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.
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.
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.
"Coln Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Once an Iron Age Fort, the ancient market town of Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest town in the Cotswolds. Home to a traditional market square decorated with Cotswold stone townhouses, the town homes a selection of shops and eateries, including...
"Calcot Peak Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Bibury, Gloucestershire is a short drive away from Northleach. It is an excellent place to travel from if you're looking to visit the popular towns of Cirencester and Stow-on-the-Wold. Northleach was at one time an important market town,...
"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...
"2 Bed Lodge in Kingham" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 double bedrooms - 2 en-suite bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with overhead shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC - Electric oven and gas hob,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Cheltenham" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Gloucestershire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single - 1 bathroom with claw foot bath and WC - Smart TV - Kitchen: electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer,...
"Mouse Hole Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. The town of Winchcombe lies above the River Isbourne, midway between Cheltenham and Broadway. Visitors can sample an array of local produce in the town's restaurants, wine bars, tea shops and deli's, or stroll around the range of local shops,...
"Pheasants Nest" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. This stylish retreat is beautifully appointed throughout, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a large terrace providing views of the rolling countryside and the iconic Broadway Tower.. First Floor: Open plan living...
"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...
"4 Lansdown Cottages" 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...
"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...
"3 Bed Cottage in Witney" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Oxfordshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 king-size - 2 bathroom - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 shower room with WC - Electric double...
"Buckland Wood Barn, Buckland, Broadway" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. Buckland Wood Barn is a detached Cotswold stone barn, situated at the end of a quarter-mile long hard-surface drive. The Barn is in the grounds of the 16th century gamekeeper's cottage which has some 50 acres including a private wood and...
"Elm Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 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,...
"4 Bed Cottage in Finstock" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Oxfordshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 single (please note that there is no window in single room) - 3 bathrooms – 2 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room with...
"Hulls House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Gloucestershire. The pint-sized market town of Chipping Campden rests within the picturesque landscape of the Cotswolds aonb. Decorated in a plethora of historical and Cotswold-stone buildings, the town plays host to a handful of shops and eateries to meet your...
"High Ridge" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 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,...
"Jackdaw 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...
"Sandown - UKC1154" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. This truly unique property will appeal to guests looking for a touch of luxury. It lies in beautiful grounds with use of a pool and gym.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area:...
"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...
"Pennylands Willow Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. The village of Broadway is known as 'The Jewel of the Cotswolds' and nestles beneath the Worcestershire hills. One of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds, Broadway offers a superb range of shops, top class galleries, restaurants and...
"Ryeworth Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Oxfordshire. Relax and enjoy the benefits of a traditional Turkish Hammam, before taking a dip in the shared indoor heated swimming pool.. Lower Ground Floor: Playroom. Ground Floor: Open plan...
"Hawthorn Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Northleach is just off the Roman road, the Fosse Way (A429) 8 miles north-east of Cirencester and 10 miles south-west of Stow-on-the-Wold, and about 7 miles from Burford - making it an excellent place to travel from if you're looking to visit...
"Meadow View Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Northleach is just off the Roman road, the Fosse Way (A429) 8 miles north-east of Cirencester and 10 miles south-west of Stow-on-the-Wold, and about 7 miles from Burford - making it an excellent place to travel from if you're looking to visit...
"Newmarket - UKC1146" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Oxfordshire. This stunning property makes a real retreat for guests looking for luxury. Situated in beautiful grounds with many on-site facilities.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area:...
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:
