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

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Oak front door to Well Cottage with canopy over the door.

Your very own detached Cottage with off street parking, cottage garden and Well.

Enjoy a cosy winter evening by the log burning stove.

16th Century large Inglenook Fireplace with Log Burning Stove. View of lounge.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Parking available
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Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

The Model Village
‪2 min walk‬
Birdland Park and Gardens
‪4 min walk‬
Cotswold Motoring Museum
‪4 min walk‬
Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
‪34 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

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!

Property manager

Bette Roberts

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

We ACCEPT children 9 years and above.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This property is not suitable for children under 9 years old unless prior communication with the property owner.

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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

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is near theme parks. Broadway Tower Country Park and Cotswold Way reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and The Model Village. Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

What's nearby

The Model Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Birdland Park and Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Cotswold Motoring Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cotswold Countryside Collection - 8 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Sheep - ‬7 min drive
‪The Willow - ‬4 min walk
‪The Chip Shed - ‬3 min walk
‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬9 min walk
‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 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.

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 within a 5-minute walk of The Model Village, Birdland Park and Gardens and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Dragonfly Maze are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

30 Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

9 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful cottage, close to everything yet quiet

Perfectly positioned and equipped - particularly grateful for the wonderful loaf of bread and marmalade welcoming us on our arrival, graciously provided by our hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

28 Jan 2024

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

Cute and convenient

Loved the character and the wood fire. Bedrooms upstairs and bathroom downstairs. Not suitable for small children. Ours were 10 and 12, so no problem. The cottage is small but that appeal to us. Off street parking was a bonus. 2 minute walk to the delights of Bourton on the Water

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

5 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a very special Cottage full of history and almost magical with a very warm homely feeling. We loved our stay and the scones cream and jam that was a surprise on arrival. So close to everything very friendly country feel to this Village. Was delighted to meet you Dawn and have a chat we would love to return someday. If you’re looking for a country cottage in a wonderful Village with lots of character look no further. The added bonus is a warm fire for a cosy night in with a local wine. Make sure you visit The Den great service and wonderful Cappuccino’s with a hit of real chocolate at the end just delicious. Karen and Nick

10/10 Excellent

Hugh L.

18 June 2023

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

Warm cottage full of character in great location

Beautifully presented cottage in best location. It's so full of character and warmth; and a tribute to our host's wonderful care and service.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

8 Oct 2022

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

Perfect’Well Cottage’

Love this cottage for comfort, location, character and charm - I have stayed here a couple of times over the years, I truly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

12 July 2022

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

The Absolute Best

This cottage was the absolute highlight of our visit to the UK .. a beautiful quaint cottage in a quiet corner just two minutes walk to the village .. friendly helpful host .. wasn't one thing extra we needed. Was a wonderful experience staying in a cottage hundreds of year old. Certainly would not disapoint..

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

15 Feb 2020

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

Winter Break at Well Cottage

Myself and my family had a lovely and very relaxing stay at Well Cottage. The property was exactly as we had hoped, full of character and unique English charm. The beams, the creaky floor boards, all fabulous and exactly as you would expect in such an old cottage. The property has been beautifully cared for and the decor is perfect. It is a very cosy space and the wood burner and beautiful inglenook fireplace was a great place to relax at the end of a day sightseeing. The location was fantastic for exploring the Cotswolds, both nearby villages and a little further afield such as Bath and Oxford. The welcome bread and jam was a very welcoming gesture, which we appreciated very much. Thank you for a great stay 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Australia

17 Aug 2019

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

Home away from home

This cottage is a little gem with all the charm and modern conveniences that you need for a relaxing stay. The delighful Bette and Dawn were great and nothing was a problem. My husband and I highly recommend this cottage , but not not if you are over 6ft tall as the low beams in the living room can be a hazard.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

18 Oct 2018

A great Stay, magical home and a magical town

We stayed a week at Well Cottage and had a wonderful time. We couldn’t have asked for anything better in a holiday stay. The best deep claw foot bath and fantastic hot shower. The Kitchen was well equipped so we had dinner in most nights. The cottage is warm and cosy especially with the fire which we light one night. Beds super comfortable with delicious sheets and towels, excellent quality. We loved meeting Bette, she is one in a million. There was an issue with us getting the key initially because we didn’t have wifi on our phones Home and Away didn’t send us the information on accessing the house keys early enough. All in all a great stay which I would highly recommend and Bourton on the Water is a very special place.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashly B.

6 Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A G.

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brice A.

16 Dec 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

16 Dec 2024

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

Well Cottage

Well Cottage was the perfect place to spend our time in the Cotswolds. Bette has thought of everything to make this a home away from home. The cottage located is in a quiet neighborhood with just a short walk to the shops and restaurants in the village. The accommodation are the quintessential English cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

25 Oct 2024

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

Lovely Cottage

Thoughtfully appointed historical period home. Amazing fireplace which was all set for easy use. Home it situated within steps of an abundance of dining and shopping choices. Best of all there is a dedicated parking spot.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

12 Oct 2024

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

Loved our weeklong stay in this authentic Cotswold cottage.

Felt as though we had gone way back in time as far as atmosphere but with all the modern conveniences at hand now. Noticed we preferred to stay in many evenings rather than going out just to imagine living there as actual people had done so long ago. Loved the river flowing with the ducks just a block away. Parking on site a real bonus. Lovely hosts also. so, so long ago.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grit W.

12 Oct 2024

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Wonderful

The cottage is cute, quaint and cozy! It is even more beautiful in real and photos don’t do it justice! The cottage has everything you need, beds are comfortable and the owner is wonderful too checking in per email seeing if everything is okay! We definitely recommend the Well cottage!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

19 Sept 2024

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Picture Perfect

Couldn't have been happier with our decision to stay at Well Cottage. It was delightfully decorated, comfortable, and in an ideal location. The host, Dawn, couldn't have been more helpful in addition to being incredibly friendly. We loved every thing about the cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

28 Aug 2024

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Enchanted cottage!

The most beautiful place that my husband and I have ever had the pleasure of staying. Two minute walk to town. So convenient. Comfy beds with luxurious linens and fluffy towels. Everything that you could possibly need in this quaint cottage. The pictures do not do it justice. And very responsive and sweet hosts. It was such a delight to find scones with clotted cream and chutney, with a darling handwritten card on the dining table. If you are lucky enough to find this available, don’t hesitate. Book it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andreas w.

24 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful little cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Well Cottage. The quaint little house is perfectly equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The location is ideal in the centre of the village, but at the same time completely quiet. Dawn, together with her mother, quickly takes care of all the guests' concerns and emergencies. Highly recommended for a stay in the area, except perhaps for very tall guests who might have problems with the ceiling height. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

22 Aug 2024

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

Well Cottage: Slide Into a Cotswolds State of Mind

This is a fantastic property in a picturesque, story book town in the Cotswolds. A two minute walk from the town center, the cottage is framed by a stunning rose and lavender garden accentuated by a Jacobean well. The property has as much charm inside as it does out. The large stone fireplace immediately drew our eyes and marked a great conversation area with a comfortable couch and wing chairs. A large table in the back of the room served as "mission control" as we determined our daily activities. The kitchen is well equipped and functional. Loved the Keurig-style espresso/latte maker. The bedrooms upstairs were extremely comfortable with beautiful picturesque windows that not only let in the morning light, but also the sounds of Bourton on the Water — and its stillness at night. Natural light abounded with each window -- upstairs and down -- framing a scenic postcard image of the cabin's surroundings. Our host couldn’t have been more responsive. She returned email messages within five minutes during the planning phase, and when we had a little difficulty with the WiFi (read user error), she was in 10 minutes to help resolve the problem. Most important, she was kind and welcoming and offered a number of sightseeing and dining tips (on the dining front, don't miss Vinitzia, an Italian restaurant in town -- it was sensational). Well Cottage is a perfect place to explore all the Cotswolds have to offer. I am already planning my next, lengthier stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

18 July 2024

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

well-equipped cottage, short walking distance to town

ideal cottage and location to village of Bourton on the Water, bus transportation, restaurants and places to visit (walking distance to maze, Bird Land, Model Village). Cottage owner was helpful and attended to our questions quickly. Couldn't have found more perfect accommodations for our two-week stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

23 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Free Valley Farm L.

20 June 2024

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

Great setting

My wife and I certainly enjoyed our time at the Well Cottage. We had chosen it for its great location only about a 2 minute walk to the River in Bourton, and the unique setting it enjoys. dawn was such a wonderful host and was most responsive when we had trouble getting the heat turned on. Bourton is such a great spot itself and was a great location for driving to surrounding villages in the Cotswolds. We would love to return again if we have the opportunity. It is definitely a 10, well beyond the 5 that we were limited to.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bette Roberts

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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