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Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!


Well Cottage is a unique detached 16 century Cotswold stone Jacobean cottage with original features capturing the character and charm of a truly authentic experience in a peaceful and relaxing environment.
Well Cottage offers modern conveniences including WiFi, USB points and central heating. Furnished to a high standard with carefully chosen antiques, a comfortable fabric English sofa, wing back chairs and Afghan carpets, its a delight in itself!
Based in the Heart of Bourton on the Water on a quiet cul-de sac within 2 mins walk to the River Windrush, yet still maintaining its privacy. You will have your very own driveway to park your car and won't have to worry about trying to find a parking spot on the street (We have double Yellow lines outside the house so that no one else can park in front of the house).
Well Cottage is well proportioned with good sized bedrooms and has been lovingly restored with its original beamed ceilings throughout and boasts an authentic large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove.
The Cottage Garden is set around an original 16th Century Jacobean well and offers many varieties of flowers from Iris' in May, Lavender, herbs and many rose bushes. All the Artwork has been chosen to show off some of the local Cotswold talent. The upstairs is carpeted throughout and has high quality bedlinen and English Towels.
We have been a long established business of more than 20 years, we do not have a middle man to run this business, you will be talking to the owners of the cottage and not an agent and our reviews are a testament to the the love and care given to the cottage for you to enjoy a truly wonderful experience in what we think is a little gem. Thank you for reading this, we look forward to hosting you!
You will love it!

Property manager

Bette Roberts

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We ACCEPT children 9 years and above.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Model Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 12 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheep - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of The Model Village, Birdland Park and Gardens, and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Dragonfly Maze are also within 10 minutes.

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Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This was a great cottage to base yourself in the Cotswold’s. The two minute walk to the village was a great feature of this cottage as well as the parking spot. I enjoyed the fire and the beautiful surrounds. I would recommend a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway Christmas

Location is amazing, village is charming, fireplace worked beautifully. The kitchen was impeccable, and the entire property is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well Cottage

Well Cottage was the perfect place to spend our time in the Cotswolds. Bette has thought of everything to make this a home away from home. The cottage located is in a quiet neighborhood with just a short walk to the shops and restaurants in the village. The accommodation are the quintessential English cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Thoughtfully appointed historical period home. Amazing fireplace which was all set for easy use. Home it situated within steps of an abundance of dining and shopping choices. Best of all there is a dedicated parking spot.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Perfect

Couldn't have been happier with our decision to stay at Well Cottage. It was delightfully decorated, comfortable, and in an ideal location. The host, Dawn, couldn't have been more helpful in addition to being incredibly friendly. We loved every thing about the cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place with character

Loved the little cottage. Very comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, perfect location. Close to town but a very short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grit W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The cottage is cute, quaint and cozy! It is even more beautiful in real and photos don’t do it justice! The cottage has everything you need, beds are comfortable and the owner is wonderful too checking in per email seeing if everything is okay! We definitely recommend the Well cottage!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage, close to everything yet quiet

Perfectly positioned and equipped - particularly grateful for the wonderful loaf of bread and marmalade welcoming us on our arrival, graciously provided by our hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our weeklong stay in this authentic Cotswold cottage.

Felt as though we had gone way back in time as far as atmosphere but with all the modern conveniences at hand now. Noticed we preferred to stay in many evenings rather than going out just to imagine living there as actual people had done so long ago. Loved the river flowing with the ducks just a block away. Parking on site a real bonus. Lovely hosts also. so, so long ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

well-equipped cottage, short walking distance to town

ideal cottage and location to village of Bourton on the Water, bus transportation, restaurants and places to visit (walking distance to maze, Bird Land, Model Village). Cottage owner was helpful and attended to our questions quickly. Couldn't have found more perfect accommodations for our two-week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in a very silent neighborhood but only 2 Minutes walk from center

Next time in Bourton-on-the-Water for shure again! Bette is a very nice host and the cottage is lovingly and cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Dawn made our stay perfect. I would highly recommend this cottage for a stay in the cotswolds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and cozy stay!

We had the best time at Bette and Dawn’s cottage. It was quaint, relaxing, and peaceful and a quick walk into town. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charlie

Wonderful cute cottage close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm cottage full of character in great location

Beautifully presented cottage in best location. It's so full of character and warmth; and a tribute to our host's wonderful care and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place and location

We loved the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect’Well Cottage’

Love this cottage for comfort, location, character and charm - I have stayed here a couple of times over the years, I truly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had a great few days. Location is outstanding. Really enjoyed toasting some bread that was given to us upon arrival along with some homemade marmalade and eating it around the fireplace. You cannot go wrong staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

andreas w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Well Cottage. The quaint little house is perfectly equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The location is ideal in the centre of the village, but at the same time completely quiet. Dawn, together with her mother, quickly takes care of all the guests' concerns and emergencies. Highly recommended for a stay in the area, except perhaps for very tall guests who might have problems with the ceiling height. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Eleanor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and cozy, but right in the heart of Bourton

If you are looking for a cozy place with the kindest Landladies, go for Well Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodations!!

Lovely cottage. We had a wonderful time- everything was just perfect. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location!

Really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful 16th century cottage. It is conveniently close to the village centre, and several walking paths, which we appreciated. Bette and Dawn are lovely hosts, and left us homemade jam and bread upon our arrival. Would definitely stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Better than we could have imagined! Warm welcome, charm and location outstanding.

We had a perfect 5 day stay at Well Cottage. Dawn was such a kind and helpful hostess. The location was amazing: right in the most charming area of the village but on a quiet lane. The cottage was extremely comfortable and totally adorable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liesl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for the Cotswolds!

We absolutely loved our stay here! Its location is ideal being walking distance to several shops, restaurants, and trails and a great spot to explore the Cotswolds! The cottage was clean, very comfortable, and had every thing we needed to cook, do laundry, etc. Also they had some puzzles and games which was a bonus during our cozy evenings after a busy day of exploration. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023