Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!

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Oak front door to Well Cottage with canopy over the door.

Your very own detached Cottage with off street parking, cottage garden and Well.

Enjoy a cosy winter evening by the log burning stove.

16th Century large Inglenook Fireplace with Log Burning Stove. View of lounge.

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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

The Model Village2 min walk
Birdland Park and Gardens4 min walk
Cotswold Motoring Museum4 min walk
Birmingham (BHX)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Well Cottage is a unique detached 16 century Cotswold stone Jacobean cottage with character and charm for a peaceful and relaxing holiday offering modern conveniences including WiFi. Based in the Heart of Bourton on the Water but still maintaining privacy. Well Cottage is well proportioned with good sized bedrooms and is beautifully positioned in a quiet cull de sac only a 2 minute walk away (50 metres) from the River Windrush and village centre. It has been lovingly restored with its original beamed ceilings throughout and large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The Cottage Garden is set around an original 16th Century Jacobean well and offers many varieties of flowers from Iris' in May, Lavender, herbs and many rose bushes. There is private off street parking on a comfortably wide driveway . The Lounge if beautifully furnished with carefully chosen one-off pieces of furniture and a sumptuous comfortable English Made Sofa. All the Artwork has been chosen to show off some of the local Cotswold talent. The upstairs has been carpeted throughout and has high quality bedlinen and English made towels. Well Cottage is a well established business of more than 20 years and the reviews can be read as a testimony to this lovely cottage. Thank you for reading this, we look forward to hosting you!
You will love it!

Property manager

Bette Roberts

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

We ACCEPT children 9 years and above.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This property is not suitable for children under 9 years old unless prior communication with the property owner.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is near theme parks. Broadway Tower Country Park and Batsford Arboretum reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and The Model Village. Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

What's nearby

The Model Village - 2 min walk
Birdland Park and Gardens - 4 min walk
Cotswold Motoring Museum - 4 min walk
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 5 min walk
Cotswold Countryside Collection - 8 min drive

Getting around

Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 20 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

The Mousetrap Inn - 9 min walk
The Cornish Bakery - 3 min walk
The Willow - 4 min walk
The Chip Shed - 3 min walk
The Kingsbridge Inn - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful 16th Century Cottage, off street parking, 2 Min Walk to Village! located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of The Model Village, Birdland Park and Gardens and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Dragonfly Maze are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

24 April 2024

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

A dream come true!

If you want to feel like you are starring in your own movie in a charming English village, book Well Cottage! The cottage is situated in the most perfect location. I did not have a car. So I spent mornings on long walks and then a nice lunch in the village. Then "home" to Well Cottage to rest my back in comfort, have a nice hot bath and then an evening out or reading in front of the fire. I slept so deeply( beautiful linens) in a very cozy bed. The street just behind the village and the Windrush is quiet and private. Some people will stop and take photos because the cottage and garden are dreamy. Don't hesitate. Book it.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

9 April 2024

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

Beautiful cottage, close to everything yet quiet

Perfectly positioned and equipped - particularly grateful for the wonderful loaf of bread and marmalade welcoming us on our arrival, graciously provided by our hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

28 January 2024

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

Cute and convenient

Loved the character and the wood fire. Bedrooms upstairs and bathroom downstairs. Not suitable for small children. Ours were 10 and 12, so no problem. The cottage is small but that appeal to us. Off street parking was a bonus. 2 minute walk to the delights of Bourton on the Water

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

2 January 2024

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

Amazing and cozy stay!

We had the best time at Bette and Dawn’s cottage. It was quaint, relaxing, and peaceful and a quick walk into town. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

5 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a very special Cottage full of history and almost magical with a very warm homely feeling. We loved our stay and the scones cream and jam that was a surprise on arrival. So close to everything very friendly country feel to this Village. Was delighted to meet you Dawn and have a chat we would love to return someday. If you’re looking for a country cottage in a wonderful Village with lots of character look no further. The added bonus is a warm fire for a cosy night in with a local wine. Make sure you visit The Den great service and wonderful Cappuccino’s with a hit of real chocolate at the end just delicious. Karen and Nick

About the host

Hosted by Bette Roberts

Well Cottage is owned by my Mum, Bette. Both my Mum and I run Well Cottage as a business and enjoy sharing this property with others. We love the fact that Well Cottage as an unusual and unique property which not 'not had its heart removed giving guests a truly authentic experience of modern meeting 16th Century. Once in the cottage you will feel its charm and feel its the peace of time in this detached cottage with an original Well in the Garden and having so much history and character attached to it. It was a "gem of a find" when my Mum and Dad originally bought it back in 1994 and we will never want to sell it!

Why they chose this property

Because it has so much character and in the words of some of our reviewers on Trip Advisor: "perfect location within Bourton on the Water", "Lovely quiet cottage", "Beautiful cottage", "Absolutely enchanting", "worth every penny", "loved this cottage, sad to leave", "Well appointed cottage, quiet and peaceful in a picturesque setting"..................and many more.

What makes this property unique

This is a unique cottage because it is one of the oldest cottages in the village which has managed to retain its original features and even has a well in the garden which would have been used by local farm hands when Bourton on the Water was mostly farm land.