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.
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.
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.
"Brooklands" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Chedworth is an attractive historic village in Gloucestershire. The village is home to one of the largest Roman villas in Britain. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the excellent scenic walks from the village including The Monarch’s Way and 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...
"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...
"Tawny Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 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...
"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...
"Closes Farm Cottage, Broadway" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. The cottage was built in the 18th century from the distinctive golden stone of the Cotswolds and boasts beautiful beamed ceilings in every room. The accommodation is deceptively spacious with three charming bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a...
"Bookers Cottage, Bruern, near Chipping Norton" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Oxfordshire. The front door leads into a large, peaceful drawing room with a stunning stone fireplace and traditional open fire. Sumptuous soft furnishings allow guest to simply sit back, relax and enjoy this calm inviting space which is central to the...
"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...
"The Potting Shed" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Beautifully converted to offer the warmest of welcomes, boasting open plan accommodation with vaulted ceilings and three wonderful bedrooms each having their own facilities.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living...
"The Threshing Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Oxfordshire. Churchill in Oxfordshire is a charming village resting in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and rests between Chipping Norton and Kingham. The village has roots all the way back to the Doomsday Book of 1086 and today is home to a...
"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...
"Brookside Lodge" is a 5 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 10 guests in Worcestershire. Set in the tiny, golden village of Laverton, Brookside Lodge is a luxury Cotswolds self-catering property complete with outdoor heated swimming pool, private gym and 50 acres of glorious grounds. Comprising a grand five-bedroom house...
"The Long Barn" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Gloucestershire. This converted barn is in a perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds, especially Cheltenham and Oxford.. Ground Floor: Dining room. Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Fridge, Freezer,...
"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...
"Flat 2 Battledown Grange" 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...
"2a Lifford Gardens, Broadway" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. Just a stroll away from the centre of chocolate box beautiful Broadway, known as the Jewel of the Cotswolds, 2a Lifford Gardens provides a 3-bedroom welcome haven, quietly located in a peaceful cul-de-sac, tucked away from the vibrant bustle of...
"DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Gloucestershire.
"The Lygon Arms - an Iconic Luxury Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Worcestershire.
"Cosy Luxury Cotswold Retreat" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"The Little Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Fire Service College" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"The London Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Racing Accommodation on course" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Mickleton Hills Farm Cotswold Holiday Cottages" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
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:
