Guests say
Inglenook Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water is a charming property praised for its excellent location and comfortable beds. Guests appreciate the characterful and cosy atmosphere, with a special mention of the welcoming touches like a Christmas tree and welcome basket. While some guests noted areas needing maintenance and TLC, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. While some guests found the cottage fresh and sparkling, others noted it needed a thorough cleaning, particularly in the kitchen and living areas. The cleanliness of the furniture and kitchen equipment was also mentioned as an area for improvement.
The location of the cottage is highly praised for being central and ideal for exploring the village and surrounding Cotswolds. Despite some comments about parking challenges and restaurant odours, the convenience and beauty of the location are consistently highlighted as major positives.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the cottage cosy. However, some guests mentioned that the living room furniture, particularly the sofas, were uncomfortable and in need of replacement, which slightly impacted the overall comfort score.
Facilities and maintenance are areas where guests have suggested improvements. Positive remarks were made about the well-equipped kitchen and the charm of the property, but several reviews pointed out issues such as a broken freezer door, inadequate kitchen utensils, and a need for general maintenance and updating.
While guests have mentioned thoughtful touches like a Christmas tree and welcome basket, there are not enough reviews referencing consistent thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary per stay.
About this property
Tucked away in a quiet lane in the heart of the picturesque, Bourton-on-the-Water, Inglenook Cottage is a lovely Cotswold stone cottage, within a row of cottages. The property has been lovingly refurbished to contain a perfect mix of stylish contemporary décor and charming character features. Perfect for a relaxing break in the Cotswolds, Inglenook Cottage sleeps four guests in two well-presented bedrooms.
Step through the front door which opens up to a handy hallway, an ideal space to keep coats and shoes, which leads you into the welcoming sitting room which has lovely reclaimed wooden floors and a feature fireplace containing a woodburning stove, a fine room to relax with your loved ones and watch a DVD on the Smart TV.
The chef of the group will be delighted with the well-equipped kitchen, which is open-plan with the sitting room, so they will be kept company as the cook up a delicious meal, before you all gather in the bright conservatory which houses a dining table and lovely French doors leading out to the garden.
Concluding the ground floor is a handy cloakroom with a basin and WC.
Once you’ve enjoyed a tasty dinner with your loved ones, head up to the first-floor and have a relaxing shower before heading to one of the stylish bedrooms; the king-size master with views overlooking the courtyard garden and the second bedroom also overlooking the garden which houses a second king-size (which can be changed to twin beds on request).
Once you’ve had some well-deserved rest, head downstairs to make yourself a mug of tea to be enjoyed in the private, enclosed garden which has pretty Cotswold stone walls, mature shrubs, table and chairs and boasts a chiminea and barbecue.
Just a few steps outside of your front door you will see the River Windrush which is known for its low bridges, giving Bourton-on-the-Water the name ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’.
Bourton-on-the-Water has been regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, home to a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, such as Cotswolds Antiques and Tea Room and Coach & Horses pub, and you can surround yourself by wildlife at Birdland Park and Gardens or have some fun at the miniature replica of the Cotswold stone village at The Model Village.
Nearby Lower Slaughter is widely regarded as one of England's most beautiful villages and is home to The Slaughters Country Inn which is a well-regarded, quintessential country inn, offering lovely food and drinks – not to be missed!
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; indulge in a bite to eat and drinks at The Stag at Stow, or revel in the scrumptious tea and cakes at The Old Bakery Tea Room.
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 in nearby Burford, known as Southern “gateway to the Cotswolds”.
For an unforgettable trip to the Cotswolds, choose Inglenook Cottage as your abode.
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
Two bedrooms: 2 x king-size (one with zip/link, can be changed to twin on request).
**please note beds will always BE made UP AS 2 kings unless YOU request THE twin room TO BE made UP prior TO your arrival.**.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan kitchen/living room with woodburning stove.
Dining Room (Conservatory) Downstairs WC.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, Dulce Gusto coffee machine.
Hairdryer, fan.
Smart TV, Blu-ray DVD player, WiFi, Selection of DVDs and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
On-street parking and public car park parking.
Paved garden with furniture, chiminea and barbecue.
Downstairs WC.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
**please note beds will always BE made UP AS 2 kings unless YOU request THE twin room TO BE made UP prior TO your arrival.**.
Please note the owner only takes dogs and no other type of pets.
Reviews (72)
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Nigel
The WiFi was non existent.see thru curtains in bathroom and landing no privacy dining room chairs were badly stained and dirty kitchen sink broken my wife cut her hand on it,location was excellent, last thing the shower sealant was a shabby mess on the outside,was not clean very disappointed will be looking for compensation.also two days in the for sale sign went up .
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Fran
The location is excellent and this should be lovely but itâs really NOT! Grease running down the walls in a tatty kitchen, dirty fittings and crockery,. Microwave with broken light and food hanging from top. Grill pan with grease and covered with foil, oven knobs held on by sticky tabs. Toaster full of crumbs and as grubby as the kettle. There were spiderweb over light fixtures and ceilings, smelly rugs and broken sofa. All equipment is well past PAT testing including the boiler that is located in a bedroom wardrobe that is also used to store flammable Christmas decorations, the bedroom has a broken smoke alarm taped up. Fans in bathroom totally encrusted with dust, rusty dirty hinges on toilets, poor shower that was also grubby. Door fell off the freezer compartment of the old tatty fridge freezer, there was a note left to say they were âlooking into itâ ( same issue noted Sept 2022!!) Holes in the skirting board that looked very suspicious! Sofa is smelly, stained and uncomfortable being held up by sheets of ply boards . We complained about the state of the place it took 4 days for cleaners to arrive and they then left the place worse, thick grime from the dirty bathroom fans left all over the bathroom taps, not pleasant when you go to clean your teeth! I was informed by Sykes on the Saturday when I initially reported my concerns that I had to give the owner opportunity to clean, before an alternative accommodation could be considered. Cleaners arrived Tuesday 4 days later ( we were only saying 7 days) I had to continue to chase for information and use a variety of media platforms. We ate our meals out as the kitchen was too dirty to use. This added extra expense to our holiday, but I donât go on holiday to clean someone elseâs house. There are however many lovely places to eat in the village. We left 2 days early as we didnât want to stay in the dirt and smell and there was little chance of it being cleaned properly. We requested a partial refund as we decided that we just couldnât stay there. It was immediately refused by the owner, no discussion. There are far nicer places to stay in the area. I donât usually write reviews however I hope nobody else has the same poor experience and after service from Sykes that we received. There will be little likelihood of my report being published but something needs to be done to address the poor standard of this accommodation and the unreflective advertising posted and promoted by Sykes.
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Julie
We had a fabulous time made all the more special by this lovely little bolthole.