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 clean and comfortable Cotswold Cottage is well equipped with modern amenities. Three bedrooms on the first floor, offer a Main Superking Bed with ensuite shower, a second King Bedroom with shared Family Bathroom and Twin Room with a trundle pull-out bed, which can be set up for single or double occupancy. The downstairs area has a WC, open plan kitchen and dining room as well as a comfortable lounge space with SmartTV and high speed internet. We have spared no expense on quality mattresses by the award-winning manufacturer Harrison Spinks and 300 thread-count bed linen, so you will be guaranteed a good night's sleep. We do have a travel cot and high Chair which will be provided, if requested in advance. This is a pet-free home to cater to people with pet allergies. Wheelchair access from your vehicle into and around the ground floor (WC / Kitchen/Lounge) is possible but you would need to climb stairs to get to the bedrooms) Our bathroom products have been sourced from MadeKind, as they are eco-friendly, plant-based, non-toxic and cruelty-free. The property benefits from Electric Vehicle charge points and a lockable Bike Shed.
If you ask anyone to describe the quintessential English holiday cottage, chances are it would look a lot like Lavender Lodge. This welcoming Cotswold property is a short stroll from the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water and close to places like Stow-on-the-Wold and Tetbury. It is beautifully furnished to a high standard and sleeps four people in two bedrooms with two bathrooms. The cottage is ideal for couples or families, with the location being perfect for walking, cycling, and seeing favourite Cotswolds sights and attractions. Go shopping in pretty market towns or spend happy days in Bath, Oxford, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Blenheim Palace, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Church Farm Barns 2" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. This spacious rural retreat is set in the heart of the Cotswolds and provides a wonderful base to enjoy all that this idyllic region has to offer. Enjoy the stunning scenery on one of the many walking trails which will take you into the rolling...
"Church Farm Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Welcome to your idyllic holiday escape in the heart of the Cotswolds, where quintessential English countryside and picturesque villages await. Nestled in the rolling hills and meadows, this holiday let offers you the perfect retreat to unwind...
"Church Farm Barns 1" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. This fantastic holiday retreat is located in the heart of the idyllic Cotswolds aonb. The Cotswolds is known for its outstanding natural beauty, and the surrounding countryside is a paradise for nature lovers, with rolling hills, meadows and...
"The Bybrook" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 9 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...
"Church Farm Barns 3" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. This stunning barn conversion is one of four holiday lets that make up one large barn set on a picturesque farm in the Cotswolds. The idyllic Cotswolds is popular all year round for its beautiful scenery, rolling hills and charming villages....
"Church Farm Barns 6" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire. Situated in a beautiful village in the Cotswolds, your holiday cottage offers easy access to all the delights of the region. Wake up to the sight of rolling hills, meadows, and serene woodlands just beyond your window. Your holiday cottage is a...
"Honeystones" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 9 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...
"Sunny Nest" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"The Lamb Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Chestnut Bed and Breakfast" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Broadlands" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"The Lansdowne Guest House" is a 2 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Halford House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Beautiful Cotswold View (Formally Higher Cotswold View - Fluffs Farm)" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire.
"2 Bed in Bourton-on-the-Water 66190" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Inglenook Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Kimkeri" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Ardenlea" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Meadow Rise Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire.
"The Seventeen" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Tuesday Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Honeystones" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire.
"The Bybrook" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire.
"Wisteria Cottage, 5* location, parking" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 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:
