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Grey Gables Barn

Grey Gables Barn

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 16 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.3
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.6
Location
5.0
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.7

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Grey Gables Barn is a beautifully presented Cotswold stone barn, which boasts contemporary interiors, spacious living areas and a superb garden, complete with a covered fish pond and a large outdoor table with seating for eight. Located close to the heart of the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water, this fabulous property is perfect for get togethers with loved ones.

Great location and nice spot for a family get-together

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Mar 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great location within a stone's throw of Bourton on the Water centre and useful to have 4 parking spots.
Good sized rooms and very nicely furnished. Great to have 2 comfy sitting rooms which means those that wanted to watch the rugby didn't disturb the rest!
Admin was all very clear except that it took us quite a while to find the keysafe as we didn't know it was in the garage.
Kitchen was very slightly disappointing - not hugely well-equipped (nothing to serve with eg big spoons or ladels - although there were 3 rolling pins!) and could probably do with a deep clean. Some instructions for the range cooker would be helpful as some of the writing around the dials has worn away.
2 other very minor niggles - the main bathroom door could do with a lock (or at least be able to shut properly) and the step down to the main bedroom is quite deep and a bit of a risk for elderly (even those that can normally manage stairs).
But this is just meant to be helpful feedback - overall, a really lovely place to stay and thank you!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 46 days ago
Thank you Helen for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious, nicely furnished and in a great location The pre-arrival email confirms the location of the key safe, we are sorry that it appears that you missed this information. We will pass on your feedback to the property owner for them to review the equipment in the kitchen. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A perfect cottage in great location

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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
Three generations of our family found this the perfect cottage for our weekend. Lots of space for the little ones to run around. Enough rooms to offer lots of flexibility for sleeping arrangements and for larger groups to have their own space.
A few minutes walk to the centre of town with lots of restaurants and pubs and a very well stocked Coop.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswolds replied 84 days ago
Thank you Derek for sharing your wonderful review of Grey Gables Barn. We are pleased to read that you found this cottage perfect for your weekend and you had lots of space for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Lovely stay

Review submitted on Thu, 02 Nov 2023
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
Perfectly located to wander into Bourton on the Water. The house itself is lovely and was very clean.
We stayed there with family and not everyone was happy with the beds - too low and soft - but appreciate that it’s difficult to get that right.
On the whole it was a great stay and we had a lovely time.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 163 days ago
Thank you Kate, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Grey Gable Barn and hope to welcome you back soon.

Family-friendly Bliss: A Perfect Retreat for Friends with Kids

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Oct 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 fantastic time at this holiday home! It was perfect for our group of friends with kids. The spacious living areas allowed the adults to relax while the kids played. The kitchen was well-equipped for preparing meals, and the outdoor space was a hit with everyone. The bedrooms were comfortable, and the location was ideal for nearby family-friendly activities. We would definitely recommend this holiday home for a fun and relaxing getaway with friends and kids.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 198 days ago
Thank you Jay for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be spacious, well equipped and comfortable. It's great to hear that you and your party had a fantastic time and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Spacious accommodation in a fantastic location in the heart of the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023
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
This beautiful and lovingly converted barn is in a fabulous location in Bourton on the Water, on a quiet road and only a nice 5 minute stroll into town. There are 5 bedrooms in total, and can accommodate up to 12 people. There's a well equipped kitchen with bar seating, a dining room with a large dining table and chairs, and two living rooms with smart TVs in each, dividing the house into two 'wings'. There are a smattering of books, but no board games, so bring your own entertainment if needed. There's a paved garden with outside seating too.
The property is gated, and can fit four cars, although the low concrete bollards on the side of the drive are a bit annoying. The beds and the sofa are quite soft and unsupportive, and can be pretty difficult to get out of if you're elderly. But all in all, a nice property with plenty of character in a fantastic location to go exploring the Cotswolds, good value for money, and would certainly consider staying again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 273 days ago
Thank you Benadict for your lovely review of Grey Gables Barn. We are so pleased you would stay at the property again and enjoyed the location. We help to welcome you back again soon!

A family Celebration

Review submitted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great property with plenty of space for children to entertain themselves. A great deal of space for every one and ideally situated for visits to the village.
The property is starting to look a little tired. The owners need to have a handy person to oversee the property to see what needs to be fixed. (Wine chiller is not functioning properly).
Internally, the property was superficially clean, but over time, it needs a deep clean. There were cobwebs and one grandson tried to retrieve something from under a sofa and cut his hand on some broken glass. There were insufficient hangers for clothes. A few more might be helpful.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 298 days ago
Thank you Derek for your review. We are delighted you found the property to be great, spacious and in an ideal location to explore Bourton-on-the-Water. We will pass on your feedback to the property manager for them to review and implement any appropriate changes for the benefit of future guests. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Excellent location, five minutes walk to village. Ample shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Review submitted on Sat, 13 May 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A spacious, reasonably comfortable house in an excellent location with plenty of parking space. Well equipped, if somewhat dated kitchen. The welcome pack was appreciated. Wi-fi extremely slow and intermittent, very frustrating. The garden is small and very close to neighbouring properties with only small walls separating them, conscious of the noise the children were making.
Our main concern was the cleanliness of the property. It was very dusty with lots of cobwebs. Very few coat hangers, and coat hooks, given the number of people it provides for. The upstairs windows could not be locked, a safety concern given we had young children and lots of the windows had wide ledges that the children could easily climb onto. The bedroom at the back of the house had no blinds/curtain on one of the windows, allowing the light to shine through, not good for sleeping! The electric socket in the main bedroom is no where near the mirrors in the room, had to go to landing to use hairdryer.
We enjoyed our stay and would probably return as the house has lots of positive elements but overall it looks tired and jaded.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 336 days ago
Thank you Teresa for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are pleased you enjoyed the location and found the property to be well equipped and spacious. The property manager has since carried out a deep clean of the Barn, an inventory of window keys, ordered coat hangers and are currently investigating putting a blind in the back bedroom to help with the early morning sunlight. We appreciate your feed back and will use this to help ensure all future guests have an enjoyable and comfortable stay.

Spacious and fantastically located

Review submitted on Thu, 30 Mar 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fantastic property for a large group, very spacious and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen (apart from the corkscrew) and only moan was an issue with the shower above the dining room table which leaked through the ceiling!
Amazing location, minutes into the centre of the very pretty village. The Dial restaurant accomodated a large group, other restaurants were not so keen or had split tables. The food and atmosphere was excellent.
Small but good quality farmers market in Bourton on Sundays and lots of lovely walks around, including a nice circular 4 mile walk through Lower Slaugher.
Would definitely recommend a stay here.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Sarah for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are so pleased you found the property to be spacious, comfortable and an amazing location. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Beautiful and Characteristic Barn

Review submitted on Wed, 15 Feb 2023
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 stayed at Grey Gables Barn for 3 nights in January. The house is big and cosy at the same time. It was well stocked with everything you need and is located right in the heart of the village with a short walk to pubs, restaurants and shops. There are 2 fires to keep you warm on cold winter nights. The two twin rooms have small beds so better suited to children, not adults.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Emma for your lovely review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be spacious, cosy and well equipped. The property owners have recently ordered new beds for the two twin bedrooms and they should be delivered in early March. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!

Great family place to stay , location excellent

Review submitted on Wed, 01 Feb 2023
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
Great spacious house………………………………………excellent location ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Judith for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be spacious and an excellent location. We hope you return to the Cotswolds soon.

Beautiful

Review submitted on Mon, 05 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
The place was beautiful and in such a convenient location, would definitely come back. Also they were very accommodating and flexible to our needs. Would recommend no problem

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Claire for you review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be beautiful and in a convenient location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Fabulous location, great for larger groups

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Nov 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
This is our 2nd time at Grey Gables Barn. It's such a fabulous location (5 mins to the centre of Bourton-on-the-water) which is the most beautiful location. 3 families stayed together and there was enough room for us all. Lovely touches with wine, eggs, butter and cake left for us. House is clean and warm. I'm sure we'll be visiting again! Thank you!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Catherine for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be clean, warm and in a great location. We hope you will be back for a 3rd visit soon!

