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Barebones Farm

Barebones Farm

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 70 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
5.0

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Escape to Barebones Farm, a 7-bedroom, dog-friendly character Cotswold home set in the charming Cotswolds town of Winchcombe. Perfect for group getaways, this property boasts ample space and is only a stone’s throw away from local pubs, restaurants and the Cotswold Way National Trail. Explore popular Cotswolds destinations such as Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Summer Family Gathering

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Aug 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Ideal house for a family get together. We were a group of 10 - grandparents parents, and young children. The spacious garden, and conservatory/living room provided a perfect area to spread out.
The kitchen is more than adequately stocked with equipment for self-catering.
We visited Sudeley Castle which has something to offer for everyone, including well maintained adventure playground.


Kay from Bingham stayed at Barebones Farm for 4 nights in August 2026


Amazing stay

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Jul 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful house, everything you need (and more) is there! Liz was an excellent host and we would definitely come back!

Chiara from Pesaro stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in July 2026


Beautiful Place

Review submitted on Fri, 10 Jul 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barebones Farm was perfect for our 3-generational stay! The outdoor spaces were especially lovely!!

Cathy from Brockport stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in June 2026


Family get together

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jun 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Splendid property, ideally located for the town of Winchcombe. Spacious and very well equipped including games and a huge selection of dvds! The garden is immaculate, dog friendly and secure.
Being greeted by the owner was pleasing and we would happily stay there again.

James from Rugby stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in May 2026


Perfect location for a group gathering

Review submitted on Sat, 16 May 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Plenty of space. Beautiful garden. Well stocked kitchen. Cosy snug. Lots of bathrooms. Sunny conservatory. Parking for 5 cars.
Whilst the attic rooms are better suited for children the other 5 bedrooms are all very comfortable indeed.

Sue from West Malling stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in May 2026


Wonderful

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Apr 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Highly recommend this property! We stayed as a group of adults and had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The house was spotless, with a well-equipped kitchen that had everything we needed. It’s a beautiful home with a gorgeous, well-maintained garden. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were lovely. The location is excellent—right in town with easy access to shops, pubs, and great walking routes. We’d love to come back!

Sarah from Shoreham By Sea stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in April 2026


A 40th birthday celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Mar 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
11 family members aged 6 to 67 gathered at Barebones farm for a 40th birthday celebration. The farm provided great accommodation and was well equipped according to the chef. The wine and biscuits provided were much appreciated. The position in the village was great and the parking easily took our 4 cars. We would certainly consider booking Batebones again for a celebration.

Chris from Hanley Swan stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in March 2026


Stunning well equipped property

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Feb 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful property right in the centre of town with plenty of restaurants cafes and pubs all around.
Wonderfully equipped with everything needed and everything thought of including high chairs and cots
Property was nicely heated throughout our stay
We had absolutely no issues here and were lucky enough to meet the very accommodating owner Liz.
Cant recommend enough and would definitely return

Mike from BEDFORD MARSTON MORETAINE stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in February 2026


A fabulous stay

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Dec 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It was a great stay for 10 single adults as there were plenty of beds (4 singles in the attic) and a generous dining table.
The conservatory just off the kitchen was a lovely location to congregate and enjoy the view on to the beautiful garden.
The owners were nearby and very responsive and friendly. There was plenty of cooking paraphernalia and crockery.
Beds were very comfortable and bed linen was high quality.
It was great and much appreciated that the house was warmed up in anticipation of our winter weekend stay (our experience over 20 years is that this is rarely the case)


Elaine from Newport Pagnell stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in November 2025


Great venue for a family get together

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Oct 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of different areas for relaxing. The garden was ideal for the children to play in. Easy access to local walks and the Lion pub. Perfect location and a lovely house.

Pauline from Mansfield stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in October 2025


Excellent

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Oct 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We visit every year and it never disappoints. Very clean and cosy, fabulous location. A real home from home.

Guest from Horsham stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in October 2025


Excellent stay for wedding

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Aug 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked this place for extended family attending a Sudeley Castle wedding, and it turned out to be everything we hoped for and more.
There was sufficient space, beds and bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate all guests. Everything was immaculate, clean, and ready for use. One of the guests remarked repeatedly in awe how well stocked the kitchen was. We hosted the eight brides maids before the wedding in the morning when they got hair and make up done. The sunroom and adjacent dining room with the open kitchen created a wonderful party space for all to hang out together during this special event, while the bride parents and other guests enjoyed the excited chatter and happening from the adjacent patio. We loved the patio and garden, which gave us a feeling of true privacy and retreat, and was perfect for enjoying morning coffees, and a glass of wine in the evening. The bedrooms on the first floor allowed each couple to have their own or ensuite bathroom, which was also very appreciated when staying with lots of people. There was a little drive-way which allowed us to pull our cars in from the street.
Location was great for our needs: The property is only a few minutes either way for pastries and other bakery delicacies down the same road, getting the champagne for bridal shenanigans from the Coop around the corner, or lunch at one of the outstanding pubs down the road. We also found great gifts in the many stores along the road, like the museum store, and one of the wedding guests actually got her dress from one of the second hand stores.
No matter the purpose of your stay, you will enjoy Barebones Farm.

Guest from Santa Rosa stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in August 2025


A wonderful Cotswolds village house for large family or group of friends

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Jun 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked Barebones Farm for a family gathering (13 adults) and could not be more pleased. A lovely location in a great village (everything in walking distance including some nice pubs, shops, a supermarket and a convenience store - even a castle).
The house itself has plenty of room inside and out, a good number of bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a large dining table we could all sit at together. The bedrooms and the communal rooms were a great size, the kitchen (and the house generally) well equipped.
Lots of nice personal touches (felt more like we were staying in a home) and good quality fixtures and fittings.
Decent parking for 4 (or 5) cars and a beautiful garden.

Michael from Wirral stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in June 2025


Wonderful for our family of 11.

Review submitted on Thu, 05 Jun 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house was just right for our extended family with 7 bedrooms and alot of living space including 2 small rooms for games/ TV and quietness.
The house is rustic with furniture to match but all very comfortable.
The garden was great for all if us with plenty of seating and space for games. The neighbours were great when balls etc accidentally went over the fences!
My only negative comment would be the cost at nearly £1000 per night which I thought was excessive even though it is a large house and garden.


Pauline from Tiverton stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in May 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Barebones Farm. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding pricing has been taken onboard and is being looked into. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.

Amazing memories

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Jun 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the most amazing stay at Barebones. Its location was fabulous and the facilities were excellent. We were lucky with the weather and made the most of outside as the garden was just gorgeous, someone spends time and love there. There were lots of areas/rooms within the house if you wanted to be separate from a large group staying, but fortunately we all liked one another and used the large tables and seating provided. Thank you for your home to make our family wedding the most special time. ❤

Jane from Stockport stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in May 2025


Family gathering at Barebones Farm

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Apr 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely hosts. An excellent place to get all the family together. Inside and outside seating for family meals, A lovely conservatory area. Plenty of bedrooms many with en-suite facilities. Lovely spacious garden for the kids to play in and for the dogs. Location was perfect with lovely walks around and with shops nearby. Beautifully presented property with everything you need.

Paul from Heathfield stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in April 2025


A wonderful weekend

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Apr 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Barebones Farm for a long weekend in April to celebrate my birthday, two families and two dogs , we had a wonderful time. Winchcombe is a lovely village , plenty to see and do & lovely walks to be had. We were lucky to have beautiful weather & were able to take advantage of the wonderful garden, full of spring flowers and plenty of chairs and tables for the 9 of us. The conservatory & dining area are perfect for get togethers and celebrations. And the kitchen is fully equipped for the most discerning chefs & bakers should you be lucky enough to have one in your party ! The bedrooms are lovely, with comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms, everywhere was spotless. Communication with the owner was perfect as was their lovely house, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would love to come back , Christmas in the Cotswolds perhaps ? Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Anne from Cardiff stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in April 2025


Barebones Farm Whinchcombe

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Mar 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a great time at Barebones farm plenty of room and space for a family celebration for 12 people. Excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities. Would recommend staying here great garden for dogs. Lots to see and do in Whinchcombe its self . Would recommend a meal in the Lion pub a few doors away from Barebones.

