Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House
Fosseside House is an excellently located Cotswold holiday home which sleeps ten guests, in five welcoming bedrooms, with four bathrooms. This double fronted property is deceptively spacious, with an attached annexe at the rear, housing additional living space including a games room! With all this space and its central location, there is something for everyone in the party to enjoy, from a meander along the river, to cosying up by the wood burner or enjoying a game of table football, the whole group can relax comfortably together. This much-loved holiday home exudes understated elegance with high quality, contemporary fixtures seamlessly blended with the houses early 20th century features, shown through the beautiful bay windows, cast iron fireplace and wood burning stove.
Accommodation This five bedroom holiday cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:
Ground Floor
Sitting room Display fireplace, armchair, two-seater sofa, three-seater sofa, coffee table, pouffe and Smart TV (guests to use their own login)
Kitchen Kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, electric oven, combination microwave oven, hob, dishwasher, cafetiere, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine (with starter supply of pods), bench seat and door leading to the annexe
Dining room Open fireplace, Smart TV (guests to use their own login), and dining table with seating for ten
Utility/boot room Washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, iron, ironing board and access to the back garden
Cloakroom Loo, basin and mirror
First Floor
Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2) King size bed, two bedside cabinets, two chests of drawers, wall mirror, display fireplace, chair, Smart TV (guests to use their own login), hairdryer and built-in wardrobe Ensuite with shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2) Double bed, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, shelving, hairdryer, wall mirror, Smart TV (guests to use their own login) and display fireplace
Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2) Two single beds, bedside table, dressing table with stool and walk-in wardrobe
Family bathroom Bath with overhead shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2) Double bed, two bedside tables, hairdryer, chair and dressing table with stool
Shower room Shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Annexe Accessed by the kitchen on the ground floor and from the hallway on the first floor, both doors can be closed off to create separate living accomodation
Annexe living area Kitchenette with fridge, kettle, toaster, electric oven and two ring hob Armchair, Smart TV (guests to use their own login), log-burner and table with seating for two
Games room Football table, dartboard and two barstools
First Floor
Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2) Double bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, wall mirror, hairdryer and stairs leading directly to the annexe kitchen Ensuite with shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Outside Driveway with parking for five cars that leads to the rear of the garden, with carport, lawn and outdoor table with seating for ten
The Finer Details The maximum occupancy for this property is 10 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under) Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are non-feathered) Off street parking is available for up to 5 cars Electric charging point available on request for £35 per car per stay (please bring charging lead) 1 highchair is available at the property. Travel cots are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them Sorry, no pets Strong WiFi (Download speed 36 Mbps) Mobile phone reception is poor 5 Smart TVs (guests will need to use their own logins) Enclosed garden (please see Things to Note below) Gas central heating system Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove and open fire The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property
Things to Note... Please note that Fosseside House is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind Either a Security Deposit or payment of an Accidental Damage Waiver is required at this property Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00 The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and although this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied. If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us The garden is only enclosed when the driveway gate is shut Bedroom 2 is located in an annexe which can be accessed via its own staircase through the kitchen (there is also a door in the bedroom leading directly onto the main house first floor landing)
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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 first aid kit
About the area
Cheltenham
Cheltenham is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush, while Cotswold Motoring Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights. Bourton Leisure Centre and The Model Village are also worth visiting.
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
The Model Village - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Birdland Park and Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 16 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
New England Coffee House - 5 min drive
The Willow - 9 min walk
The Chestnut Tree - 10 min walk
The Chip Shed - 10 min walk
Sheep on Sheep Street - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House on 9 Jun 2026 start from £898, 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.
How much is parking at Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Elegantly decorated, family friendly - Fosseside House located?
Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of River Windrush, Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Bourton Leisure Centre and The Model Village are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property was well maintained and well appointed for our need, it was well located. Just what we needed for our short stay.
Jennie F.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
Thank you Jennie for your review of Fosseside House. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, comfortable and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 May 2026
A perfectly located family retreat
A beautiful home with all the facilities for a three generational family of 9. The grandchildren loved to secure garden. The walk into the village through meadows alongside the river was the icing on the cake.
The only negative was it would have been nice to have a barbecue
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you Richard for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be beautiful and in a good location to walk into Bourton-on-the-Water village centre. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
19 Mar 2026
Great Weekend in the Cotswolds
Great accommodation. Cottage is perfectly placed with many walks direct from the door. Only a short stroll into the village. Perfect accommodation and looking to revisiting next year
Paul G.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you Paul for your review of Fosseside House. 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.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
pat j.
17 Sept 2025
Lovely house in an ideal setting.
Ideal for a large family group, we all enjoyed our stay. Easy walk into the town along a riverside path.
pat j.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thank you Pat for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted that you found the property to be ideal for your large family group and in a good location to walk into the village. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 Jan 2026
Highly Recommended.
