Dolls Cottage
Retreat to Dolls Cottage, set just moments from the bustling high street of picturesque Cotswolds village, Bourton-on-the-Water. With its honey-coloured stone exterior and country-chic style, this 2-bedroom bolthole with its own private parking is the perfect base for a romantic couples escape or family getaway to The Cotswolds. Walk from your doorstep across the road to the local pub and explore why this village is so loved.
Overview
Set within the heart of The Cotswolds, this charming bolthole is a delightful spot to spend time your loved ones. With its homely atmosphere and convenient location, Dolls Cottage offers a wonderful place from which to explore all this region of England has to offer. Walk into the village and discover a wonderful selection of shops and restaurants or follow along The Windrush Way walking route through the neighbouring countryside.
Step inside to find a thoughtfully decorated interior with a spacious open-plan living and dining area leading into the well-equipped kitchen. Settle down for the day in the cosy living room in front of the TV or put a record on the record player and enjoy the gentle ambience of your countryside stay. The refined living area also features an upright piano, adding a further touch of elegance. Each bedroom is well-sized and elegantly styled. Enjoy morning coffee in the garden room whilst you plan your day of adventures.
Dolls Cottage boasts a spacious private garden, complete with an outdoor dining table seating six guests. Dine alfresco with meals cooked from the BBQ and access the park and playing grounds via the back garden gate. With Bourton-on-the-Water on your doorstep, this cottage’s location presents an array of possibilities such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Daylesford Organic and Hawkstone Brewery.
Ground Floor
Living Room/ Dining Area:This spacious open plan living and dining area epitomises the countryside cottage feel of this property. The living area has two sofas, an armchair, a smart TV and a record player. The dining area features a wooden extendable table seating five guests. There is also an upright piano.
Kitchen:
The well-equipped kitchen features a rangemaster oven and hob, fridge and freezer, microwave, washing machine, dryer, double Belfast sink, kettle and toaster.
Cloakroom:
The downstairs cloakroom has a toilet and sink.
Garden Room:
This comfortable space is furnished with two sofas and a coffee table and leads out to the garden.
First Floor
Bedroom One:This elegantly styled room has a standard double bed with two bedside tables, a full-length mirror, a large chest of drawers, a small armchair and a wardrobe for storage.
Bathroom:
This room features a bath with a shower overhead, a toilet, a bidet and a sink.
Second Floor
The second floor is accessed by a narrow staircase with low ceiling.Bedroom Two:
The second bedroom features a standard double bed as well as a single bed. There are bedside tables next to each bed, lamps, two chests of drawers, a full-length mirror, wardrobe and TV.
Outside
This spacious garden features an outdoor dining table seating five guests. The garden is complete with a wooden bench, parasol and rotary washing line. The garden gate at the end of the garden leads to the local park.Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Double Bed
Bedroom Two - X1 Double Bed X1 Single
1 Bathroom - Bath With Shower Overhead
Hairdryer
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 50-99 Mbps
TV
Piano
Record Player
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Are Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ
Parking - X1 Space On Drive
On your Doorstep
Bourton-on-the-Water’s high street is home to a range of gift shops, from a traditional sweet shop and Cotswolds Distillery Shop to Seasalt clothing. Bourton boasts several delightful bakeries including The Bakery on the Water and is only a short drive away from the beautiful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, perfect for exploring antique emporiums, independent shops and country clothing boutiques. Live out a luxury farm shop experience at Daylesford Organic or visit Jeremy Clarkson’s famous Diddly Squat Farm Shop. For your groceries, there is a Co-op in Bourton or a Tesco and M&S in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Eating Out:
- The Mousetrap Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water – classic Cotswolds pub atmosphere serving locally sourced food (opposite Dolls Cottage)
- The Willow, Bourton-on-the-Water – from classics to Prix Fixe menus, this lovely spot boasts a scenic terrace with views of the river (0.3 mile)
- The Old New Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water – a delicious menu of classic British dishes made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients (0.4 mile)
- The Croft, Bourton-on-the-Water – a mouth-watering menu with stylish interior, located right next to the river (0.4 mile)
- Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter – a fine dining establishment in the beautiful Slaughters (3.2 miles)
Nestled in the middle of the glorious rolling Cotswold hills, keen walkers have plenty of choice when it comes to routes that lead straight from the village centre. Take a circular walk through the village’s key buildings and monuments and discover Bourton-on-the-Water’s rich heritage. For those keen to explore the surrounding villages, a circular walk following the Windrush to stunning Upper and Lower Slaughter offers a gentle pace that totals 4 miles in distance.
Places to Visit:
- Birdland Park and Gardens, Bourton-on-the-Water - meet the penguins and flamingoes (0.7 mile)
- Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power - Adam Henson's famous rare breed farm and great day out for families (4.9 miles)
- Stow-on-the-Wold - beautiful market town with shops, boutiques and restaurants (3.9 miles)
- Daylesford Organic – a luxury farm shop experience and popular Cotswolds destination (7.8 miles)
- Bibury and Arlington Row - the village dubbed the prettiest in England by William Morris (12.5 miles)
- Train - Moreton-in-Marsh station (9 miles) or Kingham station (7 miles), both have direct trains from London.
- Taxi - Bourton-on-the-Water Private Hire, Call Bobby Private Hire, Limozena Taxis
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences
- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at Dolls Cottage for an additional fee, please restrict your dogs to the ground floor and ensure you have read the Dog Code of Conduct
- This property is not suitable for children under the age of 5
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted
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We love the fact you can walk from Dolls Cottage into Bourton-on-the-Water and how you are so well connected to the greatest gems of The Cotswolds.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of The Cotswolds', is home to a wealth of attractions, wonderful shops and restaurants. A much-loved destination for tourists, Bourton is often referred to as the ‘Venice of The Cotswolds’, characterised by its shallow River Windrush running through the centre of the picturesque village. Dolls Cottage is just a short stroll from the Model Village, Birdland Park and Gardens, the Motor Museum and the Dragonfly Maze. In Bourton-on-the-Water, you are perfectly placed to visit other nearby Cotswolds gems such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, Cirencester, Chipping Norton, Daylesford Organic, Diddly Squat Farm Shop and Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park.
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