Theresa from Cwmbran stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in March 2025


Family Christmas get together

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Jan 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely time at Barebones Farm.
Both Liz and Steve were very attentive .
They even sent our son’s coat back that he left there. Thank you!!

Beautiful house in a beautiful village .
We had a wonderful family Christmas all together .

Julie from West Malling stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in December 2024


A wonderful stay at Barebones Farm

Review submitted on Thu, 28 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the most amazing short break at Barebones Farm with our extended family. The property is very spacious but still cosy, the owners have thought of everything. The kitchen and bathrooms are all lovely and the house spotless. The weather whilst we were there was dreadful but it just meant we spent more time in this fabulous house which was such a treat .

Heather from Cardiff stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in November 2024


Perfect Venue for a Family Get together

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barebones Farm is spacious and well equipped.
The beds are comfortable and all showers are powerful and hot.
The location is excellent for walking, we did not need to use our cars at all other than to drive to Cheltenham Park Run.
We were lucky with the weather but there is a well stocked games cupboard and dvd collection in case of rainy days.
We would definitely consider going again.

Pauline from Mansfield stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in October 2024


Barebones

Review submitted on Tue, 22 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house is very well equipped and comfortable. Everything is of a very high standard and tastefully done. The owner was very accommodating. It is in a great location close to shops and pubs and beautiful walks. We had a lovely weekend!

Catherine from London stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in October 2024


Barebones revisited

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had another excellent weekend at Barebones meeting with friends we have known for many decades. Such a lovely house, village and area. We will certainly be back!

Sue from Horsham stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in October 2024


Family & friends for birthday celebrations

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent property, good places to eat close by. We took our 2 small dogs as dogs were allowed. My only reservation about this property is that dogs are allowed but it is not dog friendly although the garden is secure.

Sue from Ware stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in October 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for your recent stay at Barebones Farm. We are pleased to hear you had a brilliant stay and enjoyed the local area. I can confirm that Barebones Farm is pet friendly and welcomes up to two dogs.

Lovely place to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house was amazing and enabled my family to be together and enjoy my graandsons wedding. Would have been great to have longer. The gardan and wildlife added to the amazing stay

Margaret from Skipton stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in September 2024


Exceptional Accommodation

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An exceptionally well equipped, clean and comfortable home. Our 4th visit and the house was as fresh and clean as we found it the first time. The garden is very private and a lovely safe space for children to play in. The location is so convenient for a short walk to a children's playground, and all other village amenities. Perfect for a large family group to relax and enjoy time together, with no need to go beyond Winchcombe. .

Margot from Birmingham stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in September 2024


An excellent stay for my daughters wedding at Sudeley castle

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We came to stay at Barebones farm as it was my daughter’s wedding and we needed a place large enough for all the family plus a few of the bridesmaids! We had an excellent stay. The house was beautifully clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed the bright conservatory room as a place to sit and enjoy views of the fabulous large garden. Comfy beds with lovely bedding. The location is right in the heart of Winchcombe so easy walking to all the local shops and amenities and also to the castle. The hosts were very welcoming and allowed us early check in so we had enough time to prepare ourselves for the big day. I thoroughly recommend.

Helen from Worcester stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in September 2024


The perfect family break in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barebones farm is quite simply, perfect. 14 members of our family stayed for a weekend in August in 2024, and had a wonderful break thanks to the spacious living areas, comfortable beds, ample bathrooms, and all the facilities you'd require. The house is in the perfect location, a short walk from several pubs, restaurants and shops. Not only that, it is a 20/30 minute drive to all the attractions, including Bourton on the Water, and Stow on the Wold. However, what really made Barebones Farm incredible for us, was the garden, which is a wonderful size for dogs, and children alike to play in, while the huge outdoor seating area provided adults the perfect place to relax in the sun. Inside, there is a snug for teenagers to retreat to, and downstairs a double bedroom with an ensuite for elderly relatives to stay. On top of all this, Barebones Farm was extremely clean, well maintained, and had literally everything you could possibly think of in terms of kitchen equipment, BBQ, towels, washing machine, dryer, iron, you name it, it was there. Overall, Barebones gave us the feeling that we were staying at a friends home, rather than a rental property, and it instantly felt like we'd be visiting for years. If you're looking for a home in the Cotswolds to house a large group, look no further, Barebones Farm is about all good as it gets, and we will certainly be returning in the years to come.

