The Haybarn | Banham Cottages

Nestled in the centre of one of the Cotswolds’ most beloved villages, The Haybarn is a beautifully converted stone cottage that blends original character with modern luxury. Step inside and you’re greeted by a generous open-plan ground floor space. The living room anchors the space with two plush sofas, a striking exposed stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, and wide-plank oak flooring throughout. It’s the kind of room that invites long evenings with wine and good conversation. Key Highlights: - Woodburning stove - Secure garden with lawn & sun-trap patio (complete with furniture & parasol) - Large living & dining space, ideal for entertaining - 1x parking space & EV charger - 2x king-size beds (200+ threadcount) & waffle robes for all guests - Ortigia product range (soap, body lotion, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner) - Samsung Smart TV - Marshall’s Acton 3 bluetooth speaker - Coffee machine by L’Or (compatible with Nespresso) - High-chair & travel cot Location Highlights: - Village centre location (within 5 minutes of all major Bourton-on-the-Water locations) - 15 minutes to Daylesford - 25 minutes to Soho Farm House - 15 minutes to Cotswold Farm Park - 15 minutes to Kingham train station - Between 5 and 25 minutes to all of the most sought-after Cotswolds villages & towns (Bibury, Upper & Lower Slaughter, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway, Cirencester, Chipping Norton to much more) The dining area flows naturally from the living room, with a beautiful round wooden table seating four beneath a vaulted ceiling with original white-painted beams. Alongside it, the kitchen is a real highlight - sage green shaker cabinetry with brass fittings, white worktops, a herringbone tile splashback and everything you’d need to cook up a storm. Also on the ground floor is the bathroom, finished to a high spec with sandy metro tiles, a bath with overhead rainfall shower and brushed brass fittings throughout. Upstairs, the vaulted landing with exposed timber trusses is an architectural moment in itself. The primary bedroom is a lovely retreat - a king bed with a padded headboard set beneath a decorative panelled apex wall, with pink lampshades adding a warm glow. The second bedroom, tucked under the eaves, has a cosy, romantic feel with a rattan headboard, velvet throw, and a Velux window letting in the morning light. As you’ll see in the photos, we have an open landing that connects the two bedrooms upstairs, while we have high railings - just a note to please be careful, especially with children. We have a foldable cot here but please note we don’t provide cot linen so you will need to bring your own if you plan to use the cot. Outside The private enclosed garden is an unexpected treat - a proper lawn bordered by Cotswold stone walls, with a patio seating area and parasol perfect for alfresco breakfasts or evening drinks. It’s enclosed and quiet, despite being moments from the village centre. We also have the luxury of a private parking space here - a rarity in central Bourton! We have on site electric vehicle chargers enabling you to charge your car seamlessly while staying with us. This is with voltshare so all you need to do is download their app and pay to charge when you need to. Please note there’s an additional charge to use the EV chargers. About Banham Cottages Banham Cottages is the design expression of a family team that cares deeply about the thoughtful and heritage restoration of quintessentially Cotswolds cottages. We take pride in every effort to bring our homes back to their former glory, whilst maximising contemporary convenience and luxury living for our guests. @banhamcottages *** Important: We are committed to protecting our homes and guests, which is why you will be asked to complete our ID verification as part of the booking process. It’s nice and easy - taking less than 5 mins to complete. *** Please note: We verify your details before your booking can begin and this must be completed 48 hours prior to your stay. You’ll receive a secure link to our deposit, damage waiver and ID verification platform to complete this step. You’ll be given the choice between paying a fully refundable £300 deposit (with a small, non-refundable £5.00 fee to cover payment processing fees) or purchasing a non-refundable £30 damage waiver, which protects you against accidental damage up to £300 during your stay. Check-in information will only be sent once this is completed.