# Cats Abbey, Sherborne, Gloucestershire Large family holiday house near Sherborne in the Cotswolds, sleeping up to 32 for country weekends ## At a Glance - Sleeps 15 - 32 - 16 bedrooms - Dining for 32 ## Images - Total images stored: 8 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MG_4125.jpg (caption: Cats Abbey in the morning sunlight; alt: Cats Abbey in the morning sunlight) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MG_4322.jpg (caption: Sitting room end of the barn; alt: Sitting room end of the barn) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/3-Barn.jpg (caption: Superb InDining space for the whole family; max 26; alt: Superb InDining space for the whole family; max 26) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MG_4370.jpg (caption: The kitchen is a cooks delight; alt: The kitchen is a cooks delight) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DCP_6472.jpg (caption: Bedroom 4 is on 2 levels with bathroom beneath; alt: Bedroom 4 is on 2 levels with bathroom beneath) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MG_4313_Ensuite4.jpg (caption: En-suite bathroom for Bedroom 4; alt: En-suite bathroom for Bedroom 4) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/9-Terrace.jpg (caption: Terrace / Garden Room; alt: Terrace / Garden Room) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/View_N.jpg (caption: View from Cats Abbey over the Windrush Valley; alt: View from Cats Abbey over the Windrush Valley) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Cats Abbey is a beautifully converted former farmyard designed specifically for high-quality group holiday stays. Ideal for large family gatherings, celebrations, wedding guests and small corporate retreats, it combines Cotswold character with modern comfort in a peaceful countryside setting. Accommodation Sleeps up to 32 guests The Barn sleeps 22 (+ pull-out beds if required) 5 self-contained Studio Rooms sleep 2 each Studio Rooms are only available when booked with The Barn The Barn The heart of the property features a dramatic beamed ceiling, gallery, stone fireplace with wood-burning stove, underfloor heating and a spacious open-plan layout. The fully equipped kitchen is ideal for group catering. Studio Rooms Five en-suite Studio bedrooms sit next to the Barn, offering flexible, private space for couples or guests wanting quieter accommodation. Location Set on the National Trust Sherborne Estate, 5 miles west of Burford, with wide views over the Windrush Valley. Perfectly placed for exploring the Cotswolds, with Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cirencester, Cheltenham and Oxford all within easy reach. Close to wedding venues including Stone Barn (2 miles) and Cripps Barn (7.5 miles). Extras Self-catering, B&B or catered options available by arrangement. Walk directly onto estate footpaths. Pets welcome. No smoking indoors. Ideal for celebrations, retreats and team stays. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Up to two well behaved pets welcome. - **Accessibility:** One full disabled wet room. - **WiFi:** Telephone and free WiFi Internet. - **Kitchen:** A cook's dream with utensils and cooking equipment provided. - **Dining Room:** Big enough for the whole family (28) but can cater for many more. - **Sitting Room:** Open plan cosy fireside seating. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Satellite including Sky Sports and Films, DVD and Hi-fi (with an Ipod docking station attached). - **Heating and Open Fires:** Stone fireplace and wood-burner. - **Bedrooms:** Barn - 11 Bedrooms (6 Doubles; 4 Doubles/Twins; 1 Twin interconnecting room) ; Studios - 5 Bedrooms (Doubles). - **Linen:** Quality linen and towels are provided. - **Bathrooms:** En suite wet rooms. - **Children's Facilities:** Family suite, stair-gates, cots. - **Outdoor:** Country setting. - **Parking:** Plentiful. - **Smoking:** Outside only. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£5245** for a 3-night weekend ## Booking Information - Weekend rate £5,485 for the Barn. Additional rates apply for Studio rooms. - -   - -   ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/cats-abbey-sherborne-gloucestershire#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [Heart of England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/heart-of-england) > [Gloucestershire](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/gloucestershire) > [Bourton on the Water](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/bourton-on-the-water) ### Address Address: Cats Abbey, Sherborne, Gloucestershire, GL54 3NA, GB Latitude: 51.8192479 Longitude: -1.7496217 ### About The Area Cats Abbey is located just outside a small village, Sherborne, and surrounded by fields and National Trust walks and in the heart of the Cotswolds. Known for its chocolate-box villages, acres of undulating hills, and cosy country pubs, the Cotswolds is one of the most picturesque places in the UK, and is a popular spot for solo, family or romantic holidays in the countryside. Bourton-on-the-Water is a 10 minute drive away. Frequently ranked as one of the prettiest villages in the whole of the UK, Bourton-on-the-Water is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ due to the patchwork of attractive little bridges that criss-cross the River Windrush that flows through its centre.   ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Burford or Bourton-on-The Water. - **Shop:** Excellent local shop in Sherborne Village open 7 days a week. Large supermarkets in Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Morton-in-Marsh and Cirencester. - **Food and Drink:** Fox Inn, Barrington; Inn for All Seasons; The Wheatsheaf, Northleach. - **Airport:** Bristol, Birmingham or London Heathrow. - **Train:** Kingham, Shipton, Charlbury, Oxford Parkway. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Jonathan Levy - Phone: +44 (0)1451 844 444 - Email: admin@catsabbey.com - Website: https://www.catsabbey.com