If you’re looking for holiday cottages in the Cotswolds, consider a stay in Bourton-on-the-Water. This picturesque village is known for its quaint houses made from golden stone and its glorious surrounding countryside. It’s also notable for the many low bridges that cross the River Windrush as it flows alongside the high street.
We have a wide range of gorgeous holiday homes located both in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water and the surrounding area. All are fully equipped with everything you’ll need for a perfect stay, including modern home comforts such as WiFi and added little extras like free parking and a private garden. Our properties also range from romantic boltholes to sprawling cottages for larger families or groups of friends. Visiting with your four-legged friend? Some holiday cottages are even dog-friendly, too. Read more
Stepping Stones is a spacious, pet-friendly holiday cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, perfect for families or small groups. Set beside the River Windrush, it sleeps five across three bedrooms, with space for two more on a sofa bed. The cottage features a private riverside patio, a well-equipped kitchen, an open-plan living area, a family bathroom and a downstairs WC. Shops, tearooms, pubs and attractions like Birdland and the Model Village are just a short walk away. Stepping Stones offers a fantastic base for exploring the Cotswolds with children, friends or dogs in tow with free WiFi, parking and everything needed for a relaxed self-catering stay.
Kestrel Cottage is a spacious, pet-free holiday rental in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water, perfect for couples seeking a peaceful Cotswolds escape. Located on the first floor of a converted water mill, it features a double bedroom, sofa bed, modern bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. With beautiful Cotswold stone walls and village views, it offers comfort and charm in equal measure. Shops, cafés, pubs, and local attractions are all within walking distance. With free WiFi, parking, and everything needed for a relaxed self-catering break, Kestrel Cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds year-round.
Skylark Cottage is a pet-free holiday home in Bourton-on-the-Water, ideal for couples or small families. Set across two floors in a converted Cotswold stone watermill beside the River Windrush, it includes a cosy attic bedroom with en-suite, a bright living area with sofa bed, and a well-equipped kitchen for self-catering stays. Guests can walk to local pubs, tea rooms, shops and attractions, all just moments from the door. Free WiFi and private parking are included. With scenic footpaths and charming villages nearby, Skylark Cottage is a comfortable base for exploring the beauty and heritage of the Cotswolds.
Swallow Cottage is a welcoming base that feels like home. A charming and pet-friendly hideaway for two, the holiday cottage is tucked away near the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the Cotswolds' prettiest villages. The one-bedroom bolthole is ideal for couples looking to unwind and enjoy time together. A sofa bed in the living room provides accommodation for one or two extra guests, so it is also an excellent choice for a small family to use as they explore Cotswold towns and countryside. Swallow Cottage is one of four self-catering rentals in a beautifully restored former mill. It features ground-floor accommodation with original stone walls and oak beams all within a few steps of Bourton-on-the-Water's independent tea rooms, shops, pubs and local sights.
This romantic one-bedroom retreat offers tranquil riverside views and is just moments from tea rooms, shops, and popular attractions like Birdland and the Model Village. Ideal for dog-friendly getaways, Robin Cottage sleeps two, with a sofa bed for extra guests, so it is perfect for couples or small families. Enjoy scenic walks to Lower and Upper Slaughter, and explore local trails and cycle routes. Robin Cottage is the ideal choice of holiday home for a relaxing, self-catering Cotswold escape all year round and a peaceful base to explore one of England’s prettiest villages.
Full of character, Cloisters is an attractive Grade II listed stone holiday cottage ideally placed in one of the Cotswolds most popular holiday destinations, Bourton-on-the-Water (lovingly known as the 'Little Venice of the Cotswolds'). Right in the heart of the Cotswolds, this is a great self-catering base for exploring the many attractions of both the Cotswolds and Central England, if you can tear yourself away from this picturesque village setting with its eateries, shops, attractions and river running through.
A charming period stone cottage sitting in an enviable position in the heart of the popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water often referred to as the 'little Venice of the Cotswolds'. An ideal self-catering base for exploring the Cotswolds and its many attractions with excellent eateries, shops and attractions on the doorstep.
Riverside is a prestigious Cotswold holiday home on the bank of the River Windrush in Bourton-on-the-Water. Built from the characteristically beautiful Cotswold Stone with mullioned stone windows and an AGA, it sleeps six people in three bedrooms with three bathrooms and a walled garden. The self-catering cottage is perfect for families or friends, including those with children. You're close to fantastic restaurants, pubs and independently owned shops and within easy reach of favourite Cotswold attractions, towns and villages for days out.
This lovely Victorian Cotswold stone holiday cottage has a timeless charm and is on a quiet residential road in the picturesque Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Guests are a short stroll from the River Windrush, shops, tea rooms and pubs, as well as favourite attractions like the Model Village and the Cotswold Motoring Museum. Hire a bicycle or a classic car to tour the surrounding countryside, visiting the Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold, Biford, Burford and other scenic spots. Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cheltenham, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, and Malvern are all within easy reach for a day trip. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and has a private courtyard garden and private off-street parking.
"Well Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft...
"2 Bed Cottage in Snowshill" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 2 king-size - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, coffee...
"Mayfly Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Set within the Cotswolds aonb is this peaceful and friendly village. Bordered by the River Coln and surrounded by refreshing green countryside, Coln St Aldwyns is a fine base for visitors to the area. You will find a Grade II* listed church as...
"2 Bed Cottage in Broadway" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms, 1 double with TV’s and 1 twin zip-and-link which can be made up as a king upon request at booking - Super-king size zip link is on the first floor leading to enclosed courtyard which...
"The Little White Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. Milton-Under-Wychwood is a village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire. The village has one pub called The Hare which is a gastropub. Wychwood public library is located in a converted shop. Local attractions are Foxholes Nature Reserve,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Woodmancote" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules - Sleeps 2+1 - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size zip-and-link and 1 single - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine -...
"Bears Court The Flat" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The picturesque high street nestles alongside the...
"The Malins" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Blockley is a quaint village resting in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, in easy reach of all of the excitement of Moreton-in-Marsh. Within the village you can find two pubs where you can enjoy a refreshing beverage as well as a...
"Gleed Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Cheltenham is a town in Gloucestershire and lies beneath Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds and above the vale of the River Severn. It is known as 'The Western Gateway to the Cotswolds'. This edge-of-the Cotswolds spa town is hard...
"Thrower's Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. An ancient village once famous for its silk and corn mills, Blockley lies just 3 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh and features a unique collection of honey-coloured buildings with a pretty village green, two excellent pubs, serving hearty food and...
"Mouse Hole Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. The town of Winchcombe lies above the River Isbourne, midway between Cheltenham and Broadway. Visitors can sample an array of local produce in the town's restaurants, wine bars, tea shops and deli's, or stroll around the range of local shops,...
"1 Bed Cottage in Broadway" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom with super-king size bed - Bathroom with shower and WC - Open fire for decoration only - Smart Tv - Well-equipped with electric oven and hob, fridge, washing...
"Appin Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. Shipton Under Wychwood is a short drive away from the ancient town of Chipping Norton. Chipping Norton boasts a popular weekly market, numerous book and antique shops, many cafes, restaurants and pubs serving excellent food and local ales, art...
"Upper Mill Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Coln St Aldwyns is a peaceful and friendly village bordered by the River Coln and surrounding by refreshing green countryside. The chocolate-box village of Bibury is just a couple of miles away, known for its rows of quaint stone cottages and...
"Bramley Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. A charm-filled market town on the eastern fringes of the Cotswolds aonb, Cirencester boasts architecture both dramatic and quaint, with its stunning church and rows of quirky cottages. Discover a number of fine shops and eateries connected by a...
"Puffitts Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Gloucestershire. Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The village has an eclectic range of visitor...
"Bears Court Barn 3" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The picturesque high street nestles alongside the...
"Suncroft" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Gloucestershire. The historic Cotswold village of Prestbury lies on the edge of the spa town of Cheltenham, surrounded by beautiful Gloucestershire countryside and claims to be the most haunted village in England! The village offers a range of amenities...
"Stow Cottage Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Oxfordshire. Kingham, England's favourite village, is nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Burford. It has many historical buildings and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The majority of the village is made...
"Tithe Barn, Lyneham" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Oxfordshire. The large village of Lyneham is situated at the southern end of the Cotswold Hills, in rural northern Wiltshire, close to the border with Gloucestershire. Lyneham is probably best remembered as the base of the RAF’s Hercules fleet; the base was...
"Yarn Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. The picturesque Broadway village, also referred to as "The Jewel of the Cotswolds," is tucked away beneath the Worcestershire hills. This classic English village, one of the most stunning in the Cotswolds, not only offers a fantastic selection...
"Red Fawn Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. An ancient village once famous for its silk and corn mills, Blockley lies just 3 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh and features a unique collection of honey-coloured buildings with a pretty village green, two excellent pubs, serving hearty food and...
"3 Bed Cottage in Hailey" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Oxfordshire. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 king-size - 2 bathroom - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 shower room with WC - Electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine...
"Patience Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. A charming and characterful Cotswold cottage in the heart of a quaint village. A perfect Cotswold’s stay!. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen: Breakfast Bar,...
Popular towns in and around The Cotswolds:
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This town is ideal for those who like long walks in stunning countryside and strolls around idyllic English villages. The surrounding area is packed with historic stately homes, beautiful gardens and fascinating museums.
If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Bourton-on-the-Water, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.
London: 90 miles
Birmingham: 51 miles
Glasgow: 345 miles
Liverpool: 155 miles
Bristol: 56 miles
Manchester: 143 miles
Leeds: 159 miles
Edinburgh: 347 miles
Newcastle: 250 miles
The Cotswolds covers five counties across nearly 800 square miles! In addition to Bourton-on-the-Water, there are lots of lovely towns and villages worth visiting while you’re there, too. This includes the following popular locations:
