Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Rosebank Barn is set in rolling countryside on the edge of the enchanting village of Ablington. The village is located on the River Coln and the popular tourist destination of Bibury once described by William Morris as 'the most beautiful village in the Cotswolds', is a pleasant one mile walk away.

Information correct at time of writing. Rosebank Barn is an ideal base for exploring Cotswold villages and towns, on foot, by bike or in the car. Located a short drive from Fairford, Cirencester, Bourton-on-the-Water and Cheltenham Spa and with easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways and trains via Kemble station. The barn is close to a number of noted wool churches, with Northleach, Cirencester, Fairford, Tetbury and Stow-on-the-Wold all worth visiting. Just 1½ miles from Rosebank Barn is the charming village of Bibury with local attractions including Arlington Row, a row of weavers cottages built of local stone next to the River Coln, the Bibury Trout Farm and the Saxon Church of St. Mary. There are some great pubs and restaurants nearby including award-winning The Hare and Hounds, The Catherine Wheel, a family-friendly local pub in Bibury and The Village Pub, with its excellent selection of Cotswold craft ales. For a fantastic family day out try the Cotswold Wildlife Park, with over 260 different species of animals or Cotswold Farm Park, with its collections of British rare breed farm animals. There are a multitude of equestrian events in the area including Cheltenham Racecourse, Siddington Point-to-Point, the Badminton Horse Trials and the polo clubs of Cirencester Park and Beaufort. Blenhiem Palace, the spectacular historic house and gardens, is open to visitors throughout the year. Both Batsford Arboretum and Westonbirt Arboretum offer amazing walks through beautiful trees and shrubs.