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
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.
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.
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.
"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...
"1 Bed Cottage in Broadway" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 bedroom with super-king size bed - Bathroom with shower and WC - Open fire for decoration only - Smart Tv -...
"Ivy Hollow Cotswold Hills, Chipping Norton" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. Set within a country park in the heart of the Cotswold, Ivy Hollow is a traditional shepherds hut designed for two. The open-plan space features a king-size bed and rustic decor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Equipped with a log...
"Swallow Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The bustling village of Andoversford lies six miles southeast of Cheltenham, surrounded by lovely countryside, offering many attractive walks with the renowned Cotswold Way and Gloucestershire Way close by. Andoversford has a thriving village...
"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...
"Saratoga Cottage, Bruern, near Chipping Norton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. The front door leads into the elegant open-plan kitchen, dining room and sitting room, which is dominated by the antique carved oak mantelpiece and its open fire, ideal for snuggling up on a winters evening.The bespoke kitchen has...
"Forge Cottage (2), Winchcombe" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. An opportunity for one or two guests to enjoy this pretty, pet friendly cottage in the heart of picturesque Winchcombe with use of just one of the three bedrooms.The spacious open-plan ground floor has a modern feel, whilst retaining...
"2 Bed Cottage in Cirencester" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - Sleeps 4 + 1 - 2 bedrooms - 1 large master bedroom with double, 1 twin room (additional single bed adjoining the twin bedroom) -...
"1 Bed Cottage in Cheltenham" 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...
"Millet Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. The local market town of Chipping Norton is a short distance from the cottage and is one of the most popular, thriving towns in the Cotswolds, with a wealth of independent stores, fabulous antique shops and even the recently famous “Diddly...
"Buckwheat" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. The local market town of Chipping Norton is a short distance from the cottage and is one of the most popular, thriving towns in the Cotswolds, with a wealth of independent stores, fabulous antique shops and even the recently famous “Diddly...
"Lodge Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. With so much to see in the area including Blenheim Palace, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon you will be spoilt for choice.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: 42" Freeview...
"1 Chestnut Corner, Stanton, Broadway" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. This charming honey coloured Cotswolds Stone cottage is located in a quiet corner of Stanton; a beautiful village situated below the wooded Cotswold Edge. Brimming with character, the traditional features of this quintessential Cotswolds...
"Little Shrublands, Blockley" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Gloucestershire. This contemporary cottage enjoys a peaceful location in an elevated position just minutes away from the village hub. Perfectly placed to take advantage of all that Blockley has to offer but ideally located to ensure a tranquil...
"The Loft, Kingham" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. The Loft is a spacious loft apartment accessed via an external stone staircase then remains all on one level.Enter into the impressively light and airy open-plan living space, giving you a warm and welcoming feel, with oak flooring,...
"9 Windrush Heights" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 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, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often...
"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...
"Butlers Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Oxfordshire. Burford is one of the most well-known Cotswold settlements, if not THE most well-known. Burford is one of England's most scenic towns, with its ancient bridge, old stone homes, and stunning Tudor and Georgian frontages. The town was initially a...
"Cats Abbey Cottage , Northleach" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Located at the end of a private tree lined drive and within beautiful grounds, Cats Abbey Cottage is a charming, Cotswold stone cottage attached to the owner's property, Cats Abbey Hall. Originally built in 1806, the owners have carefully and...
"Washpool" 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,...
"Wayside" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh lies on the Fosse Way Roman Road in the northern Cotswolds and boasts many elegant 18th century buildings, which are home to traditional inns, serving real ales and home-cooked food, tea rooms,...
"Church Alley House" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment 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 Shipston-on-stour" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Warwickshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 king and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over bath - Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher...
"Cheltenham Cottage, Bruern, near Chipping Norton" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. Cheltenham Cottage is a charming maisonette and a perfect bolthole offering open-plan living over two floors with stunning views across the Cotswold countryside.As you enter through your own private entrance, Cheltenham Cottage is...
Popular towns in and around The Cotswolds:
Bourton-on-the-WaterBroadwayBurfordCheltenhamChipping CampdenChipping NortonEveshamSouth CerneyStow-on-the-WoldStratford-upon-AvonStroudTetburyWinchcombeSome local suggestions:
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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:
