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Gold Rush Cabin was inspired by the simple dwellings on the frontier of the American west. The setup is on the wild side of rustic, with an outdoor shower, simple gas hob cooking facilities and paths leading a short way through the dense forest to the toilet, which is an experience in itself. It’s not all frontier life though. The hot tub would never have fit on a covered wagon and the bed is just a bit more comfy than anyone in the actual gold rush was sleeping on. The whole thing comes together to give you a change from your normal life that draws you gently back into nature.
Gold Rush Cabin’s home, Westley Farm, is a diverse wildlife habitat, carefully tended under the Higher Level Stewardship scheme. Just sitting on the deck with the sounds of the woodland around you is a relaxing way to spend a few days, but even if you only take on the 20-minute walk to the terrace of The Crown Inn, it’s worth exploring the Cotswolds. Further afield are the adventures of Cotswold Water Park, gentler pastimes at Slimbridge Wetlands or the chance to learn the grisly history of Berkeley Castle.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 10 am
A sack of logs is provided. Extras are available at £8 per bag.
There is no WiFi but there is an excellent 4G phone signal.
Use of the private wood-fired hot tub is included in the price.
The occasional glider from the local airfield may pass overhead, while a railway line runs along the bottom of the woods. You’ll hear a distant hoot twice an hour!
The nearest train station is Stroud (5 miles). From here, you can book a taxi to the space (15-minute drive) ) or catch the number 54 bus to Westley Farm where you will be dropped off at the end of the farm drive. There is a 3-minute walk to the space from here.
By car
Westley Farm is just off the A419, half way between Cirencester and Stroud, easily accessible from the M4 and the M5.
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Food & Drink
At Westley Farm
Salt, pepper, oil, and (chickens permitting) eggs are provided.
There is a small honesty shop on-site selling logs, firelighters, charcoal plus essentials. Open 24/7, pay with cash or transfer.
Guests can order a selection of hampers such as BBQ, Breakfast, Grazing, Special Occasion and Afternoon Tea . Please contact your hosts for more information upon booking.
Local shops
The nearest shop is Jolly Nice Farmshop and Deli which is a 15-minute walk away.
Places to eat
The Crown Inn (20 minute walk) - The closest pub to Westley Farm. Serves good pub food, excellent beer and has lovely views.
The Daneway (3.4 miles) - A lovely canalside pub made from a row of cottages originally built for canal workers.
Cirencester (8 miles) - Visit the church and array of boutiques and delis.
Stroud (5.2 miles) - Visit the nation’s premier farmers’ market, as well as a vibrant cultural scene, bars, a cinema and the truly fab Stroud Brewery, organic, local and serving pizza and music at weekends.
Outdoor & Active
At Westley Farm, you can meet their three ponies – Carrot, Sailor and Rolo – to give them a feed and a brush, sit your little one on them for a gentle meander around the farmyard before checking in with the chickens, collect eggs and give them some food too. This can be booked in advance directly with the owners and costs £20 per child.
Hire an electric bike – They deliver and collect bikes from the farm. Follow one of their Cotswold Treasure Trails for a memorable day.
Cotswold Water Park (10.4 miles) - Indulge in activities from wakeboarding to angling.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre (15 miles) - See and learn about wetland species such as ducks, geese and swans.
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Meet your hosts
Meet Ali & Dan
Ali and Dan bought Westley Farm in 2017, having spent years searching for the most beautiful place to live with their family while being close to nature and far away from just about everything else. The previous owners set up the 16-foot Sapperton Yurt and after a break of a couple of years Ali and Dan have decided to bring the site back to life, infusing it with their own sense of style and adventure.
In 2018, they added Gold Rush Cabin to Westley Farm, inspired by their time living in the American West and stories of the crazyhearts and dreamers who sped west in search of gold. The result is a little piece of Americana in the heart of the Cotswolds.
In 2019, they added another space, the Zen Den to Westley Farm, a unique cedar cabin in the woods. A year later, they added Yurt Reynolds, a gorgeous yurt with a cool camp kitchen and a canvas bathhouse.
In 2023, they added the Arcadia to Westley Farm, a stunning cabin tucked away in the woods with a beautiful handmade swing seat for guests to enjoy.
Wildlife & Environment
The woods at Westly Farm are teeming with wildlife and part of the charm of staying is simply walking around the fields and forest. 80 acres of nature on the farm (which is available for guests to explore) is under Natural England Higher Stewardship scheme, so maintained in low impact, species friendly manner.
Everyone there is doing their best to encourage rare butterfly breeds here with the help of Natural England. Though not overly impressive to look at, its success here is important as it only breeds on one other site in Gloucestershire, which happens to be nearby. As part of their Higher Level Stewardship, they commissioned a professional survey of their flora and fauna and discovered, among other things, that they have dormice in the woods. Rabbits are everywhere and the scrub is a refuge for many small mammals, beetles and plenty of nectar for bees and butterflies. You are bound to see deer, buzzards, hawks and bats, and hear the hoot of owls and the bark of foxes. In summer, orchids thrive in the wildflower meadow.
Gold Rush Cabin was inspired by the simple dwellings on the frontier of the American west. The setup is on the wild side of rustic, with an outdoor shower, simple gas hob cooking facilities and paths leading a short way through the dense forest to the toilet, which is an experience in itself. It’s not all frontier life though. The hot tub would never have fit on a covered wagon and the bed is just a bit more comfy than anyone in the actual gold rush was sleeping on. The whole thing comes together to give you a change from your normal life that draws you gently back into nature.
Gold Rush Cabin’s home, Westley Farm, is a diverse wildlife habitat, carefully tended under the Higher Level Stewardship scheme. Just sitting on the deck with the sounds of the woodland around you is a relaxing way to spend a few days, but even if you only take on the 20-minute walk to the terrace of The Crown Inn, it’s worth exploring the Cotswolds. Further afield are the adventures of Cotswold Water Park, gentler pastimes at Slimbridge Wetlands or the chance to learn the grisly history of Berkeley Castle.
A sack of logs is provided. Extras are available at £8 per bag.
There is no WiFi but there is an excellent 4G phone signal.
Use of the private wood-fired hot tub is included in the price.
The occasional glider from the local airfield may pass overhead, while a railway line runs along the bottom of the woods. You’ll hear a distant hoot twice an hour!
The nearest train station is Stroud (5 miles). From here, you can book a taxi to the space (15-minute drive) ) or catch the number 54 bus to Westley Farm where you will be dropped off at the end of the farm drive. There is a 3-minute walk to the space from here.
By car
Westley Farm is just off the A419, half way between Cirencester and Stroud, easily accessible from the M4 and the M5.
Salt, pepper, oil, and (chickens permitting) eggs are provided.
There is a small honesty shop on-site selling logs, firelighters, charcoal plus essentials. Open 24/7, pay with cash or transfer.
Guests can order a selection of hampers such as BBQ, Breakfast, Grazing, Special Occasion and Afternoon Tea . Please contact your hosts for more information upon booking.
Local shops
The nearest shop is Jolly Nice Farmshop and Deli which is a 15-minute walk away.
Places to eat
The Crown Inn (20 minute walk) - The closest pub to Westley Farm. Serves good pub food, excellent beer and has lovely views.
The Daneway (3.4 miles) - A lovely canalside pub made from a row of cottages originally built for canal workers.
Cirencester (8 miles) - Visit the church and array of boutiques and delis.
Stroud (5.2 miles) - Visit the nation’s premier farmers’ market, as well as a vibrant cultural scene, bars, a cinema and the truly fab Stroud Brewery, organic, local and serving pizza and music at weekends.
Outdoor & Active
At Westley Farm, you can meet their three ponies – Carrot, Sailor and Rolo – to give them a feed and a brush, sit your little one on them for a gentle meander around the farmyard before checking in with the chickens, collect eggs and give them some food too. This can be booked in advance directly with the owners and costs £20 per child.
Hire an electric bike – They deliver and collect bikes from the farm. Follow one of their Cotswold Treasure Trails for a memorable day.
Cotswold Water Park (10.4 miles) - Indulge in activities from wakeboarding to angling.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre (15 miles) - See and learn about wetland species such as ducks, geese and swans.
Ali and Dan bought Westley Farm in 2017, having spent years searching for the most beautiful place to live with their family while being close to nature and far away from just about everything else. The previous owners set up the 16-foot Sapperton Yurt and after a break of a couple of years Ali and Dan have decided to bring the site back to life, infusing it with their own sense of style and adventure.
In 2018, they added Gold Rush Cabin to Westley Farm, inspired by their time living in the American West and stories of the crazyhearts and dreamers who sped west in search of gold. The result is a little piece of Americana in the heart of the Cotswolds.
In 2019, they added another space, the Zen Den to Westley Farm, a unique cedar cabin in the woods. A year later, they added Yurt Reynolds, a gorgeous yurt with a cool camp kitchen and a canvas bathhouse.
In 2023, they added the Arcadia to Westley Farm, a stunning cabin tucked away in the woods with a beautiful handmade swing seat for guests to enjoy.
Wildlife & Environment
The woods at Westly Farm are teeming with wildlife and part of the charm of staying is simply walking around the fields and forest. 80 acres of nature on the farm (which is available for guests to explore) is under Natural England Higher Stewardship scheme, so maintained in low impact, species friendly manner.
Everyone there is doing their best to encourage rare butterfly breeds here with the help of Natural England. Though not overly impressive to look at, its success here is important as it only breeds on one other site in Gloucestershire, which happens to be nearby. As part of their Higher Level Stewardship, they commissioned a professional survey of their flora and fauna and discovered, among other things, that they have dormice in the woods. Rabbits are everywhere and the scrub is a refuge for many small mammals, beetles and plenty of nectar for bees and butterflies. You are bound to see deer, buzzards, hawks and bats, and hear the hoot of owls and the bark of foxes. In summer, orchids thrive in the wildflower meadow.
We had a wonderful time, it was the most tranquil location and the facilities are lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed the watering can shower and of course the hot tub!!
09/09/2024
Francesca
From the days prior to my arrival to my final morning, the attention to detail was phenomenal. Receiving a hand drawn map of the local area, a video detailing exactly how to get to the cabin along with their personal recommendations on what to see and do in the area, the owners of Westley Farm really outdid themselves. Then when I arrived I was absolutely blown away by every element of the Gold Rush Cabin. An incredibly cosy and inviting space made even more special by the small touches that made it a unique and inviting space to stay for a few days. Add to that the quality of hampers I’d ordered that they put together and I really could not give any feedback or tips on what could be done to improve it. No detail was skipped and I’m already planning another stay to try another cabin as they all have their own theme and style!
28/08/2024
Megan
Gold Rush is set within a naturally wild woodland area which makes for a peaceful escape surrounded by wildlife. From butterflies, to birds, to spotting deer in the surrounding fields and if you're lucky, within the woodland itself. Outdoor living but with a cosy woodfire heated cabin and a woodfired hot tub all to enjoy.
19/10/2023
Chloe, Canopy & Stars
My husband and I stayed at Gold Rush for his 30th birthday to escape for the weekend. We had such a wonderful time here. The cabin was beautifully set up with so many thoughtful additions to make it more comfortable. The hot tub was even filled up so we could use it when we arrived.
21/07/2023
Hannah
We stayed at Gold Rush cabin for our honeymoon. Four nights to get away from it all and relax. And relax I’d what we did. The place was off grid and very peaceful.
The cabin was cosy and had all the amenities. I loved the outdoor shower my favourite part.
19/06/2023
Emma
Was honestly the best escape. Everything was thought of, the owners were more than accommodating and being British… the weather was in our favour. We love weekends away where you can switch our phones off, have quality time doing an arrow words and being with the wilderness. Thank you.
12/05/2023
Reo
We had an incredible time at Gold Rush Cabin - the location was perfect - secluded, picturesque and the accommodation was superbly thought out, with all the little touches and details taken care of. Amazing!
16/09/2022
Ruth
Absolutely stunning place to stay, back to nature style, the owners Dan and Ali could not have helped even more, went above and beyond to supply a surprise champagne to our cabin for a engagement proposal. Amazing people and answered every question we threw at them. Thank you so much Dan and Ali,
Kieron and kate
10/06/2022
Kieron
Wow what a amazing setting. We loved everything about it. The facilities were amazing, Dan and Ali had thought of everything. We ordered our food to be there when we arrived. Even the rain didn’t spoil anything. Think my favourite was the watering can shower with hot water. My partner would say the hot tub. Fantastic 5 stars all the way.
03/06/2022
Paul
Had a brilliant and the peaceful weekend at the beautiful Goldrush cabin. Best thing was cooking over the open fire whilst letting the hot tub warm up. Ali and Dan could not have been nicer or more helpful and there's loads of fantastic pubs to walk to!
27/05/2022
Jessica
We had the most idyllic weekend at Gold Rush Cabin on Westley Farm. The cabin itself was super cosy, a little chilly in the evenings but once we fired up the log burner it was nice and toasty. The outdoor shower was a treat complete with hot water and relaxing in the hot tub outdoors in the country air felt like pure luxury. The plot was intimate and self contained with everything we needed for a lovely weekend getaway.
22/04/2022
Cindy
It was just what we needed, very relaxing, loved the hot tub, open fire, etc.
24/09/2021
ABIGAIL
The setting in the trees was idyllic. We had everything we needed at the cabin and it was the perfect mix of the outdoors with touches of luxury. The bed was extremely comfortable, the hot tub luxurious and the shower fun!
23/08/2021
Nichola
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Gold Rush Cabin, and feel so revived. It's such a beautiful place, so considerately crafted and located in a lovely secluded woodland. We spent a very rainy day sitting under the tin roof reading books, playing cards, sketching and listening to nature; which was bliss. Then when the sun eventually did come out, we got our walking boots on, wandered down to the canal and off into the hills for a lovely 10 mile walk that took us through a nature reserve and pretty little villages, with a great Sunday roast at the Ram Inn to refuel. That was our only meal out though, because the rest of the time we enjoyed al fresco cooking and dining at the cabin! Would highly recommend.
20/08/2021
Jodeine
Had a wonderful time spending lazy mornings on the deck with the sound of the birds, and lazy evenings with the BBQ. The hosts were friendly and helpful, leaving us to ourselves except if we texted for some assistance. The cabin was well-equipped and well-looked after, with a lovely hot shower, and not intruded by anyone except the occasional squirrel. Stroud is a great town to visit.
28/06/2021
Sam
Our stay was amazing
04/06/2021
julia
We had the most wonderful stay at Gold Rush Cabin. Just what the Doctor ordered! The cabin was excellently equipped and we particularly enjoyed using the wood fire hot tub which came with excellent instructions.
Our hosts were wonderful too and we enjoyed foraging for breakfast in the farm shed.
An excellent stay, would really reccommend!
31/05/2021
Francesca
This was just what we needed! It was secluded and quiet with a private hot tub! It was absolutely perfect! Booked this for a joint birthday get away and we didn’t want to leave! We’re already looking at booking again at Westley farm. Even with COVID going on, Dan and Ali had everything set up for our arrival and were only a text away if we needed anything. Couldn’t of asked for a more perfect spot to sit back and relax.
28/09/2020
Kerrie
We had a week away at Goldrush where we cycled, visited local attractions and pubs and enjoyed the hot tub.
07/09/2020
Elsa
We had a wonderful time at Gold Rush Cabin! Everything we needed for a beautiful peaceful stay with lots of lovely places to visit nearby. The cabin itself was excellent and clearly carefully planned to give guests a great time. We loved the opportunity to stargaze by the campfire!
16/08/2019
Sylvie
What an amazing place !!!
29/07/2019
IRENE
Gold rush cabin is a thoughtfully designed escape from the rat race. Comfortable bed and fun design of kitchen and shower. Wonderful being able to cook outside on the decking. The watering can shower and dead mans tub are great. Such a tranquil peaceful area to sit and watch the birds and wildlife,
10/05/2019
ann
It was an absolutely wonderful stay.
17/08/2018
Sophie
We had an absolutely lovely stay, very secluded in the woods, surrounded by fields with cows and sheep! We loved the outdoor kitchen and shower and felt so relaxed. We enjoyed walking to the nearby pub, the Crown, in Frampton Mansell, which had a lovely, cosy atmosphere and delicious food. We visited many little towns in the area and had a great time. Even though we visited in the Summer, we really enjoyed using the wood fire in the cabin in the evenings, which was lovely to sit and listen to. The cabin was in a fantastic location, not far from civilisation, but also very secluded!
13/08/2018
Katy
I can really tell you guys how amazing the stay was, everything was perfect!!! Ali was amazing, the location was amazing, the surroundings were amazing, the cabin was amazing, everything was just PERFECT!!! we will deffo be going back.
23/07/2018
Graeme
We had a lovely stay in Gold Rush Cabin from 13th to 20th July. The bed and bedding were wonderfully luxurious and comfortable - I’m sure that no cowboy ever slept in such a glorious bed! All the other facilities were exactly as described. Roger in particular loved the open air shower and I found that I enjoyed it too once I had overcome my inhibitions. Ali and Dan prefer glampers to use their (supplied) eco-friendly toiletries and I found them all lovely to use - should have saved the space in my packing! Eating out on the deck is so relaxing, and we loved sitting by the campfire. Would recommend heating welshcakes in the little pie thing (tip - no more than one minute a side). Sitting in the twilight, eating buttered welshcakes with a glass of rose (or beer, in Roger’s case) and watching the stars - bliss. (This is no time to count calories). I had a pony ride on Rolo; lead by Ali and accompanied by her daughter on Sailor. A lovely, laid back experience; on horseback through the fields and woods. So good to have something so different from my everyday! We visited various pubs and had a delicious dinner on our final night in the Crown at Frampton Mansell.
16/07/2018
Marilyn
Our stay at the Gold Rush Cabin was fabulous! The location in the forest is very secluded and very special. The owners (Dan and Ali) are wonderful and helpful- on hand if you need them, but otherwise they will let you simply be :-)
The best bits were lounging in the hammock and listening to the birds; eating and bbq-ing on the porch; showering outside under the watering-can (with hot water); and sitting by the open fire, looking at the stars.
Would totally recommend this fantastic place in a beautiful, quiet part of the Cotswolds.
09/07/2018
Hanno
Amazing stay at Westley Farm. The cabin was perfect and had everything you required for our stay. The hospitality of Dan and Ali was also awesome and they never felt short of recommendations for the area. The bed, to add, was unbelievable, like sleeping in clouds. We can’t wait to come back and stay.
06/07/2018
Rachel
We're super excited to be adding Dan and Ali's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Sapperton Yurt should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
04/06/2018
The Canopy & Stars Team
Reviews
We had a wonderful time, it was the most tranquil location and the facilities are lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed the watering can shower and of course the hot tub!!
09/09/2024
Francesca
From the days prior to my arrival to my final morning, the attention to detail was phenomenal. Receiving a hand drawn map of the local area, a video detailing exactly how to get to the cabin along with their personal recommendations on what to see and do in the area, the owners of Westley Farm really outdid themselves. Then when I arrived I was absolutely blown away by every element of the Gold Rush Cabin. An incredibly cosy and inviting space made even more special by the small touches that made it a unique and inviting space to stay for a few days. Add to that the quality of hampers I’d ordered that they put together and I really could not give any feedback or tips on what could be done to improve it. No detail was skipped and I’m already planning another stay to try another cabin as they all have their own theme and style!
28/08/2024
Megan
Gold Rush is set within a naturally wild woodland area which makes for a peaceful escape surrounded by wildlife. From butterflies, to birds, to spotting deer in the surrounding fields and if you're lucky, within the woodland itself. Outdoor living but with a cosy woodfire heated cabin and a woodfired hot tub all to enjoy.
