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Owls Nest Barn

Owls Nest Barn

5.0
out of 5
Ratings from 26 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Condition
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0

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Nestled on a stunning Cotswold dairy farm, Owls Nest Barn is a beautiful county escape just outside popular Painswick, perfect for families or groups or friends. Children will adore the happy cows frolicking in the rolling green pastures and adults will love being surrounded by nature. You’ll also be perfectly placed to explore the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Stroud and historic Bath.

Wonderful Stay

Review submitted on Wed, 13 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
We had the best time at Owls Nest Barn. Pictures don't do justice, the barn is amazing, rooms are all so comfortable and have a hotel feel to it and you are in a farm surrounded by lovely cows. Hosts were super friendly, helpful. Special thanks to David, who was super responsive and also gave us a lovely tour of the farm. We would definitely come back. Thank you.

Cigdem from London stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in May 2026


Delighted

Review submitted on Thu, 30 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
We met up here with old friends. We were very pleased with an en-suite for every couple.
High quality facilities for kitchen, bathroom and comfortable living areas.
Proprietors easily accessible and quick to help.
They made us feel very welcome and even showed us their new calves.
Beautiful surrounding countryside.
One very small disadvantage is no garden.
There is pleasant outside area with a barbecue but it has a roof .


Linda from Billericay stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in April 2026


Beautiful home away from home

Review submitted on Sun, 26 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
Wow, this house is amazing, beautifully renovated - every detail has been thoughtfully considered. The location is idyllic - set in the heart of the countryside. The hosts were very approachable, all our queries prior to arrival were answered very swiftly and were on hand throughout our stay - thank you David and Martyn, it’s safe to say we will be back.

Angela from Colchester stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in April 2026


Just perfect

Review submitted on Sun, 22 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
Had a wonderful two night stay in this amazing 'home'. Warm, very clean, very comfortable and cannot think of anything I would change ....other than the length of our stay!!We booked for a family gathering for my son's wedding at Elmore Court which worked perfectly ( the groomsmen were able to join us at the house for dressing on the day).
All of our needs were covered and communicating with David and Claire ( many congratulations to you both on the new baby girl) was excellent.
I enjoyed the compliments from my family on my choice of accommodation. Perfect!!
Thanks for all your hospitality ( and for quickly updating us to inform us of something we had left behind - we were able to return to collect).

Joanne from March stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in February 2026


Lovely stay at beautiful cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 09 Jan 2026
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fabulous time staying at owls nest. It was clean, tidy and modern and had everything we needed.

We loved the farm tour and David couldn’t have been more helpful.

Would love to return

Stephanie from Upminster stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in December 2025


Fantastic property would stay again.

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
Fantastic property, can’t fault anything, very well equipped with everything you would need.

Delicious Lemon Drizzle cake on Arrival.
Very comfortable lounge with large tv screen and underfloor heated downstairs.

Good size bedrooms with comfy bed and modern en-suite for each bedroom.

Spacious parking for at least 4 cars.
Property adjoined the farm yard, farmers Martin and David very friendly and great to talk to approachable to answer any Questions.

Good place to stay for families and couples.

Carol from Sittingbourne stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 7 nights in October 2025


Owls Nest Barn

Review submitted on Wed, 22 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
A beautifully appointed and well thought out property. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Everyone that we encountered around the farm was very pleasant. We had an excellent stay and will return again .

Sue from Lee on the Solent stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in October 2025


Lovely stay!

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Sep 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
Thanks for a lovely stay! Very comfortable accommodation and had lots of fun with the table tennis. Thanks for the delicious cake!(Would benefit from slightly more kitchen utensils and a better hob and oven. We managed, but found them hard to use, particularly the induction hob.)

Tamsyn from Kington stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in September 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 299 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent stay at Owls Nest Barn. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding the kitchen utensils has been shared with the owners, and they are looking into it. They also mentioned that when they showed you around the property on arrival, they offered to assist with using the appliances and for you to contact them if needed. Unfortunately, they did not hear from you, but they would have been very happy to help. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.

Wonderful house, hosts & location

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Sep 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
The owls nest barn is a lovely place to stay, all the rooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable. It’s well appointed with everything you need. Being in a working farm makes it so much fun, seeing the cows come in and go out in the morning is a highlight. The hosts are very responsive and friendly. Martyn the farmer introduced us to the cows and calves, chickens and kittens!

Ann from Southampton stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in August 2025


A wonderful stay

Review submitted on Mon, 18 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
Just got back from a wonderful stay at Owls Nest Barn. The accommodation is lovely, lots of lovely touches- very comfy beds, great well equipped kitchen, lovely soft massive towels etc. The homemade lemon drizzle cake was a wonderful welcome! The location is amazing - we thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the farm working busily around us. You really are staying in the farm with this accommodation, we loved watching the cows coming out of the milking shed everyday and walking down to their field.
David (the host) and his family were so lovely and took time to chat to us and answer our farm questions. We all loved our tour of the farm , meeting the calves was so special. It was a great opportunity for our kids (and us!) to learn more about where our food comes from.
There are plenty of lovely places to visit within a reasonable distance. We did Gloucester, Forest of Dean and more local places. We even headed to Birmingham one day for Cadbury World.
I would absolutely recommend Owls Nest Barn for families, groups of couples etc. 4 great sized bedrooms and bathrooms is so handy.
A lovely relaxation peaceful location- we just felt guilty for sitting around enjoying the world going by when the farmers were all so busy!
Thanks so much for having us.

Jessica from Fleet stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 7 nights in August 2025


Lovely family break

Review submitted on Sat, 16 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
Owls Nest Barn was so lovely. Could not fault the accommodation. It had everything we needed and was so comfy with lovely bedrooms and a huge kitchen! We had a fantasy few days there

Lesley from Braunton stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in August 2025


Beautiful stay at Owls Nest

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Jun 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed for a week at Owl's Nest Barn. The property was exactly as pictured online and had everything we needed. We chose it due to location and the fact it had two ground floor bedrooms, which was important for my father in law who has limited mobility and he had no problems staying here. Communication from the hosts was great and easy. They were very welcoming and lovely and provided a starter pack of milk, bread and a delicious lemon drizzle. The oven and stove were a bit trickly to figure out, but we managed most nights. The outdoor space was lovely. Had lots of fun playing table tennis. The surrounding property is beautiful and we enjoyed walks up to the ponds and to the church. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again.

Brian from Solvang stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 7 nights in June 2025


This is one of the nicest properties we have ever rented.

Review submitted on Sat, 24 May 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
Really comfy beds in an excellently equipped house. Ideal for 4 couples to celebrate together.
We also enjoyed the outdoor space. Everyone was friendly. Great experience. Would love to return

Trevor from Fleet stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in May 2025


The perfect family stay!

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Dec 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 booked Owls Nest Barn for a family Christmas gathering. Everything was fabulous! Enough of everything to cater for 8 adults, we even used the BBQ for our butterflied lamb leg. Beds really comfortable with crisp white bedding and fluffy white towels in all four bathrooms. We all enjoyed being in the countryside with easy walking (take wellies) and the walk to Painswick is a must! Thoroughly recommend for a relaxing stay!

Sarah from Newport stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 4 nights in December 2024


Absolutely beautiful

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Nov 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Owl’s Nest Barn is a stunning property which provided us friends with a perfect place to get together. Everything was just about perfect - beautifully and comfortably furnished and decorated with everything you could possibly need to relax. Comfy beds and lovely linen, lovely bathrooms with plenty of hot water and fluffy towels. Well appointed kitchen and a super lounge to sit and watch tv or listen to music. Spotlessly clean and well maintained with friendly and welcoming hosts, we had a marvellous weekend and will surely be back! Hugely recommended!!

One thing - a better sign from both sides of the entrance would make the property easier to find in the dark, but other than that, perfection for us.

Clare from Aberdare stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in November 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Owls Nest Barn. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Fantastic throughout

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
Brilliant stay here. The house has been completed to a very high standard and the comfort is second to none. All modern equipment and plenty of everything. Huge fridge which was great! Things for children as well, cots and high chairs etc. lovely, truly lovely.


David from Whitley Bay stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in October 2024


Beautiful house, great host

Review submitted on Thu, 05 Sep 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 stayed at Owls Nest Barn (on brook Farm) near Gloucester and the house was absolutely wonderful. Everything looked brand new, beautiful big kitchen diner and flowing through to the spacious lounge area. 4 huge bedrooms with lovely comfy beds and bathrooms. Immaculately clean. David the host was so helpful and took time to show us around the farm. Useful outside area under cover with seating, and table tennis (and bbq but we did not use). A really wonderful place to stay.

