Lavender Cottage (Bourton-on-the-Water)

About this property

Lavender Cottage is a charming Grade ll listed cottage boasting lovely views from the upper floors and character features. Sleeping four guests in two well-presented bedrooms, this cottage is a great getaway for you and your loved ones to enjoy the wonders of the Cotswolds.

A pathway through the garden leads you up to a stable door which opens into the dual aspect kitchen/diner, overlooking the garden and boasting a lovely exposed Cotswold stone wall feature, containing all the amenities you require for home-cooking.

The sitting room is a warm and welcoming space, ideal for you to curl up in front of the TV, pop on a DVD and get the electric flame effect stove burning to warm you on a cold day.

A choice of two lovely bedrooms awaits on the two upper floors; the master king-size room located on the first floor has views overlooking the garden and has a handy built-in wardrobe and a quaint window seat, the second room, accessed up a flight of stairs which has restricted head height, contains original oak beams, has picturesque views across the rooftops and surrounding hills and contain twin beds, perfect for older children!

When the sun rises in the morning, greet the day by enjoying your morning coffee in the beautifully maintained, enclosed garden which is home to two bistro tables, mature shrubs bringing colour into the space and stunning clematis which covers the cottage in beautiful flowers in the summer months. A shed, shared with the two neighbouring cottages, provides space for additional storage such as bicycles.

A short stroll from your front door you will find a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, such as Cotswolds Antiques and Tea Room and the lovely Kingsbridge riverside pub, in the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds” as well as Birdland Park and Gardens which is just a few steps from your door, where you can surround yourself by wildlife. If you’re wanting to surround yourself with natural beauty, head to Greystones Farm & Nature Reserve which is home to wildflower meadows, working organic farm, Iron Age ramparts, a replica Iron Age roundhouse and an interactive Discovery Barn; offering time out from the hustle and bustle of the village centre, this reserve is open to public all year round and is not to be missed.

Head over to nearby Lower Slaughter which is widely regarded as one of England's most beautiful villages with picturesque cottages lineng the banks of the River Eye which flows from Upper Slaughter through Lower Slaughter, and enjoy a delicious meal at The Slaughters Country Inn which is a well-regarded, quintessential country inn, offering lovely food and drinks.

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; you can visit the Fosse Gallery to admire an array of contemporary British art, 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.

Burford, known as Southern “gateway to the Cotswolds” is perched upon a hill and the high street is lined with charming antique shops, boutique stores, and cafés, here you can 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.

Whatever the weather or time of year, Bourton-on-the-Water can be enjoyed all year round, so choose Lavender Cottage as your base to have a memorable holiday.

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: 1 x first floor king-size, 1 x second floor twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with electric stove-effect fire

Gas central heating with electric stove-effect fire.

Gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, hairdryer.

Freeview TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, CD player, WiFi, selection of DVDs, CDs, books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available.

Free on-street parking and public car park parking.

Enclosed, three-tier, patio garden with furniture (neighbours have right of access).

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles