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Lavender Barn
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Lavender Barn East
kitchen
Sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4753.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bourton on the Water, ENG
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourton Model Railway Exhibition
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops

Lavender Barn East is one of two adjoining cottages. The cottages are purpose built in Cotswold stone. They are well furnished and comfortable.
(The two cottages can be rented together and the interconnecting door can be opened to provide a property suitable for up to 8 guests.)

The cottage is very well located, only a few hundred metres from the centre of Bourton on the Water. Bourton offers many tourist attractions, shops and restaurants. It is an all year round destination and its pretty high street with the river and many stone bridges is know as the Venice of the Cotswolds.

The cottage offers 2 bedrooms, which sleep 4 people. One bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, the other has an ensuite shower room with a large 1500 shower. ( The bedrooms do have sloping ceilings in places )
Downstairs is open plan with a well equipped kitchen area with electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Sitting area, with comfortable seating and French doors to the patio. There is also a dining area.
Outside there is an enclosed garden with furniture and parasol along with parking for two cars.
Bed linen, towels and tea towels provided.
Gas and electricity are provided within your rental price.
Travel cot and highchair available - NO cot bedding provided.
Welcome tray on arrival.
Strictly no pets or smoking allowed at this property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Old Mill and Sezincote House & Garden are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and The Model Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Bourton on the Water, ENG

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Model Village - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 19 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porch House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops ?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops on 31 Mar 2026 start from £182, 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 Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cotswold holiday Barn within walking distance of restaurants/shops located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bourton Model Railway Exhibition, Cotswold Motoring Museum and River Windrush. The Model Village and Bourton Leisure Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katrina E.

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

Great location and comfortable

Excellent location with good parking close to town. Great place to base yourself to see the Cotswolds. Modern and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on a quiet part of the street. We were only a few minutes walk to Main Street Bourton, a grocery store and bus stops. It was a perfect location with all the amenities you need for a home away from home. The host John was very responsive to our questions and extremely helpful. We stayed for 2 weeks and would definitely stay here again. The cottage was pristine inside and everything looked brand new.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location with parking. Short walk into the centre. Probably the best location we’ve had in the Cotswolds (visited many times). John was very responsive and helpful when we had a problem with the TV which was very much appreciated. The cottage was cosy and warm and well equipped. Our only criticism was the double bed wasn’t particularly comfortable which is a shame. Having two bathrooms with teen girls was a must! However, we would have really liked a shower attachment above the bath. We knew beforehand there wasn’t one but It really would make a big difference. Overall we had a wonderful stay in beautyful Bourton. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Perfect location

Great location in centre, very nice place, easy parking. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Charming Bourton on the Water

Wonderful stay in town in a beautifully appointed, fully equipped, and renovated apartment. Good access to footpaths. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location within easy walking distance to shops and grocery store, etc. It was nice to have some space to spread out and having the luxury to wash our clothes, etc for the second half of our trip was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

caroline l.

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

Short break

A delightful property, welcoming,warm and homely touches. With own parking , very accessible for all amenities. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

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

Excellent

Spotless accommodation, superb location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great house

This house was great, very clean with everything you could need. Excellent location and the village was lovely with great places to eat. I would highly recommend this property. 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location couldn't be more perfect. It's about a 5 minute walk from the centre of town and 5 minutes away from a large grocery store. We really appreciated the 3 toilets and 2 ensuites. The bath was divine and skylights kept that fresh air flowing. The double bed was quite uncomfortable for the first few nights, but after we decided to flip it, we realized it was the wrong side up! Don't let that happen to you. What a great stay! We would absolutely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Walkable to the river

Functional spot close to the grocery store and to the cute strip of town by the river. No frills but had everything we needed. Quiet and practical with off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manda J.

