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Goodlake Barns

4.8/5

Shellingford, Faringdon

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4.8/5

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Goodlake Barns Living Area - StayCotswold

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At a glance

A collection of holiday cottages suiting large groups visiting the Cotswolds

Sleeps 28

Bedrooms 14

Bathrooms 12

WiFi

Village

Fireplace

Off street parking

Ground floor bedroom

Garden

BBQ

Business Events

Large groups

Family friendly

Disabled access

Non-smoking

Overview

Tucked away in the rural village of Shellingford near Faringdon, Goodlake Barns is made up of five well equipped holiday cottages, sleeping up to 28 guests with an additional space, The Hub, which is an enclosed barn, complete with tables and chairs which enables you to all dine together or host a celebration. Each barn, accessible via a central courtyard, has a fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, Smart TVs and Wi-Fi. In front of the barns is a paddock, giving you and your guests plenty of outdoor space.

Accommodation
This 14 bedroom holiday large group accommodation is perfectly set up for those large family gatherings and celebrations and is well located to explore the local market town of Faringdon and beyond, you can find out more about the Goodlake Barns estate here. For full descriptions of each barn’s layout, please visit the individual property listing on our website by clicking the barn name. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

The Barn (Sleeps 10)
Set across two floors
Three super king bedrooms with ensuite
Two twin bedrooms
Family bathroom
Direct access onto the paddock

Prince Barn (Sleeps 6)
Set across two floors
Two super king bedrooms with ensuites
One twin bedroom
Family bathroom

Punch Barn (Sleeps 4)
Set across two floors
One super king bedroom
One twin bedroom
Family bathroom

Blossom Barn (Sleeps 4)
All on one floor
One super king bedroom
One twin bedroom with ensuite
Accessible wet room

Flower Barn (Sleeps 4)
All on one floor
One super king bedroom with ensuite
One twin bedroom
Family bathroom

The Hub (Seats 28)
With direct access from The Barn kitchen and the courtyard, The Hub comes equipped with air conditioning, large TV, tables and chairs to seat 28 guests, cloakroom, small utility.

Outside
Enclosed courtyard with tables and chairs for each barn, shared charcoal BBQ and paddock.

Availability & Booking

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Floor Plan

Floor Plan

Booking & Payment

StayCotswold is a marketing agent and therefore does not own any of the cottages listed on our website. In terms of cleaning and maintenance, the properties within our portfolio are managed by a third party property manager or the property owner – your pre-arrival email will contain confirmation and contact details for the person managing your property. Bookings made via us form a legal agreement directly between you and the property owner.

For bookings commencing more than 8 weeks in advance, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking. The balance payment is then due 8 weeks prior to arrival.

All payments are made subject to the cancellation policy set out in the standard Booking Conditions.

Location Information

Goodlake barns is nestled in the heart of Shellingford, a small village surrounded by countryside just three miles from Faringdon where you will find a charming market town which hosts a weekly Saturday Farmers' Market. If you fancy exploring a local pub on foot, head to The Woodmans Arms, Fernham for a pint of real ale or freshly prepared seasonal dish.

For your shopping essentials, there is a local Co-op two miles away in Stanford in the Vale or a good selection of supermarkets in Faringdon.

The Finer Details

Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for up to 6 cars in the courtyard with additional overflow parking for 6-8 cars
3 travel cots and 3 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (49 Mbps download)
Mobile phone reception is weak
Smart TVs in all barns
Enclosed paddock
1 shared charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves from October to April only
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...

The maximum occupancy for this property is 28 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, the occupancy can only be exceeded by 7 additional infants
Hen and Stag groups are not permitted and single sex parties on request
Commercial and work related bookings on request
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00

Security Deposit

A security deposit of £500 is required for bookings at this property. This amount will be pre-authorised on your credit card 7 days prior to your arrival date, providing no damage is reported the pre-authorisation will be released 5 days after your departure. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival.

Reviews

5/5

Choosing venues at a distance can be a bit of a lottery, but living as I do in Scotland with family scattered in South Wales, Yorkshire, Oxford, Bristol, and London, Goodlake Barns turned out to be the perfect solution. In fact the venue exceeded all my expectations and all 18 off us who were there felt the same. The whole layout gave us closeness but also independence. A superb conversion of a lovely collection of old farm buildings with a plethora of bathrooms and comfortable sofas. Sadler's Catering did us proud in The Hub for our celebratory meal, beautifully served and with canapés in the Barn lounge beforehand. They even very thoughtfully, after clearing everything away ( no washing up!), left tablecloths so that we could linger at the table which we did, talking until the early hours. Brilliant! Another bonus was my finally getting to walk in the White Horse Vale after passing through it as a child in trains from Cardiff to Paddington. A truly memorable weekend.

The whole layout gave us closeness but also independence. A superb conversion of a lovely collection of old farm buildings with a plethora of bathrooms and comfortable sofas. Sadler's Catering did us proud in The Hub for our celebratory meal, beautifully served and with canapés in the Barn lounge beforehand. They even very thoughtfully, after clearing everything away ( no washing up!), left tablecloths so that we could linger at the table which we did, talking until the early hours. Brilliant! Another bonus was my finally getting to walk in the White Horse Vale after passing through it as a child in trains from Cardiff to Paddington. A truly memorable weekend.

- Glennys Arden, 11 April 2024

Thank you Glennys for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable weekend with friends and family celebrating your very special birthday! We are pleased that you found the property to exceed all your expectations. We hope you will be back to stay to celebrate your next birthday!

- StayCotswold, 11 April 2024

4.8/5

I booked this for my friend's 50th birthday weekend suprise. Accommodation was brilliant as 28 of us would have been cramped in 1 property, so having the barn for 10 and several smaller properties was brilliant. Fantastic properties very clean and self contained, very spacious and had everything you needed down to the personal touch of complimentary biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk In the fridge. Comfy beds and very spacious rooms. Loved the countryside feeling. The hub was great for the party atmosphere with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities Just a perfect accommodation in a perfect setting

Fantastic properties very clean and self contained, very spacious and had everything you needed down to the personal touch of complimentary biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk In the fridge. Comfy beds and very spacious rooms. Loved the countryside feeling. The hub was great for the party atmosphere with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities Just a perfect accommodation in a perfect setting

- Kathryn Proctor, 21 February 2024

Thank you Kathryn for your wonderful review of Goodlake Barns. We are thrilled to read that the accommodation was a brilliant location for celebrating your friends 50th birthday. All the properties were clean, spacious and had everything you required for your stay. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.

- StayCotswold, 21 February 2024

5/5

This is the second time we have used this venue, for a family gathering of over 20 people spanning four generations, and we would gladly use it again. The accommodation is comfortable and well equipped, and there is a large communal space which is ideal for getting everyone together. The surrounding countryside is lovely for a walk together. A few minor practical points: - It would be good to have grab rails in the showers and by the toilets, especially in the wet room which is otherwise very well adapted for use by disabled people. It (and a slip mat in the shower) would make things a bit safer for elderly people using it. - The fridge in the communal area was very frosted up. - One of the many toilets did not flush very effectively. But these are very minor quibbles, and we loved the place and had a brilliant stay. Thank you.

The surrounding countryside is lovely for a walk together. A few minor practical points: - It would be good to have grab rails in the showers and by the toilets, especially in the wet room which is otherwise very well adapted for use by disabled people. It (and a slip mat in the shower) would make things a bit safer for elderly people using it. - The fridge in the communal area was very frosted up. - One of the many toilets did not flush very effectively. But these are very minor quibbles, and we loved the place and had a brilliant stay. Thank you.

- Jeremy Hicks, 9 February 2024

Thank you Jeremy for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely countryside location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

- StayCotswold, 9 February 2024

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