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
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.
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.
"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...
"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...
"Woodcock 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...
"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...
"3 Bed Cottage in Cheltenham" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 en-suite bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin - 3 bathrooms - 2 shower rooms with WCs and 1 bathroom with free-standing bath and WC - Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave,...
"Epsom Cottage, Bruern, near Chipping Norton" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Oxfordshire. The front door opens into a quarry-tiled entrance hall which is central to the cottage. The elegant drawing room/dining room is off to the left and is flooded with natural light from the three large windows, which look onto the courtyard and...
"Rosebank Barn, Bibury" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. This converted natural Cotswold stone barn lies on the edge of a quiet village within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The south facing kitchen/breakfast room is bright and airy with oak beams and twin large bi-folding doors...
"2 Bed Cottage in Moreton-in-marsh" 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 - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer and...
"Orchard Lea, Winchcombe" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Situated on the Cotswold Way and just a short walk from the centre of the Cotswold market town of Winchcombe, Orchard Lea is a fantastic property to base yourself to discover all that the Cotswolds has to offer.Step into the large...
"2 Bed Cottage in Cheltenham" 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 - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 1 bathroom – 1 shower-over-bath and WC - Electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with ice...
"The Cottage on the Green - UK47990" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. A perfect location for exploring Chipping Norton and beautiful surrounding Cotswolds towns and villages. You’ll be sure of a comfortable stay at The Cottage on The Green.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living...
"Flagstone Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest village in the Cotswolds and the site of an Iron Age fort, epitomises olde worlde England. Since the 12th century, this historic market town has hosted numerous fairs, including a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft...
"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...
"2 Bed Cottage in Cheltenham" 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 - 2 Bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Bath/shower towels included - Electric oven and gas...
"Blossom Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Oxfordshire. Blossom Cottage, located on the outskirts of Kingham, a picturesque village in the heart of the Cotswolds, is the perfect base for exploring the beauty and charm of the region. Known for its traditional stone cottages and peaceful atmosphere,...
"The Seventeen" 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...
"Hillside" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The idyllic village of Bishops Cleeve sits in the Borough of Tewekesbury, Gloucestershire. The village rests at the foot of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds and there are several routes with varying degrees of difficulty for...
"Swallows Nest" 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...
"Bears Court The Annex" 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 Old Cider Press" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Stanton is arguably one of the prettiest and most idyllic villages in the whole of the Cotswolds, located at the foot of the Shenberrow Hill in the Northern reaches of the Cotswolds. Without doubt it has one of the most stunning high streets in...
"Pudding Hill Barn Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The bustling market town of Fairford, which is located on the River Coln at the edge of the Cotswolds, offers a variety of services, including unique shops, cafes, and traditional pubs. It also has a weekly country market where local products...
"The Old Dairy" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. Shilton, Oxfordshire is a short drive away from Carterton, a well-stocked town within reach of the Cotswolds aonb. Within the town, find an array of restaurants, pubs and cafés to recharge your batteries after each adventure-packed day....
"2 Bed Apartment in Cheltenham" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be made into twin beds on request ) and 1 king-size - 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower...
"Epsom - UKC1151" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Oxfordshire. Enjoy a family barbecue in the attractive garden of this luxury holiday property. Superb location for exploring the Cotswolds.. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, Open Fire Kitchen/dining room:...
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:
