About this property
Japonica Cottage is a delightful country cottage based in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. Set in a row of five cottages, this charming holiday home is the ideal property for small families. The interior is very welcoming, with the living room boasting a fireplace and exposed beams makes a divine spot for relaxation, with a dining area for foody get-togethers and patio doors opening onto the garden. With the conservatory boasting a lovely stone wall and a dining area, where you can enjoy quality family time. With the kitchen offering modern fitted units and sleek worktops with an attractive tiled design. The first floor is home to a double bedroom and the second floor has a twin, with a range of wooden furniture to house all your personal items. To the rear is a shared patio area with a table and chairs provided, and is a real sun trap! With a separate lawned garden and the nearby River Windrush. In the nearby attraction of The Dragonfly Maze, your little ones can get involved with this garden maze with its puzzle holding 14 fun-filled hidden clues to work out - both parents and kids can get involved. Japonica Cottage is ideal for a short break or cosy holiday. Please note this property is next to a Church.
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. 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.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x second floor twin.
First floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with wood burning effect electric fire.
Conservatory with dining area.
External utility.
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Central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freesat, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Shared patio area with furniture and separate shared lawned area.
Sorry no smoking.
Access is via a narrow driveway between 2 properties, if this not suitable for your mode of transport please note alternative unrestricted parking can be found on street nearby on a first come first serve basis.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Second floor bedroom is accessed through the first floor bedroom via steep stairs, this may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: Stairs to first floor are steep which may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
Reviews (56)
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Ed
Issues about stairs are documented in listing and we found no issue. Cottage is well equipped, parking works well and my family and I had a great time and will be looking to return. Also a very helpful guide to the area!
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Mark
I know it cannot be altered with out a major expense it also could be listed. It took a while to get use to but was soon forgotten about didn't ruin our stay.will be rebooking again
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Rainer
The location of the cottage is great for going into the little town or to its one super market. Unfortunately, the road is quite noisy between 7am and 10pm minimum, and as the small living room and the bedrooms are only about 2 yards away from passing traffic, you feel constantly that some of this traffic is going right through the house as the old single-glazing original windows do not insulate you from the noise. We were very surprised that none of the reviews had mentioned this clearly, so were hoping for a quiet road. The bed was comfortable and the television worked fine. The kitchen is simple and small but well enough equipped for two people. The bathroom shower could benefit from a shower curtain over the bath, but warm water and heating was all fine. The stairs are a tribute to the inventive- and resourcefulness of the people who built the small house. A bonus is the parking right behind the house, just make sure your car does not exceed the size of a Volkswagen Golf in width. We found the narrow driveway perfectly fine to negotiate and had more problems with the lack of lighting in the car-port area (the small yard is lit). The shared washing-machine and dryer worked fine for us and in warmer weather sitting in the yard could well have been a bonus. The add-on veranda is essential if you want to be somewhere quiet during the day so kudos to the owners for having invested in this. We would definitely recommend investing in two new 2-seaters, the current ones are the worst ones we have come across so far in 20 years of renting cottages. Ideal would be something with fold down arm-rests as this would allow you to relax a bit in the small living room.