The Barrel Store is a unique hostel in the heart of the Cotswolds.

The Barrel Store is a unique hostel in the heart of Cirencester and we would love to welcome your group to the Cotswolds.
Whether you’re planning a school trip with a historical twist, a foodie family get together or are passing through on a walking or cycling tour, we have you covered.

With a great central location and with 14 rooms, sleeping up to 43 people, it’s the
perfect base.

Dogs welcome when booking exclusive hire.

BEDROOMS
All our rooms are ensuite except two family rooms, which share a separate bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Free WiFi, no TV

SELF CATERING
Our Community Room’s self-catering kitchen is fully equipped.

Make your own meals, use the fridge for storing your food, eat at the communal table and relax in the comfy chairs.

With plenty of nearby supermarkets and restaurants you won't go hungry.

We also offer group catering options through our cafe, Blend. The skilled team can offer breakfast, lunch and dinner options either in The Barrel Store or their sunny cafe, located on the mezzanine floor of New Brewery Arts (situated next door to The Barrel Store).

A STYLISH HOSTEL
Our hostel takes its name from its former life as the barrel store for the historic Cirencester Brewery that once dominated this part of the town. The remaining brewery buildings are home to New Brewery Arts, a charity that runs the Barrel Store and has a mission to connect people with the hand-made, promote the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrate the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. This relationship with craft is evident within The Barrel Store, with artisan-made pieces on display throughout the hostel. This partnership with a local charity means that all of the profit from The Barrel Store directly supports our local community. We are one of the most environmentally-friendly hostels in the UK. In fact, The Barrel Store was the first Passivhaus hostel in the UK and a finalist in the 2018 Passivhaus Awards - a building standard for ultra-low energy buildings


TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
We're conveniently located, right in the centre of Cirencester. We have all of the amenities you need on your doorstep – pubs, restaurants, shops and museums – but quiet and peaceful with no through traffic to disturb you.

Nearest supermarket - 100 yards
Nearest pub - 100 yards
Nearest restaurant - 100 yards

SELF CATERING
Our Community Room’s self-catering kitchen is fully equipped.

Make your own meals, use the fridge for storing your food, eat at the communal table and relax in the comfy chairs.

With plenty of nearby supermarkets and restaurants you won't go hungry.

ACCESSIBILITY
Our entire ground floor is step free, helping with access to guest rooms and the self-catering kitchen area. Blue badge parking is located 20 meters from our front door.

A PERFECT BASE
It may feel sleepy, but Cirencester and the Cotswolds have a wealth of activities for your group.