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Goodlake Barns

4.8/5

Shellingford, Faringdon

Short breaks from £2,701.67

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

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 (ages 2 or under)
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...

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
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

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 and, providing no damage is reported, the pre-authorisation will be released 7 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

4.5/5

We were delighted by the cleanliness and condition of the Barns. We rented all of them (other than there was no access code for Pony) other than through the Barn. The Hub and Bathroom were well stocked with glasses and kitchen utilities were ample for our purposes. We had a reception on the lawn for all our guests plus the Brides family on the Friday which worked well. The bed in the Main Barn above the kitchen is terribly hard because the mattress is far too thin /worn for the quality of accommodation. I didnt try the others.

We were delighted by the cleanliness and condition of the Barns. We rented all of them (other than there was no access code for Pony) other than through the Barn.

The Hub and Bathroom were well stocked with glasses and kitchen utilities were ample for our purposes. We had a reception on the lawn for all our guests plus the Brides family on the Friday which worked well. The bed in the Main Barn above the kitchen is terribly hard because the mattress is far too thin /worn for the quality of accommodation. I didnt try the others.

- Robert Bodnar-Horvath, 18 July 2024

Thank you Robert for your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, well maintained and well equipped. We are sorry to hear that the bed did not match your level of comfort. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

- StayCotswold, 18 July 2024

5/5

We are a group of four families who have been holidaying together annually for over 30 years and now have the third generation in tow. As the group expands a single house is more difficult to find and this is the first time we have tried somewhere where there are individual properties in order to provide enough accommodation for all of us. The layout of the properties around a pretty courtyard and the ability to all seat together for our meals (and watch the England quarter finals Euro match) was a real bonus! The Barn enabled us to congregate as a group but having space in the other properties for anyone needing some time away from the noise and busyness of a large group was welcomed. All properties were decorated and furnished to a very high standard and very comfortable. We normally like to stay in different properties and locations each year but are very seriously considering returning to this property in the future.

The layout of the properties around a pretty courtyard and the ability to all seat together for our meals (and watch the England quarter finals Euro match) was a real bonus! The Barn enabled us to congregate as a group but having space in the other properties for anyone needing some time away from the noise and busyness of a large group was welcomed. All properties were decorated and furnished to a very high standard and very comfortable. We normally like to stay in different properties and locations each year but are very seriously considering returning to this property in the future.

- Cheryl Cooper, 11 July 2024

Thank you Cheryl for sharing your excellent 5* review of your recent stay at Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to read that the the barns provided enough accommodation for all your families, they were decorated and furnished to a high standard and very comfortable. It is lovely to read that you were able to sit together in the pretty courtyard for meals. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

- StayCotswold, 12 July 2024

4.8/5

We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate some special family birthdays. A 21st, 30th, 50th and 80th. Being able to stay together but have our own space when needed was fantastic. Each barn was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The larger barn and function room was so well designed and thought out and couldn't have worked better as a communal hub. We hired an outside caterer for the Saturday so we could relax and enjoy being together. He was very impressed with the facilities and had everything he needed to make it run smoothly. Only one suggestion to the ownerBlossom Barn worked brilliantly for my parents and Auntie as it was all on one level and catered for disabled access. My Mum suggested a handle/rail near the toilet would be beneficial as she found it difficult to get up and down. Apart from that our stay was perfect. We are hoping to return one day

We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate some special family birthdays. A 21st, 30th, 50th and 80th.

Being able to stay together but have our own space when needed was fantastic. Each barn was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The larger barn and function room was so well designed and thought out and couldn't have worked better as a communal hub. We hired an outside caterer for the Saturday so we could relax and enjoy being together. He was very impressed with the facilities and had everything he needed to make it run smoothly. Only one suggestion to the ownerBlossom Barn worked brilliantly for my parents and Auntie as it was all on one level and catered for disabled access. My Mum suggested a handle/rail near the toilet would be beneficial as she found it difficult to get up and down. Apart from that our stay was perfect. We are hoping to return one day

- Elisabeth Micuta, 18 June 2024

Thank you Elisabeth for sharing your review of Goodlake Barns. We are delighted to read that the property was a fantastic place to celebrate your special family birthdays. The barns were well equipped, clean, comfortable and function room was well designed to act as a communal hub. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

- StayCotswold, 18 June 2024

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