Gilboa Barn | Customer Reviews

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The Wagstaff family

28-07-2018

Just perfect for my 80th Birthday Celebration
We had a wonderful weekend at Gilboa Barn. Everything was perfect and the house was exactly as described in every way. Fiona was really kind and so helpful from the beginning of booking the house to the moment we left. She greeted us at the door with a bottle of champagne and showed us all around the house and the facilities. We were very lucky with the weather and made full use of the football pitch, table tennis and badminton sets which kept the whole family happy. The highlight was the "hot tub" where we sat drinking champagne under the stars. Altogether a wonderful way to enjoy my 80th birthday with the entire family in lovely surroundings and many thanks to Fiona for making this happen.

Chloe Stone

24-07-2018

Wonderful stay! We had such a wonderful stay at Gilboa Barn! Fiona was really efficient and responsive with communication leading up to the weekend and kindly greeted us with bubbles on arrival - the perfect start to the weekend! The house and grounds were gorgeous and perfect for our large group - it had all the amenities we needed and we made good use of the large hot tub! Fiona had given thought to all the small details we might need - from lanterns for the garden, cosy dressing gowns, to flip flops for the hot tub. We’d love to return!

Chris and Anne

21-07-2018

Celebratory weekend at Gilboa Barn
We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary at the end of July 2018. The facilities were ideal for our whole family of four generations and two dogs. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner, Fiona Walsh and our every need was catered for in a very thoughtful way. We had a superb time there and would definitely stay there again.

Kirstine (& Lynz’s Hens)

19-07-2018

Five star top notch stay at Gorgeous Gilboa! We had THE best weekend for my sister's hen do at Gilboa Barn! Fiona was absolutely brilliant from the moment we made contact - so easy to deal with and extremely helpful. Fiona sorted the taxi for us, Tetbury Minibuses were fab and we had a brilliant night in Bristol. Pride weekend made for an awesome atmosphere!

What can I say about this amazing house?! It was just perfect for the hen do, there was eleven of us in total and there was plenty of room for everyone. We were blessed with beautiful weather so made use of the beautiful outdoor spaces and trampoline! We enjoyed FIVE STAR luxury, spotlessly clean, champagne chilling in the fridge when we arrived and everything you could ever want or need has been thought of! Fiona had even put a celebratory helium balloon up for our hen in the kitchen! The hot tub was fabulous and certainly well used! We did a dance class for our hen do activity with First Steps Dance and hired Lea Village Hall just ten minutes away from Gilboa so would definitely recommend both as it was a lot of fun!

Thank you again for helping to make my sister's hen do so fabulous, we had such a lot of fun and the house was a major part of this (the 'L' party which was hosted in the kitchen and living room went down an absolute treat (the hen dressed as Lisa Simpson, we had a couple of Lara Croft's, a lumberjack and a lamp partying with us!) and I can vouch that the island in the kitchen makes for an ideal Prosecco Pong table!

We all absolutely loved Gilboa Barn and would absolutely recommend for any occasion, from a big family get together, to a weekend away with your friends, you'll find it's perfect. There has already been talk of a hen do reunion or 40th birthday bash so I'm really hoping to be back in the not too distant future!

Shauna S

09-07-2018

Fabulous Barn, everything so perfect The Barn is simply stunning. It has been decorated so beautifully and yet is extremely homey and cosy. The main bedroom is so luxurious, we wanted to move in permanently. This is 5* accommodation

Sasha W

06-07-2018

Fantastic Barn I booked Gilboa Barn for the weekend of my sister’s hen do and it could not have been more perfect. The house was immaculate and had everything that we could possibly need. The rooms were beautiful and the setting was fantastic; wonderfully private. The hot tub was a huge hit and we had great time exploring the surrounding area. Fiona could not have been more helpful with everything from booking enquiries to caterers - she was fantastic. I would strongly recommend Gilboa Barn for anyone organising a group break in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside.

Steven

20-06-2018

Fantastic property, would recommend to anyone
A group of 12 of us stayed for 2 nights. The owner (Fiona) was great, she was in touch regularly before hand to make sure we had directions and everything we needed. We were greeted by Julie who was very helpful, showing us around, making sure we knew how everything worked and providing information on what is around the area (places to walk, nearest pub etc).
The property is great, it's spacious and well equipped for big groups. The kitchen was big and had everything you would need, crockery and glasses, condiments, 2 large fridges and Fiona also provides milk, bread and a bottle of champagne! There is also a large dinning table in the next room.
Bedrooms were all spacious enough and there are plenty of beds throughout them. Fiona will do her best to make up the rooms to suit in terms of singles and doubles which is great for a groups such as our which were a mix of couples and singles.
There are plenty of outdoor games/sports equipment to go along with the table tennis, trampoline, pool table etc and a good outdoor seating area with the BBQ. There are also extra towels and flip flops provided for when you use the hot tub, dressing gowns and Bluetooth speakers around the house which were really nice touches that you wouldn't necessary expect but make a big difference.
All of our group had a great weekend and would recommend renting Gilboa Barn. We will hopefully be coming back next year..

Caroline S

17-06-2018

Amazing! Perfect for a family celebration.
Gilboa Barn is an amazing place to stay. We had a 40th birthday weekend there and it was perfect from start to finish. We had a great welcome from Fiona who showed us round the barn which is full of character and has everything you need. Lovely touches such as a bottle of bubbly, robes and crisp linen.
Everyone had a fantastic weekend, so much to do from adults to kids alike, particular favourites were the trampoline, football pitch, table tennis and Hot Tub! It was really relaxing and really felt like we'd got away from it all for the weekend. All Fiona's recommendations were great, from Tamsin the caterer who did us and Indian-themed BBQ to the local pub lunch at the Potting Shed. Cannot recommend this enough and we hope to come back one day!
Thank you from us all! - Caroline S.

Charlotte I

26-05-2018

AMAZING
We stayed at Gilboa Barn with a group of friends and had the absolute best time. The barn itself is beautiful and cosy, as well as being spotlessly clean and in a gorgeous part of the Cotswolds. It is also ridiculously well equipped with everything from speakers to games to books to herbs and spices etc. Fiona was also an exceptional host, she was so communicative on the run up to our trip and just lovely throughout. I couldn’t recommend a better place to stay and we will definitely be returning.

Rebecca R

26-05-2018

Weekend away with friends, truly brilliant
My friends and i hired this house out for the weekend (there were 9 of us and 1 dog) When we arrived we met Fi, who was so lovely and welcoming and she walked us round the property telling us everything we needed to know about the house and where the different bedrooms and bathrooms were. The house itself was perfect for our weekend away, the hot tub was great, the activities and games available kept us very entertained for the weekend (ping, pong, trampolining, board games, Foosball table and much more). The kitchen was perfect size with two large fridges which came in really handy for the amount of drink and food we had.. We had a very memorable weekend away :)

Ben T

26-05-2018

Stunning cottage with everything you could need!
We stayed at Gilboa with a group of friends for the bank holiday weekend, it was stunning and Fiona had left out everything we could possibly need to entertain ourselves. Even throwing in some lovely touches to welcome us to her beautiful cottage. I would absolutely recommend staying here for as long as you can, the house is gorgeous and its location just as good. Hopefully we can get back some time soon!

Amanda K

03-05-2018

Stunning property in a peaceful location
Just returned from a really enjoyable ladies weekend, the barn is beautiful, very well equipped, clean and attention to detail is beyond expectations - highly recommend this property, thank you Fiona and Julie.

Jane

27-04-2018

Fabulous weekend.
We booked direct with Fiona who was great and extremely helpful from beginning to end. When we arrived Julie was there to greet us and took time to show us round this amazing house. We had a wonderful time and would thoroughly recommend a stay here. Thank you again - great weekend!

