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Japonica Cottage

Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire (Ref. 988652)

4.4

Manor Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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81 Customer Review(s)

  • Lee

    “First of all I'd like to say the cottage was lovely in a great location right in the village everything on the doorstep!”

    The owner was very accommodating by letting us check in early for which we were extremely grateful. Also good that it comes with parking for a standard size car just need to be careful on entering the passage between the buildings. A couple of negatives I found were firstly the stairs. Although there is a description explaining they are steep and narrow I would go further to say if you have any kind of mobility issues this cottage is not for you! There should be more information about this and ...

    The owner was very accommodating by letting us check in early for which we were extremely grateful. Also good that it comes with parking for a standard size car just need to be careful on entering the passage between the buildings. A couple of negatives I found were firstly the stairs. Although there is a description explaining they are steep and narrow I would go further to say if you have any kind of mobility issues this cottage is not for you! There should be more information about this and also photos showing the stairs to make this issue clearer. My partner felt very unsafe using them even though we are completely mobile we still had to take care coming down the stairs. Also on arrival there was no tea coffee sugar or milk. Very nice to leave chocolate for us but not what you want after a long 3 and half hour drive! We've stayed in many cottages and every single one offered these things apart from this one! Lastly maybe something could be done with the shower. Although we new it was just a tap shower I found it hard not to drown the bathroom when using it even sitting in the bath! Please don't take these as complaints they are just observations. We had a lovely time and it's a beautiful cottage in a beautiful place thanks for having us.

    - Lee, March 2024

    Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Japonica Cottage. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the property, it's in a great location to walk to everything in Bourton. Thank you for the feedback, we will pass on your comments to the Owner for review, with regards to the stairs, welcome pack and shower. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x second floor twin
  • First floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with wood burning effect electric fire
  • Conservatory with dining area
  • External utility
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  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freesat, DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Off road parking for 1 car
  • Shared patio area with furniture and separate shared lawned area
  • Sorry no smoking
  • Access is via a narrow driveway between 2 properties, if this not suitable for your mode of transport please note alternative unrestricted parking can be found on street nearby on a first come first serve basis
  • Shop and pub 2 mins walk
  • Note: Second floor bedroom is accessed through the first floor bedroom via steep stairs, this may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility
  • Note: Stairs to first floor are steep which may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

The property

Japonica Cottage is one of a row of five delightful Cotswold cottages set in the heart of the very famous and very attractive village of Bourton on the Water.

Internally the cottage is presented in cosy and charming style, with the rooms and their furnishings typifying the Cotswolds, including some original doors dating back hundreds of years.

In our opinion this is ideal for a couple or a small family wanting to tour the local area.

The heated conservatory which is attached to the cottage is a very pleasant place to enjoy a quiet moment!

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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: Second floor bedroom is accessed through the first floor bedroom via steep stairs, this may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Please note the hand rail up the stairs is a rope type rail and the stairs are a spiral style, please see images.

Note: Stairs to first floor are steep which may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Pets welcome at £25
Note: Please note a 4pm check in time is possible on Saturdays. The usual check in time on other days is 6pm, however guests are welcome to check if earlier arrivals may be possible although this cannot be guaranteed.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Last minute
  • Christmas