The property is Homely, comfortable, well equipped. and spacious. Beautiful decor, ample parking and provided everything we needed for our family occasion.
Within walking distance of local amenities. We highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
Thank you John for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be homely, comfortable and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
5 Feb 2026
Amazing house!!
I booked this house for my big birthday celebration for me and my family.....10 of us in total.
It was a great success for all of us young and old!!
The house is in a great location and with so much space we didn't feel on top of each other. The house has been finished to a high standard and feels like someone's home with all the attention to detail. Very comfortable and well equipped.
We had an amazing break and would come back again.
Linda M.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2026
Thank you Linda for your review of Fosseside House. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be in a great location and comfortable. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Dec 2023
A fantastic house and stay in Cotswolds
A great place to stay,had everything you need spotlessly clean.The games room was a bonus, location was great,would highly recommend,absolutely fantastic.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2023
Thank you Kim for your 5* review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to know that you would highly recommend this property and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
15 May 2025
Cotswold Break
Really clean and comfortable stay. Short walk into town for restaurants and pubs aside from The Mousetrap which is a few minutes walk.
Good location for exploring the area including Cheltenham.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
Thank you Peter for sharing your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to read that you had a comfortable stay and it was really clean. We are pleased to hear that it was in a good location for exploring the area including Cheltenham. Due to the Cheltenham Gold Cup week this can affect the pricing of the property at this time of the year. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
23 Jun 2025
Perfect!
We loved our stay in this delightful spacious house. Very conveniently situated for strolling into Bourton on an evening for dinner and setting of for walks during the day. Highly recommend.
Amanda S.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thank you Amanda for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be delightful, spacious and in a convenient location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian A.
22 Nov 2024
November stay
We was all very pleased with the Fossieside house we have been to bourton on the water in November for about 20 years and have stayed in various cottages and houses and this was one of the best and hope to use this company in the future
Brian A.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
Thank you Susan for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be one of the best you have stayed in and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul 2024
Beautiful house in the perfect location.
Our stay at Fosseside House couldn't have been better. The house easily accommodated 10 adults and the great weather allowed us to make use of the garden. Each room is stylish and clean, there is ample off road parking and the location allowed for an easy stroll into town.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Thank you Jane for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be beautiful, stylish and clean. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
7 Jul 2025
A lovely house , ideal for our family of 10.
Fosseside House is a lovely Arts & Crafts style property which easily accommodated our extended family of ten. It is tastefully furnished with plenty of parking space. The games room proved very popular with the younger members of our party. .
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Thank you Stewart for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious, tastefully furnished and to have a good games room. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 May 2025
Another stay at this wonderful house
We booked Fosseside House for the second year running, for yet another special family celebration. The house was perfect for the weekend - seemed even better than our first visit. We hired in a chef to cook our Saturday evening dinner - that worked out so well.
I cannot praise this house too highly - 100% recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you Jeffrey for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect and we hope you will be back to stay for a third time soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Feb 2024
Fabulous family home
We had a great stay at Fosseside which comfortably coped with our family of 10 adults and 2 babies. Spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished. A short stroll from the middle of town and a great base to explore the Cotswolds.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
15 Jun 2024
Beautiful house
Fantastic accommodation, all rooms beautifully decorated and furnished, lots of space, very well equipped. Great location. Would definitely recommend and book again. Very minor points, which didn't detract from the enjoyment of our stay - could do with mirror in the main bathroom, twin room a little snug for two adults.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thank you Judith for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to read that the accommodation was in a great location and all the rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished. We also appreciate your suggestions, following your feedback the owners have placed a mirror on the wall opposite the basin where there is space. We are pleased to know that you would highly recommend and return to the property and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 Oct 2023
The Perfect Stay!
The location was perfect, 10 minute walk from the high street. The house was warm and clean - comfortably fit all 10 of us with lots of rooms and extras like the games room. Modern style and a comfy feel for the autumn months.
Would definitely return and recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you Charlotte for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be warm, clean and in a perfect location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
A well-located house that can accommodate 5 couples and has all the necessary equipment - including table football.
We could wander into Bourton-on-the- Water easily the whole village from this base.
Melanie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
Thank you Melanie for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
16 Jun 2025
Stay at Fosseside House
We had a lovely family stay in Fosseside house in Bourton on the water. The house was a 15 minute walk to the town centre. Bourton-on-the-Water on the water has all that you need and a leisure centre too.
