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.
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.
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.
"Ellie's Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. Perhaps one of the most well-known Cotswolds sites is Burford. It is legitimately one of the most scenic towns in England with its mediaeval bridge, old stone homes, and lovely Tudor and Georgian frontages. The town, which is frequently...
"Swan View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Gloucestershire. Southrop is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. It is situated on the River Leach which is a tributary of the Thames.It has all the ingredients of a quintessential English village including a 12th...
"20 Honeycroft" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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 Rookery" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. Burford is possibly one of, if not the most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, it is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often...
"Stable Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"The Gallops" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge 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,...
"Wellinghill Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Cheltenham is a spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds aonb in Gloucestershire, England. The town boasts a number of festivals including the Jazz, Music and Food & Drink festival. Discover the Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum for a wealth...
"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,...
"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...
"The Cornerstone" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times and has over 100 Grade II or higher listed buildings. Bourton-on-the-picturesque Water's high street runs along the River Windrush, which is crossed by several low stone bridges. An annual...
"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...
"Temple Mews" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. A charming Cotswold Village in Gloucestershire, Broadwell is a delightful retreat home to a traditional village pub and picturesque stone houses. Just 1.5 miles from the ancient market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, everything you need during your...
"Tumbledown" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. Buckland, Worcestershire is a short drive away from Broadway, which is a charming village nestled beneath the Worcestershire hills. This quintessential English village, one of the most beautiful in the Cotswolds, offers a superb range of unique...
"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...
"Spinners Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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 Temple Guiting" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules - 2 king-size bedrooms - 2 en-suite bathrooms with showers and WCs, plus a roll top bath in master bedroom - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, washing machine...
"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...
"The Cottage at Broadway" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 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...
"Carter's Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"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...
"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...
"1 Bed Cottage in Naunton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules - 1 Bedroom - 1 double - 1 Bathroom - shower over bath and WC - Open courtyard with garden furniture and BBQ - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer box - Stabling available...
"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...
"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...
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:
