Vacation Barn in The Cotswolds

Cats Abbey in the early morning sunlight

Holiday Home #13559 from owner #7102
created on 23-Jul-2008

Cats Abbey

Superb Barn, perfect for larger groups.On the National Trust Sherborne Estate, overlooking the Windrush valley

Golf Course Nearby Pets Allowed No Air Conditioning Not Near A Beach Credit Cards Accepted Non Smoking
Disabled Access Has Internet Access No Public Transport Nearby Bars or Restaurants Close By Does Not Have A Pool Not Near Skiing Family Friendly
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Barn in The Cotswolds
10 bedroom, 10 bathroom
Sleeps 22 - 24 People
£835 - £835 Per Day

Accommodation

Cats Abbey was designed and built with one thing in mind. It’s the sort of place where both sides of the family can get together for granny’s birthday, or a wedding, or a small business group. Whilst there are many holiday lets sleeping 6 to 8, or more, there are very few that can sleep 24. No smoking anywhere inside please.We can offer self catering, or bed and breakfast, or a range of catering options by arrangement.

Bedrooms

Our stunning barn, which has taken 7 years to complete to a very high standard, now has 10 double bedrooms available, all with en-suite showers and w.c. Bedroom 10 is in fact 2 rooms, for a family, nanny or whatever, so we are able to sleep between 20 and 24. All bed linen and towels are provided.

Living Space

The big barn has a magnificent high timbered roof, and a gallery looking down over an open plan living area, with a stone chimney and wood burning stove. A baronial dining table for 20 stands on a warm flag stoned floor, under a chandelier.

A big screen TV with Satellite Freeview is concealed in an oak cupboard beside the fireplace, and a Hi Fi CD set in a massive bookcase, plus various games for children.
A Wi-Fi receiver allows for any number of lap-tops to connect.

Up on the gallery there are two sofas and two single chair beds making a cosy sitting area.

The Terrace

Adjoining the barn is an open fronted terrace facing south across a landscaped courtyard. For winter months sliding glass doors will keep out the weather, and the stone flagged floor has under-floor heating, cosy seating and a wood burning stove. At the far end is a two room family suite, with cots, baby alarms etc.

Outside

The site is set in 6 acres, part of which is an old quarry, now grown over and destined to become a nature reserve. There will be decks and seating areas from which to enjoy stunning views over the Cotswolds, and the Windrush valley.

Laundry

We will have our own laundry on site, to look after the 10 rooms, with good quality equipment, which guest are free to use. We can offer house-maid services if required, by arrangement.

Catering

Self catering is simple enough, but for 20 people it can present more of a challenge. We can help in a number of ways by taking care of some or all of the problems.

We have an account with The Oxford Wine Company, who have an excellent website: www.oxfordwine.co.uk. You can order on our account for delivery on a Friday, chargeable to your card. We will receive delivery, and put the whites to chill in the wine fridge.

For food there are the following six options, subject to prior arrangement.

1 DIY.
However there will always be a welcome hamper, with coffee, tea, bread, butter, free range eggs, milk, olive oil, etc. The kitchen always has salt, pepper, sugar, a range of spices, dried pasta, fresh herbs, washing up liquid, cleaning materials, and tablets for the two dishwashers.

2 Bed and Breakfast
Ideal for wedding guests at Cripps Barn, (we are 10 minutes from Bibury).

3 Pre stocked larder.
We have several farm shops close by, including Daylesford, plus the usual Waitrose, Tescos etc. Most of these will deliver, but for orders well in advance, our housekeeper can stock the larder and fridge.

4 Evening meal on arrival.
A home-cooked evening meal can be prepared for your arrival.

5 Outside Catering
There are several companies in the area.

6 Country Cook
A country cook or chef can be booked in advance.

Pets

There are two cottages adjoining the site. In one, Richard has a spaniel gun dog. In the other, Mike and Carrie have two golden retrievers, Harry and Ebony, and two cats, Abbey and Spot. If your animals will get along with this lot, they are most welcome. The Fox Inn at Barrington, by the river, serves great food, and also allows dogs.

www.catsabbey.com


Cats Abbey in the early morning sunlight	Main Barn

Adventure Sports, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Restaurant, Sailing, Shopping, Theatre, WaterSkiing, Water Sports and Rental, Zoo/Wildlife Park

The Cotswolds are one of the most beautiful parts of England, and such a central location for everyone to reach. Oxford, Cirencester and Cheltenham are all about 20 minutes away, Bibury, Bourton on the Water and Burford, about 10 minutes.

Things to do:
Racing at Cheltenham (Gold Cup).
Walk directly onto the National Trust Sherborne Estate.
Chedworth Roman Villa; one of the largest in UK.
Bibury Trout Farm; Catch your own trout (guaranteed!) have tea, admire the view.
Cotswold Water Parks, near Cirencester. Water ski by overhead wire. Sail, swim, picnick.
Cotswold Wildlife Park; Nr Burford, a great day out.
Bourton-on-the-Water; Tourist mecca, but very pretty. Birdland, Model Village, Vintage Cars inc Brum.
Also do a tour of the Perfumery.
Moreton in Marsh; largest Cotswold street market every Tuesday.
'FOXSTOCK' The free Jazz festival at The Fox Inn, on the Windrush River; August bank holiday all weekend.

Dishwasher, Cable or Satellite Television, Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, Tumble Dryer, DVD Player, Heating, IceMaker, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Open Fire, Parking, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Washing Machine

Our huge open-plan barn allows for 24 to dine together.

Alternatively, our long covered terrace allows another dining area that would seat up to 30, thus allowing space for extra diner guests.

Low Season Price : £835 High Season Price : £835 per Day		View Availability Calendar
Minimum Lets Our weekend rate costs the same for either 2 or 3 nights During the week it’s 3 nights. Easter is 4 nights. New Year is 4 nights. Christmas is 6 nights. Deposit and Confirmation A deposit of one third of the rental is required to reserve a booking, with the balance paid 5 weeks before the start of the rental. Any booking made less than 5 weeks ahead will require the full rental paid to secure the booking. On receipt of the deposit we will confirm the booking and send out a pre-arrival pack, normally by email, with maps and other essential information. We prefer to be paid by bank transfer, but we can take credit cards with a 2.5% fee added. (Does not apply to Debit Cards.) See our booking conditions for full details of our terms and conditions. Also on our web site: www.CatsAbbey.com