PIG in the Cotswolds
Maximalist-hygge meets shabby-chic country house. Think boho floral wallpapers, period beams, vintage flea-market finds and crackling log fires. Unpretentious and warmly chaotic in the best sense — guests in wellies sit next to guests in floaty floral dresses and no one bats an eye.
Pre-book your Fieldhouse spa slot with reception — the spa is intentionally limited to 8 people at a time and slots fill fast, especially on weekends
Why It Matters
THE PIG-in the Cotswolds is the group's first purpose-built spa hotel and first to include a village pub. It sits within the extraordinary gardens of the former Barnsley House — Rosemary Verey's original creation — making it one of the most historically significant horticultural settings in the Cotswolds. B Corp certified.
A Grade II-listed, 17th-century honey-stone manor in the tiny Cotswolds village of Barnsley, just four miles from Cirencester. THE PIG took over the former Barnsley House in 2024, sensitively restoring it while stamping the whole place with the group's signature laid-back luxury — reclaimed furniture, rich fabrics, floral wallpapers and cosy nooks at every turn. The gardens, originally designed by the legendary Rosemary Verey, remain the real centrepiece: listed archways, a laburnum walk, potager gardens and Simon Verity sculptures dotted about the grounds. This is the first PIG with a full standalone spa and the first with its own village pub, making it arguably the most complete property in the group.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Big Comfy Luxe Rooms
Very large bedrooms with super-king beds and cosy separate seating areas, plus very big bathrooms featuring a freestanding bath and monsoon shower. Some have the bathtub in the bedroom itself, and original exposed beams with views over the front lawn.
Comfy Luxe Rooms
Big rooms with big beds and big freestanding tubs. Large monsoon showers. Good sized without going full splurge. Some have original features such as exposed beams and views over the front lawn.
Comfy Rooms
Mid-range rooms spread across the main house and grounds. One ground-floor Comfy Room has a ramp for wheelchair users and a suitable wet-room shower — book direct to request this.
Field Luxe Rooms
Peacefully secluded in the heart of nature, away from the main house's activity. These have 'can't-see-this-from-anywhere-else' views across the surrounding Cotswolds countryside. Good for anyone who wants maximum quiet.
Field View Rooms
Tucked away in the gardens beyond the main house, these secluded rooms offer proper countryside quiet. A good choice if you want to feel away from the buzz of the main building.
Little Rooms
The smallest rooms in the house, but full of character. Very cosy with walk-in monsoon showers and views out across the Kitchen Gardens and grounds. Good value entry point into the PIG experience.
Rosemary's Hideaway
The biggest room in the main house and a proper showstopper. Under a unique domed ceiling sits a large four-poster bed. Features a private entrance, spacious sitting room with original cornicing and fireplace, a pretty terrace, and — remarkably — a listed stone and shell grotto private dining room that seats up to 14 guests, designed by Rosemary Verey herself.
Secret Garden Cottage
A private 3-bedroom self-catering cottage two minutes from the main house, tucked away through the original Potager Garden. For anyone who wants total independence and space — or a family/group needing their own front door.
Snug Rooms
On the smaller side but with everything you need. All have monsoon showers. Compact and cosy — fine if you plan to spend most of your time in the gardens and restaurant.
Stables, Pig Styes & Stores Rooms
Rooms converted from the original stable yard buildings beside the main house. Reviews describe them as beautiful and spacious with the full PIG treatment — good picks for those who want a separate entrance and slightly more privacy from the main building.
Super Comfy Luxe Rooms
Really well-sized rooms with super-king beds, walk-in monsoon showers and freestanding roll-top baths. Spread across the main house and stable yard. A significant upgrade in comfort and space.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel provides maps and tips for walking and cycling routes directly from Barnsley — including circular walks through rolling Cotswolds hills, field-flanked routes to Bibury and strolls through the Coln Valley. Bikes not available to hire on-site, but the hotel team can advise on local rental.
A guided morning stroll around the Rosemary Verey-designed gardens, led by knowledgeable staff — several of whom have been tending the grounds for years before THE PIG's arrival. Takes in the laburnum walk, knot garden, potager gardens, Tuscan temple, listed Gothic summerhouse, Simon Verity sculptures and the Kitchen Garden.
Guests are free to wander the on-site Kitchen Garden — one of the largest in the PIG litter, with notably long growing beds, a big fruit cage and one of the longest native foraging hedges in the group (all edible nuts and berries). The garden team work alongside the chefs and are happy to talk through what's growing.
Seasonal events calendar including live local music, hands-on food and garden workshops, and themed evenings. Check the hotel's events page for upcoming dates.
A weekend-long summer party event held on the hotel grounds — one of the seasonal highlights on the PIG events calendar.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One ground-floor Comfy Room with a ramp for wheelchair users and a wet-room shower. Ramped entry to reception, restaurant and bar. Book directly through the hotel team to request this specific room.
THE PIG group's afternoon tea offering — buttery and savoury plates followed by soft bakes and sweet items. Available at THE PIG-in the Cotswolds (not at The Village Pub).
The hotel lends wellies to guests for garden and countryside walks — so no need to pack your own.
Grade II-listed Arts and Crafts gardens spanning several acres. Includes laburnum walk, knot garden, potager gardens, Tuscan temple, Gothic summerhouse, and Simon Verity sculptures. Guests are free to explore at any time.
Rooms come with a stocked larder (minibar) filled with locally sourced snacks and tipples. Light-blocking shutters and fresh milk also noted in Village Pub rooms.
All-natural, biodegradable bath and body products from Wiltshire-based Bramley, in refillable full-size bottles — the PIG's exclusive kitchen-garden-inspired range.
Dogs welcome in a small number of Outside Big Comfy Luxe rooms (additional charge). Dogs not permitted in the main building, restaurant or lounge. Book by emailing reservations@thepighotel.com.
Three 7KW Pod Point electric vehicle charging points. Available at 75p per kWh. Pod Point App and registered account required. Bring your own charging cable. Move car once fully charged.
Sauna, steam room and outdoor heated hydrotherapy pool included for main house hotel guests (60-minute pre-booked slot). Village Pub guests pay £30 per person for a 60-minute slot.
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