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Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!

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Your very own detached Cottage with off street parking, cottage garden and Well.
Welcome! Oak front door to Well Cottage with canopy over the door.
Enjoy a cosy winter evening by the log burning stove.
16th Century large Inglenook Fireplace with Log Burning Stove. View of lounge.
Cotswold stone cottage.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourton Model Railway Exhibition
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!


Well Cottage is a unique detached 16 century Cotswold stone Jacobean cottage with original features capturing the character and charm of a truly authentic experience in a peaceful and relaxing environment.
Well Cottage offers modern conveniences including WiFi, USB points and central heating. Furnished to a high standard with carefully chosen antiques, a comfortable fabric English sofa, wing back chairs and Afghan carpets, its a delight in itself!
Based in the Heart of Bourton on the Water on a quiet cul-de sac within 2 mins walk to the River Windrush, yet still maintaining its privacy. You will have your very own driveway to park your car and won't have to worry about trying to find a parking spot on the street (We have double Yellow lines outside the house so that no one else can park in front of the house).
Well Cottage is well proportioned with good sized bedrooms and has been lovingly restored with its original beamed ceilings throughout and boasts an authentic large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove.
The Cottage Garden is set around an original 16th Century Jacobean well and offers many varieties of flowers from Iris' in May, Lavender, herbs and many rose bushes. All the Artwork has been chosen to show off some of the local Cotswold talent. The upstairs is carpeted throughout and has high quality bedlinen and English Towels.
We have been a long established business of more than 20 years, we do not have a middle man to run this business, you will be talking to the owners of the cottage and not an agent and our reviews are a testament to the the love and care given to the cottage for you to enjoy a truly wonderful experience in what we think is a little gem. Thank you for reading this, we look forward to hosting you!
You will love it!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
We ACCEPT children 9 years and above.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave used towels in the bathroom.
During winter months when heating has been left on, please ensure it is turned back to 15 degrees when you depart. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This property is not suitable for children under 9 years old unless prior communication with the property owner.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is near theme parks and near a water park. Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens. Dragonfly Maze and Bourton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Model Village - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! on 17 July 2026 start from AU$412, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is steps away from River Windrush and The Model Village. Birdland Park and Gardens and Cotswold Motoring Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint cottage in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judson T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful and a quintessential cottage, well appointed and clean and just wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with fire place, true to as advertised. Perfectly located for walking in the village and close to restaurants and Pubs. We would totally recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John A S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great very close to the village centre and an easy level walk, the ideal place to stay for a lovely visit to Bourton-on-the-Water
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lindsey v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming , cozy, experience of history!!Exceptional!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cottage full of character with a homely feel in a fantastic location. Its an easy short stroll to the village & having off street parking was great. Bourton on the Water is a quaint village & a great base for exploring the whole Cotswolds area. Our hosts Dawn & Bette were very responsive & helpful especially when we had a door key issue over a weekend and the welcome gifts are a lovely touch. We're glad we chose Well Cottage for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely, cosy cottage! Hosts were easy to communicate with and place was clean and a home away from home. My partner who's 6'3" struggled with the low ceilings but we assumed that would be the case so it was fine. Kitchen had salt and pepper and plenty of pots and pans. Street parking for second car was available. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A timeless accommodation that’s in a great location, very comfortably furnished, very clean, and a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Thank you for your comments and your 5/5!! Kind regards Dawn and Bette
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10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location and the parking space was very welcome. Great accommodation for myself and my two adult sons.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming cottage, clean, well furnished, and conveniently located just one block from the River Windrush and the local shops and restaurants. It's a perfect place from which to explore Bourton-on-the-Water. Just one hiccup -- the latch of the washing machine broke with out wet laundry still inside it -- but Dawn was nice enough to take our phone call after 9pm at night, and let us know where we could locate the appropriate tools, and even offered to have a repairman come in the morning. We'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a weekend getaway here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely historic cottage with modern appointments. A block walk to the river / bridge. Bourton-on-the-water (pronounced like board) - is charming, right there w good pubs & restaurants.We loved our stay, the ease of owner communications and the closeness of rural views & nature.Highest marks !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review and the fact that you loved our historic cottage with modern amenities. Well Cottage is indeed perfectly located for both countryside and convenience of restaurants, shops, etc. kind regards Dawn
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10/10 Excellent

Clare F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful little cottage this was! There were 5 of us staying over Christmas: a husband and wife, 2 adult daughters and one daughter’s best friend. It was magical! Perfectly positioned close to the town, we visited pubs, bakeries, gift shops, local potteries. Our daughter cooked a huge baked turkey in the small, but well stocked with utensils, kitchen. We played cards in front of the open fire. Bette had left a gorgeous little Christmas tree, that we surrounded with our gifts. The house was warm and comfortable, with great water pressure in the above-bath shower. My younger 30 year old daughter said it was her favourite Christmas ever! Thank you Dawn and Bette!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Such a beautiful cottage in an excellent location! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

teresa r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in the Cotswolds

Well Cottage was a wonderful experience start to finish. The host was excellent- wonderful communication- especially appreciated written instructions upon arrival and lovely cream tea!Very charming, cozy cottage. Well appointed and perfect location to explore the area, Having a parking spot was very valuable! Absolutely would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Thank you for your lovely words and taking the time to write this excellent review! We are so pleased that your experience was “wonderful from start to finish”! We welcome you back in the future and thank you for patronage. Kind regards Dawn and Bette
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10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stai in the Cotswolds

We spent a relaxing 2 weeks in this gorgeous period cottage. Dawn and Bette were excellent hosts and have attended to every need. Comfortable bedding, quiet and very cosy surroundings. Although only a couple of minutes from the main street it is very private and quiet. We made an excellent choice, we would recommend it to anyone looking for a base in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly full of character! Lovely cottage very close to Windrush, but tucked away from crowds. We drove in to Bourton so we very much appreciated the parking on premises. We were a bit concerned about the absence of A/C but it was completely unnecessary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! So pleased you enjoyed the Character of the cottage and all that it has to offer! Kind regards Dawn and Bette
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Dawn made our stay perfect. I would highly recommend this cottage for a stay in the cotswolds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Ahhhhhh, thanks David! So pleased you had a ‘perfect’ stay! Mum and I would like to thank you for writing a review.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t miss an opportunity to stay in this lovely cottage! It is perfectly located to experience Bourton-on-the-Water. We loved the wooden beams, wood stove fireplace, and all the amenities provided by Dawn and Bette. I will be recommending Well Cottage to friends! Catherine
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well Cottage is absolutely charming in every way! Great location, well appointed, and very clean with comfy beds and a great bathroom. (note: the bathtub/shower can be pretty high to step into for older or disabled folks but you can hold on to the sink to help you in--see the photos). About 9 steps to get upstairs. Bourton-on-the-Water is just a lovely village! A lot of other people must think so too--lots of tourists but they are well behaved, mostly families. Would love to stay there again. Just a magical little place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate that you would book with us again and loved the way you felt Well Cottage ‘ absolutely charming in every way’! We look forward to your booking with us again! Kind regards, Dawn and Bette
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway Christmas

Location is amazing, village is charming, fireplace worked beautifully. The kitchen was impeccable, and the entire property is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phil A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful 16th Cottage.

My wife and son had the most delightful 4 night stay in this wonderful cottage in the heart of Boughton with only 2 mins walk to the centre. From begining to end everything was a breeze. Ease of location, parking, entry, cleanliness upstairs downstairs, comfort, good facilities, overall it was perfect. Even on arrival the owners had left a "sweet"surprise for my wife's celebration - a very nice touch for our stay. Thank you.I fully recomend this beautiful property for any length of stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This was a great cottage to base yourself in the Cotswold’s. The two minute walk to the village was a great feature of this cottage as well as the parking spot. I enjoyed the fire and the beautiful surrounds. I would recommend a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! If you have read anything about Bourton-On-The-Water, you know it is a very popular village for visitors, but this charming cottage is set on a quiet residential street where you will not even notice any tourists. It is perfectly situated to enjoy effortless access to the high street where you can find restaurants and shops and soak in all the atmosphere of the beautiful village. Add in the dedicated parking space and it was perfect. I could not have asked for more. I booked a one month getaway just before Christmas and it was a wonderfully relaxing stay! The cottage is very quaint with beamed ceilings and stone walls. The décor is curated to give the full Cotswold feeling. The host even decorated the cottage for the holidays. It is so charming that passersby would stop and take photos of the outside. Most important to me, the cottage was clean and tidy. The host was lovely. She was responsive and helpful if I needed anything. I felt welcomed like a friend. I am already thinking about my next booking!
The cottage on a beautiful, sunny winter day
Lovely holiday decor
View looking out from the front door
Stayed 26 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place with character

Loved the little cottage. Very comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, perfect location. Close to town but a very short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bette Roberts

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Well Cottage is owned by my Mum, Bette. Both my Mum and I run Well Cottage as a business and enjoy sharing this property with others. We love the fact that Well Cottage is an unusual and unique property which has not 'not had its heart removed giving guests a truly authentic experience of modern meeting 16th Century. Once in the cottage you will feel its charm and feel its the peace of time in this detached cottage with an original Well in the Garden and having so much history and character attached to it. It was a "gem of a find" when my Mum and Dad originally bought it back in 1994 and we will never want to sell it!

Why they chose this property

Bourton on the water has so much in itself to offer with its river and beautiful bridges, many boutique style shops, antiques, perfumery and lovely cafe's and restaurants - all within a 2 min walk. Attractions are Birdland, Motor Museum, The Model Village, Hawkstone Brewery and the wonderful Greystones Farm Nature Reserve to walk through. There are many trails around the village to enjoy leading you to other villages nearby such as The Slaughters. The following are some of the headings taken from our reviews over the years: "perfect location within Bourton on the Water", "Lovely quiet cottage", "Beautiful cottage", "Absolutely enchanting", "worth every penny", "loved this cottage, sad to leave", "Well appointed cottage, quiet and peaceful in a picturesque setting"..................and many more.

What makes this property unique

This is a unique cottage because it is one of the oldest detached cottages in the village which has managed to retain its original features and even has a well in the garden which would have been used by local farm hands when Bourton on the Water was mostly farm land.

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