Church View

Excellent house - very clean and practical with all the mod cons, and very comfortable rooms.

Good parking and great location. Bathroom facilities excellent. Only downside are the birds are quite noisy in the adjacent trees but we were up early so only minor inconvenience.

We loved staying here!

It was the perfect base for our Cotswold adventures and we really enjoyed the space and its perfect location.

Like home from home.

Great location.

Overall a lovely house the shower was small in a large bathroom no shelf in shower, lots of cobwebs in kitchen and around windows inside and out, dishwasher broke, but still had a lovely holiday in Bourton on the water , Church view was in a quiet area and perfect location even had a squirrel visit garden

Excellent accommodation and great location, not hesitate to recommend it.

Lovely stay at church view but i must raise a few constructive criticisms which the owner must already be aware of.

The first is the fact that the two parking bays outside the property are positioned below trees which are occupied by numerous crows. There poop lands on both cars everyday without fail and it takes 40 minutes per car to clean off. There should be a covered area to avoid this in future. Secondly the local church bells sound every 15 minutes 24 hours a day. Surely the owners could approach the church authority to put limits during sleeping hours. Finally both shower cubicle are two small for adult males. One or ideally both of these should be replaced with more appropriate space for the average adult. You cannot bend down to pick up soap or shampoo without hitting the sides.

A wonderful property with everything you could possibly need.

A fantastic, quiet location only 5 minutes from the high street. Bourton on the Water is just beautiful! We really appreciated the car covers as the pigeons seemed to aim for our cars! Although we noticed them at first, we soon got used to the church bells which rang through the night. We had an amazing stay at Church View and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to our friends!

Outstanding property.

Well equipped and maintained. Fantastic location. Absolutely nothing to fault.

Lovely house with a great location.

Quiet side road but only 5 mins walk to the centre of town plus easy to walk out of town and do the beautiful walks. Would certainly use it again. Very clean and everything needed in kitchen was there. Thank you.

A lovely little house close by to the center and with parking!

We really enjoyed our stay and loved the little welcome snacks and juice! The bathrooms and bedrooms were really spacious and the backyard was beautiful. We loved all the little decorations and how they matched. The beds were so comfortable too! Only feedback i would give is that there were a fair few dead spiders in draws and hanging from ceilings so the cleaners may need to work upwards a little bit more. Then there are the birds and bells! Thankfully one of our party had visited before so we had our car cover because those birds did make a mess as well as a noise! Then there was the church bells, every 15min even through the night, im grateful i fetched earplugs so i could have a comfy sleep. Overall i would come back again because it was a nice property with a everything you need for a comfy stay, it was parking and is so close to the center of town. The owners should be proud of the lovely home and how well they have stocked it so you have a great stay x x

Problem with very large amounts of bird poo all over the car, horrendous, cobwebs in kitchen, seating not very comfortable, could not use garden bird poo everywhere, would not stay at this property again.

It was our second time at this property.

The location is purfect and the added bonus is the secure parking. It’s a beautiful house, spotlessly clean well equipped, comfortable beds and furniture. We were lucky to have great weather so made full use of the garden. Will definitely be back again.

An enjoyable weekend, but the crows outside were a nuisance this time!

This was our second visit - our first stay was the weekend of lockdown back in 2020.

The property is as described, very good, modern, comfortable and within prime location.

Very well decorated and with all appliances working well. Clean and with very many subtle details that made our life comfortable. Finally, the car parking for two cars is also fundamental in this region.

Everything was great.

Close enough to Bourton but far enough away for peace and quiet. It was warm,clean and comfortable. The additional welcome pack was a bonus. Having parking for two cars was great in such a busy village.

The property was exactly as described and was only a view minutes walk from the town centre.

Private parking for two cars was available.

The property was clean and comfortable.

It was lovely to sit in the well maintained private garden.

Lovely property well equipped and a nice short walk to the main centre.

However did not give 5 stars as the property cleanliness could have been better kitchen cabinet fronts were dirty so were the outer pans of the toilets and the shower mat in the main bathroom was wet & dirty must have been from the previous guests. Also we reported to the local agent that the fire alarm sounded early one morning and we were concerned we could not find any window keys as they were locked but did not get a response to this query. We did all enjoy exploring the beautiful Cotswolds despite the weather

Amazing location.

Having 2 spaces for vehicles was very beneficial. The birds made quite a mess of both cars which have caused paint damage. Would have been helpful to have been made aware in order to bring a cover for the car or at least know the car would need cleaning regularly. The house itself was clean. Really appreciated the biscuits etc and the milk and OJ. Would recommend this holiday home to everyone who wishes to visit the Cotswold. Thank you for an amazing stay.

Great place to stay.

Thank you for the welcome biscuits. Lovely and clean, great location and everything we needed was in the cottage.

Great location, everything was clean and modern .

Only wish had Nespresso machine

The property more than met our expectations.

Super comfortable, clean and perfectly located with two valuable parking spaces in an otherwise very dificult and costly village to park. The only minor downside was the seemingly intermitant central heating with the top floor bedroom and ensuite bathroom often cold when waking and in the evenings.

We had an enjoyable stay, the house was well equipped and the next door neighbour so helpful as the key fob for the gate didn’t work.

This was rectified by calling the property management company as indicated on the house information sheet. The house is well laid out but be careful if you don’t like stairs. Terrific location for access to village and walks, map was very useful. A very enjoyable stay and a place we would return to.

The dishwasher was blocked when we arrived but Manor Cottages had it fixed the following day.

Many thanks to all involved

This is a great cottage in a wonderful location, just 5mins easy walk straight into Bourton on Water.

The location really made it for us as was close to town (2Adults, 2seniors & 1 disabled person) and close to lots of different attractions. Unfortunately the cottage was not that clean on arrival, possibly due to it not being used for awhile, as there were lots of cobwebs and dust. I know it’s spider season but the amount of spiders just left hanging around the property was also off putting. Also some of the appliances and fittings were not maintained which caused issues during our stay. We did highlight the issues abs they responded quickly so all in all it was a great week with amazing weather (for a change!)

not cleaned as good as our 1st visit in 2020.

Kitchen units dirty full of other peoples finger prints when we arrived. dust behind beds uner sofa i has to retrieve a toy from under the sofa it was dirty. I had to sweep grass area in garden so my grandson could play safely on grass stones and all twigs on grass area, Garden unkept. Hand towel old and fraying.

Comfortable, very well equipped and perfect position.

Beautiful property, so comfortable, close to main street shopping and cafes, many extra treats which were appreciated.

Will love to return to this property.

Lovely clean comfortable house, With everything you need for a holiday.

Perfect location so close to town but away from the crowds. Highly recommend

Lovely well appointed and located house - everything you need for a family stay.

Bourton itself is wonderfully quaint with lots of nice restaurants. We'd recommend the chip shed and oli bonny. Couple of things to be aware of but not a fault of the owner. Don't underestimate the church bells, as they sound every 15 mins and emit a long tune at 6am! The local crows will also drop their mess on your car so take a cover if you can.

OMG,what a lovely house,everything tip top quality,perfect location.

Would highly recommend.10/10

An excellent property that we couldn’t fault.

Beautifully warm, thank goodness as it snowed! All fixtures and fittings were of an exceptional standard as if it was your own home. High chair and travel cot provided on request. Will definitely return when the weather is warmer to take advantage of the garden.

A lovely comfortable and well-equipped house.

The location was excellent and within easy reach of several restaurants and cafes. Our only issue was the fact that both showers leaked even when the doors appeared firmly closed so that some water spread on the bathroom floors.

Church View was beautifully warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean.

The cottage was also well located, well equipped and tastefully furnished . Thank you for the much appreciated welcoming goodies . All in all ,we had a lovely few days and would highly recommend the property.

Great house for up to six people (we were a group of four) The house is equipped with virtually everything you would need and we had a fantastic stay.

The only negatives for us were: The heating and water system was difficult to understand (even with the manual) The property needs internal door mats at both the front door and the rear patio doors and this would prevent wet shoes on the floor as you enter the hall and open plan area from the garden . Both of the showers randomly drip quite a bit of water when they are not in use which splashes out on to the bathroom floors if the shower doors are not closed.

Fantastic property in lovely central location & easy walk to all Bourton has to offer.

Liked the electric gate & secure allocated parking. House has high quality decoration & furnishing & has everything you need for a stay & more! We actually loved hearing the church bells chime! Bourton is a great central location in the Cotswolds to explore the complete region, we went to Bath one day & used the Lansdowne Park & Ride which was easy, cheap & very convenient, the Roman Baths are a must see!

The property was perfect for what we needed.

We wanted to be able to walk to shops and pubs all while having the ability to drive to close attractions. The cottage was spacious and well appointed, we had everything we needed to relax and feel comfortable. Bourton on the water is a lovely area and we would definitely stay in the future.

Accommodation very clean and comfortable with all the amenities required for a great holiday.

Excellent location with the centre of Bourton on the Water only a couple of minutes walk away.

The property is excellent and well thought out.

location is excellent. The No Mow grass is very helpful. The main item missing was a coffee machine! Suggest that one is provided and clients advised of the make so they can bring pods etc with them. Suggest that a BBQ would be a helpful addition given the spaciousness of the garden.

Our 2nd stay at Church view.

All is good except cleanliness. The oven was clearly not cleaned after previous visitors. We called to report on cleanliness and a missing white bag for recycling. A bag was promised to be delivered but it never happened. We added a shoehorn to the amenities. Good that the artificial grass had been replaced. The property is very good, but management needs improvement.

We loved our stay at Church View!

Perfect location, and the home was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. Lovely garden in the back! Thank you for the small amenities (milk, biscuits, tea, washing up liquid) to welcome us. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend!

Fantastic property.

Well stocked and serviced, very comfortable, and incredible location and parking. We had a wonderful time.

This was a beautiful cottage set in a beautiful surrounding.

The access to the centre of Bourton on the water was so convenient.

A very comfortable property, tastefully furnished, warm and very well equipped.

It is a 5 minute walk into the centre of Bourton on the Water where there are some great cafes and restaurants, as well as an amazing Motor Museum. We had a brilliant week and couldn't fault anything and would certainly return if ever we wanted another holiday in the Cotswolds. All in all a great find and would definitely recommend .

On our arrival there was a slight confusion about how to access the car parking area as we were not given info on how to open the electric security gate.

( key fob found inside property ) Would be nicer if there was a car covered area as my car was covered in birds poo every day ( pigeons nesting in overhanging trees )

Good location for exploring both Bourton and the surrounding area.

Very quiet area apart from the church clock that chimes throughout the night , albeit fairly quietly. The downside, if parking cars is that both spaces are directly under large nests(lots of pigeons and crows ) and cars needed cleaning every day. A hosepipe would have been greatly appreciated !! Visitors should be aware that only the top floor bedroom has a wardrobe. Good facilities/equipment in the property.

Beautiful house, well equipped, we enjoyed every minute of our weekend

We had an issue upon arrival.

The artificial lawn in the back garden had been lifted by the storm. Despite advising Sykes on the first morning, this was never fixed. In addition, beds were uncomfortable, heating and hot water were difficult to effectively change (around 2 degrees too cold for heating, hot water never warm enough downstairs). Both showers were too small. On the plus side, much better spec and cleanliness than most other Sykes properties we have used.

Kitchen fantastic for cooking in.

Second TV room very useful. Would have been useful to put hair drier in bedroom...found it in bathroom as we packed to go home! Kitchen food caddy would have been welcome; we found it outside on the last day, filthy. Very glad someone mentioned church bells so we could come armed with earplugs. Hugely enjoyed our stay and particularly for being so close to Bourton centre.