To manage expectations I would like to point out that the house is located close to the busy A429 which is handy for travel but could be noisy at night especially if you use the loft bedroom and have windows open.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2025
Thank you Mark for sharing your review of your recent stay at Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable visit and made the most of everything Bourton-on-the-Water has to offer, including the leisure centre and the property's convenient access to the town centre. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the property's proximity to the A429. This is helpful information for future guests, as sensitivity to road noise can vary depending on individual preferences and home environments. To assist with this, we’ve provided a location map on our website that clearly shows the property's position in relation to the road. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 Feb 2024
Lovely house - wonderful stay
We rented the house for a family birthday celebration. It was perfect for us. Spotlessly clean; it provided us with everything we needed for a fantastic weekend (including a games room). A short walk away from the centre of Bourton. Would 100% recommend without hesitation. We will definitely book again
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you Jeffrey for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect, spotlessly clean and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Jun 2025
Lovely spacious well located property
Super location for 8 friends on our annual get together for a walking weekend. Loved the space inside and outside. Had fun in the games room on Friday evening playing table football and darts. Bedrooms are spacious and good to have so many bathrooms.
Thanks for the welcome pack. Please let people know the type of Nespresso machine in the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thank you Sue for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious and in a super location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Apr 2025
Easter hols break
Stayed here as a group of 6 including 2 teens and 2 elderly ladies for 4 nights. Beautiful house. Super clean and comfortable. Very spacious. Very close to Bourton-on-the-water village and great location to explore rest of Cotswolds. Bed in master bedroom was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. Bourton and surrounding area is gorgeous. So sad to leave. Would defo stay here again
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Thank you Eleanor for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted that you had a lovely stay and found the property to be super clean and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ellen G.
16 Nov 2023
A wonderful stay
The house is beautiful, tastefully decorated, in excellent condition & has really comfortable beds!
It was very clean & well organised with plenty of crockery, cutlery & utensils for cooking meals for large numbers.
There was an issue with the heating timer but this was sorted out very quickly. Contact with the owner was great, very responsive & the lovely Dimi came to solve the issue & have the house warming up quickly. He also brought us wood for the fire as well as popping out to get us fire lights & matches.
We would happily stay here again.
Ellen G.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you Ellen for your review of Fosseside House. We are so pleased it was beautiful, comfortable and you would stay again. We hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hannah C.
18 Nov 2024
A home from home in a perfect location
We stayed at Fosseside House for 6 nights. It's so homely and welcoming, with everything you could possibly need inside. The kitchen is excellently equipped to cook a full roast dinner! Several of us needed to work from home for a couple of days during the stay and the house was big enough to let us do that, with no problems with WiFi etc - we even had a room each!
We had minor issues with the outside lights, but Eileen went excellent and arranged for someone to fix them before the end of our stay.
It's an easy 5-10 min walk into Bourton-on-the-Water, with easy access to other walks, as well as roads to other locations within the Cotswolds.
I would highly recommend this house and we will certainly stay there again, if we've in the area!
Hannah C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Aug 2025
An excellent property in a great location
We spent a long weekend staying in Fosseside House to celebrate an 85th birthday and it proved ideal. The location is about 10 minutes walk into the centre of the village - going via the Windrush path along the side of the river and fields is highly recommended! This also meant that we could escape from the crowds in the centre of the village and have time and space to ourselves.
There was more than enough car parking (we had 4 cars at one point but could have easily parked 7, one for each of us.)
The house was spotlessly clean and very well equipped especially in the kitchen with ovens and hobs galore! The 4 bathrooms were great allowing everyone to get ready for dinner around the large dining table in the evenings.
The good weather meant that we were able to sit out around the huge table in the garden too - and wandering in for competitive games of darts and table football in the games room.
We had Sunday lunch at the nearby Mousetrap pub (less than 10 minutes walk) which was excellent - booking is essential though!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you Ann for your sharing your 5* review of Fosseside House. We are delighted to read that you found the property to be in an excellent location to celebrate an 85th birthday. There was plenty of car parking spaces, the house was spotlessly clean, well equipped and spacious. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed sitting in the garden and wandering inside for a games of darts and table football in the games room. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
20 Aug 2024
Beautiful Bourton
Well where do I start! We have been to Bourton on the water before and were enchanted by its beauty and Fosseside House just added to our wonderful week. The location was brilliant for walking into the very busy village so we could leave the car at home. The house certainly lived up to its pictures! It was a great size for our party of 9 and had everything we needed (possibly another fan on the very hot days)
The kitchen was well equipped with everything you could need. The furnishings were good quality and well maintained. The garden was private but could have had a bigger grass area for the little ones to run around in (that almost feels like nitpicking)
All in all it was a wonderful week in a lovely house within walking distance of a quaint village.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you Valerie for your review of Fosseside House. We are delighted that you found the property to be a great size, well equipped and in a brilliant location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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