Bow Cottage

About this property

Bow Cottage, a Cotswold stone three-bedroom cottage sits within the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water, in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds. Bow Cottage is warm and inviting, with exposed honey-coloured stone walls, and Farrow and Ball colours throughout, it is an ideal place to call home for a family of six looking to escape to the country. Upon arrival you will find two off-road parking spaces directly outside the cottage, allowing you to easily unload your belongings. Step inside and make yourself comfortable in the lounge, with honey-coloured stone and a centre fireplace, this is a lovely space to unwind and chat about the day's adventures. Allow the house chef to cook up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher; there is even a washing machine for your laundry. Move upstairs and choose between two double bedrooms, each beautifully presented with original feature walls. The stunning bathroom with stone, feature walls, has a freestanding, slipper bath and large walk-in shower, together with a traditional basin and WC. On the ground floor there is a single bedroom, and an en-suite shower and handbasin, making it ideal for elderly or less mobile guests; there is also a ground floor cloakroom with WC. The safe, totally enclosed rear garden is covered with Cotswold stone and has a raised deck to catch the late afternoon sun and to enjoy a glass of wine. At the front of the cottage there is an outside charging point and a shower for our four-legged guests. With direct access to the village and walks to the Slaughters from the gate, Bow Cottage is well-placed for a Cotswold experience. For those who enjoy Clarkson’s Farm, his Hawkstone Brewery and Tap Room is a short, flat walk away, a perfect end to a walk in the countryside. Head into the heart of the village and stock-up on your essentials at the Co-Op superstore, or why not sample a hearty meal at a restaurant, with The Rose Tree Restaurant, Kingsbridge, or The Dial House to name a few. There are some fantastic attractions that await you, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, as well as the Birdland Park and Gardens. Three miles away lies Stow-on-the-Wold, an ancient market town that offers a bustling farmers market, tea rooms, antiques, and craft markets and plenty of well-established eateries. Hiking and walking come in abundance here, offering routes through idyllic villages and trails overlooking the countryside. Break away to Bow Cottage and experience this delightful part of the Cotswolds.

The historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water, which is a part of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has over 100 structures that are Grade II listed or higher and dates back to the Neolithic era. Bourton-on-the-Water is renowned as the Venice in the Cotswolds because of its lovely high street that is nestled next to the River Windrush, which is crossed by several diminutive stone bridges. According to custom, a football game is played every year in the River Windrush throughout the summer with the purpose of scoring as many goals and being as soaked as possible. The village is home to a diverse selection of tourist attractions, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens, a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers' markets, numerous tearooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, a traditional sweet shop, cycle rentals, and its very own perfumery. Stow-on-the-Wold, a nearby town that was once an Iron Age fort, is a fine example of traditional England. Since the 12th century, this historic market town has hosted numerous fairs. Nowadays, it hosts a biennial Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs, and a monthly farmers' market. The large market square is bordered by an attractive collection of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique stores, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants, and its very own cricket museum. It has an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other. Visit Burford, a mediaeval village, where you may spend a wonderful day exploring the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. Moreton-in-Marsh, a Saxon market town, and Broadway, a classic English village, are both easily accessible and make for wonderful day trips. The spa town of Cheltenham is known for its horse racing event in March, which concludes with the Gold Cup steeplechase, and is considered to be the most complete Regency town in England from an architectural standpoint. The Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, the Botanic Gardens, and the 38 colleges of the university—half of which date back to before 1600—are just a few of Oxford's many illustrious attractions. Oxford is also known as The City of Dreaming Spires and is the oldest university city in England. Furthermore easily accessible are Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester, and the port city of Gloucester.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x ground-floor single and en-suite walk-in shower and basin.

Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Ground-floor cloakroom with WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with open fire

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.

Sky TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

EV charging facility available; this is a 13A 3KW outside double socket and adapter lead which will provide a
slow overnight charge, at an extra local cost.

Enclosed garden with furniture, and outdoor dog shower.

Up to three well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking anywhere on the premises.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 mile.

Note: Arrive to a welcome pack.

Note: Property will be decorated for Christmas.

Please note: The open
fire starter pack is only provided during the winter months.