David from Hitchin stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in August 2024


Great multi family house

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barebones was exactly what we wanted for get together (3 families, 13 people from 4 to 76). It had enough combinations of beds for everyone and enough space to get away from each other when we needed! The children loved the space, the garden, the teddies and all the books and toys. Everything was spotless and there was enough of everything to not have to keep washing up. We appreciated the welcome drinks and biscuits and the way Liz kept in touch with us beforehand. It was just great.

Barbara from Ilford stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in March 2024


Great stay

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Mar 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barebones Farm was a great place to stay for our family get together - great accommodation and within walking distance of all amenities. Communication was good. Liz even messaged me about roadworks in the area to assist in our journey. The only minor thing was that the house was cold on arrival but it quickly warmed up when the radiators were turned on. Would definitely recommend

Kirsty from Stafford stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in March 2024


Great place for large groups

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great property to host a large group, with all the amenities provided and an excellent location in Winchcombe itself. The hosts also made everything incredible easy

Toby from London stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in February 2024


New Year Break

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Jan 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a family group of 14 and had a great three days together celebrating New Year. The property was exactly as described and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. One of the best features was being able to sit all 14 of us around the dining table. It was in the centre of Winchcombe so ideal for local pubs and restaurants without having to use the car. I would definitely recommend.

Christine from Berkhamsted stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in December 2023


The perfect spot for a family gathering

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family Christmas at Barebones Farm was wonderful. The house is perfect for a large group. The extremely well equipped kitchen was ideal for preparing our Christmas meals and being in the center of Winchcombe meant we had plenty of choices for eating out too. The location is great with access to amazing walks right from our front door. I thoroughly recommend Barebones Farm.

Paul from Fernandina Beach stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in December 2023


Great place to stay!

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Nov 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our 3rd time at Barebones and it doesn't disappoint. Great location close to places to eat and shop.

Rachel from Aylesbury stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in November 2023


First Rate Cotswolds Accommodations

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our large group stayed at Barebones Farm and were very pleased with the accommodations. It’s a lovely property with a beautiful garden and well-appointed rooms. The conservatory was a particularly inviting place to relax. Our only regret was that our hectic schedule kept us from fully enjoying everything the property had to offer. Liz, the owner, was more than willing to satisfy our requests and bent over backwards to make sure we had everything we needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at BF again.

Steve from stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in September 2023


Excellent stay, lovely home

Review submitted on Mon, 31 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very pleasant stay at the house and really enjoyed the open planned layout in a traditional building. The garden was a hit with the kids as well. Everything was clean and the bedrooms exceeded our expectations. The staff at Bolthole were also very responsive to any questions.

Guest from London stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in July 2023


A pleasant weekend away

Review submitted on Tue, 13 Jun 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here Friday - Sunday and had a great weekend in this lovely cottage in a beautiful English town. Property was ideal for us as a small group of friends coming from all over South of England. Garden was immaculate and we spent most time here but the kitchen/dining area was also really impressive. Had everything we needed, loads of bathrooms and we could also have some time to ourselves when we needed it.

Would definitely recommend this cottage to others!

David from London stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in June 2023


Cotswolds Paradise

Review submitted on Mon, 22 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Nothing was too much trouble from the host. The property is beautiful and perfect for our large party. The garden is perfect for relaxing in. Great location to explore the Cotswolds or stumble home from local pubs. All in all a brilliant weekend.

Laura from Hereford stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in May 2023


Just Fabulous.......

Review submitted on Thu, 20 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked this Property to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary with our Family.
It did not dissappoint. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all lovely and full of character with comfy beds.
So much downstairs space for our small grandchildren to enjoy and the garden is just beautiful.
Very well equipped kitchen with everything we needed and a much used Dishwasher.
Great location to walk out to Shops and Pubs in Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle 5 minutes away.
Customer Service was excellent. Hope to return again sometime.

Christine from Malvern stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in April 2023


Easter weekend at Barebones Farm

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family party of 14 (8 adults, 6 children) had a wonderful Easter weekend and also celebrated a 70th birthday at Barebones. It is ideal for a large group and we really loved the conservatory area leading off the kitchen. The large dining table accommodated us all and the garden is delightful, full of Spring flowers and ideal for the children's Easter Egg hunt. Location is excellent with everything on the doorstep from food shops, pubs and wonderful countryside walks, as well as Sudeley Castle. Despite being in the middle of the village and fronting the road, it was very peaceful. The ground floor bedroom could do with a chest of drawers/dressing table, but the bed was extremely comfortable and the shower excellent. A shaving light over the basin would be useful. We also appreciated having two sitting rooms so that the children used one for TV and playing, while the adults could read quietly in the other. The dressing up box was great fun and there is a great selection of books and games. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. Our 6ft 4in son-in-law did hit his head on one of the upstairs beams so watch out if you are tall, and the two bedrooms on the top floor are really best for children, not for adults. However, we loved the character of the place and its sense of history and it was a superb base for the family which we all loved. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Susan from Uckfield stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in April 2023


Week Long Stay

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another fantastic stay in Barebones Farm. The house is very confortable and really has everything we needed within 150 yard walk of the doorstep. Special mention to the owner Liz who is very communicative and helpful, replying very quickly to all emails, organising cleaners etc…We will be back and I highly recommend this property.

Karl from London stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in March 2023


Perfect property for family weekend get together

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautifully furnished and equipped in excellent location. Lovely garden. Friendly and helpful owners.

karen from chesterfield stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in March 2023


Weekend celebrations

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Feb 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Booked Barebones Farm for a family celebration for my 80th Birthday. Great choice. Superb clean, comfortable & characterful accommodation for 12 of us, very well equipped and in an excellent spot. The owner Liz extremely helpful too.

Susan from Highbridge stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in February 2023


Winchcombe weekend

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barebones Farm was a perfect house for our large gathering. Plenty of comfortable spaces and homely furnishings. A fantastic, well-equipped kitchen with the conservatory and dining room all joining up became the hub for our family.
A great position within walking distance of all the shops in Winchcombe and we all enjoyed exploring the walks around Sudeley Castle.
We were blessed with sunny January weather but I can imagine this would a fantastic place to stay in the summer with its large garden and patio for eating outside.

Jackie from Aldershot stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in January 2023


Clean, comfortable and characterful venue in a lovely village setting

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An excellent place to meet up with friends or family to enjoy everything that Winchcombe and the Cotswolds have to offer.

Sue from Horsham stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in October 2022


Barebones Farm

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house is extremely spacious, comfortable and well equipped. It’s in a fantastic location close to local amenities.

Catherine from London stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in October 2022


Barebones Farm

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Sep 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My family and I stayed at Barebones Farm last week. The house is amazing,everything down to the last detail was provided for us. I highly reccommend Barebones Farm as somewhere to stay. We had a great time, just wish we could have stayed longer.

Trudy from Arklow stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in September 2022


Family celebration

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Sep 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The family were all together celebrating my husband's birthday.

There was everything we needed for the weekend. They seemed to think of everything.

The children loved the dressing up box.

Great place to stay.

Jacqui from Orcheston stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in September 2022


A great house in a great location

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Jul 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An extremely comfortable stay in a great location. Really well appointed house (incredible kitchen) with easily enough space for the 11 of us. Lovely big garden and able to walk everywhere in Winchcombe with ease. Highly recommended and will stay again.

PAUL from Hertford stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in July 2022


Wonderful birthday weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked this house for a family birthday weekend. It was such a lovely property and location, that it made our weekend more special. It had everything we could have needed, with different places to sit if we did not want to all be together. The garden was so beautiful and sitting out on the patio was nice, weather permitting. The beds were comfortable and quality linen and towels provided.

Guest from Kenilworth stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in June 2022


A lovely Stay in a Unique Property

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a multigenerational family staying at Barebones, celebrating missed time together & all the family birthdays missed during the last 2 years. We had a lovely time in this spacious,unique property. Liz & Steve are such nice hosts, so kind & helpful, we appreciated the welcome goodies!
The location is a quieter base to explore the Cotswolds from & ideal for the Steam Railway.
We loved the garden, the kitchen, the conservatory & dining room...such great communal areas to meet up in. The property is indeed, quite magical, ideal for extended family celebrations, so well equipped for all generations.

Sheila from Hornchurch stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in May 2022


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Sheila, Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you had a wonderful stay in The Cotswolds. Kind regards

Wonderful stay for a group of friends

Review submitted on Sat, 28 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved the house - so beautiful and wonderful garden. The only pitfall is the number of bathrooms.
We would love to return!!

Nurit from Zichron Yaakov stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in May 2022


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Nurit, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back to The Cotswolds in the future. Kind regards

Cotswolds gem

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a fantastic venue for a large family celebration for an 80th birthday. Twelve guests, ranging from 10 to 80 years all loved the farmhouse and had a great time. Lots of space for everyone, with comfortable areas for relaxing inside and out. Incredibly well equipped for self catering but easy to walk out for food and drink, with lots of local options. Very comfortable beds and good showers. Owners were really helpful but not intrusive. Looking for the next opportunity to come back already!

Guest from Cambridge stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in April 2022


Excellent cottage for a family gathering.

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Apr 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent cottage for our family group of 14 people and 4 generations. Lovely garden which was safe and enclosed for the toddlers and dog. The kitchen is very sensibly equipped for family meals with plenty of serving dishes and cooking utensils, all in good condition. One of the showers was a bit poor, but all appliances were in good working order. We had a lovely week.

Guest from Witney stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in April 2022


Family reunion in cotswolds

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house and host were fantastic plenty of indoor and outdoor room for our group of 11 adults and 4 kids. Also great to have a kitchen that was well provisioned to be able to cook for the group. The place was has a lot of character and some lovely features. Thanks!

Guy from Drayton stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in April 2022


Working week away trip

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I have stayed previously with friends and a young family so knew the property. This time we were a group of8 who came down for a working away trip in Cheltenham. Barebones is just what we needed with it being so comfortable and so many quality amenities right on our doorstep. Winchcombe is a lovely town with plenty of decent pubs and restaurants meaning we did not have to venture out in taxis anywhere - if you did there is no lack of good places to go within 15/20 mins.The owner Liz was excellent communicating with me and I am very much looking forward to returning next year.

Karl from London stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in March 2022


Fabulous house for a multi-generation stay

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Nov 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked Barebones Farm to celebrate my father's 88th birthday. Our family group of 14 ranged in age from 2 to 88 and we were all delighted with it. My father, who has poor mobility, loved the ground floor bedroom, and wet room, and the cosy snug where he retreated for a snooze but still felt part of the goings-on. The rest of us mostly hung out in the fabulous kitchen-conservatory-dining area, eating, drinking and playing family games (including a bit of dressing up in all the funny hats in the dressing up cupboard!) With so many of us, we decided to go completely self-catered, which was a great choice given that the kitchen is so spacious and well-equipped. We even played a bit of toddler football in the garden and saw an albino squirrel! Just 100 metres from the front door is the White Lion pub, which found room for us all to have a free-dinner drink and we went for a lovely walk to Sudeley Castle's parklands. All in all a great experience and hoping to stay again in the summer.

Lucy from Wotton-under-edge stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in November 2021


Really comfortable cottage with tasteful decor

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Nov 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very enjoyable time as a group of friends who like to meet up yearly. The house is extremely well set out including and excellent kitchen/dining/conservatory area, and a ground floor accessible bedroom. This was our 2nd stay here and we will certainly be back.

Sue from Horsham stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in November 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Sue, Thank you for your review of Barebones Farm. We're so pleased you had an enjoyable stay and hope we can welcome you back for a third visit in the future! Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Family Celebratory Long Weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A+ all round, the house was lovely and well appointed, from the kitchen to the bedrooms, the garden was splendid and there was adequate parking for 5 large cars.

Guest from Reading stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in October 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Lee, Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at Barebones Farm. We're pleased you enjoyed your time here at hope we can welcome you back to the Costwolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Fantastic

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Sep 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic family gathering at Barebones Farm. The house and garden are beautiful and perfect for a get together.

The dinning table is huge and great for a big family meal and the social areas are also big and great for everyone to sit around talking.

The location is also brilliant, with some lovely towns and villages nearby. There are also quite a few restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Alex from Manchester stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in September 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Alex, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Barebones Farm. We're pleased to see you had such a lovely time and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Stunning place

Review submitted on Thu, 09 Sep 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Beautiful house and garden, well equipped and great location. We had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect.

Annette from Bath stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in September 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, we're very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Do come back again!

A Family Reunion

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely house, fully equipped and in a superb location. Information provided was both accurate and helpful with access to the owners if necessary.A lovely small town with lots of independent retailers, four pubs and several takeaways.
Altogether a fantastic week in a lovely place.

Guest from Burgess Hill stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in August 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Mike, Thank you for your review. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Barebones Farm and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Best regards Bolthole Retreats

A beautiful house with a beautiful garden

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Jul 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful characterful home, lovely homely feel, very clean and felt comfortable there from the moment we arrived.
Garden beautiful too, we all enjoyed spending time out there.
The conservatory was brilliant for the rainy times.,
Location perfect, with such easy access to the pubs and shops, and to the many fantastic walks.
Overall we would highly recommend Barebones and would love to return one day.

Sally from Epsom stayed at Barebones Farm for 4 nights in June 2021


BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Sally, Thanks so much for your review and feedback - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Perfect holiday home

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A perfect holiday home for a large family gathering - a beautiful, spacious cottage, nicely furnished and well equipped for all needs. Good location for exploring the Cotswolds. Would definitely recommend to friends and family of all ages.

Sheena from Berkhamsted stayed at Barebones Farm for 5 nights in August 2020


Stay 8-10th August

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely stay at an amazing property - clean, spacious & a great property to explore the Cotswolds with the family.

Helen from Bebington stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in August 2020


Perfect for a large family holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Aug 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We feel very lucky to have found Barebones at such short notice (our planned holiday abroad had to be cancelled due to Covid-19). The property had been very well cleaned, was well equipped and well maintained. We had lovely weather and spent most of our time on the large patio or playing in the beautiful, well tended garden. The large kitchen and conservatory space allowed us all to be together. We met the owner who genuinely cares that her guests have everything they need. Bolthole Retreats were great to deal with - answering my queries very promptly. Winchcombe and the surrounding area are beautiful with lots to do. Thank you for a lovely week.

Jane from Cambs stayed at Barebones Farm for 7 nights in August 2020


A fantastic stay

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Mar 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We came to stay for a Hen do and found the house to be perfect! The kitchen was very well stocked with various utensils and each of the rooms had a cosy feel. The conservatory area was perfect for relaxing and we even saw a white squirrel in the garden. The owners were lovely and helpful. We all said we would happily come back!

Elizabeth from St. Neots stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in February 2020


A Perfect Place To Stay In The Cotswolds

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Feb 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Barebones Farm in Winchcombe was clean and spacious with beautifully appointed bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms for everyone to use, a lovely dining area and a very well equipped large kitchen. Winchcombe is the perfect place to stay if you enjoy walking, dining out and shopping... it has something for everyone! My friends and I definitely want to revisit both Winchcombe and Barebones Farm and have no hesitation in recommending both! A big 'Thank you', too, to Liz who went out of her way to help get an urgent message to one of our party.

Clare from Swansea stayed at Barebones Farm for 2 nights in January 2020


An unexpected guest

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Oct 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We recently enjoyed a fabulous family get together at Barebones.
Everyone had a great time from the dogs, who enjoyed the walks, the grandchildren who loved dressing up,
the parents who loved entertaining, and the rest of us who simply relaxed.
Ample room for everyone to find their own space.

Oh the unexpected guest ! You might be lucky enough to spot him in the beautiful gardens.
He regularly dropped in while we were there.
The white squirrel !

Chris from Salisbury stayed at Barebones Farm for 3 nights in October 2019


Fabulous property for a get together of old friends.

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Oct 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We hired Barebones Farm for our annual get together of old university friends. The whole group of 8 was delighted with the accommodation. It is extremely well appointed, clean, comfortable and characterful. It is very well located in the centre of Winchcombe, with an excellent pub (The Lion) on the same street and plenty of good walks nearby, some of them beginning from our doorstep. The garden is large, attractive and well maintained. We will probably return next year. Highly recommended.

Graeme from Cambridge stayed at Barebones Farm for 4 nights in October 2019