About this property
Resting in the heart of the picturesque village, Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, is this stunning semi-detached, Grade ll listed, 17th century property Chapel Cottage. Boasting a warm and welcoming interior and sleeping up to five guests, Chapel Cottage provides a lovely base for a family retreat or romantic getaway to the Cotswolds.
Stepping through the front door, you will be charmed by the perfect mix of contemporary décor and character features as you enter the living/dining room, which has a large Cotswold stone inglenook fireplace housing a welcoming woodburning stove, and plenty of seating for you and your loved ones to have a relaxing evening watching TV.
Utilise the facilities in the country-style kitchen to prepare a delicious meal for your loved ones before gathering together at the dining table in the living space, and toasting to a wonderful holiday that lies before you.
In warmer months, enjoy your dinner al fresco style in the private courtyard garden which is accessed by a lovely stable door in the kitchen; this welcoming space is a sun trap in the late afternoon and is home to an outdoor table and chairs, as well as a useful outbuilding containing and washing machine and tumble dryer, so you can have a clean bag of washing when you return home.
Retreat indoors as the evening grows darker and make your way up the steep, winding staircase and indulge in a relaxing bath before heading to bed in either the double room which has whitewashed stone walls, oak beams and convenient chest of drawers and hooks or the king-size room which has hooks providing hanging space.
Taking a further steep, winding staircase up to the eaves of the cottage on the second floor, you will find a lovely hideaway room, complete with a day bed which can be made up to a single bed on request, a Freeview TV and DVD player and a selection of books and games; perfect for some time alone.
With plenty to see and do, Bourton-on-the-Water offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, such as Birdland Park & Gardens where you can come face to beak with over 500 species of bird, or have a relaxing afternoon at Green & Pleasant Tea Rooms which is on the banks of the River Windrush and is a wonderful spot to rest and enjoy a cuppa; their baked goods are homemade, meaning you’re in for a real treat. The picturesque bridges spanning the River Windrush and stone-roof cottages dating back to the 15th century give this village a captivating fairy-tale feel.
Get your walking bookings on and emerge in the vibrant walking trails that wind their way within the grounds of Greystone’s Farm Nature Reserve, transporting visitors on a quiet and beautiful adventure through the reserve with the main trails being Wildlife Walk and Time-Travel Trail which are both level, with no steep areas to worry about.
Nearby Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold villages, and is a small market town with an array of boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants; Lucy’s Tearoom is a warm and friendly family-run tea room offering delicious, homemade, locally sourced, great food, with an outdoor courtyard and The Porch House pub where you can enjoy a tipple or two in the centuries-old character building with rustic stone walls, twisting crooked staircases and roaring open fires.
Head over to Lower Slaughter is widely regarded as one of England's most beautiful villages with picturesque cottages lining the banks of the River Eye which flows from Upper Slaughter through Lower Slaughter, home to The Slaughters Country Inn.
Visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens where you will find over 250 species of animals and be inspired by the beautiful landscaping and seasonal displays throughout the park, located in Burford, known as the “gateway to the Cotswolds”.
Explore the delights of the Cotswolds with a memorable stay at Chapel Cottage.
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.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: Double and king-size.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Second floor snug (with a single day bed that can be available on request).
External outhouse with washing machine/tumble dryer.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, hairdryer.
Smart TV with Netflix access, Freeview TV, DVD player, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of DVDs, books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available.
One large or two small dogs welcome.
On-street and public car park parking.
Front gravelled garden with furniture, read courtyard garden with furniture.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles