Holiday Cottages In Bourton On The Water

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Carol - Verified booking

  The cottage was beautifully presented and was fitted with high quality goods, there was everything you need and more, also lovely welcome box.

  However- the cottage is advertised as dog friendly, it was but we could only take the dog out on a lead to the small courtyard area which was not attached to the property, there was assess right of way to the other attached terrace cottages so this area could not be cordoned off The terrace cottage is set on a main road so would not be safe for the dog if not on a lead. The cottage sleeps 4,but the lounge area is very small, would barely seat 4 people, this issue shortened our stay by 3 days as we felt quite cramped. The check in time is 5:00pm ( in the folder in the cottage it states 6:00pm) checkout time 10;00 am, leaving a shortage of 8 hours, due to the long list of terms and conditions we had to complete the itinerary of tasks and cleaning before 10:00 am on departure date, we felt this compromised our stay even more. On booking with Sykes we have to include £250 housekeeping fee which we felt excessive. We were informed on the check in day that the electric car charging point outside was not working and that the owner would try and get this repaired ( we have electric car) this did not happen. All in all we felt the cottage itself was beautiful but certainly not adequate for 4 people especially the lounge area. We would not return unfortunately. We do feel Sykes need to review some T&Cs; as can be misleading and off putting. . .

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• Ben - Verified booking

  We have just had a wonderful week at Fern Cottage and genuinely could not recommend it more!

  The property is spotlessly clean, welcoming and cosy; not to mention beautifully decorated! The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need (and more) - dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine and a Bluetooth speaker. Relaxing in the living room of an evening is a real delight, there are plenty of books and magazines, a fabulous fire and Netflix on the TV. Upstairs the Master bedroom is very comfortable with luxury bed linen and fluffy towels.The views out to the rear are incredible - a real highlight for us. In terms of location, we really enjoyed being in the centre of the stunning Cotswold town of Winchcombe, which has plenty of local restaurants, shops and cafes, plus a lovely little bakery. The cottage is a short walk away from Sudeley Castle, which is well worth a visit, whilst other local walks take in the surrounding countryside. Winchcombe is close to Broadway, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold, as well as being a 15 minute drive to Cheltenham. We also enjoyed visiting Bath for the day. We can tell a lot of thought and effort has gone into the renovation of this period property, and it is all the little details that make it really stand out from the crowd. We will definitely be back!

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• Beverley - Verified booking

  Fern Cottage was totally amazing.

  It was so well equipped, we absolutely loved staying there and cannot honestly think of any negatives. It was so cosy and warm. The owners left the best welcome pack ever too, including...fresh flowers, wine, cake and Nepresso coffee pods. You have to park at the rear of the cottage, on Silk Mill Lane as there are double yellow lines on both sides at the front of the property. There was a proper dedicated space though so this didn't bother us at all. The cottage was right in the centre of Winchcombe, which was a lovely place with plenty of cafes, antique shops, restaurants and pubs...no need to get the car out. There's also a Michelin star restaurant but we didn't go so can't comment. There's a brilliant Co Op on Greet Street...a 5 minute walk. It's much better stocked then the shop on North Street. The owners left a folder with info about the history of the cottage and local walks, which we found really useful. Our Frenchie Rosie enjoyed her stay aswell...she loved sunbathing in the South facing 'suntrap' garden. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Fern Cottage and can definitely recommend it. We will visit again as there's still plenty that we want to see in The Cotswolds :)

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• Heather - Verified booking

  We had a really wonderful stay here, and could not fault it.

  It is a fantastic base to explore the Cotswold's, and the incredible scenery and history it has to offer. The house is so pretty and the décor so tasteful and stylish, yet retaining the warmth that made us feel so at home there. Everything you could need, or wish for, is supplied. It has a charming garden area to enjoy a glass of wine or a meal in the evenings. Our dog Lottie was thrilled with her doggie treats! There are some fantastic walks in the area, whether you are a keen rambler, or dog owners like us. We were extremely lucky with the weather, but also commented how lovely it would be there in the winter months, with the log burner and just the general cosiness of the house. We would certainly like to return and would strongly recommend it to family and friends. An exceptional experience.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  The cottage is as described on the website.

  Although it has 2 double bedrooms, it wouldn’t really accommodate 4 adults, due to the size of the lounge. The beds and pillows are so comfortable, with a choice of soft or firm pillows to suit all preferences. The shower is hot and powerful and the bathroom towels good quality. As described, the stairs are very steep and wouldn’t suit people with mobility problems. The kitchen is well equipped, should you want to cook, however with so many great eating options on the doorstep, we chose not to. Having a parking space allocated for the house is necessary as parking close to the property otherwise would be difficult. There’s lots of fabulous walks locally and some quaint villages and towns to visit close-by too. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.

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