Located in the picturesque village of Barnsley, Gloucestershire, Barnsley House offers a breathtaking venue for an exclusive use event, product launch or small off site meeting. Set within world famous gardens designed by Rosemary Verey, this 18 room individual hotel includes private meeting space, a restaurant, 30 seat cinema screening room, and a tranquil Spa.



Built in 1697, Barnsley House has gained international acclaim as a place of remarkable beauty; a perfect example of the English country house and gardens which can accommodate groups for offsite corporate events, team building or incentives.

The enchanting garden at Barnsley House is one of Britain’s most famous and celebrated, regarded as a place where you can truly relax with charming walks, sunny terraces and beautiful lawns and meadows.

All 18 individually designed bedrooms at the hotel offer character, comfort and luxury to guests, perfect for unwinding in the contemporary elegant designs. All rooms include the very best entertainment technology and communication links - this is a traditional country house with the latest technology. Many of the rooms have views of the breathtaking gardens or have private terraces, which are often used for delegates to enjoy a glass of champagne after a full day meeting or team building event.

Rooms are equipped with a home cinema system; wide screen plasma or LCD televisions in the bedrooms, living areas and bathrooms; sky digital channels; an extensive DVD library; mini-bar with complimentary champagne, mineral water, orange juice and chocolates and broadband internet connection.

The hotel also owns The Village Pub located across the road from Barnsley House offering guests an alternative relaxed dining experience and a further 7 bedrooms which can be utilised for larger groups or crew.

The restaurant at Barnsley House uses home grown produce to create fresh, simple and unique dishes with a modern European and Italian influence. All vegetables used in the restaurant are taken from the Barnsley House garden, meat is supplied by the local butcher and fish delivered daily from Cornwall. Head Chef Graham Grafton moved to Barnsley House following work at London’s Caprice, Bibendum and Chez Bruce, where he has worked to create a restaurant with an outstanding reputation for fantastic food, warm hospitality and a great atmosphere.

A variety of spaces in and around the hotel can be used for private dining events including The Restaurant, The Conservatory, The Meeting Room, The Village Pub or The Temple - located in the idyllic gardens it can offer a fantastic alternative for outdoor dining for up to 10 delegates and is also licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the garden is the air conditioned meeting room with full length windows providing outstanding views of the amazing Cotswold countryside. It can accommodate offsite meetings, product launches or private dining for up to 30 delegates and is equipped with professional presentation equipment and has wireless internet access.

Adjacent to the meeting room, the hotel also features a private 30 seat cinema perfect for small premiers, presentations or live sporting events. The cinema is also available for film screenings for residents on a complimentary basis on selected afternoons and evenings.

Built within the grounds of Barnsley House is a stunning contemporary spa including 6 treatment rooms, steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy room. In keeping with the country house English theme the spa was designed using local natural Cotswold Stone. The relaxation room is complete with Italian leather chaise longues and an open fire place it provides the perfect serene and peaceful sanctuary for relaxation.

The spa garden offers an outdoor tranquil retreat with beautiful sculptures, waterfalls and terraces for relaxation. The holistic treatments at the Barnsley House Spa are adapted to personal needs and have all been devised to soothe, rebalance and refresh the senses that will leave guests feeling totally relaxed and rejuvenated.

There are a number of activities that can be arranged on site or nearby to Barnsley House including the newly built tennis courts at the hotel; Wing Walking; Private Film Nights in the cinema; hot air ballooning across the breathtaking Cotswolds; Gardening Masterclasses; ‘Barnsley House Ready Steady Cook Challenge’; clay pigeon shooting; horse riding and croquet. Barnsley House is also located just 10 minutes from the Cirencester Golf Club, a golf haven built on free draining limestone and therefore remains playable all year round.