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Iconic Luxury Detached Period House on the River Bank with parking.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Iconic Luxury Detached Period House on the River Bank with parking.

Riverside is an idyllic detached period stone property situated on the banks of the River Windrush right in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water with house and garden overlooking the river and parking for two cars. There is a separate private courtyard garden for alfresco dining. On the ground floor both the Lounge and the Dining Room overlook the river. The stylish large kitchen is fitted with cream units, black granite worktops, Aga and electric oven and hob. Upstairs, there are two King size bedrooms which overlook the river, one with en-suite shower room, the other adjacent to a shower room. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with separate shower unit and a wardrobe closet.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10867552
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this holiday home. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens. Dragonfly Maze and Bourton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • River Windrush - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Model Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Iconic Luxury Detached Period House on the River Bank with parking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iconic Luxury Detached Period House on the River Bank with parking. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Iconic Luxury Detached Period House on the River Bank with parking. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iconic Luxury Detached Period House on the River Bank with parking. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Iconic Luxury Detached Period House on the River Bank with parking. located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this holiday home is steps away from River Windrush, Cotswold Motoring Museum and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous week in the Cotswolds and we’re grateful to be have stayed in such a gorgeous home. The house was out of a fairytale. The location was perfect. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. The pictures don’t do it justice. The manager was responsive and helpful with our few extra requests. Lots of tourists ( including us ) but that’s the nature of the place. Beds perfect. Showers fantastic. Living room like being in a movie!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was extremely comforted the location could not have been more perfect! Easy walking distance to everything in Bourton. I highly recommended it!
Tree in front of the house in the river
Tree inside the house decorated lovely for Christmas
Stayed 37 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Great location

5 of us stayed 4 nights in November and absolutely loved every minute of our time there! Great location in center of town with easy walking distance to great restaurants, pubs, bakeries and tea rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home right in town!

We had the most amazing time in this beautiful, perfectly located home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The house is in great shape and the location is perfect. Bourton on the Water is a great town and this house is close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect English Cottage

We loved our stay in your home. The location was perfect, and was very clean. Looks just like the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Hi Kristen, Thank you so much for your lovely review! So pleased you enjoyed your stay at the house, you are welcome back anytime, Kind Regards, Penny
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It is in a great location, easy to walk everywhere, and well situated to explore the Cotswolds. There are plenty of cups/mugs and plates, and an excellent layout for lounging, eating, and sleeping.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you so much for you lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buck W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional!

Great house, fabulous location. This was a great experience for two couples celebrating 50th wedding anniversaries.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay in the Cotswolds, Kind regards, Penny
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVID B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great character house

Very nice accommodation very central in the village so it was a bit noisy and busy . It must be the most photographed house in Bourton on the Water
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joan s.

We could not have picked a more picturesque house, perfect setting, and beautiful interior for our family of six gathering. It was absolutely perfect, and while there were numerous tourists in the daytime, many of them, taking photos of the house, come evening and morning the tourists disappeared for the most part. The house is so well equipped, and it was truly the best house we’ve ever rented on VRBO. You can’t imagine a more pictures house or setting in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2025
Thank you for such a great review. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marsha i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in best Cotswolds town!

Riverside House is the prettiest house on the water, and located right in the middle of the village. It is just as described and absolutely charming in every way. We also room day trips all around the Cotswolds and found this location was ideal for that as well. All the restaurants, pubs, bakeries and shops were wonderful and all within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday trip

Wonderful place to stay. Very clean, and great location. We really appreciated being able to check in 2 hours early. I would highly recommend this home to others. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in the Coltswolds

Very lovely property in the middle of the village. The canal front was very busy with tourists, but we were tucked away inside the beautiful home. It was very convenient to local pubs and cafes. Definitely appreciated the garage for parking and washer/dryer. You can't go wrong staying in this historic property.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fish bowl at its best

This is a wonderful property and located right close to high street. Well appointed with all items needed for a great stay. Grocery is right across the river walk. The house is very popular with tourist for photos as it is perfect. We shall return again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The photographs of the property are not representative of how amazing this place is. The location is superlative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you for your complimentary review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

This is probably one of the most photographed buildings in the village, right on the water. It is exactly as pictured in the listing. There was lots of room for our family of four. The kitchen was well appointed. Overall, we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Absolutely one of finest places to stay and the highlight of our trip. Everyone associated with Riverside was extremely accommodating and the property itself was one of a kind! It is so unique and historical. When our family would gather in front everyone passing by would comment on how beautiful “our” home was! After explaining multiple times that it unfortunately was not we eventually replied with a polite thank you to the many compliments. Can’t recommend enough! Thank you Penny!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you so much for such a fantastic review. Your comments about the passers by made me laugh! Have a safe journey home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Location is great. House is beautiful and as pictured. All three bedrooms have tvs. Kitchen is stocked with everything you can possibly need. There is a washer with separate dryer. Easy bus service to surrounding towns. Easy access to countryside walks. My husband and I had a fantastic time staying at Riverside house. We will definitely be booking another stay at this lovely house.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Just what we wanted

Riverside was the perfect vacation home for us. Our favorite time of day was early morning, having breakfast in the front yard and talking with everyone strolling by. It is truly the most lovely residence in the town and most people stopped to engage us in conversation. The private patio was a great alternative if we wanted peace and quiet. Beds were comfortable, the furniture was lovely, kitchen well-equipped. I’d like to return next year if time and budget permits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your review. Kind regards, Penny
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cotswold Cottage in Spectacular Location

My family and I stayed the month of December in Bourton-on-the-Water, our first trip to the Cotswolds. We chose Riverside House because the VRBO listing seemed exactly what we were looking for. Upon arrival we quickly realized that though the listing is quite accurate it does not express the charm and comfort of the Cottage, nor does it indicate how perfect the location is. We were able to park off street just outside the house as parking in Bourton can be challenging. We did not need to use the car very much as the House is located in the center of town, surrounded by restaurants and shops. The house itself is very comfortable and nicely designed. We particularly enjoyed using the AGA, which was a new experience for us. If visiting Bourton, Riverside House is the perfect place to stay. We would highly recommend it during the off season. We can't really speak to peak season.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2024
Thank you for your very complimentary review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

Listing is accurate: this is a superb house in an unmatched location. There are not enough superlatives to describe our stay here…except for the weird heat wave, we loved everything about it. There were a lot of tourists walking along (and in) the river but the house’s thick stone walls kept its interior relatively cool and quiet. It was fun to watch the people and dogs outside, and to walk to the end of the block for some fresh bread, cream tea, or a pint. Grocery store just across the little bridge has a nice selection of everything we needed. Kitchen had everything necessary to cook, but with so many pubs and restaurants just outside the door, we didn’t feel the need. Garage with laundry machines was a huge bonus. Property manager and housekeeper were legit and very prompt in responding to our questions. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pamela f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most photographed house in England?

Bourton on the Water is the loveliest village in the Cotswolds, and Riverside is the loveliest house in a village full of charming period homes. This is the fairytale cottage everyone dreams of finding with a private, walled garden where times slips hundreds of years. We stayed for nine nights in September and enjoyed the property tremendously. The only caveat is that the house is a magnet for tourists. Bourton on the Water sees thousands of them everyday and staying in this house you understand the drawbacks of celebrity. Having said that, the house could not be better positioned for enjoying beautiful Bourton. One thing that we would note is the absence of top sheets on the beds. The weather was warm on some nights and the duvet was too heavy. This may be an American preference, but a top sheet would be cooler on warm nights. The house was spotless and, with the garden, large enough for everyone to find a private space when needed for work or phone calls. Highly recommend this house, and hope to return in future.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Looks nice, but no amenities

It looks great and is clean on the inside, but the owner gives you very little and it makes you feel cheap. For instance there's no napkins or paper towels, so you need to use toilet paper for eating, cleaning your hands -- everything. When asked, we were told to use two old tea towels -- which is all they give you in the whole kitchen. They also give you only one large bath towel and medium towel per person and no hand towels or washcloths at all. You're expected to wipe your soapy hands on your own shower towel and when that's dirty then thats it. They use only podium sinks, so all your toiletries are all over the bathroom floor because there's no where else for them. I've never stayed in a high end place that had worse amenities -- every where else makes sure the place is well stocked. This place gives you the least and doesn't seem to realize how abnormal that is even when asked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Mrs Penny Bigwood

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