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20-04-2018

A fabulous place for 12 women to spend a weekend away.
The accommodation was superb, comfortable, interesting and warm (although we had fabulous weather) and the rooms were well furnished and had everything we needed and more. The Hot Tub was enjoyed throughout the weekend and we cooked two out of three evenings in the superbly equipped kitchen visiting the Horse Guards on the third night. Great walking and lots to do in the area to suit all tastes. Fiona welcomed us and showed us around her lovely property, she was available throughout the weekend if we had any questions. We have stayed in lots of Barns/Houses as a group. This was one of the best. Thank you so much Fiona for a lovely weekend.

Diane

07-04-2018

We had a fantastic weekend at Gilboa for my daughters hen weekend.
The barn is amazing and has every home comfort and extra touches for a memorable stay. Fiona welcomed us and explained everything and the addition of the welcome gifts was a lovely touch. The location is incredible too so peaceful. The dining room was ideal for our activities on the Saturday when we were joined by the Crafty Hen Company and the Perfume studio. The kitchen is very well equipped with every detail and we all loved the beautiful lounge. All round a fantastic place we wished we were staying longer! ...........

Sarah

28-03-2018

The Property was simply Gorgeous!
Fiona was so helpful and her property was amazing. I would highly recommend a stay here.

Clive G

16-03-2018

A beautiful, well equipped property
We had a 60th birthday weekend with the family, which was both wonderful and memorable. The owner, Fiona, was really helpful from beginning to end, giving us a choice of caterers and assisting us with the local supermarket home delivery.
Fiona was there to greet us with a warm welcome and took time to show us around her beautiful property, so that we were easily acquainted with all it has to offer. We had a special meal prepared for us by Tamsin, who had been recommended by Fiona. The meal was superb and served in the majestic dining room.
We even enjoyed the snow that added to the magical experience. The house is not only beautiful property and in a lovely setting, it is also very well equipped and extremely homely. The whole of our party, (9 of us plus the dog) had a fantastic weekend. Nobody wanted to go home, including the grandchildren (6 & 9), who loved the trampoline almost as much as the hot tub.
Our Black Labrador particularly enjoyed the surrounding area, including the stream that runs through the grounds. All in all we had a special weekend for a special birthday, which was always the aim. I can not recommend this property highly enough. A massive thank you to Fiona for letting us stay at her home and for making us feel so welcome.

Stephen

01-03-2018

AMAZING
An Amazing Property and an owner who really cared about making our stay right. Cant recommend highly enough. I was using Gilboa as a retreat and strategy planning workshop for my senior team and it worked perfectly, very well equipped and loved the location.

Maureen

28-02-2018

Fabulous
What a fantastic house. From the moment we booked Fiona was lovely and friendly & gave us as much information about the property as possible including easy to follow instructions of how to get there (Sat nav goes a bit wrong). We were staying for a family get-together as my children/grandchildren live in different parts of the country. We all adored the property - great peaceful, private location with all the house amenities one could wish for, especially the very well equipped kitchen & the comfortable homely lounge. On arrival, Julie showed us around & after she'd left I had a few questions & And was able to phone to get immediate answers. Great service. The Hot Tub was a great addition & was well used! We also had a lovely walk to the Horseguards pub/restaurant on Saturday lunchtime where the food and ambiance was terrific. All in all fantastic place for a gathering.

Rozz

26-02-2018

Fantastic house in brilliant location
What a fab place! A group of 13 of us (all girls!) stayed here for my 50th last weekend. We had the most amazing time. The house is fantastic, with everything you would need to make you feel welcome and then some. There were slippers and bathrobes for all of us, plus Hot Tub towels and flipflops - they have thought of everything. Perfect party house, or for families, within easy distance of great places to visit and things to do. We went to Westonbirt Arboretum for a walk then had a mooch round Tetbury - window shopping at it's finest. We got caterers in for Saturday night (recommended by Fiona) really delicious and such a treat not to have to think about the food! All in all - don't think we could have improved on it. Thank you!