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Oldbury Barn

Elkstone

Sleeps 8 + 3
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
2
Local Pub
WIFI
100-199 Mbps
Set behind private gates, this stunning, detached, 4-bedroom barn conversion in the rural hamlet of Elkstone, close to Cheltenham, is decorated and furnished to a very high standard with light and bright décor that enhances the beautiful period features to create a contemporary feel. Oldbury Barn is the perfect family residence, sleeping a maximum of 8 adults across two en-suite double rooms downstairs, and two family rooms, sharing a family bathroom, upstairs. Outside there are stunning views across the countryside and a large garden and patio, including sofa, table and chairs, and a BBQ, a slide-swing set, and sandpit.
Full Description

Oldbury Barn is a typical Cotswold stone barn from the outside. However, that slightly modest exterior conceals an interior that’s stylish, comfortable, and spacious. A large, gated driveway leads up to the front door, providing plenty of space for several cars. The Barn sits high above the Cotswolds and has footpaths leading directly from the garden to the surrounding Cotswolds.

This stunning holiday home has a large garden divided into two areas: a long, side lawn with a gate to a public footpath and a low stone wall between it and a large patio and lawn with a children’s swing set and sandpit. This is a great entertaining space where older guests can dine at the table or relax on the outdoor sofas while watching younger guests play.

Oldbury Barn is the perfect choice for a family gathering of up to 8 adults and 3 children, offering a great space to relax, entertain and rest. Downstairs, the large open plan kitchen and living area with woodburner overlooks the surrounding countryside and the terrace, making the most of the stunning countryside views. Guests with restricted mobility will appreciate the ground floor en-suite bedrooms, while upstairs the double room and family room provide plenty of beds to comfortably accommodate a mix of guests.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall-Cloakroom:
Guests enter the Oldbury Barn through the front door into a handy hallway with plenty of space to hang coats and store boots and shoes. A large cupboard houses cleaning equipment and a highchair. Continue along the hallway to the cloakroom where there is a WC and washbasin.

Kitchen/Dining/Living Room:
The centrepiece of the home is the stunning, open-plan kitchen-dining-living area, which runs the full length of the barn and features a polished Cotswold stone floor (with underfloor heating), fabulous exposed beams, a 5-pane arched window with window seat, a huge woodburner, and uninterrupted views to the garden and countryside beyond. Up above the open-plan area is an impressive mezzanine balcony tucked into the original beams and running the full length of the Barn.

The Kitchen:
The fully equipped kitchen features a large island with plenty of preparation space, a breakfast bar, drinks fridge, freezer and storage, complemented by extensive kitchen units housing a fridge, Rangemaster 6-burner hob, double oven and grill, dishwasher and plenty of crockery, utensils, glassware and bakeware for a fully self-catered stay. French doors lead directly from the kitchen to the patio making it super-easy to carry food and drinks outside for al fresco entertaining.

The Dining Area:
Sitting at the centre of the open-plan area is a contemporary oak table that expands to seat all guests. The table is positioned beside the superb central arched window, giving diners a great view out to the garden. On the other side of the dining table is a long sideboard with a Sonos speaker and lots of family games.

The Living Area:
At the far end of the open-plan area is the place to relax and chill out on two three-seater, velvet sofas or an armchair perfectly positioned to enjoy the large woodburner in the inglenook fireplace or simply curl up with a good book. Oldbury Barn does not have a TV, but it has excellent WiFi allowing guests to stream their own choice of shows. (The property has a TV licence, so iPlayer, etc can also be used on guests’ own devices.)

Bedroom One:
This beautiful, spacious, apple-green en-suite bedroom is striking, yet cool and calming. Two large arched French windows (with thick blackout curtains) overlook the front of the Barn and the side garden. The bedroom is furnished with a king-size double bed with bedside tables and reading lights, a dressing table with a mirror, an armchair, and a large corner wardrobe with hanging space and shelves.

En-suite: the bright and light bathroom features a full-size bath, with central taps and hand shower, a washbasin in a hand-built vanity unit with a mirror, a WC, and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two:
The dark grey-blue walls of this en-suite bedroom add great drama to this inviting bedroom, with its arched French window (with thick blackout curtains) opening out to the front of the Barn. The bedroom is furnished with a king-size double bed with bedside tables and reading lights, a chest of drawers with tri-mirror, a shoe rack, and hooks on the back of the door to hang clothes.

En-suite: the ceiling of the en-suite sweeps to the full height of the Barn making this a stunning shower room with a large walk-in shower, washbasin with vanity unit, mirror and shaver point, a WC, and a heated towel rail.

First Floor

Bedroom Three:
This family bedroom has two standard double beds. Each bed has a bedside table and lamp and the room has a small armchair and hooks for hanging clothes. The bright and inviting room has two floor-level windows and a Velux window (all with blinds). (Note: this room is in the eaves and so has a slight height restriction on either side of the bed. The Gigaclear router is in this room.)

Bedroom Four:
At the opposite end of the Barn to Bedroom 3 with a standard double bed with over-bed reading lights. A single camp bed is also available on request. The room is furnished with children in mind, with a play mat, floor cushion, and toy storage box serving as a chest of drawers. However, adult guests will also enjoy this room and the great view from the double bed through the floor-level window out across the surrounding countryside. (When set up, the camp bed has a bedside table and lamp and a chair for clothes.) Hooks on the back of the door provide a hanging place for clothes. The two floor-level windows and Velux (all with blinds) make this another sunny and bright bedroom. (Note: this room is in the eaves and so has a slight height restriction at either end.)

Family Bathroom:
Located between Bedroom 3 and the Utility Room, the spacious Family Bathroom has a full-size bath with a shower over the bath, a washbasin with a hand-built vanity unit and mirror, with lots of storage space, and a WC.

Utility Room:
The Barn has a super-handy upstairs Utility Room, with an Indesit washing machine and Zanussi dryer, iron/ironing board with plenty of space to do the ironing, a fan, a clothes airer, and the Barn’s heating control panel.

Outside


When the weather is fine, Oldbury Barn’s outdoor space really swings into its own with its long lawn to the side of the barn (approx. 10m x 28m and ideal for ball games) and the large lawn (approx. 12m x 12m) and terrace to the rear, directly outside the kitchen-dining area. The terrace is furnished with an outdoor sofa, parasol, and dining table and chairs for 10, plus a Landmann charcoal BBQ. Young children have a slide/swing set, and sandpit to enjoy. To the front of the barn is a large gravelled, circular drive with parking for at least six cars. The drive has a double gate that can be secured to ensure children are safe inside. Oldbury Barn is located on one of the highest points in the Cotswolds with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside from every part of the garden.
Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - King-size
  • Bedroom Two - King-size
  • Bedroom Three - Double (with single camp bed on request)
  • Bedroom Four - 2 double beds
  • 3 Bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom, 1 ensuite shower room, 1 family bathroom, 1 W.C.
  • Hair dryer - 1
  • Fire - Logs are provided for an initial fire (1st October - 31st March)
  • Portable fans
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Wine fridge
  • Coffee machine - Moccamaster filter bean to cup
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed - 100-199 Mbps
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided) - 1
  • Highchair - 1
  • Stair gates
  • Sound system - Sonos

Outdoor

  • Dog friendly - 2 well-behaved dogs welcome for an additional fee
  • Garden - Not fully enclosed
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ - Please provide your own charcoal
  • On-site facilities - Swing/slide set and sand pit
  • Parking - Off-road parking for 6 cars
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and Shopping:

The nearest general store (1.8 miles) is Colesbourne Stores, Filling Station and Post Office, selling a range of essentials and locally produced meats, produce and bread. The nearest large supermarkets are in Cheltenham (7 miles), Cirencester (8 miles) and Gloucester (10 miles).

Eating Out:
  • The Green Dragon (1.4 miles)
  • Colesbourne Inn (3.7 miles)
  • The Ivy (7 miles)
Walks:

Oldbury Barn is right at the heart of great walking country. A 4.5-mile moderate walk takes you from the Barn to Cowley, through the woods, along the River Churn and back again. Time it right and you can stop for lunch at the Green Dragon pub in Cowley.

Places to Visit:
  • C-Side Spa (2 miles)
  • Great Witcombe Roman Villa (7 miles)
  • Prinknash Abbey (8 miles)
Travel:
  • Train - Kemble (12 miles)
  • Taxis - A2B Taxis, Cirencester Taxi, Siren Cars Cirencester, T4 Taxis
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
  • Unfortunately this property does not permit hen and stag parties, single sex party groups or all adult groups under the age of 25. This property is ideal for family groups.
  • Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
  • This property accepts a maximum of 8 adults.
  • Pet friendly: Two well-behaved dogs are permitted at an additional fee.
  • Parents of young children, please be aware of the following: Oldbury Barn has a mezzanine balcony running along the full length of the upper floor, with the upstairs bedrooms, family bathroom, and utility room directly off the balcony. It has an approx. 3ft high rail but could represent a fall risk to young children if left unattended. A secure stair gate is provided for the foot of the stairs to prevent young children from going upstairs unattended.
  • Oldbury Barn has two downstairs double, en-suite bedrooms, making it suitable for guests with mobility problems. Bedroom 2’s en-suite has a walk-in shower. Please note, there is a small step up from the front door into the main hall and from the patio into the open plan kitchen/living area.
  • The use of drones and filming, including by drone, is not permitted without prior agreement.
  • A gardener visits the property every other Wednesday afternoon from the late spring to early autumn. (He does not need to have access to the house.)
  • There is no TV at the property but it has a TV licence so anything can be watched/streamed on guests’ personal devices using the Gigaclear WiFi.

Reviews

We had a lovely relaxing weekend with friends.The property is lovely and spacious in beautiful countryside.It was very clean with comfy beds and a well equipped kitchen.

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Jo
| 10/11/2023

A very nice barn conversion in stunning countryside. It was very comfortable with lots of space for everyone. Everything we needed for a family get-together.

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Clare
| 22/09/2023

We had a fantastic weekend away at Oldbury Barn,celebrating a big family birthday. We will definitely stay here again.

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Brian
| 15/09/2023

Comfortable accommodation with beautiful views.

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Raymond
| 11/08/2023

Good stay for a big group and the location is great for a nice relaxing stay in the countryside.

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Rodi
| 26/07/2023

Location

The hamlet of Elkstone was first mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) and is one of the highest settlements in the Cotswolds, affording it breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside and valleys. Lying halfway between Cirencester and Cheltenham, just off the A417, the village is the perfect location to explore both of these Cotswolds’ towns, and the villages and places of interest in between. At the heart of the village is the 12th Century church of St John the Evangelist, which towers over the surrounding countryside at 1,000ft above sea level.