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18th century period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with garden - Lavender Cottage, Bourton

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A stone cottage with a white window, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone gate.
Lavender Cottage - StayCotswold
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a dining area, and a leather sofa.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cotswold Motoring Museum

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Birdland Park and Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naunton Downs Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens.
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • The Model Village - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Willow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 18th century period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with garden - Lavender Cottage, Bourton pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 18th century period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with garden - Lavender Cottage, Bourton?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 18th century period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with garden - Lavender Cottage, Bourton on 8 March 2027 start from NZ$1,328, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 18th century period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with garden - Lavender Cottage, Bourton?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th century period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with garden - Lavender Cottage, Bourton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 18th century period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with garden - Lavender Cottage, Bourton located?

This family-friendly Cheltenham cottage is located in a rural location, steps away from River Windrush, The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cute Cotswold property, location on Burton-On-The-Water couldn’t be better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for your review. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, beautiful cottage in the heart of Bourton on the Water. Walkability was amazing. We even had a minor issue where my husband accidentally locked is out and communication was very quick and we resolved the issue within 15 minutes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thank you Tara for your review of Lavender Cottage, Bourton. We were delighted to hear that you found the property in a great location and comfortable for your stay. We were also happy to hear that the property manager was quick to respond. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely charming! Parking was on the street , very conveniently located next to our cottage. We had a 2 minute walk to the to numerous restaurants and shops peppered the streets. The cottage was well appointed , extremely clean and in a quiet area. We couldn’t take enough pictures of this quaint, adorable cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way ! Absolutely charming !Quiet location , but just steps from the center of town , shops, and restaurants . The amenities were outstanding - everything seemed brand new and spotlessly clean . We enjoyed the Cotswold walking books left for guests as well as the stock of DVDs. Highly recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you Janice for your review. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect in every way. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute cottage, great location

Perfect location for a small family or group in search of a great vacation spot in the Cotswolds. The cottage has so many amenities, plus grocery store and restaurants nearby. Being able to roll out each day and walk along the lovely river and adjacent walking trails was a huge plus. The residents on our street were helpful and friendly. It may have been sheer luck, but we were also able to find street parking in the immediate area. Thanks all.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for a small family gathering & adventure in the Cotswolds.Tranquil stay but mind your head.

We loved our stay at the Lavender Cottage. It was cozy and warm. Tall people beware of low doorways though.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2026
Thank you Michael for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A weekend family break

This lovely little cottage was cosy, clean and well appointed in an ideal position.Great for a break
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you Kenneth for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy. clean and well appointed. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good location

Great location in the heart of the village. Lovely cottage. Good value for money. Parking a bit tricky although pay carparks are within walking distance.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
Thank you Tim for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun Vacation

We stayed here for a week. The location of this place is perfect. You are walking distance from everything you want to see in Bourton. It is also close to beautiful walking paths to Slaughter villages, Stow on the Wold, Little Rissington, and Clapton on the Hill. On the book shelf there is a box that has information on various walking routes as well as books on Cotswold villages. The place also has plenty of board games and DVDs that my kids enjoyed. Parking can be a problem from 9 am onwards until 5 pm which is when people do day trips to Bourton on Water. You can find this place on VRBO and other sites but I got the best rate booking it via StayCotswold.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thank you Abhishek for your review of Lavender Cottage, Bourton. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect for your stay and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location beautiful cottage!

Loved our time in this charming cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review, Jeff. We hope to see you again at Lavender Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfy stay in amazing location!

What a great stay at Lavender cottage, we stayed for 3 nights recently with our toddler at it was so well set up. Great service and location too, just a short (beautiful) walk away from the town centre. It was so cosy and great with a kitchen and courtyard. We would definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you Ryan for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted that you had a great stay and enjoyed exploring Bourton-on-the-Water. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short stay

Beautiful cottage, very well equipped with everything you could need. Had a little issue with the heating but after emailing it was rectified immediately. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Location was fantastic and the cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you Jo for your review. We are delighted you found the property to be well equipped and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lavender cottage

Our stay at Lavender cottage was very comfortable. Had everything we needed and was in an excellent position within the village. Parking was very limited.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you Andrea for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you had a comfortable stay and found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and in an excellent location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful cottage and great location

Lovely cottage and clean, suitable for small families. Excellent location to the village shops and walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Were really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Lavender Cottage. We hope to see you again soon Gary.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice Cottage at Cotswold

Cosy, Clean and Quite Cottage and many attractions are nearby. I would love to come again and recommend this cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2024
Thank you Salim for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy, clean and quite. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

Lovely snug cottage, with a perfect little walk to the village, and to roam the streets. Lots of nice eating places.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2022
We are delighted you enjoyed Lavender Cottage Wendy, we hope to see you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lavender Cottage

A lovely place to stay, very comfortable with all amenities close by. A great place to visit the Cotswolds from and nice to 'chill out' in the evenings in front of the fire. A real 'home from home' Being dog friendly a great bonus too!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2025
Thank you Susan for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, comfortable and homely. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed out stay. The place was as expected, homey and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2023
Thank you Gary for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay for May half term

We had a fantastic stay at Lavender Cottage during the May half-term holiday. The cottage itself is quite small, but it worked perfectly for us as a family of four plus our dog. We loved its quirky character, especially the uneven floors upstairs, which added to its charm. The beds were very comfortable, and the cottage was spotless when we arrived. What really makes this cottage stand out is its location in Bourton-on-the-Water. It is right in the heart of the village, with all the main attractions within a 10-minute walk and the river just 25 metres from the front door. When we arrived, all of the free parking spaces outside the cottage were occupied, so we unloaded the car and parked overnight in one of the local car parks. However, we discovered that most of the cars using the free spaces left by around 7pm, so we were able to move our car into a free spot the following morning. Most of the spaces were then taken again by around 9am each day. As we had our dog with us, we were pleased to find some lovely walks through the local fields directly behind the cottage. We would definitely recommend Lavender Cottage and would love to return for another stay in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Cottage was spotless and in an ideal location. Television had no aerial, could only watch catch up TV through apps which wasn’t a major issue but if you wanted to watch the news or settle down of a night to watch soaps etc was disappointing. Parking was ok for us as we managed to get a space but I can imagine in the summer this would be really difficult and would cause a problem for some. We will definitely return but would look at other accommodation if in the summer due to parking.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you Clare for your review of Lavender Cottage, Bourton. . We are delighted you found the cottage to be clean and in a great location. We are disappointed to learn that you did not contact the property owner during your stay to raise any of the concerns mentioned in your review. As part of the booking conditions, we do ask that guests report any issues during their stay in order to try and give the owner or their property manager a fair opportunity to rectify any issues. A contact telephone number and email address are provided in the welcome email in case of such an event. We have now sent your feedback on to the owner for them to review and implement any appropriate actions for the benefit of future guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage

The Cottage is beautiful, well equipped, in the perfect location and within walking distance to restaurants & shops within the village of Bourton on the Water.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2022
Lynn, thank you so much for your lovely review! Lavender Cottage really is a beautiful property situated right in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. We are glad you had an enjoyable stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family break

Lovely location. Very cozy little cottage. Quite enjoyed sitting in the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you William for your positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Lavender Cottage is absolutely lovely. It hardly seems real. Amazing location close to great restaurants and the adorable downtown, but quiet and just slightly tucked away. 10/10. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Thank you Marianna for your review of Lavender Cottage. We are delighted to know that you found the cottage to be in an amazing location. We hope you will return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage!

In a very good location, and very cute! Parking could be tricky if you didn’t get lucky, but not a problem on our trip. Definitely on the smaller side, but for a couple of close friends it was really lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2023
Thank you Madeleine for your review. We are delighted to hear you found the property to be cute and in a good location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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