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Goodlake Barns

Goodlake Barns

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 24 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.9
Location
4.8
Value
4.8
Customer
Service
4.7

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Goodlake Barns is made up of 5 well equipped holiday cottages sleeping up to 28 guests and is perfect for those larger groups getting together for family gatherings or even corporate events. There is an additional space, The Hub, which is an enclosed barn, complete with tables and chairs which enables you to all dine together or host a celebration.

A truly memorable weekend gathering for family to celebrate my nine decades.

Review submitted on Thu, 11 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
Choosing venues at a distance can be a bit of a lottery, but living as I do in Scotland with family scattered in South Wales, Yorkshire, Oxford, Bristol, and London, Goodlake Barns turned out to be the perfect solution. In fact the venue exceeded all my expectations and all 18 off us who were there felt the same. The whole layout gave us closeness but also independence. A superb conversion of a lovely collection of old farm buildings with a plethora of bathrooms and comfortable sofas. Sadler’s Catering did us proud in The Hub for our celebratory meal, beautifully served and with canapés in the Barn lounge beforehand. They even very thoughtfully, after clearing everything away ( no washing up!), left tablecloths so that we could linger at the table which we did, talking until the early hours. Brilliant! Another bonus was my finally getting to walk in the White Horse Vale after passing through it as a child in trains from Cardiff to Paddington. A truly memorable weekend.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 8 days ago
Thank you Glennys for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable weekend with friends and family celebrating your very special birthday! We are pleased that you found the property to exceed all your expectations. We hope you will be back to stay to celebrate your next birthday!

Brilliant for big groups

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Feb 2024
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
I booked this for my friend's 50th birthday weekend suprise.

Accommodation was brilliant as 28 of us would have been cramped in 1 property, so having the barn for 10 and several smaller properties was brilliant.

Fantastic properties very clean and self contained, very spacious and had everything you needed down to the personal touch of complimentary biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk In the fridge.

Comfy beds and very spacious rooms. Loved the countryside feeling.

The hub was great for the party atmosphere with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities

Just a perfect accommodation in a perfect setting

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 58 days ago
Thank you Kathryn for your wonderful review of Goodlake Barns. We are thrilled to read that the accommodation was a brilliant location for celebrating your friends 50th birthday. All the properties were clean, spacious and had everything you required for your stay. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.

An excellent venue for a family gathering

Review submitted on Fri, 09 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
This is the second time we have used this venue, for a family gathering of over 20 people spanning four generations, and we would gladly use it again. The accommodation is comfortable and well equipped, and there is a large communal space which is ideal for getting everyone together. The surrounding countryside is lovely for a walk together.

A few minor practical points:
- It would be good to have grab rails in the showers and by the toilets, especially in the wet room which is otherwise very well adapted for use by disabled people. It (and a slip mat in the shower) would make things a bit safer for elderly people using it.
- The fridge in the communal area was very frosted up.
- One of the many toilets did not flush very effectively.

But these are very minor quibbles, and we loved the place and had a brilliant stay. Thank you.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 70 days ago
Thank you Jeremy for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely countryside location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Homely

Review submitted on Thu, 18 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
A lovely comfortable HOME for the weekend. Close to local shops for forgotten purchases but equally feels secluded enough to feel removed from reality! Everyone very responsive with any queries and made for a fantastic weekend away for a 40th celebration. This was not my first nor will it be my last time here!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 92 days ago
Thank you Cyndi for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be homely. comfortable and lovely. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A truly wonderful stay!

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Dec 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
What an incredible stay!! There were 24 of us over a weekend to celebrate a 30th birthday and Goodlakes could not have been more perfect. The set up of the main barn with large lounge and dining/entertaining space was excellent. The other cottages are beautiful in their own right and large enough for guests to feel comfortable and at home. The photos do not do Goodlake Barns justice! All areas were incredibly clean and tidy with everything you could need to entertain a large group. Excellent communication from the organisers and queries answers quickly. Every one of our guests commented on the venue. The extra special touch of Christmas trees in each house and the biscuits/chocolates were a lovely touch.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 121 days ago
Thank you Jenna for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be perfect for your group to celebrate a 30th birthday. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Absolutely amazing space for a large party

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Dec 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
Absolutely loved our stay. We are a group of 20 adults and 8 children and the barns were just perfect for us, We could use the hub as our group get together and have dinner and party. The barns were super comfortable and extremely cosy and warm on arrival.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 130 days ago
Thank you Vikki for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be cosy, comfortable and the perfect for your group get together. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A large family gathering at Goodlake Barns

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Oct 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The accommodation at Goodlake Barns was perfect for our large family get together of 28. We booked the entire property which consisted of 5 separate cottages which meant each family had their own space to cook or spend time on their own but we all came together for meals in The Hub, a large room big enough to seat us all around tables put together. The accommodation was well stocked with crockery, cutlery, fridge space etc. everything we needed for a comfortable weekend. It has a secluded courtyard which all the cottages overlook and plenty of parking spaces for all our cars. We hope to stay again in the future.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 175 days ago
Thank you Linda for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be perfect for your family gathering and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Lovely family break

Review submitted on Tue, 30 May 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Goodlake Barns was a brilliant stay for a large family get together - the cottages, barn, hub and paddock were perfect. Beds were particularly comfortable, and the spec and kit-out of each property was high standard. The properties weren't as clean as good have been - with post-it notes of previous occupants on the doors, and left over biscuits. The pergola easily moved which wasn't ideal with children. Other than these two issues, the stay was fantastic and would recommend.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 317 days ago
Thank you Fiona for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you and your party had a brilliant time during your break away. We are sorry to hear that the properties were not as clean as you would have expected or as we would have hoped, a contact telephone number and email address are provided in the welcome email for the property manager so guests can report any issues during their stay in order to try and give the owner or their property manager a fair opportunity to rectify any issues. We have now sent your feedback on to the property manager for them to review and implement any appropriate actions for the benefit of future guests.

Thank you

Review submitted on Tue, 16 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
What a brilliantly designed complex of barns - with well-equipped kitchen and the hub was perfect for a large lunch party. Comfortable beds and a beautiful sunny courtyard. Perfect for a family gathering. Many thanks Camilla

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 338 days ago
Thank you Camilla for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are so pleased you found it to be well-equipped and perfect for your family gathering. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon!

Perfect

Review submitted on Tue, 04 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
I highly recommend goodlake barns. The accommodation is perfect, very spacious, excellent condition, great for any big group wanting to get together for a few days.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Thomas for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are so pleased that you found the accommodation to be perfect, very spacious and in excellent condition. We hope to welcome you back soon!

An incredible place

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Mar 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Goodlake Barns is an incredible place to bring a large gathering together. The properties are simply stunning, and the photos do not do it justice. The beautiful quirks from the beams, to tiny windows; to the way it's been decorated, so fresh and again so many little sweet pieces dotted around; to all the home comforts, from snuggly sofas to fantastic beds and bedding. The hub was brilliant too, and we had a wonderful time celebrating in there, with ample space for everyone.

The outside space was just as fantastic, lovely seating areas dotted around, and with the layout of the surrounding properties it felt so secluded too.

Everything was extremely clean, and there was plenty documentation to tell you how everything worked and how to find things.

I would highly recommend Goodlake.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much Laura for your review of Goodlake Barn's. We are so pleased that you would recommend the property, found it stunning and an incredible place. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Anniversary get together.

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Mar 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This was a family doto mark our golden wedding anniversary.It is difficult to find any fault. The design and layout of the barns suited our needs perfectly. The huge tv screen in the meeting room was appreciated by the younger members of the party. Excellent all round.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the excellent review, David. We’re pleased your group had an all-round great stay at Goodlake Barns and a big happy golden wedding anniversary from the StayCotswold team!

Family weekend away

Review submitted on Tue, 21 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
We had a wonderful weekend making special memories. A big family group ranging from 80yrs old to 2yrs old.
We used all cottages and each one was beautiful.
Great Indian takeaway locally called royal spice in Faringdon.
We also had a wonderful day out in Cotswold wildlife park, highly recommend, great for all the family.
We will definitely return!
Thank you Goodlake barns

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Danielle thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased you and your family enjoyed staying at Goodlake Barns and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Wonderful memories made

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Jan 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the most fabulous long weekend with friends & family at Goodlake Barns to celebrate a 70th birthday. The main barn offered so much flexibility for socialising & partying but also the opportunity for some down time in the adjoining Barns, all of which are beautifully put together. We had the most perfect time and I couldn't have asked for more. A perfect time was enjoyed by all. We would love to come back.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Sally for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted that you found the property to be beautiful with a flexible layout. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves so much and hope to welcome you back in the future!

Family Christmas Getaway

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Dec 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 lovely weekend we had at Goodlake Barns. More than enough room for all of us to enjoy company together as well as individual space and the kitchen was well equipped for our needs. We throughly enjoyed the hub, the only nit pick would be is there needs to be more lighting in there as at night it was a bit dark.

We are looking forward to coming back next year.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Stacey for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you found the property to be spacious and well equipped. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will be back to stay again soon!

Gorgeous cottages perfect for big reunions

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Nov 2022
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
As a mixed group of young families and couples, the comfortable cottages at Goodlake barns were perfect for our annual reunion. Each of the cottages were well equipped, beautifully kept and very comfortable and surrounded a communal courtyard which was safe and secure for the kids to roam freely. We used the barn as the main house for the weekend which was a great size offering a large lounge and kitchen suitable for 18 adults and 7 kids. The HUB was the communal dining area, which had basic furnishings in comparison to the rest of the properties however it was functional and well equipped for meals which catered well for our large meal times. My only suggestion would be to add some soft furnishings to this room to make it less echoey, more cosy and in keep with the rest of the property. Aside from this, we cannot falter Goodlake barns and would love to book the property again next year!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review on Goodlake Barns. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and found all the cottages to be well equipped and comfortable. We have passed on you feedback to the property owner. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

A perfect place for a group of friends or family members to come together

Review submitted on Mon, 05 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
The Goodlake Barns provided a perfect place for a group of friends, who first met at University 50 years ago, to come together with their children and grandchildren. The group, with varying ages from 7 months to 70 years, found the facilities very clean, very comfortable, and extremely well equipped. The weather was superb which meant we spent most of our time in the courtyard area, but, had it been cold and wet, the large communal room would have been excellent for us all to congregate. Each barn was spotlessly clean and very well equipped, which meant our stay was very comfortable, and very relaxing. There are plenty of attractions nearby to entertain us and the barns are situated in a lovely part of the country.
I can enthusiastically recommend The Goodlake Barns.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed your stay and got to make the most of the great facilities and courtyard area during the nice weather. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Perfect for a large family gathering

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Sep 2022
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We were a large extended family group of 25, spanning 4 generations and so had rented out the whole of Goodlake barns for the week.
The multiple properties worked really well to give everyone space. We also hired the hub for the week which we used in the cooler evenings.
We were fortunate with the weather and hence were also able to us the outside seating.
The kitchen in the larger property was great for making dinner for everyone. There were plenty of fridges, crockery, cooking equipment.
Goodlake barns is on the edge of the Cotswolds and so a bit of a journey to the well known villages and towns but very close to Oxford and Berkshire

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
We're thrilled you had a wonderful family gathering at Goodlake Barns. Thanks for sharing your feedback, Melanie and we hope to see you again soon!

Fantastic birthday celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Aug 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 attended as a family with a very diverse age range.

The accommodation was fantastic and suited the mix of children and senior family members.

We cannot fault Goodlake barns .. we all had a fabulous weekend

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted that you had fabulous weekend in the Cotswolds with your family, and we hope to see you again soon.

Family Reunion

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We had 26 family members aged from 63 to 1 year old stay from Scotland to Dorset and East Anglia and Midlands.

Each family had there own barn base unit and we had a large core hub unit for time together.

The weather was excellent so we were outside a lot but the hub area was very echoey on the occasions we used it.

We had an excellent family time together and for many it was the first time that they met.

There were a few minor maintenance issues which we would be happy to list if requested. Eg bulbs / extract fans not working.

We would highly recommend it

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Antony for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your family reunion at Goodlake Barns and hope to welcome you back again.

Best place to stay!

Review submitted on Wed, 23 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
Goodlake is the place to spend a long weekend with family (who you like!) Great atmosphere , everything spotless, tidy and welcoming with chocolates in every house ( small request for me would have loved fairtrade), heat on everywhere so very cosy, and easy to find everything oh and no shortage of toilet rolls which was brilliant! Everyone loved their accommodation and rightly so, and the superking beds were very welcomed!
We had a couple of things to sort out on the Saturday, a few niggles like dishwasher clogged in one house, wheel on shower door off so not closing properly and a couple of small things but Simon the on-call maintenance man came round very promptly and fixed all the issues, was very amenable, friendly and helpful which was great.
The only thing missing which we all needed was dishwasher salt and rinse aid, that's one thing we didn't take with us! So please put these in all houses.
Well we couldn't have had a better place to celebrate a big 70th, thank you

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Barbie for the wonderful review, we are delighted you had such a fabulous 70th celebration at Goodlake Barns. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

60th Birthday Family Reunion.

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Jul 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
This was the perfect venue to celebrate a 60th Birthday with family. Accomodation was immaculate and spacious. Everything we needed was provided on site. The party room was perfect for our event and the huge paddock area was ideal for the children. We booked the whole venue and had the most fantastic time.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Weekend stay

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Oct 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The barns have spacious living areas and are well furnished. The outdoor seating provided and BBQ are very good. Plenty of parking and the barns are situated in lovely quiet village.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Very relaxing holiday

Review submitted on Wed, 19 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
Every thing from beginning to end was perfect. After the few months of lock down we could not have asked for a better holiday.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes