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Owls Nest Barn

Harescombe

Sleeps 9
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
No Pets
WIFI
50-99 Mbps
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Owls Nest is a fabulous barn conversion on a small working dairy farm in the beautiful Painswick Valley. Every which way you look there are green fields filled with happy cows grazing on the lush grass. Forming part of the family farm, this lovely barn offers a comfortable countryside escape, with myriad Cotswold and Forest of Dean attractions nearby. With four spacious bedrooms, including two on the ground floor, four bathrooms and a beautiful open-plan kitchen, diner, and cosy living room with a log burner to ward off the chill of a winter evening, Owls Nest is ideal for family gatherings and groups of friends looking to escape to the country. The farm is also home to four coarse fishing lakes, so keen anglers should pack their fishing rods too.
Full Description
As you wend your way along the hedgerow-lined lanes leading to the quiet hamlet of Harescombe and Owls Nest, you will feel as though you are miles from anywhere. There are, however, a multitude of attractions within easy reach, and so although the setting is blissfully bucolic, everything you need is close at hand. The farmyard is a rural reminder of your location on this family farm, but within the pale Cotswold stone walls of the barn, you’ll find a beautifully finished, warm, and welcoming place to stay.

The rustic, covered courtyard provides a sheltered space for parking as well as an all-weather area to enjoy. The simple lines of the barn belies the attention to detail and as you step inside, you’ll find a beautiful kitchen, dining area and a comfortable living room with a cosy log burner in one corner. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor, offering flexible sleeping arrangements. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and bathrooms. The style and décor are light and contemporary, offering a delightful, modern feel, in this most rural of locations.

Outside space comes in the form of the clever use of the covered courtyard. There’s outside seating, a ping pong table and festoon lighting were you can relax with a drink after a day of exploring listening to the birds singing and the cows gently grazing across the lane. Keen fishermen and women will enjoy the easy access to the Harescombe Fisheries, which form part of the farm and sit at the top of the valley. There is covered parking for 4 cars.

Ground Floor


Guests enter through the covered courtyard and there are steps up from the decking to the door.

Kitchen/Diner:
Pale stone flooring and pale walls all add to the sense of light and space. The hub of this lovely barn is the gorgeous kitchen with everything practical needed for a self-catering stay including a dishwasher, fridge-freezer, and microwave. The budding Nigella’s or Jamie Oliver’s in your group can whip up wonderful meals to be enjoyed at the large farmhouse table, which seats 10 comfortably. It’s a wonderfully sociable space to gather.

Living Room:
The far end of the barn forms the living room which boasts windows on either side. Two plump sofas and a comfortable armchair provide plenty of seating, whilst in the corner is a wood-burning stove. Whilst the barn is warm and toasty, there is something very special about the glow from a real fire. A wall-mounted Smart TV means you can keep up to date with all your favourite shows.

There is a ground-floor cloakroom and a small hallway that leads to bedrooms three and four.

Bedroom Three:
This lovely bedroom boasts high vaulted ceilings, and lots of natural light from the window, which overlooks the lane beyond, and the Velux. An oak-framed super-king size bed is flanked by bedside tables with reading lamps and there is plenty of room to unpack with a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

En-Suite:
Adjoining bedroom three is a spacious and well-appointed en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle featuring both rainfall and hand-held shower head, W.C., hand basin and de-mist mirror.

Bedroom Four:
Offering flexible sleeping arrangements, this spacious family room can be configured with three single beds or as a king-size and one single. Featuring high ceilings and a window overlooking the farmyard, this is a calm space to relax after a day of exploring. The bedroom also features a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

En-suite:
The large en-suite bathroom has a generously sized shower with a huge rainfall shower head and a hand-held shower attachment, W.C. and a de-mist mirror.

First Floor


Bedroom One:
With wonderful rural views over the cow fields to the village church and rolling hills beyond, this spacious king-size bedroom is decorated in pale shades of grey, green, and blue. An upholstered ottoman sits at the foot of the bed and there’s a half-height wardrobe with hanging space and shelves as well as a chest of drawers. Pull the soft armchair up to the window and sit for a while watching the birds flitting in and out of the hedgerow opposite.

En-suite:
The en-suite to bedroom one boasts a large walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead, W.C., handbasin and de-mist mirror.

Bedroom Two:
The second bedroom on the first floor is a charming king-size room with views over the farmyard to the fields beyond. The large window is a lovely spot to watch the wagtails as they swoop and dive from the building opposite. There are bedside tables with reading lamps, a chest of drawers, a full-length floor mirror and a half-height wardrobe.

Bathroom:
This bathroom features a bath with a shower attachment overhead, WC, hand basin and mirror.

Outside


An all-weather covered courtyard provides parking and a charmingly rustic open-air space. There is decking and garden furniture for guests to enjoy in this area, a gas barbecue and a ping pong table.
Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - King
  • Bedroom Two - King
  • Bedroom Three - Super king
  • Bedroom Four - King (can be twin on req at time of booking) and a single
  • 4 Bathrooms - 3 en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom
  • Hairdryer - 4
  • Fire - Logs are provided for an initial fire (1st October - 31st March)
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Coffee machine - Nespresso CitiZ
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table - Seats 10
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed - 50-99 Mbps
  • TV - Smart
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided)
  • Highchair
  • Ping pong table - Bats and balls provided

Outdoor

  • BBQ - Gas
  • On-site facilities - Farm tours and fishing can be booked by prior arrangement with the owners
  • Parking - Space for 4 vehicles
  • EV Charger - Local charges apply
On your Doorstep
Farm shops, delis, and shopping: There are a couple of excellent farm shops nearby including Pound Farm and Shop (3 miles) they offer a great selection of local produce, meats, and cheese. Eastington Farm Shop (8 miles) there is a real focus on locally sourced products (Claire one of the Owls Nest owners makes some of the cakes in their café!). Frocester Fayre (10 miles) offers a brilliant selection of local meat including some of the best sausages around, and delivery to Owls Nest is available in advance. Stroud Farmer’s Market (5 miles) is one of the best in the country and a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Gloucester Quays Outlet Shopping is 6 miles away.

Cafes, pubs, and restaurants:
  • The Edgemore Inn, Edge – classic pub food. (2 miles)
  • St Michaels Bistro, Painswick – popular bistro, pre-booking essential (3 miles)
  • The Bell, Selsey – 16th century country inn, great pub with excellent food. Pre booking is essential (6 miles)
  • The Brasserie at Calcot – wonderful for a special occasion and superb Sunday lunches – booking is essential (12 miles)

Gloucester Quays (6 miles) has a wide selection of independent and chain restaurants.

Walks: Walk or drive up to the course fishing lakes based on the farm at the top of the valley. To get there follow the cattle grids up the gravel track. Owls Nest is in the Painswick Valley and there are numerous walking trails to follow, including sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail which runs close by.

At Owls Best Barn: Discover the behind the scenes of a rural dairy farm and book a tour of the farm. Please contact the owners after booking to arrange this.

Places to Visit:
  • Harescombe Fisheries - book time on the lake and bring your fishing gear with you for a relaxing day (on-site)
  • Painswick and Painswick Rococo Garden – often referred to as the queen of the Cotswolds (3 miles)
  • Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre – a fun day out for the whole family (4.5 miles)
  • Giffords Circus – one of the best-loved circuses in the country and their home base is nearby (7 miles)
  • Woodchester Valley Vineyard – multi-award winning single estate vineyard offering tours and tastings (8 miles)
  • Miserden Estate – 17th-century garden and deer park with woodland walks, seasonal workshops, and a café (9 miles)

Travel:

Train - Stroud and Stonehouse railway stations (5 miles) have a frequent and direct service to London Paddington. Gloucester (6 miles) has direct services to Bristol, Birmingham and beyond.
Taxis - Andy Cars; 5 Star Taxis Gloucester

There is so much to see and do in the Cotswolds, why not take a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00.
  • Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences
  • Brook Farm is a small working family farm
  • It is the policy of this property not to take bookings for groups where the majority of guests are under the age of 25, or stag/hen parties This property is ideal for family groups.
  • Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted
  • Owls Nest is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted
  • There is easy access to the fishing lakes which are payable locally
  • Please note, if you would like bedroom 4 to be arranged as a twin and a single, please contact us directly 7 days before arrival. 

 
 

Reviews

What a place! The owners were amazingly friendly. Martin made a group of city dwellers feel incredibly welcome in this amazing rural setting. Not a bad word can be said about the actual accommodation. It was spotless, spacious and everything worked perfectly. No expense had been spared in building this place either. Bathrooms for every room, surround sound speakers in the kitchen ceiling, huge double fridge. The location was unmatched too. It's just on the edge of a very well kept farm, with nice walks nearby and pubs etc a short drive (or long walk) away. Sun sets over the hill in the distance. The cows come back in the evening which was fantastic to watch. All of this can be seen from the comfortable patio area near the BBQ. If you're considering this as an option, just go! You won't regret it.

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Charlie
| 28/05/2025

David was very responsive and welcoming. Martyn provided some good local recommendations and offered to show us around the farm which the family enjoyed. The place itself is finished to an extremely high standard and was perfect for our family’s requirements. The lemon drizzle cake left for us was a great touch. We would consider returning again!

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Bhavin
| 24/05/2025

Owls Nest Barn is exceptional! We visited as a family of eight to attend my niece's wedding and found it to be immaculately clean, extremely spacious, comfortable, and finished with high quality furnishings. The extra touches of scented soap, fluffy towels and the delicious lemon drizzle cake were very much appreciated. We loved seeing the herd come in for milking as we are from a previous dairy farming family. The outside seating area along with the table tennis table was very much enjoyed. We would all loved to have stayed longer and spent more time there. Highly recommended! Thank you, David, and family, for your excellent communication and hospitality.

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Paula
| 20/05/2025

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.

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Trevor
| 14/05/2025

We stayed at Owls Nest Barn at the beginning of May 2025 as we needed a base that had a downstairs bedroom (for an elderly relative) for a wedding we were attending at nearby Elmore Court. The accommodation was first class, and the setting, on a working farm, was really lovely. I would happy recommend Owls Nest Barn and would have loved to have stayed longer to explore more of the local area.

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Alan
| 02/05/2025

Stayed with 8 adults and a 2 year old. House was a perfect size, lovely kitchen area for socialising. Outdoor area was great and enjoyed the ping pong! Hosts were fantastic, pre-arrival instructions all clear. Would recommend this place to groups and families.

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Amy
| 25/04/2025

A party of 9 of us plus a baby stayed for my parent's Diamond wedding anniversary. The accommodation was beautifully appointed and worked well for us as a family. There was everything we needed and more. There were lots of lovely welcome touches like a loaf of bread, milk, and a very nice lemon drizzle cake. The table tennis table under the covered outside area was also very welcome, particularly by the men. We only met one of the hosts, David he was very helpful and friendly and was on hand if we needed anything. We can certainly recommend the barn and would definitely return.

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Linda
| 14/03/2025

Beautiful property in the country, very spacious, lovely bedrooms all with en suites, immaculate inside, hosts David and Martin really friendly and made us feel welcome. Would definitely recommend for a getaway with family or friends, local pubs and Gloucester Quays not far from property, a great weekend was had by all.

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Joanne
| 28/02/2025

Very spacious, well-equipped, thoughtfully furnished and decorated. We were welcomed and nothing was too much trouble. The huge farmhouse dining table was a great place to eat and socialise together. The outside covered area was great both for leisure and allowing visitors to load and unload cars in the dry.

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Angie
| 15/02/2025

Location

The peaceful village of Harescombe lies in the Painswick Valley, it’s a gloriously rural setting yet only a few miles from junction 12 of the M5, making it easily accessible. There are walks in abundance and the closest pub is just 2 miles away in the nearby village of Edge. Beautiful Painswick, with its magnificent Rococo gardens and choice of places to eat, is a 3 mile drive. This is Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie country, and there are numerous tiny villages to explore, including Slad, and his favourite watering hole, the Woolpack Inn.
 
 
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