Barnsley House Hotel

Let the clocks stop… and time stand still. Steal away to a picture-perfect Cotswold village and stay at your very own country house retreat, nestled in fairytale gardens. Nourish your spirit with reviving treatments in the hideaway garden spa.

Dine on delicious dishes with produce picked from the abundant garden…the magical heart and soul of this special place. Intimate and timeless, Barnsley House feels like a best-kept secret… ripe for a spot of romance, or a celebration you’ll never forget.

Leave the kids at home and indulge in a romantic weekend for two… or an unforgettable celebration. From hideaway rooms to a private and romantic secret garden suite, Barnsley House can be your very own country house retreat where wonderful memories will be made.

Each of our rooms and suites feel unique… expect special touches and very comfy beds. For those seeking something a little larger, Home Farm Cottage can sleep up to six in countryside comfort… your home-from-home in the Cotswolds.

Picture your very own Cotswold cottage in the quiet seclusion of an idyllic English village… and you’ve found our Home Farm Cottage. It offers a peaceful home-from-home and is just a short stroll across the road from Barnsley House, with our gardens, private cinema room, Potager Restaurant and The Village Pub right on your doorstep.

You’ll find a welcome hamper when you arrive, stocked with essentials and local goodies, and if you don’t fancy cooking, our chefs can create a bespoke menu that will be delivered to your table – just let us know when you book.

ROOMS & SUITES
As soon as you pass through the door of The Secret Garden Suite, you’ll escape reality and enter your own private hideaway, where time will seem to stand still. Ripe for romance, you can luxuriate in the generous outdoor hot tub, curl up on the sofa or sink into the four-poster bed and enjoy views of your private garden, which beckons you to recline and relax with something bubbly on sunny days. This is the ultimate romantic Cotswold retreat.

As well as all the comforts you’d expect, the Secret Garden Suite features a Nespresso coffee machine and a well-stocked pantry of complimentary goodies and a half bottle of Taittinger Champagne to ensure you feel right at home. Plus, you’ll find pampering toiletries by Ren to help you feel totally relaxed during your stay.

THE ROSEMARY VEREY SUITE
Named after the esteemed designer who created our famous gardens, The Rosemary Verey Suite has a private courtyard and conservatory where you can sit with a good book and soak up the sun. With an ornate, garden-inspired, four-poster bed, elegant living room and a bathtub big enough for two, this suite is a perfect romantic hideaway.

As well as all the comforts you’d expect, each room features a Nespresso coffee machine and a well-stocked pantry of goodies and snacks to ensure you feel right at home. Plus, you’ll find pampering toiletries by Ren to help you feel totally relaxed during your stay.

ELEGANT ROOM
Our three Elegant Rooms are the perfect romantic retreat for two. Slip into slumber in your comfy king bed… or indulge in a bubble bath and glass of fizz in your rather splendiferous bathroom, complete with fluffy robes and indulgent toiletries.

SPA & WELLNESS
Barnsley Spa is a tranquil sanctuary for ultimate relaxation offering a range of indulgent treatments and therapies – tucked away in a corner of our beautiful gardens, it’s available for our guests to enjoy for a blissful amount of relaxation and me time during an overnight stay at Barnsley House.

Due to a very busy diary we are no longer taking “Day Spa” bookings – if you’re lucky enough to have a gift voucher experience for a Day Spa please contact our Spa team using the form below to arrange a suitable time to come in and enjoy the spa.

AWAKEN YOUR SENSES
A secret hideaway enveloped by gorgeous gardens, the spa is designed to help you recharge, revive and feel heavenly from head-to-toe. We believe in the power of nature which is why you’ll find natural and botanical elements from the garden all around the spa… indoor plants, tables crafted from tree trunks and lavender placed on treatment beds. The spa lounge boasts simply enchanting views of the surrounding countryside… so relaxation begins as soon as you enter.

THE POTAGER
Overlooking the glorious gardens and terrace, a table awaits you in The Potager, where you can enjoy a wonderful meal in a tranquil and unhurried atmosphere. Just across the road is The Village Pub, our very own Cotswolds country inn, with hearty pub fare that’s a cut above what you might expect.

We’re passionate about showcasing fresh, local ingredients and in true garden-to-plate philosophy, many of our vegetables, salads and herbs are freshly picked from our kitchen garden every morning. So if you choose to linger over a relaxed lunch overlooking our idyllic gardens or tuck into some classic better-than-pub grub across the road, there’s sure to be something to tempt you.

FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Freshly baked bread, rosemary-infused oil, garden-fresh vegetables and local produce. At The Potager, we’re passionate about using fresh local ingredients to create simple, elegant and delicious dishes. In fact, nearly all of the vegetables, salads and herbs on your plate have been picked the very same day from our very own kitchen garden… and you can’t get much fresher than that.

SIMPLE AND SEASONAL
Our Executive Head Chef, David Williams and his team create delicious seasonal menus using vegetables and herbs harvested from our own kitchen garden. We also work closely with local farmers, specialist butchers and sustainable fishmongers to source the very best local produce. That’s what The Potager is all about… showcasing our bountiful garden and the best produce that the Cotswolds has to offer.

PEACEFUL AND SERENE DINING
Floor-to-ceiling windows in The Potager showcase the splendour of the gardens and in warmer months they are thrown open to let the sounds and scents of the garden inside… and occasionally our resident robin. A lingering lunch or delicious dinner for two… you don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy The Potager.

Picture the very best of British country pubs. Fill it with a generous stock of Cotswolds craft ales, crisp West Country ciders, and a tip top wine stash. Add a menu of delicious food that’s soulful, seasonal and cleverly showcases the very best local produce, plus six rather good-looking bedrooms with all the comfy touches you could want. You’ve found our Village Pub, just across the road from Barnsley House.

FRESHLY PICKED
The perfect example of an English country garden, the gardens here at Barnsley House were created in the 1950s by the renowned garden designer, Rosemary Verey. Today, much of the seasonal produce you’ll taste in our restaurant has been freshly picked from our bountiful kitchen garden.

WEDDINGS
Storybook gardens and a timeless country house retreat, surrounded by idyllic Cotswolds countryside… could there be a more romantic setting for your wedding? Our very special venue can host up to 100 guests for the ceremony, up to 70 for the wedding breakfast in the restaurant or up to 120 in a marquee in the grounds.

And with 18 individually designed bedrooms—plus 6 more at The Village Pub across the road—we have plenty of room for your guests to stay over and enjoy everything we have to offer.

Say ‘I do’ in the beautiful surroundings of our gardens or restaurant, feast on your favourite dishes with a custom menu created for you by our Head Chef… and party till the small hours with your loved ones. And with all the hidden nooks in the gardens and house, there’s no shortage of stunning backdrops for your photos… official and unofficial!

THE GARDEN
Our magical country gardens feel like a fairytale. Time seems to stand still here and there’s something special and unique with each changing season. Our famous Laburnum Walk has become iconic and there are surprises at every turn.

Explore our kitchen garden and you’ll discover how fresh our produce really is. And you’ll no doubt come across our talented gardeners who lovingly nurture the flowers, plants and produce to keep everything looking lovely all year-round. Created by the revered garden designer Rosemary Verey, the gardens at Barnsley House are a classic example of an English country garden.

With knot gardens, the Laburnum Walk, statues by Simon Verity and the bountiful kitchen garden growing much of the produce that you’ll find on our menus, these sublime and timeless gardens are sure to make a lasting impression.

Rosemary Verey has designed famous gardens around the world—including gardens for Prince Charles, Sir Elton John and the New York Botanical Gardens—but we’re very proud that our gardens at Barnsley were her first creation.

GARDEN TOURS
Guests staying at Barnsley House and dining at The Potager are very welcome to explore our gardens. We also run private garden tours led by our passionate and knowledgeable Head Gardener, Jennifer Danbury – these are for groups of 10 to 40 and the tour includes a delicious lunch or afternoon tea.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Planning a presentation or film premiere? With state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities and a professional cinema projector, our private 30-seater cinema offers the ideal venue for corporate events…or just the ultimate movie night.

At our regular movie nights, you can enjoy everything from sing-along favourites and chick flicks to classic action movies. Many of our cinema nights also include a tasty supper or delicious afternoon tea beforehand. And we’ll even provide the popcorn!

MEETINGS
Tucked away in a secluded corner of our gardens, The Garden Room is ideal for meetings, presentations, lectures, product launches or functions. The floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the surrounding Cotswold countryside and are sure to inspire you and your team.

OUT & ABOUT
Located near Cirencester, Barnsley House is the perfect base to discover the Cotswolds… whether you’re exploring by foot, bike, car… or hot air balloon! From golf and polo, to cookery courses and theatre plays, these are just some of the activities we recommend, but if there’s something different you’d like to try, just ask and we’d be happy to arrange it for you.

WALKING
Explore the Cotswold countryside with one of our four circular walks, from discovering the nearby village of Bibury to walking along the old roman roads, there’s plenty to explore by foot from the hotel.

FISHING
Get away from it all and spend a peaceful day fishing in the private trout farms, lakes and rivers around Barnsley House. Speak to our Reception team to find out about opening times and admission prices.

RIVERSIDE STROLL
Set off from the source of the River Thames in nearby Kemble and follow the river through pretty countryside and villages. We have walking maps available and can provide a delicious picnic hamper to take along with you.

GOLF
If you fancy practicing your swing or playing a round, then there are plenty of excellent golf courses near Barnsley House. As well as challenging courses, there are golf academies, driving ranges and putting greens.

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
In a stunning woodland setting just outside Cheltenham is the Ian Coley clay pigeon shooting school. If you’ve never tried it before, tuition is available. Experienced gun-owners can hone their skills with some target practice.

HORSE RIDING
Whether you’re an experienced rider or a first-timer, the Cotswolds is a great place for horse riding. There are plenty of horse riding centres and public bridleways around Barnsley House, just ask us for more information.

GUIDED WALKING TOURS
Borrow a pair of our wellies and explore the Cotswolds with our guided walking tours. With the help of our knowledgable guides, you’ll discover stunning countryside, picture-perfect villages and learn plenty of fascinating facts.

TENNIS
The next Andy Murray? Or just fancy a knockabout? Borrow some racquets and balls and challenge your family or friends to a match on our tennis court. Just speak to our Reception team to arrange a time.

DRIVING TOUR
Discover the quaint villages and cottages of the Cotswolds with your very own personal driving tour. Knowledgable local guide Michael Neilan, of Cotswolds Touring Driver Guide, comes highly recommended by our guests.

POLO
The UK’s most historic polo club, Cirencester Park Polo Club, is just down the road with events on Sundays and Bank Holidays, from May until September. If you’d like to go, just let us know and we’ll organise all the details.

COOKERY COURSES
Calling all budding chefs! Whip up some delicious dishes with a cookery course at Foodworks Cookery School… they do everything from Thai to Italian. Based at Colesbourne Park Estate, the school is just 20 minutes from us.

CYCLING
With plenty of quiet country lanes, the Cotswolds is perfect for cyclists… although there are a few hills to test you! We have bicycles available for guests to borrow, so you can spend the day exploring the surrounding countryside.

THEATRE
Enjoy first-class stage performances at The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, just 10 minutes from us. From musicals to comedy shows (and everything in between), this 200-seater regional theatre offers something for everyone.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
With a glass of Champagne in hand, gaze down at unforgettable views of the lush countryside, pretty villages and charming towns as you float over the Cotswolds in a hot air balloon… the experience of a lifetime.

Rooms: 18

Price: from 333 EUR per night

Source: www.barnsleyhouse.com