You are greeted at The Old Calf Pens by the friendly residents, sheep, donkeys and chickens! Set on a working family run farm it’s like stepping into a new way of life where nothing but farmland surrounds you for miles around. The farm has its own pop-up shop every Saturday so you can buy homegrown and handmade produce for your stay. Amongst these secluded Cotswold valleys you can choose to immerse yourself in the rural peacefulness, or head into the bustle of the surrounding Cotswold towns and villages.
Staying at The Old Calf Pens will suit a couple, friends, or a small family. Whether you are cooking, watching a film, or playing games while the fire roars you can spend time together. The spacious open plan living area is flooded with light from the striking floor to ceiling windows that overlook the diverse garden. Overhead are exposed wooden beams and you will notice the split levels where the barn was built into the shape of the land. Something interesting will take your eye at every turn with hidden surprises like the statement lilac sink in the twin bedroom. The main sitting area gathers around the wood burning stove and there is a kitchen/diner and TV area. There is a bedroom at each end of the barn giving guests extra privacy and a family shower room.
The cottage garden suits all seasons. Surrounding you with colour in spring and summer with grape vines twining around the walls and lavender filling the air with its scent. In winter you can bundle up with blankets under the tin roof listening to the rain before warming in front of the fire. Beyond the barn is open countryside, with the Gloucestershire Way long-distance walking route waiting to showcase this location.
Ground Floor
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting:
Bringing the outdoors in through the floor to ceiling windows this room is spacious and airy. The high ceilings showcase the exposed beams, and the stone flooring is warm underfoot. Split into three levels there is space for everybody. The kitchen/diner has freestanding units full of character and a dining table to serve your meals made using produce from the farm.
The first sitting area is perfect for an evening drink or curling up with a good book. The sofa and chair sit before the woodburning stove which is set into a masonry surround. It holds the heat incredibly well and will be a comforting addition in the colder months.
The lower seating area has a smart TV so you won't miss out on your favourite programmes while you're staying here.
Bedroom One:
Exposed stones act as a reminder of the history of this building in this fresh, country styled room. A king-size bed is accompanied by miss-matched wooden furniture and a neutral colour scheme.
Bedroom Two:
This vintage chic twin room has the additional quirky benefit of a lilac sink. With a glass top bedside table and antique wardrobe this room is full of character. From the window you can look out to the cottage garden and watch the buzz of wildlife.
Shower Room:
Next door to the twin room is the family shower room. With a spacious shower, sink and WC you have everything you need.
Outside
This delightful spot lets you soak in the atmosphere of farm life. With a wooden table and chairs set under the old tin roof you are surrounded by planted flower beds and old farmyard equipment becomes works of art. The dining set seats four and there is also a bistro set for two. You are wonderfully secluded and get a lovely view of the passing birds and local bees. The Gloucestershire Way runs through the farm giving you access to miles of walking routes, perfect for taking the dog out for a tiring hike.
