THE PIG-in the Cotswolds

Hotel · Barnsley

THE PIG-in the Cotswolds

Hotel · Barnsley

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Barnsley, Cirencester GL7 5EE, United Kingdom

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Elegant quarters in a ritzy hotel offering refined dining, a cinema & a spa, plus an outdoor pool. Set in a 17th-century house surrounded by acclaimed landscaped gardens, this ritzy hotel in the countryside is 4 miles from Cirencester town centre and 3 miles from the A429 road. Airy, elegant rooms feature garden views, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Bi-level rooms add separate sitting areas, and some also have whirlpool baths. Ornate suites come with living rooms, and some offer fireplaces, 4-poster beds and/or private gardens. Full English breakfast is available. There's a refined restaurant, a spa with a heated outdoor pool and a sauna, a tennis court and a cinema. Kids age 15 and older are welcome.  

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"Among the best of the English countryside’s flock of New Wave country hotels is Barnsley House, a 1697 stone manor with just 18 rooms, each of which is unique, mixing contemporary furniture and modern art with the occasional antique. Among the many wonderful details: mineral water, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and chocolates in the fridge; oversized showerheads; one of the country’s loveliest gardens (laid out in the late 1950s by the renowned Rosemary Verey); and not one but two watering holes—an on-site saloon featuring a bar illuminated from within and the village pub nearby, which pulls in one of the hippest crowds around. Just note that sound travels easily in this old house—so be prepared to keep the sound down to a minimum." - Ramsay Short

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"Among the best of the English countryside’s flock of New Wave country hotels is Barnsley House, a 1697 stone manor with just 18 rooms, each of which is unique, mixing contemporary furniture and modern art with the occasional antique. Among the many wonderful details: mineral water, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and chocolates in the fridge; oversized showerheads; one of the country’s loveliest gardens (laid out in the late 1950s by the renowned Rosemary Verey); and not one but two watering holes—an on-site saloon featuring a bar illuminated from within and the village pub nearby, which pulls in one of the hippest crowds around. Just note that sound travels easily in this old house—so be prepared to keep the sound down to a minimum."

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Lourda Derry

Google
Lunch was delicious and hand picked from the garden in some cases or sourced locally ( or within a certain amount of miles). Service was attentive but relaxed. I travelled there for the day for lunch and spa and it was a great get away from London for the day. The spa facilities were at the bottom of the fabulous garden, a small and perfectly formed spa ( only thing missing was a hot tub.. ) super relaxing and my massage was spot on. I had THE best and relaxing day

janebN4225QF

Google
A blissful 2 night stay here to celebrate my 60th birthday. This is the best hotel stay I have ever experienced. It was perfect from the lovely room with freestanding bath, the delicious food with local provenance, fantastic wine list with amazing range of English wines, a wonderful hot stone massage in the rustic spa with heated outside pool and the stunning Rosemary Verey garden with informative garden tour. The service was impeccable the perfect blend of attentive and informal. We never left the hotel as lunch on the terrace and an afternoon reading on the lawn could not have been bettered. Thank you for a blissful stay.

saraho208

Google
We had high expectations of this new hotel in The Pig group and we weren’t disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by Ashley who showed us to room 6 on the second floor. A gorgeous room, really beautifully furnished and everything we wanted with fabulous garden views. We variously used the Bar, Library, Restaurant Snug and Spa, as well as The Village pub 2 minutes walk from the main building. All the staff were warm and friendly, Max made an especially good impression as did the lovely Bar Manager whose name I didn’t catch. Bim at the Spa provided a wonderful facial. Food and drink were all of excellent quality and we were delighted with our stay.

Samantha Bratzke

Google
A Dream Getaway – Already Planning My Return From the moment we arrived, this hotel exceeded every expectation. The rooms were absolutely stunning, with thoughtful touches that made the experience feel personal and luxurious—like the complimentary wine (because we booked through Mr and Mrs Smith, I think) and fig tea waiting for us in the evening. The food? Out of this world - you can definitely tell that it is all locally grown and sourced. Every meal was a highlight. And the grounds… pure magic. The bed was SO COMFY as well. As someone who loves discovering special places to recommend to friends, this was one of the most memorable stays I’ve had in a long time. I’ve already been raving about it and truly can’t wait to return—hopefully very soon (and for a bit longer next time!). Highly recommend this gem for a romantic weekend, especially if you’re coming from London. Also, pack some cute outfits as the photo ops are 10/10.

Wanderer557580

Google
As someone who has been a fan of the Pig chain from its inception this was not my best experience. A beautiful house with a garden that was incredible but needing attention. The box moth has savaged the ancient box.|The service when we arrived was not great. It took 3 requests over half an hour to manage to get a drink. Not what I would expect from a high end hotel. No one had clearly checked the communal restrooms to ensure they were of an appropriate standard. It’s hard to distinguish who the staff are. I’m a fan of less formal attire but perhaps it’s gone too far? |The best service was from the lady who served us breakfast on the 2 days we stayed. She was delightful and really couldn’t have done more for us. |I tried to sit on the out door furniture but my dress got absolutely soaked and I had to change. There clearly needs to be some leadership and attention to detail. As always the interiors are tasteful. |This is not currently up to the standard of the other Pig hotels I’ve stayed in.

allis841

Google
We’ve just come back from a stay at The Pig in the Cotswolds and are so glad we stuck with our booking. I’d seen a few mixed reviews beforehand and was a little unsure, but our experience was absolutely lovely. We had the best time!||The setting is beautiful, the gardens are stunning (especially in the sun) and the whole place feels relaxed and welcoming. Our room was spacious and super comfortable.||We ate all our meals at the hotel and really enjoyed the food from breakfast through to dinner. It was fresh, well cooked, and full of flavour. The restaurant was beautiful. Yes, fairly small but definitely not in a bad way - more cosy and intimate. The staff were warm and friendly throughout, and Gareth made a real effort to check in with us personally, which we really appreciated.||A really special stay, we’re so glad we didn’t change our plans.

maryfrancesj2015

Google
We were a little worried the night before our arrival after seeing some recent bad reviews posted here. But honestly, our stay couldn’t have been more perfect!! The property is quintessentially Cotswolds. Quaint and beautiful — from the gardens to the interiors, and even our room, which was much more spacious than we were expecting. The bedding, bath and spa amenities were all luxe!||The restaurant is farm-to-fork and everything was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. The service was warm and attentive throughout our stay. A special shoutout to Mel in the dining room for her exceptionally warm and welcoming hospitality. ||We’re truly stumped by the negative reviews and so thankful we didn’t let them sway us. It was a wonderful experience, and we’re thrilled to recommend it to anyone!! Bravo to The Pig team!!! 👏

George H

Google
Booked for dinner as a birthday treat! Location is perfect and grounds are flawless. So much to explore and really well maintained by the team. We started with a drink on the lawn: I had to head inside to get menus/service, but once alerted, the staff were quick to keep returning to the garden to check in. Dinner was excellent, the staff were well-informed and happy to help with any queries about the menu. The food was lovely; fresh ingredients, rich flavours and presentation that was the perfect mix of dainty and homely. Prices are on the toppy side, but that’s to be expected and we didn’t leave feeling ripped off. Would love to come and stay one day, for now (and my wallet will thank me) that’s still a dream.

Becca D.

Yelp
We just got back from a lovely two night stay here. We stayed in "the stables," which are a few suites off to the side of the main house. The property is well kept and spotless. The main rooms themselves were spot on and even better than the photos. They had the perfect rustic barn feeling. The bathrooms were huge but the design did not go at all with the aesthetic of the rest of the hotel/room. The tub and bathroom walls were covered with this ugly black tile and the sinks were this worn wood/bamboo. My favorite area was probably the dining room which over looks their beautiful gardens. There is seating outside for non rainy days. Breakfast is not to be missed. They have the basic spread of fresh fruit, cereals, juices, and pastries. The main thing keeping it from being five stars for me would be the amount of information they leave for you are the guest to figure out. When we arrived we were assisted with our luggage but there was no offer to provide tour or general explanation of the property or amenities ( spa, bar in the main house, bikes, maps of trails to bike or walk etc.) I was not familiar with a "turn down" service so I was confused as to why there were people lurking outside my door before dinner. We ended up borrowing their two of their bikes and taking a little ride around the area. It was very scenic and there were lots of sheep and horses to see. I also got a facial treatment at the spa which is tucked away behind the garden. The spa is really small but cute. I was really happy with the microdermabrasion. They also had an outdoor pool area which I didn't get a chance to try. This place is definitely pricey but if you are looking for a private, quiet, romantic get-away, this place is it.

Liv S.

Yelp
We came here for the English "smart tea experience." We chose the classic tea option that came with 4 different kinds of finger sandwiches (yes, cucumber sandwiches included), a scone with clotted cream and preserves, a variety of cakes and pastries, and a pot of tea. We chose Earl Grey and added pot of English Breakfast as well to share. Everything was delicious and I enjoyed every minute of the traditional afternoon tea experience! Staffs were very friendly and attentive which made it even better. They have a beautiful garden in the back, which is a big plus. Don't forget to check it out!

Kendra F.

Yelp
Love this place! It's beautiful outside and inside. The rooms are modern in style and all a bit different. Free wi-fi and movie rentals, good food and drinks!

Mark R.

Yelp
Although set in a very nice part of the world I found this place priced at a level approaching silly and the service way below what you'd expect. The rooms are nice but incredibly expensive. The food we had at lunch was nice but even though we were 1 of only 2 tables seated they took nearly an hour to bring a salad. It's better than The Village Pub, its other hotel/pub/restaurant down the road which is easily the worst and most overpriced place I have ever stayed at.

Qype User (alcire…)

Yelp
This is astunning place to stay. The rooms are gorgeous and very atmospheric. Service is welcoming and friendly. If you go though, youll be bowled over by the beautiful garden. Try to make it a summer stay that you have, to see the garden in its true glory.