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South Winds

Bourton-on-the-water

Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Family Friendly
No Pets
Local Pub

A stylishly decorated Cotswold Stone property that comfortably sleeps seven across 4 bedrooms, with three bathrooms (2 en-suite). The house has driveway parking for four cars, a spacious open-plan living area, and a large private garden, all within easy walking distance of the centre of the bustling Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water. South Winds has a spacious ground floor double en-suite bedroom that is suitable for people with limited mobility.

Full Description

South Winds has classic, refined interiors and is in a tranquil location just moments from the heart of one of the Cotswolds’ favourite villages, Bourton-on-the-Water. It is the perfect choice for those in search of a quiet country escape with amenities on the doorstep. Close to the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water, romantically known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ thanks to the River Windrush which flows directly through it, this country hideaway is perfect for guests in search of some peace and quiet.

Boasting bright, spacious interiors, with a wonderful large garden and secluded terrace at its disposal, guests have more than enough room within which to unwind, plus essential off-street parking for four cars on a handy private driveway. Hard to come by in a village as popular as Bourton.

Four bedrooms offer a cosy rest-stop for up to seven guests, with a well-equipped kitchen diner and spacious living room offering more than enough space for entertaining friends and family. With plenty of walks from the door, this is a fantastic base for lovers of the great outdoors looking to explore the Cotswolds. Equally, those who don’t want to move a muscle are well-catered for, thanks to South Winds’ amenities such as TVs, garden and board games, and Bourton-on-the-Water’s host of cafés, restaurants, boutiques and grocery stores, all within a few minutes walk of the cottage.

On entering the house, you will be drawn to the light-flooded, open-plan kitchen which leads into the large suntrap garden. You will be hard pushed not to immediately want to fling open the double French doors and collapse onto the luxury Rattan furniture (maybe making a G&T on the way!). The hub of the home is the south-facing downstairs living space, consisting of a spacious living room, cosy snug, open-plan kitchen and dining room. This light-filled area, mainly due to the notable roof lantern, makes it the perfect space to spend time with family or to entertain guests. The natural solid oak dining table and scroll back chairs seat up to ten people, perfect for generations of families or friends to get together.

Two sets of French doors encourage you outside to the flower-bordered, south-facing garden with additional views into the surrounding Cotswold countryside; with a patio, luxury garden furniture and a charcoal American Smoker BBQ. Grab a blanket from the footstool in the living room when the sun goes down and you can continue to enjoy the outdoors for hours feeling snug. There are many games to be enjoyed inside and out, including poker, cards and dominoes.

South Winds has four bedrooms and three bathrooms that have been lovingly furnished by the owners, to offer all the conveniences of modern-day living, making you feel at home. Downstairs, there is a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room which is perfect for people with limited mobility. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom. The upstairs master double bedroom has an en-suite bath/shower room and the second upstairs double bedroom shares a family shower room with the single bedroom.


Ground Floor

Entrance:
Enter through the oak front door into the entrance hall. There you can hang your coats. A travel cot and a highchair are stored under the staircase.

Dining Room:
Charming entertaining space with roof lantern, solid oak dining table, candelabras, and eight scroll back chairs perfect for getting everyone together. Two armchairs over an ultra-soft rug at the end of the room provide extra room for those seeking somewhere to chat or just a comfortable place to read.

Kitchen:
Wonderfully bright, fully equipped, modern kitchen with country cream cupboards and oak worktops. The kitchen also contains a handy wine rack, double oven and electric hob, large fridge-freezer and Nespresso coffee maker (please bring your own pods).

Utility Room:
Just off the kitchen, the utility room contains a washer dryer. As you enter the room, there is a cupboard for some more storage and where you can find the iron and a hand vacuum cleaner. To the left of the entrance door is a tall cupboard storing a laundry basket, an ironing board, a vacuum cleaner, a broom, a mop with a bucket and a hand brush and dustpan.

Living Room:
Watch a movie, read a book or just catch up with each other in this sociable living room. It boasts a 55” Smart TV, a large L-shaped sofa with a footstool and two armchairs. In the cupboard underneath the bookshelves, on the right-hand side, there are many games and board games: puzzle ball, puzzle pyramid, poker set, gravity maze, monopoly, scrabble, playing cards, set of traditional board games and cranium.

Snug / TV Room:
Bring your games console and escape to the snug room which features a 32” Smart TV, comfy sofa, DVD player and stereo.

Bedroom One:
Through the Snug room, you will find a spacious ground floor double en-suite bedroom with views to the front of the property. The room is suitable for people with limited mobility and is finished with beautiful soft furnishings, French Grey bedside cabinets with lamps, a solid grey wardrobe.

En-suite:
A stylish en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity mirror and hairdryer.

First Floor

Bedroom Two:
Turning left at the top of the stairs leads you to the tasteful master bedroom. Furnished with a UK king size/International queen size bed, solid oak bedside cabinets with lamps (tap the base to turn the light on!) and a double wardrobe, the room offers spectacular views over the garden and Cotswold countryside beyond.

En-suite:
The en-suite is spacious with underfloor heating, a shower over the bathtub, a vanity mirror and hairdryer, a large sink and mirror and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Three:
A double bedroom with views to the front and side of the cottage; this bedroom shares the family shower room with the single bedroom (bedroom 4). It contains a king size-bed, bedside cabinets with lamps and an open wardrobe.

Bedroom Four:
A cute single bedroom with one solid oak single bed, bedside cabinet and a single wardrobe. This bedroom shares the family shower room.

Family Shower Room:
Good-sized shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, hairdryer and vanity mirror.

Outside


Two sets of French doors from the kitchen encourage you outside to the flower-bordered, south-facing garden with additional views into the surrounding Cotswold countryside. With a patio, luxury garden furniture for al fresco dining and a charcoal American Smoker BBQ – you’re all set to enjoy the country life. There is private parking for four cars on the gravel driveway.

Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - King-size
  • Bedroom Two - King-size
  • Bedroom Three - Double
  • Bedroom Four - Single
  • 3 Bathrooms - 2 en-suite, 1 family shower room
  • Hair dryer
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Coffee machine - Nespresso
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV - Smart
  • DVD Player
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided)
  • Highchair

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ - Please provide your own charcoal
  • Parking - Off-road parking for 4 cars
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and Shopping:

The nearest supermarket is Bourton-on-the-Water’s Co-Operative Food, an 18-minute walk (1 mile) It is well-stocked for all the essentials you will need during your stay. There is also a Londis a bit closer to the house (0.6 miles) which is again perfect for store cupboard essentials. Bourton-on-the-Water houses some fantastic shops including a bakery, coffee shops, and Christmas shop! A Tesco Superstore and a small M&S Food can be found in Stow-on-the-Wold (5 miles.)

Eating Out:
  • There is a good section of pubs and restaurants in Bourton-on-the-Water
  • Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter (3 miles)
  • Old Butchers, Stow-on-the-Wold (4.5 miles)

Walks:

Right in the middle of the glorious rolling Cotswold hills, keen walkers have plenty of choice when it comes to walks that lead straight from the village centre. A wonderful circular village walk, leading from the village’s Visitor Information Centre, is highly recommended and allows you to really appreciate Bourton-on-the-Water’s rich heritage, taking you past key sites, buildings, and monuments as you stroll. For those keen to explore the surrounding villages, a circular walk following the Windrush and Gloucestershire Ways through to the villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter offers a gentle pace that totals 4 miles in distance; perfect for those not looking for anything too strenuous. More hard-core ramblers should give the 9-mile circular trek from Bourton through Naunton and the Slaughters a go.

Places to Visit:
  • The Model Village (0.5 miles)
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (11.5 miles)
  • Cotswold Motor Museum (0.7 miles)
Travel:
  • Train - Moreton-in-Marsh station (9 miles) or Kingham station (7 miles) have direct trains from London.
  • Taxi - Bourton-on-the-Water Private Hire, Call Bobby Private Hire, Limozena Taxis

There is so much to discover in the Cotswolds, why not have a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
Points of Note
  • Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. 
  • Please be aware that South Winds was built many decades ago and has some low ceilings and small steps between rooms.
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Reviews

Lovely house in a great location and easily walkable into Bourton on the Water.

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Jonathan
| 19/10/2023

We all loved the house and would highly recommend it to future guests! It was as pictured and the location was fantastic, 10/10!

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Natasha
| 13/10/2023

Great place, good for couples. We had a great weekend with family.

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Sheila
| 21/09/2023

The house was lovely and very well equipped. It was situated perfectly for us. We enjoyed our stay.

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Tracey
| 12/09/2023

It was a lovely place to stay and relax. The house was well stocked with all items supplied and the rooms were perfect for what we needed.

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Angela
| 08/09/2023

Location

One of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton on the Water is often referred to as the ''Little Venice'' of the Cotswolds. The River Windrush flows through the centre, spanned by low arched bridges, flanked by wide village greens and lovely period Cotswold stone buildings. Bourton on the Water has more than its fair share of honey-coloured Cotswold houses, many of them dating back to Elizabethan times and now home to independent tourist shops, unique gifts, and cafés.