You are in the heart of a beautiful village – brimming with Cotswold stone walls, tiled roofs, hanging baskets, two churches, cricket ground and jolly pub. This converted 1651 barn shares the owners’ drive; Karen and Paul, green-fingered, open their garden for cream teas in June. Step in to find ground-floor bedrooms, not huge but with thick mattresses and goose down, one with a charming wrought-iron bed, and super bathrooms with travertine floors and glass-tiled showers. More stylishness awaits at the top of the central spiral stair, where ancient oak beams support a large luminous living space of spotlit walls, wooden floors, charcoal sofas… and books, games, retro CDs, DVDs, freeview TV and wood-burner for cosy evenings in. To the side is the kitchen, a convivial space in which cooks can chop and stir. Walks are marked and gloriously rural; Stratford (for theatres) and Cheltenham (festivals and races) are close. Karen, a keen runner and mountain biker, will help you plan routes, and Bredon Hill beckons between old thatched roofs – take time to discover more.
Girls getaway and our 2nd visit to the barn which does not disappoint. Perfect location for exploring the surrounding villages and this time we enjoyed a wonderful day in Stratford Upon Avon which is only a short drive away. Returned to Bouton on the Water and Broadway which are both picturesque villages with lovely gift shops and tea rooms. The barn has everything you need for a chilled out break . We used The Star pub opposite over 2 nights as they serve great value homemade food but book in advance to secure a table as they get very busy.