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Barndown

Weston Subedge

Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Family Friendly
No Pets
Local Pub
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Barndown is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 19th Century cottage in the heart of Cotswold walking country. Surrounded by farmland, on a quiet country road, Barndown is in the ancient village of Weston Subedge in walking distance of a popular pub and just five minutes’ drive from Chipping Campden - one of the Cotswolds’ most charming towns. Barndown’s private garden and patio with BBQ, plus off-road parking for 2 to 3 cars, provides a perfect retreat for walkers and families exploring the Cotswold Way, Monarch’s Way and Heart of England footpaths, and the wider Cotswolds.
                                   
Full Description

This typical Cotswold stone property was built in the late 1800s as the village Reading Room, and somewhat resembles a small chapel. The outside, with its lead-pane windows and porch doorway has changed little in the intervening years. Inside, the cottage’s original features, including a stone fireplace and exposed timbers, have been preserved, making this cottage a cosy retreat, surrounded by farmland, in a very pretty village.

Ground Floor

Kitchen-Dining Area:
Guests enter Barndown through the kitchen door, stepping on to original wooden floorboards and into a kitchen that is well equipped for a self-catering holiday, including a hob-oven, dishwasher and a fridge-freezer. A washing machine and microwave are in a small pantry off the kitchen. A typical farmhouse table and fours chairs, with plenty of room for a child’s highchair if needed, sits under original exposed wooden beams.

Entrance Hall:
To the left of the Entrance Hallway is the front door, covered with a long, thick curtain, and beside that a bookcase with a good selection of novels and local interest books. Straight ahead is the staircase, below which is a handy storage cupboard where guests will find the vacuum, ironing board, iron, fireguard, and hooks for hanging coats and bags.

Living Room:
The cream walls and beautifully coloured and textured fabrics set the scene for the living room’s country-cottage furnishings, including a large, sink-in, feather-stuffed sofa, two armchairs, a desk and small dining table, and the stone fireplace with a gas wood burner. A wooden sideboard and antique blanket box house children’s toys, games and local information. Sit and relax on the comfy sofa, perhaps enjoying a book in the old Reading Room, or watch a movie on the TV-DVD player.

First Floor

Bedroom One:
The cream-coloured king-size double room, with accents of green that complement the garden below and the view over the fields, is furnished with a built-in wardrobe, an antique chest of drawers and dressing table, a handy luggage rack and chairs to sit and contemplate the view.

Bedroom Two:
The cottage’s pretty twin bedroom, with its accents of pink, overlooks the patio and tree-lined parking area. Furnished with an antique pine chest of drawers and mirror, a shared bedside chest with a reading lamp and hanging hooks for clothes, this second bedroom is a comfortable retreat for children or a couple preferring twin beds.

Family Bathroom:
The modern family bathroom has a bath and over-bath shower, sink (with shaver point and mirror), toilet and heated towel rail. A handy stool is provided to place your clothing on and there is plenty of space for your personal toiletries.

Outside

Barndown benefits from lots of private outdoor space, including a garden with a lawn large enough for children to play on and a large patio for guests of all ages to enjoy. A table, four chairs and a charcoal BBQ are located on the patio directly outside the kitchen door and the patio extends round the side of the property, making a perfect place to enjoy the morning and evening sun. Adjacent to the cottage is a large, gravelled parking area, suitable for two to three cars.

Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - King-size
  • Bedroom Two - Twin
  • 1 Bathroom - Family bathroom with bath and over-bath shower
  • Fire - Gas
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Coffee machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table - Seats 4
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided)
  • Highchair
  • Stair gates

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • BBQ - Please provide your own charcoal
  • Parking - Off-road parking for 2 cars
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and Shopping:

The nearest shops can be found in Chipping Campden, just a 5-minute drive from Barndown. On the town’s High Street, you’ll find a well-stocked Co-Operative Food, well-equipped for the basic grocery amenities that you’ll need during your stay. For those in search of something a little special, Fillet & Bone (also situated on the High Street), offers beautiful artisan produce sourced from across the Cotswolds, including rare-breed meat, seasonal vegetables, fresh breads, charcuterie and freshly baked cakes and patisserie.

Eating Out:
  • Seagrave Arms, Weston Subedge (0.4 mile)
  • Eight Bells, Chipping Campden (1.4 miles)
  • The Dormy House Hotel, Broadway (2 miles)
Walks:

You’re truly spoilt for choice when it comes to walks in and around Weston Subedge and Chipping Campden thanks to its location at the northern-most tip of the famed Cotswold Way, a glorious 100- mile walk stretching from Chipping Campden all the way to Bath, giving you the chance to discover beautiful Cotswold villages, rolling landscapes and incredible views along the way. In Chipping Campden itself, there is a host of fantastic walks available to suit everyone, from gentle strollers to dedicated ramblers. For an easy walk, try the Chipping Campden town walk – a 2-mile stroll taking in the town’s key historical sites, found within the town guide (refer to the Cotswolds AONB, above, for walk details.). For a slightly more challenging ramble, the Cotswold Way Circular Walk from Chipping Campden covers 4.5 miles, taking you through shaded woodland, gentle hills and rewarding you with unbeatable views across the surrounding Cotswold landscape.

Places to Visit:
  • Chipping Campden (2 miles)
  • National Trust Dover's Hill (1.1 miles)
  • National Trust Hidcote (4.5 miles)

Travel:
  • Train - Evesham Station (9 miles)
  • Taxis - Claremont Cars, ABC Private Hire

There is so much to discover in the Cotswolds, why not have a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
Points of Note
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  • Barndown has its own enclosed garden that’s safe for children. However, the drive does not have a main gate between it and the roadside, so children must be supervised when outside.
  • Parking: Barndown has a private gravelled driveway, with parking for 2 to 3 cars
Neighbouring Properties
Barndown can be booked with Milliner's Barn and Field House for families or friends wanting to travel together but have their own space. You can share the properties between your group, but please bear in mind you would not have enough seating to sit/eat inside all together.
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Reviews

The place and the house are like the information on the website, it was all very clean and in a very nice location.

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Johan
| 26/10/2023

Relaxing and pleasant environment and very well positioned. Good tourist advice and history were provided in the property, we really liked everything,

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David
| 08/09/2023

The property was in a lovely location with plenty of nearby towns and some lovely walks surrounding it.The property had everything you’d have in a normal home.

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Shrina
| 18/08/2023

A wonderful place to stay full of charm. We enjoyed the view of fields out of the windows and the sounds of birds and sheep close by. Thank you so much

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Martin
| 08/07/2023

We stayed for 4 days at Barndown which has everything that you need for a short break.Located in a picturesque setting in a lovely village, the local pub/restaurant The Seagrave is just a short walk away with good food. Tourist attractions are within easy reach, the ideal base to explore the area. Kiftsgate Court Gardens are a must, would definitely recommend a visit.

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Carol
| 26/06/2023

Location

Weston Subedge (also written as Weston-sub-Edge), was first recorded in the Domesday Book. It is a small village with about 180 homes, many dating back to the 16th and 17th century, lying between the Vale of Evesham and the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden. It sits at the foot of beautiful Dover’s Hill (hence ‘sub Edge’), itself named after Robert Dover, famed for the Cotswold ‘Olympick’ Games that have been held locally since 1612. Part of the Cotswold Way - the 102-mile long-distance national footpath – runs through Dover’s Hill, making Weston Subedge and Barndown an ideal place for walkers to base themselves. The village has an excellent pub - the Seagrave Arms - serving locally sourced food and drink.