Bourton-on-the-Water Holiday Cottages

Bourton on the Water in terms of its scenic quality may be the best town in the whole of the Cotswolds.  With stone buildings, tea shops, gift shops and a shallow river running through the high street, interspersed with pretty bridges, this town is extremely charming.  

What Bourton-on-the-Water offers for Cottage Breaks

Bourton-on-the-Water is a good base for exploring Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, and the heart of England. The village has traditional Cotswold cottages of local golden mellow stone. It also, rather unusually, features a museum of witchcraft, a miniature village and Birdland Zoo gardens where visitors can learn all there is to know about birds.

Bourton on the Water is a very picturesque place for a cottage break and is very popular with visitors.  What’s more, the town has a number of attractions making it appealing for family holidays including a bird-park, miniature village and a motoring & toy museum.  Enjoy browsing for self-catering cottages in and near Bourton on the Water.

Bourton is surrounded by gorgeous Gloucestershire countryside and is located within the Cotswold Hills which are a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty.  This area is excellent for keen walkers and cyclists alike.  If you enjoy watching wildlife, excellent bird-watching opportunities come guaranteed at the Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton.  There are also a total of 7 acres of woodlands and parklands to enjoy exploring at this park.

This town also has a fascinating model village, built from original Cotswold stone which both adults and children alike can find fascinating.  Also in the town is the Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection where you will find an excellent collection of classic cars and antique toys.  Bourton has its own tourist information centre, a visit to which is recommended for free advice on good things to see and do in this corner of the Cotswolds.

A stay in Bourton on the Water should be truly enjoyable, whether you rent a romantic retreat, a chalet, a log cabin or a country cottage.  We hope you find good quality self-catering accommodation for your holiday in or near Bourton on the Water.   If you need accommodation for those with special access needs, see our selection of disabled access cottages in the Cotswolds.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Gloucestershire.