Wildflowers Cottage
Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds. Honey-hued cottages line the gently flowing River Windrush which is crossed on charming stone bridges, giving the town its name “The Venice of the Cotswolds”. Wildflowers Cottage is a short stroll from the centre letting you explore the delights before retreating from the hustle and bustle at the end of the day. Sleeping six with a maximum of four adults, the hub of the home will be the sitting/dining area. Open the doors out to the garden and have a family meal together before gathering to watch TV and unwind. Bourton-on-the-Water is a popular destination for a reason, there is so much to do here. Have a picnic on the riverbank, visit Birdland, the Model Village and the Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection, all just a stone’s throw from Wildflowers Cottage.
Overview
Visitors flock to Bourton-on-the-Water to spend time amongst this picture-postcard setting. The views are synonymous with the Cotswolds and staying at Wildflowers Cottage you are walking distance of all the attractions.
The cottage is in a quiet location and feels welcoming as soon as you step through the door. Natural tones suit its setting with soft green furnishings reflecting the garden views. On the ground floor is a kitchen and an open plan sitting/dining room. Comfortably sitting all guests you can make the most of family meals, taking the time to put phones away and spend this valuable time together. There are board games for rainy days, a selection of books and TV. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two double rooms and a bunk room for children, suiting a multi-generational family getting together to explore the Cotswolds. Each room is light and bright and the master bedroom has its own en-suite shower room.
Stepping outside there is a dining terrace which seats six around a wooden table. Set the table for a feast and linger here on sunny days. There is space for the children to play safely and you can always retreat here to start your day with a bit of peace and quiet.
Ground Floor
Kitchen
You’ll find everything you need for preparing meals in the kitchen at the front of the house. A fridge, oven and hob, washing machine and a dishwasher are all here. Head out to buy some local supplies at one of the nearby farm shops to cook a delicious dinner for your group.
Cloakroom
Just opposite the kitchen is a compact cloakroom with a WC and basin.
Sitting/Dining Room
The heart of the home is the comfortable sitting/dining room. Touches of soft sage green bring the outdoors in and complements the garden view through the French doors. This room is split between a dining area with a table and chairs seating six and a sitting area with a three-seater sofa, two armchairs and a stool. Read a book at the end of the day, watch TV or play a board game together in the evening.
First Floor
Bedroom One
The master bedroom at Wildflowers Cottage is at the back of the house, giving it a view across the garden. A double bed sits between two bedside tables and you have both a wardrobe and built-in storage.
En-Suite
In the en-suite is a shower, WC and basin.
Bedroom Two
At the front of the house, bedroom two also has a double bed sitting between two bedside tables. There is a wardrobe so you can unpack.
Bathroom
The main bathroom has a bath, WC and bathroom and will mainly be shared between guests of bedroom two and three. It is perfect for bathtime with the children.
Bedroom Three
Made for younger guests, bedroom three has a set of bunk beds. This room is not suitable for adults.
Outside
Your private garden has a lawned area and a dining terrace. Children can play here, bring meals out on sunny days or pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate a special occasion. There is a garden gate which takes you out to your parking spaces.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Double
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Bunk
2 Bathrooms - 1 X En-suite Shower Room, 1 X Bathroom
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 200+ Mbps
TV - That Guests Can Use To Screenshare Their Devices With
Board Games
Baby/child Equipment Not Provided
Outdoor
Garden - Enclosed
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars Parked End To End
On your Doorstep
Bourton-on-the-Water has plenty of bakeries, coffee shops and small boutiques. Daylesford Organic (7 miles) is a hub of locally grown and sourced ingredients, homewares and gifts. Pick up some delicious ingredients for that evening’s meal or a picnic hamper to take with you on your day out.
Eating Out
- Box Bush, Bourton-on-the-Water – delightful farm shop and café with artisan goods and gelato (0.5 miles)
- Bakery on the Water, Bourton-on-the-Water – lovely bakery selling fresh goods (0.5 miles)
- The Old Butchers, Stow-on-the-Wold – a diverse menu and renowned for its casual yet inviting atmosphere (3 miles)
- The Fox at Oddington, Lower Oddington – a lovely 19th Century British inn nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside (7 miles)
Within 2 minutes’ walk you can join the Monarch’s Way northbound to Clapton-on-the-Hill with wonderful views across the Rissington’s (and further on to Sherbourne Park) or southbound alongside the Windrush, across the Fosseway and on to Lower Slaughter. The Slaughters Country Inn offers a nice lunch or afternoon tea in an idyllic setting. Clapton-on-the-Hill is a fabulous destination for walkers. The Windrush Valley which can be seen from the terrace is traversed by two main routes, the Windrush Way, Monarch’s Way and the Diamond Way. The Windrush Way takes you from Bourton-on-the-Water up to Winchcombe, the Monarch’s Way is a long distance path following the route of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester and runs through Stow-on-the-Wold and the Diamond Way is a circular route from Northleach up to Moreton-in-Marsh and can easily be joined in Clapton-on-the-Hill.
Places to Visit
- The Model Village – a mini, model version of the actual village of Bourton-on-the-Water (0.5 miles)
- Cotswold Motoring Museum – a collection of rare vehicles and classic memorabilia, including the famous ‘Brum’ (0.5 miles)
- Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens – meet all of the 260 different species (11 miles)
- Sudeley Castle – a romantic castle and gardens (14 miles)
Travel
Trains: Kingham railway station (8 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London Paddington and Oxford.
Taxis: Bobby Private Hire, Bourton Taxis
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
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- Barbecues are not provided at Wildflowers Cottage.
- Wildflowers Cottage is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted.
- Wildflowers Cottage sleeps a maximum of 6 guests including 4 adults and 2 children as the bunk beds are suitable for children only.
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Why we love this
- Children can play here, and on sunny days it’s perfect for outdoor meals or a celebratory bottle of champagne.
- A stone's throw from the Bourton-on-the-Water letting you explore the local delights.
- Soft sage-green details echo the outdoors and enhance the garden view beyond the French doors.
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The Location
Bourton-on-the-Water is rightfully one of the Cotswolds most visited villages with a wealth of attractions, delightful shops and eating establishments to suit everyone’s taste. The River Windrush flows through the centre, and is spanned by several, low arched bridges flanked by wide village greens and lovely period Cotswold stone buildings, giving the village its well-known moniker of Venice of the Cotswolds. Wildflowers Cottage is a short walk from the river and its beautiful bridges, making it the perfect place to visit all the sights, including the Model Village, Birdland Park and Gardens, the Motor Museum, the Dragonfly Maze and the Cotswold Brewing Company.
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Nice, clean, and airy space for our two-night summer stay in the Cotswolds. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. We had a slight delay getting into the backyard because the back door key was missing, but the manager quickly brought a replacement.
Henry
Great location, and an easy 20 minute walk to the village centre. We'd definitely book here again.
Dereck
The Wildflower Cottage was in a great location for us to explore Bourton-on-the-Water and the rest of the Cotwolds. The kids loved the bunk beds. It was a 15 minute walk to the center of Bourton-on-the-Water. Having off street parking was very convenient as it is located on a dead end street. The washer was also convenient as this was a stop on a longer trip for us so being able to wash clothing was helpful.
Stephanie
Very good accommodation, impeccable, everything new, 5 stars! Impeccable, warm and well located!!!! We felt at home.
Macarena
Clean and comfortable
The cottage is clean, comfortable, well equipped and nicely decorated. We enjoyed our sta and would stay again.
Tracy
The cottage is clean, comfortable, well equipped and nicely decorated. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Tracy
A great little find in the Cotswolds
A great little house so cosy and warm, we arrived in the pouring rain and were able to get warm quickly.
Only a 4-5 minute drive to the centre of the village and probably a great walk but we had a 3 yr old with us so took the car
Lovely bed linen and very comfy bed.
One thing to maybe add was a microwave, we had to heat up my grandsons bedtime milk in hot water rather than microwave it.
Suzi
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Wildflowers Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding adding a microwave has been shared with the property owners who have taken this onboard and are looking into it. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 19th November 2025
Extremely well located house within a 5-minute drive from the centre of Bourton and 10 minutes to Stow. The house is well appointed and clean. The kitchen has everything you need and bedrooms are comfortable.
Basav
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