Opening date revealed for THE PIG's first Cotswolds hotel

The doors to THE PIG in the Cotswolds are being flung open on Sunday 8 September 2024, with bookings opening next week.

THE PIG in the Cotswolds is tucked away in Barnsley, near Cirencester and the opening of the hotel follows the successful launch of its The Village Pub in June 2024.  

The revamped hotel has worked its magic on the 17th century Grade II former Barnsley House, complete with original listed gardens designed by renowned gardener Rosemary Verey.

Owners say the building has been sensitively restored to keep the character and original features of the beautiful house, while still being classically PIG in styling with rooms that feel lived-in with rich fabrics, reclaimed pieces and cosy corners to relax in.

Large characterful bedrooms have been designed with spacious showers and big bathtubs, either in the room or in a separate, large bathroom. Each bedroom has comfy, familiar furnishings with many rooms overlooking the original arts and crafts style gardens.

The ornamental gardens, which were Rosemary Verey’s first ever creation, have been respected to retain the vision of quintessential English beauty with listed archways, potager gardens and a lush Laburnum walkway. 

Additionally, THE PIG has introduced Simon Verity sculptures alongside the listed Gothic summerhouse, with new hidden rooms, secret gardens and a small spa, the Field Spa. Tucked away in the gardens, the spa has treatment rooms, a sauna and a sunny outdoor terrace. 

Beyond the back of the house is the large Kitchen Garden to fuel the restaurant’s 25-mile menu. THE PIG gardening team has taken inspiration from the surroundings and history of the land to grow produce that make up THE PIG’s seasonal dishes. 

Rooms start from £250 per night for the smallest rooms up to £775 per night for the huge showstoppers tucked away in the historic gardens.