Barnsley House review: An ultra-chic retreat in the Cotswolds Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Travel Barnsley House An ultra-chic retreat in the Cotswolds By You Magazine - October 13, 2020 A four mile drive from the heart of Cirencester, Barnsley House is tucked away in a picture-perfect, quintessential Cotswold village. Nestled within four acres of fairy-tale gardens – including a meadow, potager and vegetable patch – the honey-stone hotel has its former owner, the late Rosemary Verey, to thank for its abundant grounds. Barnsley House We checked in to one of the three Garden Rooms and were spoiled with a panoramic view of the gardens. The traditional country house features have all been lovingly preserved, and these are married with sprawling four poster beds, warm tones and textures and not one but two bathtubs to slip into. Equally indulgent toiletries by REN Skincare are provided. Barnsley House Tip: for complete privacy, book the Secret Garden Suite or Potting Shed both of which you’ll find tucked away in the garden. Barnsley House When evening rolled around, we headed for drinks in the small but perfectly formed cocktail bar before being seated at The Potager, mere steps from our room above. With tables tucked neatly into the alcoves, the panelled dining room at Barnsley House lends itself to social distancing without a fuss. The menu is seasonal and many of the vegetables and herbs are harvested from the hotel’s own kitchen garden. Expect bountiful, local produce from garden to plate. Sister property The Village Pub across the road also offers exceptional, hearty food at a slightly lower price. Expect thick cut chips and bacon jam, traditional butcher’s cuts and fresh, seasonal veg. Barnsley House Breakfast is also served in The Potager where the traditional continental affair has been replaced with a two-course menu. Choose from fruit, granola or croissants ‘from the pantry’ to start, followed by hot options starring eggs from the farmyard. Since the weather wasn’t on our side when visited, we were pleasantly surprised to discover the private garden cinema. This can be booked throughout your stay and we opted for a ‘showing’ after dinner. As throughout our stay, the staff were quietly on hand to accompany us down the garden path with a torch and set the film reels rolling. Barnsley House In light of the situation with COVID restrictions, the spa at Barnsley House is strictly booking only for the time being. It is £130 for two hours of their ‘Spa Time’ experience and this includes a dip in the outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and a 55 minute treatment of your choice. Bliss. Double rooms from £319 per night, breakfast included. For more information or to book, please visit barnsleyhouse.com Review by Georgia Shepheard RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Hotel review Wyndham Residences Costa Adeje National Trust is giving away free tickets this autumn Hotel review Una St Ives Cornwall DON' T MISS Fiona Bruce Sometimes I struggle not to cry November 14, 2021 17 beautiful 2021 diaries to help you to look forward to December 4, 2020 Why women leave men for women What’ s fuelling the rise of April 28, 2019 Hollywood veteran Laura Linney on plastic surgery friendship and her stellar July 3, 2017 You can shop the khaki jumpsuit from Holly Willoughby’ s new M& S July 17, 2019 The secrets and lies behind this happy family photo April 11, 2021 It’ s cocktail hour Olly Smith’ s cocktail recipes and Eleanor Maidment s canapé November 14, 2021 BBC One has revealed its Christmas TV schedule and there’ s lots December 2, 2020 YOU Beauty Box August Reviews August 1, 2017 Rome has been named the cheapest major city to visit in August 7, 2019 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved