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Bow Cottage

Bourton-On-The-Water, Gloucestershire (Ref. 1129765)

4.2

Manor Cottages rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Electric car charging
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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20 Customer Review(s)

  • Debbie

    “We have just returned from a week at Bow cottage.”

    There were 4 adults and three dogs. We liked the cottage and it was cool inside being over 30degrees outside. Upstairs was very clean. Lovely bathroom. Double bed in second room did not have any pillow protectors on and mattress protector was stained. In the kitchen there is not enough cutlery or glasses so dishwasher had to be put on twice a day. The dishwasher did not clean the contents so we purchased salt and rinse aid and it then worked perfectly. There was an infestation of ants in the ...

    There were 4 adults and three dogs. We liked the cottage and it was cool inside being over 30degrees outside. Upstairs was very clean. Lovely bathroom. Double bed in second room did not have any pillow protectors on and mattress protector was stained. In the kitchen there is not enough cutlery or glasses so dishwasher had to be put on twice a day. The dishwasher did not clean the contents so we purchased salt and rinse aid and it then worked perfectly. There was an infestation of ants in the lounge inside the patio doors. The dust in the lounge on the cupboards and shelving was thick and you could write your name in it. There was no information about the area and things to do except for Parish council’s magazine which was not at all interesting. However this cottage is in a perfect area to look around the Cotswolds and despite all of the above we had a good holiday. All of these things can be easily fixed. Also not that it really matters but if you say there is going to be a Welcome Pack make sure you leave one as this was not the case.

    - Debbie, June 2025

    Debbie, thank you for you feedback I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We are always striving to improve our guest experience, and we send a welcome message on the day of arrival to our guests, which asks that if there are any issues with your accommodation we are made aware immediately so we can prevent them impacting your holiday. As you say yourself, all of these things could be easily fixed and it would have been better to deal with them straight away. All have now been reviewed and dealt with ready for our next guests. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards Trevor Bow Cottage Property Owner

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x ground-floor single and en-suite walk-in shower and basin
  • Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor cloakroom with WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Sky TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • EV charging facility available; this is a 13A 3KW outside double socket and adapter lead which will provide a slow overnight charge, at an extra local cost
  • Enclosed garden with furniture, and outdoor dog shower
  • Up to three well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking anywhere on the premises
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 mile
  • Note: Arrive to a welcome pack
  • Note: Property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Please note: The open fire starter pack is only provided during the winter months.

The property

Bow Cottage, a Cotswold stone three-bedroom cottage sits within the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water, in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds.

Bow Cottage is warm and inviting, with exposed honey-coloured stone walls, and Farrow and Ball colours throughout, it is an ideal place to call home for a family of six looking to escape to the country.

Upon arrival you will find two off-road parking spaces directly outside the cottage, allowing you to easily unload your belongings.

Step inside and make yourself comfortable in the lounge, with honey-coloured stone and a centre fireplace, this is a lovely space to unwind and chat about the day's adventures.

Allow the house chef to cook up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher; there is even a washing machine for your laundry.

Move upstairs and choose between two double bedrooms, each beautifully presented with original feature walls.

The stunning bathroom with stone, feature walls, has a freestanding, slipper bath and large walk-in shower, together with a traditional basin and WC.

On the ground floor there is a single bedroom, and an en-suite shower and handbasin, making it ideal for elderly or less mobile guests; there is also a ground floor cloakroom with WC.

The safe, totally enclosed rear garden is covered with Cotswold stone and has a raised deck to catch the late afternoon sun and to enjoy a glass of wine.

At the front of the cottage there is an outside charging point and a shower for our four-legged guests.

With direct access to the village and walks to the Slaughters from the gate, Bow Cottage is well-placed for a Cotswold experience.

For those who enjoy Clarkson’s Farm, his Hawkstone Brewery and Tap Room is a short, flat walk away, a perfect end to a walk in the countryside.

Head into the heart of the village and stock-up on your essentials at the Co-Op superstore, or why not sample a hearty meal at a restaurant, with The Rose Tree Restaurant, Kingsbridge, or The Dial House to name a few.

There are some fantastic attractions that await you, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, as well as the Birdland Park and Gardens.

Three miles away lies Stow-on-the-Wold, an ancient market town that offers a bustling farmers market, tea rooms, antiques, and craft markets and plenty of well-established eateries.

Hiking and walking come in abundance here, offering routes through idyllic villages and trails overlooking the countryside.

Break away to Bow Cottage and experience this delightful part of the Cotswolds.

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About the location

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Chipping Norton 13 miles; Cheltenham 15.5 miles.

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 River Windrush over which several low stone bridges span, which is why Bourton-on-the-Water is known as the Venice in the Cotswolds. Tradition states that an annual football match is played in the summer, in the River Windrush with the banks lined with spectators, with the aim to score as many goals as possible and get as wet as possible! The village has an eclectic range of visitor attractions, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens as well as a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers’ market as well as many tea rooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, traditional sweet shop, cycle hire and its very own perfumery. Nearby, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises traditional England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Also take a visit to the medieval town of Burford for a great day out where you can enjoy a trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are both within easy reach and make a great day out. The spa town of Cheltenham is, architecturally, the most complete Regency town in England with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called The City of Dreaming Spires has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also all within easy reach.

Property will be decorated for Christmas

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas