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The Barrel Store - Hostel

2.0 star property
Art-infused hostel in a national park offers cyclists a secure haven and caffeine fix while immersing guests in nature

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Step into The Barrel House, a charming stone building with a welcoming entrance featuring a glass door and a cozy bench.
Stunning spiral staircase with a continuous loop design, featuring a metal railing and natural light from above.
Cozy space with a dining table and four chairs, a large window, and a shelf with books.
Escape to a serene countryside setting surrounded by lush trees and a charming village.
Enjoy meals in this well-lit dining area with a long table and six chairs.
The Barrel Store - Hostel blends outdoor adventure with cultural flair. Nestled in a national park, it features an on-site art gallery and free WiFi. Guests can sip complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby, safely store their bikes, and appreciate the well-maintained property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is CA $87
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (With Shower)

Family Room (With Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Triple Room (With Shower)

Triple Room (With Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Cricklade St, Cirencester, England, GL7 1JH

What's nearby

  • Cirencester Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Agricultural University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 88 min drive
  • Kemble Station - 13 min drive
  • Swindon Station - 20 min drive
  • Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toro Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Marlborough Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lynwood & Co Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bear Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Porters Cafe Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Barrel Store - Hostel

When you stay at The Barrel Store - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and kayaking. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1800
  • Art gallery on site
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Stair-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Kitchen island

More

  • Cleaning supplies
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Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Barrel Store Hostel Cirencester
Barrel Store Hostel
Barrel Store Cirencester
The Barrel Store
The Barrel Store - Hostel Cirencester
The Barrel Store - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Barrel Store - Hostel currently open?

The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.

Does The Barrel Store - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Barrel Store - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Barrel Store - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking.

What's the area around The Barrel Store - Hostel like?

The Barrel Store - Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Cirencester Church and 10 minutes' walk from Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre.

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The Barrel Store - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Store
Cafes
Accomodation Type
Restaurant
Family friendly
Supermarkets
Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay. Basic but very clean and a great central location.
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

convenient location , clean and warm good kitchen facilities
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cheap accommodation
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay, there is a parking near the hotel that is free from 6PM to 8AM. Kitchen was good, and the room was comfortable and quiet.
Ariane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel was clean and having a private bathroom was an added bonus
Aswin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was quick and easy. Hostel was situated in the middle of town within easy walk of all amenities. There was no noise at night and comfortable stay. would recommend.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked it all........location, room, kitchen dining area the room was too warm for me, would have been good to open the window more!
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Staff were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to help me check in/check at difficult times
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and welcoming hostel in great location

Excellent location. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good shared kitchen area with a friendly atmosphere. Rooms and bathrooms are fairly tight but that is expected. All in good condition and clean. We enjoyed our stay here and our visit to the surrounding Cotswolds area.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was cramped, stuffy with noisy from generator outside window. Like a prison cell. Kitchen facility great. Location really good.
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Accommodation was simple, but clean and had everything you needed. Great central location and the staff were really friendly and accommodating when we needed a later check out for a wedding. Was nice to not have to worry about getting dressed up and then wondering around Cirencester for hours before the wedding started.
Jade, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good choice

It's a posh YHA at post YHA prices...but still a really good choice for families in a touristy part of the world. Our bunks were ready made and comfortable. Clean, modern design with well equipped kitchen. Easy parking and supermarkets close by. Would stay again.
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Slightly difficult to locate
Sylvia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

My only comment would be around the shower. Whilst the shower was excellent the water comes out into the bathroom because the drain needs to raised to form a lip.
Elaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Voilently expensive parking. I estimated the owner (Council? ) would make 3/4 million Pounds from this car park. A real killer. Room extremely simple but adequate. No TV.
Geoff, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay at the YHA Cotswolds (The Barrel Store) and would highly recommend the accommodation! It is perfectly located in Cirencester's old town - supermarket, shops and cafes are just a few yards walk away. The room and the shared kitchen were very clean, the employees were very nice and always available for questions. The communal kitchen is perfectly equipped and offers enough space to cater for yourself. Cirencester is a wonderful small town and a perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds - thanks to numerous bus services to nearby villages and towns, the area is wonderful to explore without a car. We were completely satisfied with the YHA Cotswolds (The Barrel Store) and would not hesitate to come back!
Regine, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Basic, a table would have been ideal. Clean. No lift. it was a very quick nightout but only needed a clean bed and shower and I was very happy with the conditions. Overall good night sleep. The only minus is it take a while to find the location as Google maps does not display it correctly. I think they should put proper instructions in their confirmation email. Instead they only focused about Parking. Actually between 6pm -8am there is free parking at Old Station Car Park.
Elisabeta, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

コッツウオルド観光するには最適な場所であったが、ホテル専用のカーパークがなく公共カーパークに止めざるを得なかった。ただしそのカーパークは近かったので不便はあまり感じなかった。 ホテル受付の方が大変親切で助かった。また良いアドバイスも頂いた。　
TAKESHI, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michaela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

André, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aniket, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

KIYOTO, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No late check in. Had to sleep in our car.

We got stuck in traffic and missed the check in window by 20 minutes. There was no one around, the phone rang to an empty desk, and no way to check in late, which is unheard of in my experiences of hostels. My family of 4 was forced to sleep in our car outside until the following morning. They then checked us in with a pencil and clipboard. Very unprofessional. Terrible experience. I would have liked to have given it a better review, but no late check in policy is a huge miss.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dean, 1-night trip