# Cats Abbey, Sherborne, Gloucestershire Large flexible venue for business group events and team building near Sherborne in the Cotswolds ## At a Glance - Sleeps 10 - 32 - 16 bedrooms - Dining for 32 - Venue capacity 60 ## Images - Total images stored: 8 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MG_4125(1).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(1).jpg (caption: Sitting Room end of the barn; alt: Sitting Room end of the barn) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DCP_6457.jpg (caption: An impressive interior; alt: An impressive interior) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DCP_6668.jpg (caption: Dining space for 30; alt: Dining space for 30) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MG_4370(1).jpg (caption: A real kitchen; a cook's delight.; alt: A real kitchen; a cook's delight.) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DCP_6472(1).jpg (caption: Bedroom 4 is on 2 levels with bathroom beneath; alt: Bedroom 4 is on 2 levels with bathroom beneath) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MG_4313_Ensuite4(1).jpg (caption: En-suite bathroom for Bedroom 4; alt: En-suite bathroom for Bedroom 4) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DCP_5986.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 was originally designed as an 11-bedroom holiday property and has proven equally well suited to small, high-quality business meetings and leadership retreats. The layout offers both shared gathering space and private rooms, making it ideal for focused work and relaxed team time. Alongside the Barn bedrooms, there are 5 self-contained Studio rooms next to the Barn. In total, this provides up to 16 separate bedrooms, each with its own bath or shower facilities — perfect for teams wanting comfort and privacy. The atmosphere of the beautifully converted barn — with its beams, stonework and open spaces — offers a far more inspiring and relaxed environment than a typical hotel meeting room. Conveniently located between Oxford and Cheltenham, just off the A40, Cats Abbey is easy to reach while still feeling peaceful and rural in the heart of the Cotswolds. We offer flexible arrangements including day-only hire or overnight stays, with catering tailored to your needs — from fully serviced to self-catered. Light-hearted team activities, including cooking challenges and informal team-building evenings, work particularly well in the Barn setting.   ## Additional Features - IT Facilities - Projectors - Flipcharts - Outdoor Areas ## 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 Please contact the owner for pricing. ## 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/business#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