A great family stay

Review submitted on Mon, 24 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
We absolutely loved our stay at Grey Gables Barn. Perfect location, lovely big house with enough space for all of us. A gem in bourton on the water - easily accessible and very convenient (close to high st, attractions, pubs, groceries etc)

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Liat for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted that you found the property to be spacious and in a great location to explore Bourton-on-the-Water. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Great location, house not clean

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Sep 2022
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We booked the house for 3 nights to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
The house is not clean we found broken window blind, dirty plates in the cupboard, dust behind the sofa, cobwebs in corners.
very basic tv channels, all the tv screens are dirty along with most of the windows inside the house.
The house is tired and not very well cared for.
No battery in the TV remote. It really is basic to have a clean house and is easy to do.

The location is fantastic for the town.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Robbie for your review of Grey Gables Barn. We are delighted you found the property to be in a fantastic location. We are disappointed to learn that you did not contact the property owner during your stay to raise any of the concerns mentioned in your review. As part of the booking conditions, we do ask that guests 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. A contact telephone number and email address are provided in the welcome email in case of such an event. 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

Great location for our family reunion

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Aug 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Location excellent, parking adequate, arrival pack very good, instructions on entry all good. Layout of property perfect for our group. Outside dining area excellent. Plenty of crockery etc kitchen very well stocked.
One or two large cobwebs suggest a better clean next time.
The only criticism is the lack of recycling. We brought all our bottles home.Wifi is slow but that wasn’t a problem for us as the weather was so good no one stayed indoors!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, Margot. We’re pleased that you found the Bourton-on-the-Water location to be excellent, with the bonus of private off-street parking. Also, that Grey Gables Barn had everything your family needed for a relaxing get together. We appreciate your feedback and suggestion which we have shared with the property manager, thank you. We hope to see you again sometime!

Nice house, great location, but bring toilet rolls, soap and coat hangers

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Jul 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
It's a lovely house in a great location with plenty of crockery, glasses and cutlery. But the stay was let down by miserly supplies of liquid hand soap, toilet rolls and coat hangers.

I was lucky enough to stay in the largest bedroom with 2 walls of built in wardrobes and cupboards. Across 6 wardrobes there was a total of 2 coat hangers plus 2 broken ones. In the 2 upstairs bathrooms there was about a fifth of a bottle of liquid handsoap in each bathroom for 4 days with 6 people sharing the 2 bathrooms. The overall feel of the place was it was run as a business with no warmth, no welcoming touches. You can buy liquid hand soap for 50-60p a bottle in Aldi. You had supplied yours from Aldi as they were Lacura just a slightly better version and Tescos. Would it kill you to supply full ones. Two toilet rolls were supplied for each bathroom for the 4 days for 3 people to share. Are we meant to raffle them? Also how much would it cost for a little card with a welcome note and a plate of biscuits and some tea and coffee? We left lots of tea bags for the next guests - they'll think they're from you.. Am really put off by your nickel and diming the operation. I would recommend the property to others as the location was brilliant and the property well kept and overall well supplied, but your running it as a hard nosed business operation is very off-putting and to be expected to bring supplies of soap, toilet rolls and coat hangers for the price you're charging is a bit thick. Also you had one double plug socket at the bed end of the whole master bedroom. So you also need to bring an extension lead. You couldnt actually dry your hair and look in a mirror to see what you were doing as the socket was too far away from the dressing table. You had to go onto the landing instead. Also couldn't get the tv to work in the master bedroom. Found the manual in a cupboard but couldnt get any channels.
Why dont you leave some notes?
Trish one of Elspeth's guests - who was rather disappointed especially as I chose the place.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your comment about “recommending the property to others as the location was brilliant and the property well-kept and overall well supplied”. The position of the property in the centre of Bourton on the Water is fantastic. Thank you also for the perfect scoring on cleanliness, customer service, cleanliness and condition. We are sorry that you were disappointed as everything was not as you had expected. Typically, self-catering properties provide a starter pack of household supplies for guests to use while they settle in but these, depending on the size of the party, are not expected to last for the whole stay. If there are any issues any issues with the accommodation, we recommend guests contact the property manager as they are on hand to help you during your stay would have been happy to provide additional hangers, an extension lead, and advise on how to operate the television. Thank you taking the time to bring these items to our attention, we will pass your comments and suggestions on to the owner and property manager for the benefit of future guests.