We had a great week at Church View.

The house was very clean and well equipped with cleaning products too, which I wasn’t expecting. There were also items in the kitchen cupboards I was surprised to find, such as salt and oil and other items as I was advised to empty the cupboards when leaving. The church bells didn’t really bother us although they are louder in the top bedroom. One problem I did find irritating was the lack of hanger space in the bedrooms on first floor. The coat hook style of hanger is very limiting as to what you are able to fit on because the hangers overlap the ones at the bottom and the clothes all get smushed up! There was a lot of drawer space, but some items just have to be hung! I don’t see the point of the sitting room on the first floor, a better design may have been to have two en-suite bedrooms, each with a bit more space.

There was no way to dry clothes.

No washing line or dryer. Also being a 5 star property I thought a gas BBQ should have been included. The property could have been cleaner. The skirting boards very dusty and the shower cubicles were dirty at the bottom with dark mould and scum. We paid a lot of money for 4 nights and expected a lot more. We thought the place would be immaculate especially since we could not enter the property until 6 pm which meant we loss a full day. Also in the garden was the Skeleton of a dead bird which had been there for a while. Generally we were disappointed. The settee was very uncomfortable. We have booked many cottages with Sykes and feel it was below the usual standard. My brother owns holiday cottages which are booked through Sykes and was amazed when I told him about this cottage. The kitchen area was dirty. Done one had spilt what looked like red curry sauce inside the kitchen cupboard which I had to clean up. We were disappointed and will not book again with Sykes. Very expensive we were exploited especially with the checking in time of 6pm which is very late

We should have been told the cottage had electric gates to get to our parking spot.

The fob for the gate was in the cottage on the other side of the gate. Luckily a gentleman from another cottage had been through the issue and told us what we needed to know. A bit of a stressful start to the holiday really. Also the gate didn’t always work straight away which we reported. It would have been helpful to know the house had a freezer. We found the house to be comfortable, clean and well equipped.

Lovely cottage, great location, just be aware that the bells chime every 15mins night & day.

Also if you have young children there aren’t any stair gates & the bedrooms are right on top of the stairs. I’d also recommend to bring your own travel cot as the one provided was broken but it was also tiny for my 17mo.

Nobody in our party found the settee comfortable.

The of lack of hanging space and draw space in the the first floor bedrooms was unacceptable and annoying. In my opinion there was ample space in the bedrooms to have provided sufficient clothes storage. Four hangers per room was not adequate for a weeks holiday clothes. This issue had already been mentioned by previous guests in reviews and had not been addressed by the owners. I find this poor for a property rated as five star. Not all the saucepans provided were suitable to be used on the induction hob. It is only the fact one of our party had an induction hob at home that we worked out the fact that it was not broken as indicated by the error codes on the hob. We found an excess of restrictive notices ridiculous. If curtains are not to be used why fit them. The windows with these curtains let the morning light in even with both blinds closed. On a positive note we loved the location of the property and found the garden very relaxing. But for the above reasons we will not be booking this property again.

The church bells did not worry us at all, it was the pigeon mess covering the cars if we had known we could have covered the windscreen, or even parked somewhere else, also the cleaning was okay but not the microwave as it had food stuck to the glass plate inside,and the inside was not clean also the oven had lots of grease in it which when used smealt.

the baking trays which I put in the dishwasher were greasy. but I wasn't going to clean cookers while away on a break,

Lovely 3 storey house which is well equipped with good quality products.

It has 3 double bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people. Only drawback would be lack of hanging/ storage in one of the bedrooms, which didn’t affect us because only 2 in our party.

We booked a last minute short break in July for a welcome change of scenery after months of lockdown!

The house was spotlessly clean which was very reassuring. Great location - we did not use the car at all but did lovely walks straight from the house. There are many eating places in the village, however we were very cautious and ate in. There is a wonderful Co-op store which also has a great range of Cook Frozen ready meals. We thoroughly enjoyed a very relaxing break.

The cottage was absolutely beautiful in a prime location.

Booked it with my family my grandchildren loved the little lounge area on the middle floor which they claimed for watching movies, which left us adults to enjoy grown up time. Coffee,tea and chocolate was a lovely touch. Would definitely book again.

I have stayed in many self catering units and this would rank in my top 5.

The standard of accommodation was excellent and it was very well equipped although it took a while to find a hairdryer!! I particularly liked the parking arrangements with the security gates.

Church View was a dream come true!

Comfortable yet cozy; quaint and quintessential yet well supplied with modern conveniences for easy living; warm with underfloor heating, and welcoming with the Christmas tree lights twinkling as we arrived. The open-plan layout with the big central dining table was perfect for family gathering. Church View offers an easy walk into the beautiful and charming village of Bourton-on-the -Water. Here we enjoyed the exclusive shopping and the hospitality of the local pubs and restaurants, as well as simply meandering through the picturesque surroundings. The local Co-op is well stocked and also within walking distance. Sadly our stay was too short.... So we can only recommend that someone else whose imagination has been captured by the beautiful pictures of the Cotswolds, stays at Church View. That they too experience the images metamorphis into life, and they too will be transported into another world. We were enchanted. Thank you. One small suggestion is that an additional comfortable chair be placed in the Bay window downstairs.

The cottage was very well equipped and clean.

The recycling instructions were quite complex but we hope we did a reasonable job! It was furnished to very high standards and we felt the Christmas decorations were a lovely touch, particularly as we had a two year old with us! Maybe a little overpriced and we felt the photographs on the website made the rooms look bigger than they were. The bedrooms on the first floor were certainly smaller than expected. The en suite room was fantastic though with plenty of space and good shower. A downstairs toilet was greatly appreciated and saved the little one having to charge upstairs the whole time! The lounge area would have benefited from an extra comfy chair as it was rather difficult for 5 adults to sit comfortably on the sofa system . We couldn’t find a hair dryer only straighteners and it would have been nice to have litter bins in the bedrooms too. However, these are nit picky things and, on the whole, we felt the cottage was excellent.

This place was perfectly fitted to host me and my family and it is super well located!

We all had an amazing weekend and this place surely contributed for that! Highly recommended and hope to come back again in the future!

Lovely house and really close to the centre of Bourton.

Only a few negatives, and they were very small things. Thermostat very hot so house was too hot, and anything we did to thermostat didnt seem to make a difference. The counter in the kitchen seemed to stain really easily, so just had to be on top of leaving things on it. The church bells are loud, and often but they are church bells. People with young kids who dont sleep well do need to be made aware that they go all through the night!!

Based on previous reviews we had high expectations regarding Church View and were not disappointed.

The house is very warm and comfortable and equipped with everything we needed for a lovely relaxing holiday. It is very convenient for the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-Water with everything within easy walking distance. The church bells didn’t bother us at all but the stairs were a bit of a challenge for those of us with ancient knees and hips! Would definitely recommend.

We (my wife and her parents) stayed here for 5 nights (last week actually) and we all had a great time.

This is the perfect place to stay, especially if you want to be in Bourton. You are literally a 2-3 minute walk from the centre of town. The cottage is opposite a church and the church bell goes off every 15 minutes but it stops around midnight and carries on again about 6am. Don't let this put you off and after 1 night you get used to it, I'm just stating this as I feel people should know (but can understand why you wouldn't want to put this on your listing page). The area itself is very quiet so other than the church bell it's very quiet. You get 2 car parking spaces by the way which is great. The cottage was well equipped, although we had to go out and buy kitchen towel and toilet paper (as there wasn't any spare) I'm not saying this as a complaint, I'm just saying that spares could have been provided but it doesn't matter. There is plenty of space to put your stuff/cases, love the fact that there is another small living room on the 1st floor. One thing to note (which someone else already did) was that the postcode should be GL54 2FA (which is correctly stated in the handbook) but not on the website. Overall, this is a great place to stay and if anyone reading this is concerned or worried about anything, don't be as you'll have a great stay.

Home from home in a beautiful part of England.

Re accuracy of the listing. The first floor bathroom is not en-suite but separate. The driving instructions were also in accurate. The nearby road is School Hill not School Lane and the postcode was wrong. The correct postcode is GL54 2FA which was listed in the cottage information inside the house - not handy for ordering online groceries beforehand or for finding the cottage in the first place.

Very well equipped accommodation Second floor bedroom with en-suite very comfortable but access only suitable to able bodied via steep stairs Close proximity village excellent however the church bells ringing every quarter of an hour seemed excessive

We are an Australian/American family who visit the UK every 18 months.

We are always surprised that dryers are not supplied in such a wet climate. We also find the beds rather small.

Loved the cottage.

Very well equipped.

A fantastic, spacious cottage with lovely furnishings.

Well stocked with every convenience required for a self contained holiday. Games and DVDs for the whole family. Excellent location with secure parking, right near the heart of town, but super quiet. I highly recommend Church View as a perfect place to stay whilst.exploring The Cotswolds.

Firstly the house is in an ideal location and very well equipped.

I wouldn't rent the house again for the following reason. I have a brand new car that was covered daily in pigeon excrement as the trees need pollarding above the parking spaces. The excrement is all in the panoramic roof seals that will need specialist cleaning today as this amount of excrement will damage the paint work. The owner or your selves can count your selves fortunate you won't be sent the bill. We spent in access of 2 hours cleaning the kitchen work surface as we placed a loaf of bread on it and the plastic packaging engrained the top. It's a kitchen and obviously has the wrong work surfaces fitted and it was supposed to be stress free break with our elderly Mother. ( must have been an issue previously as the information book laboured the point how to clean it). We then used plates to stand everything on we used which was ridiculous. Lastly there is a sharp on the stairs which my wife cut her heal on which needs resolving. I assume a poorly fitted carpet tack.

Excellent property.

Central location, property has everything and more you need. Very comfortable and clean. Could not fault it.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Church View.

The house is very well equipped, especially the kitchen. Everything we needed was supplied. A previous reviewer had stated that they were cold in the house and could not access the heating controls. We had a 3 month old baby with us and we all found the house very warm, on some occasions we had to turn down the thermostats!! There was mild and biscuits supplied for us on arrival which we thought a nice touch. All in all a very enjoyable stay and would thoroughly recommend.

The standard of soft furnishing in Church Cottage is first class.

Situated opposite a beautiful church within a small, secluded gated development. Lovely garden to enjoy during good weather. Under floor heating ensures guests are always warm and cosy. Bedrooms are spacious with very comfortable beds. Kitchen is modern and very well equipped. So good I didn’t want to return to my own home. We would highly recommend Church Cottage.

Lovely location, right in the middle of Bourton on Water everything up to expectation apart from the fact, the weather wasnt good in March and we had asked to have the heating on as it was very cold and we had a 2 year old with us, this was not done and the evenings and mornings were uncomfortably cold and they had locked up the cupboard where you could get to the boiler which ruined it a bit particulary as we had to spend evenings in as it was raining etc We also asked for balloons and a birthday cake as it was my sons girlfriends birthday, I was willing to pay extra but there was no charge, I asked for a Tescos chocolate birthday cake and got some home made cake from the local shop which we saw when we went in there for £1.

67 which wasnt very nice and 6 half hearted blown up ballons, which had gone down, not tied together, basically no effort put in at all, pleased I never paid for it The lady Amanda who looks after the property, was really helpful and responded to our messages and tried to help us, apart from that, a perfect place to stay if you want to see the sights of Cotswolds, worth going to the motor museum and the Trout Farm in Bibury also the Rose Tree Restaurant, one of the best sunday lunches Ive ever had

The room is very clean and tidy, which makes people feel warm and comfortable.

The landlord handles our questions about indoor temperature very quickly and arranges staff to help us solve the problems. The service room is very close to the church, and the church bell always rings at night