves these days. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

We had a lovely restful week at The Downs Barn Lodge. The owners, Lucinda & Julian, were charming and helpful; we could not have asked for more. The location is fantastic with far reaching views from the beautiful grounds. The only downside was the slight traffic noise but this did not detract from our overall impression. This is a special place where you can leave the car and enjoy the immediate area. We left feeling totally rejuvenated. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

Stunning cottage in an ideal location for visiting the Cotswolds villages. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10

A lovely well equipped property which was very clean with nice bedrooms and a lovely living/kitchen/dinner. Ideal for holidays. Good base is you want to see Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester. There was a nice coffee shop very near but unfortunately there was no pub in walking distance.
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10/10

We had a lovely weekend at the Downs Barn Lodge, very comfortable, a home away from home. My only concern was that the heating was hard to control and it was quite chilly. Although there was plenty of wood there was no kindling to light the fire, it would be nice to provide initial fuel for the fire as the cottage was quite cold without it. We saw the chickens but sadly the ducks were no longer around. A little welcome pack would also be very helpful. But overall we had a very nice break.
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10/10

Had a lovely stay . Well equipped lodge with all you need. Especially appreciatec lovely quality bedding . Good location . Farm shop very nice . Frampton Mansell a short walk away . Lovely pub there. Nice touch was of a bottle of wine and some choccies left as a welcome gift .
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10/10

A simply stunning cottage, beautifully presented with contemporary touches. Very clean and comfortable and set in lovely grounds belonging to the main house.
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8/10

The cottage was very comfortable and very well located. Owners were very nice and helpful. The only couple of improvements would be the cleanliness of the head shower in the bathroom and the fact that it dropped water in the middle of the night waking me up several times. Also, it would have been great if there was a bbq available. In that awesome garden it would be nice to have one.
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10/10

Excellent accommodation in a lovely setting
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8/10

A really lovely barn in a fantastic part of the world. Disappointing that it’s advertised as dog friendly, but when you get there dogs need to be on a lead and unable to run around the garden as it isn’t enclosed, it also has 5 chickens which again wander around making sitting out unpleasant. Very friendly owners and I would recommend, but for the dog element which was a disappointment.
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10/10

The Downs Barn Lodge is a very pleasant cottage with everything you could require. It is set in a lovely garden and is warm and comfortable. The owners, Lucinda and Julian, were extremely helpful and had put a lot of thought into making their visitors' stay an enjoyable one. We would definitely recommend the cottage to anyone visiting this stunning area.
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10/10

Great property and location!
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8/10

A great little Barn in a ideal position and practical for persons with limited mobility.