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

FANTASTIC

this property is fantastic, every thing you could want in a brilliant location, owners so helpful, beautifully kept and well looked after and lovely welcome pack 2nd visit and can't wait for the next
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a fantastic stay. The house is really well equipped with everything needed for a holiday stay whether for a few days or longer. The rooms are all very comfortable and the kitchen had plenty of cooking equipment and a large fridge and freezer. I really appreciate how simply furnished the property was with large windows making it light and airy. The only slight issue was initially getting into the property, but everything was fine once in. The property's location is excellent, away from the busyness of Bourton centre which was only 10 minutes walk away. It also has a large Co-op supermarket at the back of the property and it is in easy access of walkways into nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy I.

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

Wonderful Location

Beautiful accommodations. Quiet but still close to the town center. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Nearby footpaths for wonderful scenic walks. Of all our visits to the Cotswolds villages this was by far our favorite. Easy communication with the host. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine P.

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

Perfect

What a great week we had. The house very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The house was situated 5min walk from the town, great places to eat and drink.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

4 friends NYE

Fantastic location in Bourton- host left gorgeous touches like flowers, a Christmas tree and a bottle of prosecco. We felt right at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Excellent property in the heart of the village

We had a lovely short break in this property. It had everything we needed and the location was brilliant. Comfy, clean and well equipped, there was even a Christmas tree which was a nice touch! Despite the freezing temperatures outside, the house was lovely and warm and the welcome flowers and cookies were much appreciated. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Bourton on the water

Two years ago stayed at West Lavender cottage and this time stayed at East Lavender cottage. Both provide lovely clean accommodation with all the equipment you need for a restful stay. It is just a very short walk from the main street in Bourton and very convenient for visiting many places in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was very well located and comfortable. The main bedroom should have a shower over the bath. The bath is somewhat difficult to get in and out of particularly for older people.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quirina G.

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

Lavender Barn

Great location to explore the Cotswolds. It was lovely to return to the Lavender Barn every evening. This is a perfect location for wandering and enjoying Bourton on the Water restaurants and amenities. The property is super clean and fully stocked with everything a guest requires. We highly recommend it and will likely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Lovely Home in Perfect Location

This lovely home is perfectly located in walking distance to the town center and right next to a wonderful grocery store. It has all the amenities needed for a family or friends who want to cook, make coffee or do laundry. The washing machine and dryer are fantastic and the host provides detergent. So nice to have a microwave and dishwasher as well. Love the outdoor seating area which is private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Australia to Boughton on the Water

Had a great time here. The highlights were 2 of the suggested walks from the Information Centre. The cottage was very comfortable and close to town. The key safe was difficult to open but that was the only negative thing. Overall it was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Perfection!

Absolutely everything about this home is perfect, it is loved and cared for by its owners, spotlessly clean, parking right outside your door, high-quality home and furnishings, the location is great as you can walk into town. 100% would recommend and return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Beautiful Bourton

Easy to find and access, and extremely clean - probably the cleanest holiday cottage I have ever stayed in. Property is in an excellent location, just a shirt walk from the centre. Baby/child friendly with cot and high chair available to use. Only points of constructive feedback is that the kitchen could do with some sharper knives and some of the doors/locks could do with some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

3 night stay

Great location. Loved that we had 2 1/2 baths for the two of us! Slanted roof a little troublesome for my 6’3” husband but we knew that going in. I would definitely refer this Vrbo to others. Only complaint: bed a little short for tall people and magazines need to be updated from 2022. Suggestion: instructions for recycling. I felt guilty throwing away things that I know can be recycled. Also, internet was good the first night but very weak after that.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by John and Caroline Fowler

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Having had many enjoyable holidays in the Cotswolds we moved here in 2011. The Cotswolds is a lovely place to live and holiday and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Lavender Barn is very well located for the centre of Bourton on the Water. It is within walking distance of all the main tourist attractions, restaurants and shops. It also is within easy driving distance of some of the areas finest tourist towns and attractions including Stratford upon Avon, Bath, Oxford, Warwick and Cheltenham.

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