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.
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.
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.
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.
"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...
"Garden Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. Influential authors Maria Edgeworth and William Turner were both born in Black Bourton, a tiny mediaeval town in Oxfordshire. The St. Mary the Virgin Church in Black Bourton, which houses magnificent wall murals from the 13th century that were...
"The Cheese Room" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Settled amongst the countryside of Warwickshire rests this charming market town of Shipston-on-Stour. Home to a wealth of local amenities, including shops, pubs and restaurants, along with a network of riverside walks and cycle trails,...
"1 Bed Cottage in Upper Coberley" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 bedroom – double - 1 bathroom - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer - Electric and central heating and towels included - Off-road parking for 1...
"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...
"Stumps Cross Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The bustling Fairtrade town of Winchcombe, a conservation site, lies above the River Isbourne, midway between Cheltenham and Broadway. Visitors can sample a mouthwatering array of local produce in the town's restaurants, wine bars, tea shops...
"Tannery Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. Burford, Oxfordshire is one of the most famous of the Cotswolds’ locations. With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the...
"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...
"2 Bed Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – doubles - 1 bathroom - Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer - Wood burner (Logs not included) - Off-road parking for 1 car (further parking for one car...
"High Ridge" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 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,...
"1 Bed Cottage in Chedworth" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine - Highchair, travel cot...
"Rowan 3" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 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...
"Ground Floor Annex" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. A small hamlet just 4 miles from the maritime town and harbour of Falmouth. The surrounding countryside offers rolling fields, country lanes and misty, atmospheric creeks that wind their way inland from the sea through deep, wooded valleys. The...
"Evergreen" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. The charming village of Broadway, known as 'The Jewel of the Cotswolds', nestles beneath the Worcestershire hills. This quintessential English village, one of the most beautiful in the Cotswolds, offers a superb range of unique shops and...
"The Old Post Office - Chedworth" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, this stone-built cottage in the village of Chedworth offers couples or solo travellers a delightful retreat with a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. The Parish offers two welcoming pubs, each...
"The Bath House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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...
"The Snicket" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire. Northleach is just off the Roman road, the Fosse Way (A429) 8 miles north-east of Cirencester and 10 miles south-west of Stow-on-the-Wold, and about 7 miles from Burford - making it an excellent place to travel from if you're looking to visit...
"Lamorna Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Oxfordshire. The ancient town of Chipping Norton, steeped in history and culture, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the shadow of the Rollright Hills in this unspoilt area of Oxfordshire. Chipping Norton boasts a popular weekly market,...
"Brookside Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire.
"Little Lemhill Farm Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The popular riverside market town of Lechlade lies on the edge of the southern Cotswolds and has many traditional pubs, antique shops, a Londis and a Co-operative including a fuel station. Lechlade is also home to the infamous Christmas shop...
"Hazelnut Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. The ancient town of Chipping Norton, steeped in history and culture, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the shadow of the Rollright Hills in this unspoilt area of Oxfordshire. Chipping Norton boasts a popular weekly market,...
"Dutch 2" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The popular riverside market town of Lechlade lies on the edge of the southern Cotswolds and has many traditional pubs, antique shops, a Londis and a Co-operative including a fuel station. Lechlade is also home to the infamous Christmas shop...
"Claytons Cottage, Lower Oddington" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Not completely remote from its neighbours but surrounded by a spectacular rural landscape, Claytons Cottage offers a blissful escape from light and noise pollution. With two en-suite bedrooms, one twin and one with a king-size bed, the cottage...
"Hulls House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire. The pint-sized market town of Chipping Campden rests within the picturesque landscape of the Cotswolds aonb. Decorated in a plethora of historical and Cotswold-stone buildings, the town plays host to a handful of shops and eateries to meet your...
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:
