Cottage in Cotswold District
13 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cottage rental
Waterhead Barn is a large Cotswold holiday home near Stow-on-the-Wold that sleeps 12+1 guests in 6 ensuite bedrooms, with the +1 option being a sofa bed in the snug. This stunning converted barn is light and spacious, with plenty of room for all whole family. Careful attention has been paid to the original structure, with wooden beams left exposed, especially in the country-style kitchen, the perfect setting to cook a fabulous meal for your guests. After a day of exploring, make your way up the oak staircase and take your pick from the numerous bedrooms with views over the rolling Cotswold hills. For larger groups, Waterhead Barn can be booked with Old Brewery House, which has a maximum occupancy of 21. Waterhead Barn is a wonderful holiday home for friends and family to come together in the Cotswolds!
LIVING
Kitchen with AGA, double electric oven, single gas hob, dishwasher, DAB radio, and breakfast table which can seat 12.
Living area with sofas, plasma TV and Jetmaster fireplace
Dining area with table for 12 and doors out to the courtyard garden
Open snug with sofa bed and plasma TV (Please note there is no door to the snug room)
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, boot room, and downstairs loo.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 6 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) and en-suite shower room (situated downstairs)
Bedroom 2 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with hanging space, drawers, and en-suite bathroom (with fixed shower above)
Bedroom 3 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room
Bedroom 4 - Master with super king bed (can be two singles on request) with Juliet balcony, wardrobe, drawers and en-suite bathroom with huge bath and walk-in shower
Bedroom 5 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with walk-in en-suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe, and dressing room (Please note, there is no door to either the en-suite or the walk-in wardrobe)
Bedroom 1 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room
All bedrooms have a Super King bed default, however can be made up as twin rooms on request with at least seven days' notice.
OUTSIDE
Bi-fold doors open out onto the large terrace from both the kitchen and dining area.
Outdoor seating and BBQ facilities
Plenty of private off-street parking
For larger groups, Waterhead Barn can be booked with Old Brewery House with a maximum occupancy of 21
The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 12+1 guests in 6 bedrooms and the +1 being accommodated on the additional sofa bed (maximum 1 adult) . Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
There is plenty of driveway parking outside the property
2 travel cots and 2 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cots, as this is not provided)
2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
WiFi - 175 mbps download & 229 mbps upload
2 Smart TVs with Sky
Charcoal BBQ (please note that coal and gas are only supplied to guests between 1st April – 30th September and guests are responsible for cleaning the BBQ after use)
Fireplace - please note that logs are only supplied to guests between 1st October – 30th April
Please be aware that this is a period property that has some low-exposed beams and steps between rooms
There is no coffee machine at this property, however, there are 2 cafetieres
The property does not permit charging of electric cars. Charging points can be found locally
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property
Things to Note...
Please note that Waterhead Barn is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted
To enquire about including a hot tub for your stay, please contact Nick at Oxford Hot Tubs. Hire costs will be payable to Oxford Hot Tubs directly, along with a standard £75 charge payable to the Owner via StayCotswold as a contribution towards the usual running costs
LIVING
Kitchen with AGA, double electric oven, single gas hob, dishwasher, DAB radio, and breakfast table which can seat 12.
Living area with sofas, plasma TV and Jetmaster fireplace
Dining area with table for 12 and doors out to the courtyard garden
Open snug with sofa bed and plasma TV (Please note there is no door to the snug room)
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, boot room, and downstairs loo.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 6 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) and en-suite shower room (situated downstairs)
Bedroom 2 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with hanging space, drawers, and en-suite bathroom (with fixed shower above)
Bedroom 3 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room
Bedroom 4 - Master with super king bed (can be two singles on request) with Juliet balcony, wardrobe, drawers and en-suite bathroom with huge bath and walk-in shower
Bedroom 5 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with walk-in en-suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe, and dressing room (Please note, there is no door to either the en-suite or the walk-in wardrobe)
Bedroom 1 – Super king bed (can be two singles on request) with drawers, hanging space and en-suite shower room
All bedrooms have a Super King bed default, however can be made up as twin rooms on request with at least seven days' notice.
