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The Small House

Near Bourton-On-The-Water, Gloucestershire (Ref. 1087933)

4.9

Manor Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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58 Customer Review(s)

  • Keith

    “We loved our 3 x night stay in The Small House.”

    It is the perfect size for 4 x adults & is beautifully furnished throughout. Extremely well equipped & comfortable with loads of character & old world charm, it really is a credit to it,s owners. The village itself is in a great location to explore further afield & we found the locals & the local pub v.friendly. The only slight downside was the lack of the usual “welcome pack”.ie no milk for tea/coffee, but this was a minor inconvenience & we look forward to returning sometime in the ...

    It is the perfect size for 4 x adults & is beautifully furnished throughout. Extremely well equipped & comfortable with loads of character & old world charm, it really is a credit to it,s owners. The village itself is in a great location to explore further afield & we found the locals & the local pub v.friendly. The only slight downside was the lack of the usual “welcome pack”.ie no milk for tea/coffee, but this was a minor inconvenience & we look forward to returning sometime in the future.

    - Keith, November 2024

    Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Keith, we look forward to welcoming you back... so many people get grocery deliveries these days so like to leave the "bubbles" as a welcome drink which we hope you enjoyed. Property Owner

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x King size bedrooms, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with free-standing bath, handheld shower, basin and WC
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Oil central heating with open fire
  • Electric oven, halogen hob and AGA, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, washer/ dryer and dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stoves and open fire inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars with additional parking available roadside
  • Large rear garden with patio area, log burners, gas barbecue, furniture and lawn and enclosed terrace
  • Two small well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350
  • Note: Please ensure dogs are kept downstairs and in the kitchen at night
  • Note: Due to the nature of the property there are low ceilings, please take care. Please note: there are half steps on the ground floor going into the different rooms
  • Note: There are two steps leading down into the master bedroom, please take care
  • Note: Gas canisters for the barbeque aren't provided at the property
  • Note: There is a ring doorbell and the front and the back of the property
  • Note: This property does not accept check ins on a Saturday and Sunday

The property

Nestled near Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire is this superb three-bedroom 17th-century listed building, The Small House.

Boasting a fabulous location within the 'golden triangle' of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stunning interior full of character and a private garden with fantastic views over the Windrush Valley, The Small House is the perfect dwelling for a group or family of six looking for their next Cotswolds escape.

Park up on the spacious driveway which can accommodate three cars, before unloading your bags and stepping into your new home-from-home.

Be welcomed into the spacious sitting room, traditionally-decorated with authentic exposed wooden beams and original stone flooring dating back centuries, where you can look forward to curling up on the plush sofa with your favourite tipple as you select your favourite show from the Smart TV whilst the rustic open fire crackles nearby.

When stomach’s start to rumble, make your way through to the well-equipped kitchen, stocked with exquisite glass and tableware, to whip up flavourful meals with the help of the electric cooker, AGA and fridge.

Gather around the dining table for six to savour a delicious meal, or if the weather is nice, make dinner an alfresco affair and fire up the barbecue on your private patio, with fine log burners for when the evening cools.

Completing the ground-floor is a handy cloakroom, ideal for avoiding the morning queues!

Climb the stairs to the first floor where you will find three well-presented bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, each supplied with sumptuous high-quality linens and served by two bathrooms, one with a beautiful free-standing bath and a generous supply of Molton Brown toiletries for an indulgent soak, the other with a walk-in shower for those refreshing rinses.

The Small House is excellently located within the 'golden triangle', within easy reach of vibrant towns for shopping sprees and a wealth of attractions, yet you can look forward to retreating back to The Small House to escape the hustle and bustle.

Journey to the popular market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, where the quaint streets are lined with boutique stores, eye-catching art galleries and a host of elegant wine bars, providing the perfect stop-off for a well-deserved drink.

For a family-friendly day out, venture further afield and visit Adam's Farm, the home Adam Henson, famed as the best-known farmer in the UK following a string of appearances on the BBC's Countryfile, where you can come face-to-face with cute farm animals, let the little ones burn off some steam at the adventure barn, or simply take in your picturesque surroundings with a wander through the magical woodland trails.

Explore the local area and head over to the idyllic village of Bourton-on-the-Water, where you will find a charming selection of eateries, each serving tasty hearty meals, perfect for those evenings where you don’t feel like cooking!

A wander through the village will also find a plethora of welcoming shops, the Cotswold Museum & Toy Collection, The Model Village, The Dragon Fly Maze, the expansive Birdland Park & Gardens which features over 500 birds and The Cotswolds Brewing Company, where you can pick up your favourite tipple or sample the local delights at a tasting.

Just a short drive away is Northleach, home to a beautiful park and playground as well as the fascinating Old Prison, a Grade II listed building which now houses a café which serves delicious breakfasts and lunches, here you can also tour the former cells and a courtroom.

Additionally, the medieval town of Burford rests nearby, on the banks of the River Windrush, home to a handsome high street, an impressive church and scattered with ancient houses and buildings, this makes an idyllic day out.

Be sure to visit Daylesford Organics Farm for a superb selection of delicious restaurants, as well as the award-winning farm shop for fresh ingredients!

For the keen walkers in your party, the Cotswolds boasts some of the best walks offering incomparable views, including the famous Cotswolds Way which spans 102-miles starting at Chipping Campden and ending at Bath Abbey.

Just a little further, you will find the delightful town of Chipping Norton, well-known for its Diddly Squat Farm Shop which featured on the hit TV show, Clarkson’s Farm, as well as its local history museum and excellent selection of amenities.

For an escape to the Cotswolds like no other, choose The Small House.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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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.

Note: There is a ring doorbell and the front and the back of the property.

Note: This property does not accept check ins on a Saturday and Sunday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas