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Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Front of Captains Cabin
Welcome to Captains Cabin
Courtyard seating for three
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 356.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
  • Place, The Model Village
  • Place, Birdland Park and Gardens
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded



Perfectly located Romantic Grade II listed cottage in arguably the prettiest chocolate box town in the Cotswolds, Our reviews reflect the fantastic location of the cottage in proximity to local eateries, hikes, and amenities. Bourton On The Water ‘Little Venice’. Captain's Cabin. It has one allocated parking space for a mid sized car directly in front of the cottage and an enclosed courtyard. Check in time 3pm and check out 10am. Minimum 3 night stay (unless 2 night available in between existing bookings)and maximum 7 -10 nights (enquire if you need more) as no washing machine in the property. Due to the size of the cottage , one small adult well behaved dog allowed downstairs only and not on furniture - please always check first if bringing a pet . Tassimo coffee maker and retro Bluetooth radio plus Smart TV . You will need your own passwords for apps such as Netflix. Bourton is around 40 minutes from Oxford and is centrally located for visiting other Cotswold villages such as Chipping Norton, Burford, The Slaughters,Chipping Camden, Moreton in Marsh and Broadway. Restaurants or pubs that are within 5 minute walks are Venezia Italian restaurant (our favourite) , ‘Smiths’ which is a burger and cocktails brasserie, ‘The Willow’ which is a traditional pub, ‘The Croft’,which is a restaurant, ‘The Mousetrap’ which is a boutique pub or ‘L’anatra’ serving traditional pizza. There are many more including Chinese takeaway, Indian takeaway,Fish and Chips takeaway to name a few!.This cosy cottage boasts plenty of traditional charm with characteristic features. Set on three floors the property has exposed beams , reclaimed and restored oak flooring downstairs with huge inglenook fireplace, logs provided for one fire during winter months only, guests can purchase additional logs, kindling and firelighters from Budgen supermarket, a 2 minute walk away.Exposed honey coloured Cotswold stone walls but with on demand central heating and dual fuel traditional log burner for those cosy evenings . NOTE: There are two low beams downstairs . One central beam on the ground floor height being 5'7 which is the lowest beam in the cottage. Full free internet access (around maximum 10mbps), with all amenities and dining table and chairs for three. The table will be folded in between stays to maximise space. Ground floor houses main living area and kitchen. Steep stairs with rope banisters lead to first floor which has a very pretty and romantic double bedroom which has a Grade II status stone mullion window as center piece and good size full height triple cupboard. Also on first floor is a modern bathroom housing bath, shower over bath, dual towel rail radiator and vanity units with touch free LED mirror, electric razor point to tge side of LED mirror, basin & toilet. 2nd floor with steep stairs (but with banisters) takes you to the single bedroom which has views over the rooftops and rolling hills beyond. Window seat cushions throughout. There is a fully enclosed patio area to the front with seating for three which is a sunspot each afternoon in the Summer months or al fresco dining. To the back of the property you can access footpaths via a pretty lane and historic church graveyard. The footpaths can take you to the Slaughters which are particulaly beautiful.Town center is at the end of the drive! where you can picnic along the River Windrush in the Summer months or have a cream tea in one of the many quaint tea shops or even a pastie from a boutique pastie shop . Several restaurants offer a mixture of cuisine all within less than 2 minutes walk. Despite the bustle of the town all you can hear is the birds as you relax with a hot drink or glass of champagne in the courtyard. Many of our guests have commented on the fact the cottage is secluded but is a few steps away from the town center. Check out the history of Captains Cabin, deeds date from 1663, check out English Heritage from search engines to find out more about this and the adjoining set of quaint cottages , part of which is said dates back to medieval times. Parts of Bourton were a Saxon settlement and mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Property is set over 57 sq m or 613 sq feet.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Under threes may have difficulty with top stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 small dog considered enquire before booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please vacate the parking space by 10am checkout day
If using the log burner , please ensure any ash is scattered on the soil to the front of the cottage (and not in the bin)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No pets are allowed on the furniture or up the stairs for the comfort of all our guests Please clear the burner of ash after stay (no hot ash in bin)
Strictly no puppies

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Prescott Shooting School are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and The Model Village are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Model Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 10 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Willow - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from Bourton Model Railway Exhibition, Cotswold Motoring Museum and River Windrush. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 173 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Wonders of Bourton

Love all things and place, great location.Cabin captured us and felt like a quant holiday home that you would want to stay at.Thanks to the host Peter for having such a captivating place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Very nice and calm in a busy tourist village

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Pleasant stay

A very clean and comfortable cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea J.

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

Captains Cottage

What an amazing place. This was our introduction to the Cotswolds, and it was everything we wanted it to be, and more! The cottage was perfect, cozy, 3 stories down a little lane. It was clean, tidy and wonderful! The best location to walk and see the town and country side.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

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

Absolutely lovely little cottage just perfect for a quiet stay

Just simply perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

A Relaxing Stay

Great little cottage, just right for a couple. Very clean and in a great quiet location. Excellent communication from the owner too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raoulena F.

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

Bourton On The Water

Excellent location in charming village. Walk to bakery, shops and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Cosy Cottage

Very clean, beautifully furnished, excellent location , well equipped .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD E.

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

Lovely place....lovely town

Captain's Cabin was a lovely spot, removed from the bustle of what can be a touristy town, but with easy access to everything one would want. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

a home away from home!

We absolutely loved staying in the Captain's Cabin. Bourton on the Water is in a great location for day trips, but we had to pull ourselves away from this adorable and bustling little village. Location of the Captain's Cabin is quiet and peaceful, but just a two minute walk to all that Bourton on the Water has to offer! We loved ending our days cuddling up by the fire and had the best sleep in the charming and comfortable bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Location location location

A really cozy historical cottage with all the modern amenities. And the most incredible thing is that it is so close to the commercial center of town, yet it really is amazingly quiet — the perfect blend for a countryside getaway. The host was very helpful, communicated easily and helped immediately when I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

3 night stay in cold January

Extremely comfortable and well located property. Good communication with the owner Peter prior to arrival. The heating was on when we arrived which was appreciated as it was bitterly cold for the three days we stayed. Would highly recommend staying and we home to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Sandra A.

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

Sandra.

Property very small but very cute, we enjoyed our stay. Parking very tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig h.

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

Perfect

Steep stairs but lovely just the same.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ching D., New Jersey, USA

Lovely cottage in great location

We really enjoyed our 16-day stay at this lovely cottage that we called "home" during the stay. It's very comfortable and super clean, and it has everything you need for a vacation home. The central location was convenient for our day trips throughout the Cotswolds area. We highly recommend it (unless you are taller than 5'10" due to the low beam as mentioned in the description).
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Beautiful quaint cottage

Gorgeous quaint cottage in a fabulous village, parking to the front and right in the centre, easy access to everything. The cottage was clean, cosy, warm and well presented with comfy beds. It’s a compact cottage but has everything you need for a short getaway. Logs for the wood burner and a bottle were also there on arrival, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Cotswold Cottage

Great location. Clean. Owner responded quickly to a minor issue. Stairs are not for someone with mobility issues. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lin G., Dronfield

A cosy and well presented cottage in a lovely village for a short break away was perfect.

Captain's Cabin in Bourton is just the place to feel relaxed and happy. We have stayed in this cottage before and knew without doubt we would enjoy our stay. The cottage is clean and comfortable and just a few minutes walk from the lovely village with shops, eating places and embracing walks. Once again a much welcomed break. Thankyou to the owners for making the cottage a truly romantic getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Russell W., Lewisburg, WV

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

Excellent stay in The Cotswold

Fantastic property in 'Venice of the Cotswold.' Great access to public paths, close to many good restaurants, a block from the bus stop to Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh. Just an hours drive to Oxford, Bristol and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Do pay attention to the owners note about ceiling height. The stairs could be tricky for less mobile seniors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Wetumpka, Alabama. USA.

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

Perfect Stay!!!

The house was exactly as described in the listing. I can tell from my chats that Peter is truly a quality person. Location was awesome. House was clean and safe. Everything you could ever need was clearly laid out in the emailed PDF before arrival. Communication was excellent. We will be back for sure. 10+ stars is not enough. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

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

A lovely cosy cottage for 3.

The cottage is in a perfect spot, right in the centre of Bourton. Nice facility’s Every thing you need for a weekend break. Bedrooms are comfortable and it was nice and warm. The weather was terrible so very nice to come home to a toasty cottage. The only thing is you need to be able bodied to climb up to the top single room as the stairs are very narrow. Nice bathroom, but there was no way of turning down the heat of the shower which was too hot! Would highly recommend and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

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

Perfect Stay, Perfect Location

My husband and I have just spent a wonderful weekend at The Captain's Cabin. The cottage was just perfect & beautiful inside, we arrived late in the evening and opening the door to a warm & cosy cottage was heaven. It has all you'd need for your stay, fully equipped kitchen. The bed was so comfortable and luxury bathroom towels, truly no need to take anything. We loved the real fire and delighted lighting it at the end of each day. It's the perfect location for walking or sightseeing at the Cotswolds. We saw lovely villages on our trips out and of course, the purpose for our weekend a meal at The Farmers Dog & a visit to the Hawkstone brewery. Our only feedback comments: no tea towells but we're sure just an oversight and wasn't an issue as we didn't eat in once. A neighbour had also parked in our spot at the cottage, but when when we knocked and explained, they were very kind and moved immediately, not a problem. Thank you for your hospitality Peter. We'd definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very cosy cottage. So nice to be able to walk around Bourton early morning or late evening when not so busy. Very pet friendly area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy cottage that had everything we needed. Very comfortable bed enabling a great night’s sleep. Clean rooms and easily accessible property set in a wonderful location very near to shops, cafes, and restaurants. The romantic setting and ambience inspired my partner to propose in front of the log fire so this is a memorable one for us too. Thankyou Peter. We shall be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was exactly what we wanted. Clean, adorable and convenient. Easy in and out and so nice to be able to park right there. Thank for the milk for our coffee and wonderful bottle of wine at arrival. It was so appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Peter Brand

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I purchased this property in April 2014 as a future retirement property for my wife and I at some point in the future. The cottage was renovated using local specialised builders to ensure the building is in keeping with it's character. I want to ensure that the cottage can be a haven for couples or walkers or those with a young child and that it has all the essentials needed for a worry free, enjoyable time away from work.

Why they chose this property

This town is my wife's favourite town in the Cotswolds (hence our 'joint' decision to purchase a holiday home here). The cottage is so well situated which is another reason we appreciate the proximity to Bourton but also the sun trap courtyard. Even our cleaner sometimes eats her lunch there and cant tear herself away! Despite Bourton being busy in the Summer months, the cottage offers a secluded (and quiet) place to relax and enjoy. We immediately fell in love with the property and have renovated it appropriately sourcing as much as we could locally and using local tradespeople. An evening meal can be enjoyed in Bourton and you can be back in the cottage within a couple of minutes without the need for a car which we also love. What a shame we have to work so don't get to enjoy it enough - roll on retirement!

What makes this property unique

We think the property is arguably set in one of the best locations in the village. Set just behind the shops and a couple of other cottages and a PARKING space directly in front of the cottage which is sometimes difficult to source in one of the most popular towns in the Cotswolds. I don't think I have ever seen such a large inglenook fireplace in other cottages which is an amazing feature and the 1st floor bedroom with its beams and cream cupboards and honey exposed stone is really nice to wake up to each morning. Directly behind the cottage you can access public footpaths to Lower Slaughter or beyond. What makes Captains Cabin unique is its comfy seating and cosy atmosphere. It is simply very enchanting and many guests are sad to leave after their stay. Steeped in history the cottage is part of a small group that dates back to medieval times. Captains Cabin is the only cottage in the row that hasn't had additions or major alterations . The mullion window to the front of the property gives it the Grade II status and is a focal point in the double bedroom.

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