OUTSIDE
Bi-fold doors open out onto the large terrace from both the kitchen and dining area.
Outdoor seating and BBQ facilities
Plenty of private off-street parking
For larger groups, Waterhead Barn can be booked with Old Brewery House with a maximum occupancy of 21
The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 12+1 guests in 6 bedrooms and the +1 being accommodated on the additional sofa bed (maximum 1 adult) . Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
There is plenty of driveway parking outside the property
2 travel cots and 2 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cots, as this is not provided)
2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
WiFi - 175 mbps download & 229 mbps upload
2 Smart TVs with Sky
Charcoal BBQ (please note that coal and gas are only supplied to guests between 1st April – 30th September and guests are responsible for cleaning the BBQ after use)
Fireplace - please note that logs are only supplied to guests between 1st October – 30th April
Please be aware that this is a period property that has some low-exposed beams and steps between rooms
There is no coffee machine at this property, however, there are 2 cafetieres
The property does not permit charging of electric cars. Charging points can be found locally
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property
Things to Note...
Please note that Waterhead Barn is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted
To enquire about including a hot tub for your stay, please contact Nick at Oxford Hot Tubs. Hire costs will be payable to Oxford Hot Tubs directly, along with a standard £75 charge payable to the Owner via StayCotswold as a contribution towards the usual running costs
Amenities at 6 Ensuite Bedrooms Cotswold Barn - Waterhead Barn
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cotswold District
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We came for a large family celebration. All rooms had high quality en suites which were perfect for the number of guests. The living space was wonderful for groups either together as one or in small groups playing different games etc. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment for a large sized group (maybe one or two more fizz glasses?). Even though large the house was really warm and cosy and we used the log fire which made it even more welcoming after a walk with the dogs. Lovely walks from the front door and so quiet we would love to come back in summer and get the benefit of the lovely bifold doors and patio.
Our host was extremely helpful and we felt completely supported should anything go wrong and the pre arrival information was both professional and useful (unlike some other companies we have hired cottages with).
All in all a fabulous stay - only criticism would be maybe a little touch up in decoration here and there and maybe smarter curtains and bedding - other than than we are keen to come again!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Fantastic property for our Christmas gathering , everything we needed was at the property .Andy met us and was very welcoming and was very informative.Will definitely go back again to this great property .
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Very enjoyable stay. Fantastic that all rooms are en suite. Large living area ideal for family and friend get togethers. Log Fire was very nice at this time of year. Ample parking. Great location for Cotswolds Towns and Villages. Purely as constructive criticisms are that there were only two tea towels in the kitchen which was inadequate for 12 people for 3 days. Some bedrooms were toasty warm but a couple of the bedrooms were cold as the radiators failed to work- I think it's probably something as simple as bleeding them could solve the problem. The two ring gas hob in the kitchen was tricky to light - perhaps either a service or replacement there could help. A few cobwebs up on the beams - tricky to reach I know. And finally the barn would benefit from better signage at the entrance - What 3 words works beautifully but not everyone is tech savvy enough to have that. That said please don't let any of these criticisms put you off booking this house - these are just points to bring to the owners attention to enhance the stay. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
Overall we had a lovely stay and a friendly welcome. The property is of a nice size with each bedroom having access to an ensuite which was great. The location, with a car, is absolutely fine for getting around the pretty towns however, it's not walking distance to shops / restaurants etc which would have been nice. However, we were surprised with the general upkeep of the property - in particular, the outside looks tired and could do with some attention including the patio furniture - it rained heavily one day and water entered into the property from the front window (we think). Most disappointing however, was the cleanliness of the property; for example, we went to remove the rubbish bags, and the bins were just filthy; similarly, the cutlery draw had to be cleaned and the stove/ovens were not very clean and this put us off using the property more than we would have done had the standard been much better. Could also do with new quality pans for cooking too. We were more disappointed because we noticed from a recent review that similar comments had been made about the cleanliness of the property amongst others so before booking we checked with StayCotswold and were told all matters had been dealt with and we should book without concern - clearly, this was not entirely the case on this occasion..
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9.5Outstanding
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