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
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, Burford and other scenic spots. Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cheltenham, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, and Bicester are all within easy reach for a day trip. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and has a private courtyard garden and off-street parking.
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.
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.
"Bungalow in Gloucestershire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The village of Woodmancote enjoys an enviable location with the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham on its doorstep and a wealth of walking from your front door including Cleeve Hill, with well waymarked paths that will take you across this...
"The Rookery" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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, it is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often...
"The Hive" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage 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...
"Cottage in Worcestershire" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Worcestershire. Broadway is one of the most historic and beautiful Cotswold villages and is situated at the northern gateway to the area. Here you can enjoy a short walk to visit the bustling High Street where you can pick up supplies from the local deli or...
"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...
"Barn in Gloucestershire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Upper Coberley is a small hamlet of cottages set within established farmlands. Well positioned for walkers with easy access to The Cotswold Way, where you can join the pathway going south towards Leckhampton Hill and north towards Dowdeswell....
"Old Sorting Office" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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...
"Cottage in Gloucestershire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. A fantastic bolthole for couples looking for a unique experience whilst exploring the idyllic Cotswolds region. This shepherd s hut is located 200 metres from Toddington Station which is on the heritage railway line that connects Broadway to...
"4 Lower Folley" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. The picturesque village of Delph has barely changed from its 19th century hey-day, when it’s small mills were at the heart of a thriving community, and today remains an ideal start for walks up the Castleshaw Valley to the Roman Fort, one of a...
"Stow Cottage Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Oxfordshire. Kingham, England's favourite village, is nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Burford. It has many historical buildings and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The majority of the village is made...
"Cottage in Gloucestershire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. This charming cottage is located in the heart of popular Blockley, a delightful village located in the heart of the Cotswolds. Blockley embodies the quintessential Cotswolds charm with its honey coloured limestone cottages, winding streets and...
"Tannery Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. Burford, Oxfordshire is one of the most famous of the Cotswolds’ locations. With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the...
"Ellie's Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Oxfordshire. Perhaps one of the most well-known Cotswolds sites is Burford. It is legitimately one of the most scenic towns in England with its mediaeval bridge, old stone homes, and lovely Tudor and Georgian frontages. The town, which is frequently...
"Wytons Piece" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Oxfordshire. Ascott, Warwickshire 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...
"Fern Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Winchcombe is a Cotswold town, found in Gloucestershire lying above the River Isbourne. It is home to beautiful timbered inns, independent shops and businesses, with fresh local produce available to buy to prepare some delicious food on your...
"Beech Apartment" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 3 guests in Gloucestershire. Bourton-on-the-Water is a picturesque village in the Gloucestershire that is a gateway to the scenic Cotswolds. It provides a beautiful setting for a countryside break with a selection of country pubs, restaurants and shops. It is a great place...
"Cottage in Worcestershire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Enjoying a great location tucked away within Broadway s original High street of character cottages and town houses, this red brick cottage for 2 offers a wealth of comfort and charm. Broadway is one of the most beautiful Cotswold villages,...
"Fairfields, Moreton-in-Marsh" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. The cottage is fully equipped and has a welcoming and homely feel to it. There is a cosy wood burning stove in the sitting room and an array of books to choose from should you wish to. The bedrooms have a contemporary feel and are all generous...
"Apple Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Northleach is a great location to travel from if you want to visit these well-known and beautiful locations because it is only off the Roman route, the Fosse Way (A429), which is just 8 miles north-east of Cirencester, 10 miles south-west of...
"10 George Yard" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Oxfordshire. Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and tea shops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds...
"The Old Reading Room" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Bledington is a small scenic village located in Gloucestershire, England. Located in the Evenlode Valley and part of the Oxfordshire way, the area is popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village has a traditional pub, a smart...
"The Freight Wagon, Gretton, Cheltenham" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Peacefully situated in a rural spot on a farm setting near the village of Gretton, just a couple of miles from beautiful Winchcombe, The Freight Wagon has been carefully converted into a unique retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds. Upon...
"The Old Cider House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The village of Prestbury is on the edge of Cheltenham, surrounded by Gloucestershire countryside. The village offers amenities including a shop and a Post Office, pubs and a butcher. Prestbury Park, home to Cheltenham Racecouse, is below the...
"Maple 1" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Worcestershire. Broadway, a quaint village often referred to as "The Jewel of the Cotswolds," is located in the Worcestershire hills. This picturesque village in the Cotswolds has been around since Roman times, making it not only historically significant but...
Popular towns in and around The Cotswolds:
Bourton-on-the-WaterBroadwayBurfordCheltenhamChipping CampdenChipping NortonEveshamSouth CerneyStow-on-the-WoldStratford-Upon-AvonStroudWinchcombeSome 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:
