In the heart of Winchcombe, Barebones Farm offers a charming rural retreat. This beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse features exposed beams and stone walls, blending character with modern comforts. Enjoy the spacious garden, large patio area with BBQ facilities and outdoor seating for up to 14 guests.
Located in Cheltenham, this farm stay is in a rural area. Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Richard Hagen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cleeve Hill Golf Club and Naunton Downs Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway, or check out an event or a game at Prescott Speed Hill Climb. Visit our Cheltenham travel guide
Consider a stay at Barebones Farm - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Books, games, and barbecue grills
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Barebones Farm - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms include perks such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is Barebones Farm - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Barebones Farm - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Barebones Farm - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Barebones Farm - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Cheltenham farm stay is located in a rural location, within a 5-minute walk of Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Belas Knap. St Peter's Church Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Barebones Farm - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pauline B.
29 October 2025
Great venue for a family get together
Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of different areas for relaxing. The garden was ideal for the children to play in. Easy access to local walks and the Lion pub. Perfect location and a lovely house.
Pauline B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue C.
16 October 2025
Excellent
We visit every year and it never disappoints. Very clean and cosy, fabulous location. A real home from home.
Sue C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
19 November 2023
Great place to stay!
This is our 3rd time at Barebones and it doesn't disappoint. Great location close to places to eat and shop.
Rachel S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elaine W.
3 December 2025
A fabulous stay
It was a great stay for 10 single adults as there were plenty of beds (4 singles in the attic) and a generous dining table.
The conservatory just off the kitchen was a lovely location to congregate and enjoy the view on to the beautiful garden.
The owners were nearby and very responsive and friendly. There was plenty of cooking paraphernalia and crockery.
Beds were very comfortable and bed linen was high quality.
It was great and much appreciated that the house was warmed up in anticipation of our winter weekend stay (our experience over 20 years is that this is rarely the case)
Elaine W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 March 2025
Barebones Farm Whinchcombe
Had a great time at Barebones farm plenty of room and space for a family celebration for 12 people. Excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities. Would recommend staying here great garden for dogs. Lots to see and do in Whinchcombe its self . Would recommend a meal in the Lion pub a few doors away from Barebones.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 October 2024
Lovely place to stay
The house was amazing and enabled my family to be together and enjoy my graandsons wedding. Would have been great to have longer. The gardan and wildlife added to the amazing stay
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 April 2025
Family gathering at Barebones Farm
Lovely hosts. An excellent place to get all the family together. Inside and outside seating for family meals, A lovely conservatory area. Plenty of bedrooms many with en-suite facilities. Lovely spacious garden for the kids to play in and for the dogs. Location was perfect with lovely walks around and with shops nearby. Beautifully presented property with everything you need.
Perfect place for intergenerational family holiday
Perfect accommodation for self catering holiday. Contact with our host was easy and prompt. We loved the mixture of twin and double beds and the walking option to village shops: bakery, butcher, supermarket. We had a wonderful holiday.
Alison C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Heather W.
28 November 2024
A wonderful stay at Barebones Farm
We had the most amazing short break at Barebones Farm with our extended family. The property is very spacious but still cosy, the owners have thought of everything. The kitchen and bathrooms are all lovely and the house spotless. The weather whilst we were there was dreadful but it just meant we spent more time in this fabulous house which was such a treat .
Heather W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine A.
22 October 2024
Barebones
The house is very well equipped and comfortable. Everything is of a very high standard and tastefully done. The owner was very accommodating. It is in a great location close to shops and pubs and beautiful walks. We had a lovely weekend!
Catherine A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jane A.
4 June 2025
Amazing memories
We had the most amazing stay at Barebones. Its location was fabulous and the facilities were excellent. We were lucky with the weather and made the most of outside as the garden was just gorgeous, someone spends time and love there. There were lots of areas/rooms within the house if you wanted to be separate from a large group staying, but fortunately we all liked one another and used the large tables and seating provided. Thank you for your home to make our family wedding the most special time. ❤
Jane A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
2 January 2024
The perfect spot for a family gathering
Our family Christmas at Barebones Farm was wonderful. The house is perfect for a large group. The extremely well equipped kitchen was ideal for preparing our Christmas meals and being in the center of Winchcombe meant we had plenty of choices for eating out too. The location is great with access to amazing walks right from our front door. I thoroughly recommend Barebones Farm.
We rented Barebones to celebrate my father in laws 80th Birthday. We were a party of 11. The house was beautiful, clean and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed for our group. We had a lovely weekend and wouldn't hesitate to book again. I don't really have anything else to say because it was just perfect!
Katie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pauline B.
30 October 2024
Perfect Venue for a Family Get together
Barebones Farm is spacious and well equipped.
The beds are comfortable and all showers are powerful and hot.
The location is excellent for walking, we did not need to use our cars at all other than to drive to Cheltenham Park Run.
We were lucky with the weather but there is a well stocked games cupboard and dvd collection in case of rainy days.
We would definitely consider going again.
Pauline B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Margot L.
25 September 2024
Exceptional Accommodation
An exceptionally well equipped, clean and comfortable home. Our 4th visit and the house was as fresh and clean as we found it the first time. The garden is very private and a lovely safe space for children to play in. The location is so convenient for a short walk to a children's playground, and all other village amenities. Perfect for a large family group to relax and enjoy time together, with no need to go beyond Winchcombe. .
Margot L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 January 2024
New Year Break
We were a family group of 14 and had a great three days together celebrating New Year. The property was exactly as described and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. One of the best features was being able to sit all 14 of us around the dining table. It was in the centre of Winchcombe so ideal for local pubs and restaurants without having to use the car. I would definitely recommend.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
5 March 2024
Great stay
Barebones Farm was a great place to stay for our family get together - great accommodation and within walking distance of all amenities. Communication was good. Liz even messaged me about roadworks in the area to assist in our journey. The only minor thing was that the house was cold on arrival but it quickly warmed up when the radiators were turned on. Would definitely recommend
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
23 September 2023
First Rate Cotswolds Accommodations
Our large group stayed at Barebones Farm and were very pleased with the accommodations. It’s a lovely property with a beautiful garden and well-appointed rooms. The conservatory was a particularly inviting place to relax. Our only regret was that our hectic schedule kept us from fully enjoying everything the property had to offer. Liz, the owner, was more than willing to satisfy our requests and bent over backwards to make sure we had everything we needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at BF again.
Steve H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Helen H.
24 September 2024
An excellent stay for my daughters wedding at Sudeley castle
We came to stay at Barebones farm as it was my daughter’s wedding and we needed a place large enough for all the family plus a few of the bridesmaids! We had an excellent stay. The house was beautifully clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed the bright conservatory room as a place to sit and enjoy views of the fabulous large garden. Comfy beds with lovely bedding. The location is right in the heart of Winchcombe so easy walking to all the local shops and amenities and also to the castle. The hosts were very welcoming and allowed us early check in so we had enough time to prepare ourselves for the big day. I thoroughly recommend.
Helen H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne G.
23 April 2025
A wonderful weekend
We stayed at Barebones Farm for a long weekend in April to celebrate my birthday, two families and two dogs , we had a wonderful time. Winchcombe is a lovely village , plenty to see and do & lovely walks to be had. We were lucky to have beautiful weather & were able to take advantage of the wonderful garden, full of spring flowers and plenty of chairs and tables for the 9 of us. The conservatory & dining area are perfect for get togethers and celebrations. And the kitchen is fully equipped for the most discerning chefs & bakers should you be lucky enough to have one in your party ! The bedrooms are lovely, with comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms, everywhere was spotless. Communication with the owner was perfect as was their lovely house, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would love to come back , Christmas in the Cotswolds perhaps ? Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Very comfortable accommodation in “real” Cotswold village
We are a family of 12, ranging in age from 11 months to teenagers, parents and grandparents. The house was very well equipped, with lots of space for everyone and a large garden for the children to play. Liz, the owner, was extremely helpful.,The village has several cafes, pubs and shops, with two grocery stores.,There also are many excellent pubs with food in nearby villages It has not been overrun by tourists as many of the villages have, but is a nice village and has charming Sudeley Castle with its adventure playground and animal sculptures. I would recommend as a destination for a trip with a large family.
Margaret M.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 August 2024
The perfect family break in the Cotswolds
Barebones farm is quite simply, perfect. 14 members of our family stayed for a weekend in August in 2024, and had a wonderful break thanks to the spacious living areas, comfortable beds, ample bathrooms, and all the facilities you'd require. The house is in the perfect location, a short walk from several pubs, restaurants and shops. Not only that, it is a 20/30 minute drive to all the attractions, including Bourton on the Water, and Stow on the Wold. However, what really made Barebones Farm incredible for us, was the garden, which is a wonderful size for dogs, and children alike to play in, while the huge outdoor seating area provided adults the perfect place to relax in the sun. Inside, there is a snug for teenagers to retreat to, and downstairs a double bedroom with an ensuite for elderly relatives to stay. On top of all this, Barebones Farm was extremely clean, well maintained, and had literally everything you could possibly think of in terms of kitchen equipment, BBQ, towels, washing machine, dryer, iron, you name it, it was there. Overall, Barebones gave us the feeling that we were staying at a friends home, rather than a rental property, and it instantly felt like we'd be visiting for years. If you're looking for a home in the Cotswolds to house a large group, look no further, Barebones Farm is about all good as it gets, and we will certainly be returning in the years to come.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
10 February 2026
Stunning well equipped property
Beautiful property right in the centre of town with plenty of restaurants cafes and pubs all around.
Wonderfully equipped with everything needed and everything thought of including high chairs and cots
Property was nicely heated throughout our stay
We had absolutely no issues here and were lucky enough to meet the very accommodating owner Liz.
Cant recommend enough and would definitely return
House amazing perfect for our needs communication with owner great
Joanne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 February 2024
Great place for large groups
Great property to host a large group, with all the amenities provided and an excellent location in Winchcombe itself. The hosts also made everything incredible easy