Rachel from Solihull stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 3 nights in August 2024


Wonderful Place, Brilliant Location, Great for all the Family

Review submitted on Thu, 08 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
Owls Nest Barn is a fabulous place to stay. Located in the middle of the countryside you are still only 10/15 minutes away from Stroud and Gloucester making it a perfect spot. The barn has been converted to such a high spec with lots of details thought of for a stay for 9. Amazing kitchen meant eating out wasn't always necessary which was appreciated when there are so many of us and the use of an amazing BBQ made for a lovely evening meal one night. David, Martyn and Claire made us feel unbelievably welcome as well as the rest of the farm staff and family. Having 4 bathrooms was brilliant as well as the extra downstairs cloakroom. The table tennis table got a lot of use and our evening strolls took us round the area to explore. I couldn't recommend this rental more highly and wish them all the best for their future.

Fran from Southampton stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 7 nights in July 2024


A wonderful stay

Review submitted on Sun, 21 Jul 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
Owl’s Nest was the perfect family getaway retreat. Stocked with everything you could possibly need, it was a fantastic break. The sounds of cows and swallows woke us up each day and there was space for all 9 of us to spread out. A great stay, we would love to be back.

Suzanne from Warrington stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 4 nights in July 2024


Outstanding

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jul 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
Beautiful, tranquil relaxing location, stylish interior, exceptionally well appointed. Very helpful friendly hosts . First class in every way !

Margaret from Birmingham stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 4 nights in July 2024


A beautiful farm retreat

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jul 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
This is a beautifully designed and well appointed converted farm building, well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious and light and tastefully furnished. The owners gave us a warm welcome and were easily contactable if we needed them. A delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake on arrival hit the spot. The surrounding countryside is really peaceful and it was lovely to observe the cows arriving for milking each day but many Cotswold attractions are within easy reach.

Maggie from Nottingham stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 7 nights in June 2024


A fantastic weekend at Owls Nest Barn

Review submitted on Wed, 28 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
We had an absolutely brilliant stay at Owls Nest Barn last weekend. David was very helpful from the moment we made contact and was really kind through the booking process. When we arrived the house was stocked with all the essentials including milk, cake and bread! A lovely touch. Everything in the house had just been kitted out with the most up to date appliances and had been done to a very high spec. David came to show us how to use the lights, electric blinds and various other things to make our stay really special. The beds were incredible, bedding lovely, showers clean and powerful. We had no trouble with running low on hot water or not being able to use anything. There wasn't a single complaint all weekend and everyone had a brilliant time. Thank you so much.

Annie from London stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in February 2024


family reunion

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Nov 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
Beautiful, modern, high quality, comfortable house, in an stunning location. Warm and friendly owners, very helpful. Highly recommended place to spend a weekend with family or friends.

Carolina from Stevenage stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in November 2023


Luxury country escape

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Nov 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
The house is surrounded by green Cotswold hills, located on a small farm. Friendly owners who welcomed us on arrival. The house was so well equipped we had no need to bother the owners

The house is newly furnished to a very high specification. Large kitchen with everything you need to cook up a feast. Generous sized bedrooms with comfortable beds and five bathrooms

Also comes equipped with wood burner and EV charger if needed

David from Godalming stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in November 2023


Stunning home

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Oct 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 had a fantastic stay at Owls nest farm. The photos do not show how stunning this property is. it's very new, immaculate, done to such a high standard. Beds super comfy, high quality furniture. Showers excellent. Enough seating for everyone round a beautiful large kitchen table. Comfortable seating in loung for us all. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely welcome gifts, delicious homemade lemon drizzle, bread and milk. Table tennis was a hit in the courtyard under the old calf shed. Beautiful decking/sestubg area.perfect space for a friends catch up of 3 couples and 3 children. Great location to explore Cotswolds. It is a working farm which the children found very exciting. Outdoor space to play in courtyard but not enclosed to allow for parking. David and his family were very welcoming and communication was great. They even let us check out late which was greatly appreciated. We'd love to stay again.

Fiona from Birmingham stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in October 2023


Lovely stay at Owls nest barn

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Oct 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
Lovely property. Beautifully presented and a great set up for big groups. Big bedrooms and the communal areas comfortably fit everyone. Great communication from the booking company and lovely hosts too! Would definitely book again.

Kathryn from Manchester stayed at Owls Nest Barn for 2 nights in October 2023