19/10/2023
Chloe, Canopy & Stars
My husband and I stayed at Gold Rush for his 30th birthday to escape for the weekend. We had such a wonderful time here. The cabin was beautifully set up with so many thoughtful additions to make it more comfortable. The hot tub was even filled up so we could use it when we arrived.
21/07/2023
Hannah
We stayed at Gold Rush cabin for our honeymoon. Four nights to get away from it all and relax. And relax I’d what we did. The place was off grid and very peaceful.
The cabin was cosy and had all the amenities. I loved the outdoor shower my favourite part.
19/06/2023
Emma
Was honestly the best escape. Everything was thought of, the owners were more than accommodating and being British… the weather was in our favour. We love weekends away where you can switch our phones off, have quality time doing an arrow words and being with the wilderness. Thank you.
12/05/2023
Reo
We had an incredible time at Gold Rush Cabin - the location was perfect - secluded, picturesque and the accommodation was superbly thought out, with all the little touches and details taken care of. Amazing!
16/09/2022
Ruth
Absolutely stunning place to stay, back to nature style, the owners Dan and Ali could not have helped even more, went above and beyond to supply a surprise champagne to our cabin for a engagement proposal. Amazing people and answered every question we threw at them. Thank you so much Dan and Ali,
Kieron and kate
10/06/2022
Kieron
Wow what a amazing setting. We loved everything about it. The facilities were amazing, Dan and Ali had thought of everything. We ordered our food to be there when we arrived. Even the rain didn’t spoil anything. Think my favourite was the watering can shower with hot water. My partner would say the hot tub. Fantastic 5 stars all the way.
03/06/2022
Paul
Had a brilliant and the peaceful weekend at the beautiful Goldrush cabin. Best thing was cooking over the open fire whilst letting the hot tub warm up. Ali and Dan could not have been nicer or more helpful and there's loads of fantastic pubs to walk to!
27/05/2022
Jessica
We had the most idyllic weekend at Gold Rush Cabin on Westley Farm. The cabin itself was super cosy, a little chilly in the evenings but once we fired up the log burner it was nice and toasty. The outdoor shower was a treat complete with hot water and relaxing in the hot tub outdoors in the country air felt like pure luxury. The plot was intimate and self contained with everything we needed for a lovely weekend getaway.
22/04/2022
Cindy
It was just what we needed, very relaxing, loved the hot tub, open fire, etc.
24/09/2021
ABIGAIL
The setting in the trees was idyllic. We had everything we needed at the cabin and it was the perfect mix of the outdoors with touches of luxury. The bed was extremely comfortable, the hot tub luxurious and the shower fun!
23/08/2021
Nichola
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Gold Rush Cabin, and feel so revived. It's such a beautiful place, so considerately crafted and located in a lovely secluded woodland. We spent a very rainy day sitting under the tin roof reading books, playing cards, sketching and listening to nature; which was bliss. Then when the sun eventually did come out, we got our walking boots on, wandered down to the canal and off into the hills for a lovely 10 mile walk that took us through a nature reserve and pretty little villages, with a great Sunday roast at the Ram Inn to refuel. That was our only meal out though, because the rest of the time we enjoyed al fresco cooking and dining at the cabin! Would highly recommend.
20/08/2021
Jodeine
Had a wonderful time spending lazy mornings on the deck with the sound of the birds, and lazy evenings with the BBQ. The hosts were friendly and helpful, leaving us to ourselves except if we texted for some assistance. The cabin was well-equipped and well-looked after, with a lovely hot shower, and not intruded by anyone except the occasional squirrel. Stroud is a great town to visit.
28/06/2021
Sam
Our stay was amazing
04/06/2021
julia
We had the most wonderful stay at Gold Rush Cabin. Just what the Doctor ordered! The cabin was excellently equipped and we particularly enjoyed using the wood fire hot tub which came with excellent instructions.
Our hosts were wonderful too and we enjoyed foraging for breakfast in the farm shed.
An excellent stay, would really reccommend!
31/05/2021
Francesca
This was just what we needed! It was secluded and quiet with a private hot tub! It was absolutely perfect! Booked this for a joint birthday get away and we didn’t want to leave! We’re already looking at booking again at Westley farm. Even with COVID going on, Dan and Ali had everything set up for our arrival and were only a text away if we needed anything. Couldn’t of asked for a more perfect spot to sit back and relax.
28/09/2020
Kerrie
We had a week away at Goldrush where we cycled, visited local attractions and pubs and enjoyed the hot tub.
07/09/2020
Elsa
We had a wonderful time at Gold Rush Cabin! Everything we needed for a beautiful peaceful stay with lots of lovely places to visit nearby. The cabin itself was excellent and clearly carefully planned to give guests a great time. We loved the opportunity to stargaze by the campfire!
16/08/2019
Sylvie
What an amazing place !!!
29/07/2019
IRENE
Gold rush cabin is a thoughtfully designed escape from the rat race. Comfortable bed and fun design of kitchen and shower. Wonderful being able to cook outside on the decking. The watering can shower and dead mans tub are great. Such a tranquil peaceful area to sit and watch the birds and wildlife,
10/05/2019
ann
It was an absolutely wonderful stay.
17/08/2018
Sophie
We had an absolutely lovely stay, very secluded in the woods, surrounded by fields with cows and sheep! We loved the outdoor kitchen and shower and felt so relaxed. We enjoyed walking to the nearby pub, the Crown, in Frampton Mansell, which had a lovely, cosy atmosphere and delicious food. We visited many little towns in the area and had a great time. Even though we visited in the Summer, we really enjoyed using the wood fire in the cabin in the evenings, which was lovely to sit and listen to. The cabin was in a fantastic location, not far from civilisation, but also very secluded!
13/08/2018
Katy
I can really tell you guys how amazing the stay was, everything was perfect!!! Ali was amazing, the location was amazing, the surroundings were amazing, the cabin was amazing, everything was just PERFECT!!! we will deffo be going back.
23/07/2018
Graeme
We had a lovely stay in Gold Rush Cabin from 13th to 20th July. The bed and bedding were wonderfully luxurious and comfortable - I’m sure that no cowboy ever slept in such a glorious bed! All the other facilities were exactly as described. Roger in particular loved the open air shower and I found that I enjoyed it too once I had overcome my inhibitions. Ali and Dan prefer glampers to use their (supplied) eco-friendly toiletries and I found them all lovely to use - should have saved the space in my packing! Eating out on the deck is so relaxing, and we loved sitting by the campfire. Would recommend heating welshcakes in the little pie thing (tip - no more than one minute a side). Sitting in the twilight, eating buttered welshcakes with a glass of rose (or beer, in Roger’s case) and watching the stars - bliss. (This is no time to count calories). I had a pony ride on Rolo; lead by Ali and accompanied by her daughter on Sailor. A lovely, laid back experience; on horseback through the fields and woods. So good to have something so different from my everyday! We visited various pubs and had a delicious dinner on our final night in the Crown at Frampton Mansell.
16/07/2018
Marilyn
Our stay at the Gold Rush Cabin was fabulous! The location in the forest is very secluded and very special. The owners (Dan and Ali) are wonderful and helpful- on hand if you need them, but otherwise they will let you simply be :-)
The best bits were lounging in the hammock and listening to the birds; eating and bbq-ing on the porch; showering outside under the watering-can (with hot water); and sitting by the open fire, looking at the stars.
Would totally recommend this fantastic place in a beautiful, quiet part of the Cotswolds.
09/07/2018
Hanno
Amazing stay at Westley Farm. The cabin was perfect and had everything you required for our stay. The hospitality of Dan and Ali was also awesome and they never felt short of recommendations for the area. The bed, to add, was unbelievable, like sleeping in clouds. We can’t wait to come back and stay.
06/07/2018
Rachel
We're super excited to be adding Dan and Ali's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Sapperton Yurt should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
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What does ‘from price’ mean?
Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.
Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
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We had a wonderful time, it was the most tranquil location and the facilities are lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed the watering can shower and of course the hot tub!!
09/09/2024