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Pretty character holiday cottage - Appletree Cottage

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and glasses.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.
A stone cottage with a white door, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a gravel path leading to the entrance.
A staircase with white railings leading to a kitchen area with a dining table set for breakfast.
A courtyard with stone walls, wooden benches, and planters with lavender.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cotswold Motoring Museum

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Birdland Park and Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens. Dragonfly Maze and Bourton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • The Model Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 24 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Willow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pretty character holiday cottage - Appletree Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pretty character holiday cottage - Appletree Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pretty character holiday cottage - Appletree Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty character holiday cottage - Appletree Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty character holiday cottage - Appletree Cottage located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is steps away from River Windrush and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and The Model Village are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect. It is within walking distance to the center of town. The cottage is very comfortable and pretty. Perfect four our four day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2026
Thank you Lawrence for your review of Appletree Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, cosy and in the perfect location for your stay. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, well maintained cottage with lots of amenities

Cottage in the heart of Bourton on the Water. Great restaurants and bakery nearby. Good showers. Kitchen well equipped. Loved the log burner.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
Thank you Jeffrey for your review of Appletree Cottage. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, cosy and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location and everything you needed

Very nice stay and location brilliant. Cottage had everything needed for our stay. Very quiet there.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Thank you Thomas for your review of Appletree Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a brilliant location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Appletree Cottage at Bourton on the water

A lovely well maintained property in an ideal position plus parking. Great for eating out. Would definately return.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
Thank you Michael for your review of Appletree Cottage. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be well maintained and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage, perfect location

The cottage was lovely and in the perfect location. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone. Everything we needed was provided and a two minute walk to the village centre. We had a very enjoyable long weekend break.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2025
Thank you Alison for your review of Appletree Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the cottage to be comfortable, well equipped and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Easter stay

We had a great week at Apple tree cottage with three adults and 2 children. The house had everything we needed with two bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen and warm rooms. Great location just a couple of minutes walk into town and great parking behind the house. Would definitely use stay Cotswolds again. Great service and overall a good house. Although maybe a new bed frame is needed in the main bedroom it was sooooo creaky!!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2026
Thank you Sarah for your review of Appletree Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a great location. We will pass your feedback on to the property manager about the creaky bedframe as it may just need tightening. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home!

Lovely homely cottage in superb location in Bourton on the Water, with parking! Cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Beds afforded a good nights sleep (always a bonus and not guaranteed!). Communication from StayCotswolds was efficient and friendly. All info needed for the property was provided well in advance.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
Thank you Helen for your review of your recent stay at Appletree Cottage. We are delighted to read that you found the cottage to be homely and in a superb location in Bourton on the Water. We are pleased to know that the communication from StayCotswold was efficient and friendly. We look forward to welconing you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring has Sprung!

Just enjoyed a spring break in the Cotswolds and had a fab stay in Appletree Cottage. Fab location, 2 mins from village centre, easy parking, beautiful warm, cosy and well equipped cottage. High quality welcome pack, comfy bed and a pleasure to come back to after a days exploring. Stay Cotswold are very professional and offer a good selection of cottages, with great communication follow ups to keep you fully informed of every aspect of your stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, a few niggles

Lovely little cottage in a good place just a few niggles. Door key in the outside door when arrived , door unlocked. Carbon monoxide alarm was bleeping constantly on entry. Rang to report and it took 2 calls to your office and almost 3 hours for someone to come and replace it. We couldn't switch the noise off . Master bed has a very wobbly base.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2026
Thank you Tina for your review of Appletree Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely. We will pass on your feedback to the property owner and manager for them to review and implement any appropriate actions. We do hope that overall, you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds and that you will be back to stay again soon
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nearly perfect

2 issues have to be resolved: the heating system has an mechanical issue: either you have to turn it off or you put it on but the entire house is boiling. Heaters have not been fixed properly and as a result putting it on level 1 or 5 makes no difference. Same with the thermostat. The door of the shower upstairs is damaged. As a result, water comes out. The rest of the property is immaculate. I regret the property manager ignored my message about the heating system being still problematic the last day of our stay. I would have liked at least an answer from her. She didn't bother answering me, I guess knowing we were leaving. Part from that the town is amazing and the location ideal.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations! Was right off th Main Street so we could walk everywhere but was quiet. Our only disappointment was not getting to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2026
Thank you Shauna for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location away from the tourists Easy walk in the morning to get coffee and great parking Central for all our trips and tours around the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2026
Thank you Jon for your review of Appletree Cottage. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be in a great location with easy access to the local village. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
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