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Fairlie Cottage Overlooks the River in Bourton-on-the-Water parking for 3 cars.

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A historic stone building with a steeply pitched roof, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with a pathway leading to a canal.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
A staircase with a wooden railing leading to a landing area with a wooden console table, potted plants, and a hanging light fixture.
A living room with a fireplace, sofas, a television, and patterned rugs.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cotswold Motoring Museum

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is on a river. 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. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Model Village - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bourton Leisure Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairlie Cottage Overlooks the River in Bourton-on-the-Water parking for 3 cars. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fairlie Cottage Overlooks the River in Bourton-on-the-Water parking for 3 cars.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fairlie Cottage Overlooks the River in Bourton-on-the-Water parking for 3 cars.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairlie Cottage Overlooks the River in Bourton-on-the-Water parking for 3 cars.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fairlie Cottage Overlooks the River in Bourton-on-the-Water parking for 3 cars. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from River Windrush and The Model Village. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Birdland Park and Gardens are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

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 host was super helpful. The homes location couldn't have been more central and the home itself was lovely and quaint and the view was fantastic. We had the best family vacation.Three generations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a stunning property right on the main area for cafes and shops. It was a beautiful place and we loved our stay.Lots nearby for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect!! Clean, comfortable beds, towels were great, wonderful location, easy check in, would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, well-equipped property for a family stay. The location could not have been better - just steps away from so many lovely pubs, shops and restaurants, with great options for families. We used bourton on the water as a base and were still very close to other nearby Cotswolds towns to explore by car. We especially loved sitting in the quaint courtyard garden at the front of the house having a drink and watching the people stroll by and play in the river. The cottage itself is so pretty that we regularly saw people stopping to take photos of it!Inside, the property was cosy, spacious and thoughtfully equipped with essentials - small touches that made settling in really easy. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Had everything we needed to cook and prepare meals! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location couldn’t have been any better for getting around. It was very pretty. The size of the bedrooms were great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful stay in this property, the location is ideal. We do frequent the Cotswolds, we will certainly be returning to this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good trip

We had a very good break at Fairlie - a lovely historic house right in the centre of Bourton on the Water
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely locatio

Lovely house - perfect location . Slightly steep wooden stairs but fine as there is a bedroom downstairs for elderly members of your group if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Beautiful Place

A beautiful house with a beautiful location. Fantastic stay with comfy beds, ample space and great amenities. Would defo reccomend this house and Bourton. Penny easy to contact prior to and also the house contact was prompt with anything. Will defo be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2024
Unfortunately I didn’t meet Matt or his family and friends, so I didn’t get a chance to welcome them in person. However, they were excellent guests and they left the cottage in a clean and tidy condition. I hope they enjoyed their stay and I would recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cotswolds holiday

We had a great stay at Fairlee House. The house is very well equipped, the rooms are spacious & the decor is pretty. The location is prime, although getting in & out of the parking can be a challenge in peak times as the driveway is across a pedestrian walkway. (This is a small issue for staying in such a prime location) we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in the Cotswolds

Perfect size for two families. Excellent location from the centre and all amenities. Parking was quite tricky to navigate along a public footpath to the property. It clearly stated in the welcome folder that fortnightly bookings "the housekeeper will come in, mid term to change the beds, or if you prefered, they'd leave you a change of linen". This didn't happen. We stayed from Friday 15th December to Friday 29th December. The house could of done with some suitable wine glasses. Apart from this, it had everything you need, home from home.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2024
Thank you for your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. I will check on the standard of wine glasses as no-one has mentioned this before. The reason you did not have a change of linen is that you paid for two weeks with only one charge for cleaning the property and the laundering of your bed linen and towels which was after your departure. Had you asked for a change of linen mid term of your booking there would have been an extra charge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage right on the river front

This property is located right in the heart of the village on the banks of the river Windrush. It is very picturesque. Passing tourists loved the cottage and many took pictures of it and we felt proud to be staying there. The kitchen was very well kitted out with everything you could need. The biggest problem was the parking which was very tricky to access and involved driving onto a very busy pedestrian walkway along the river. Luckily all the local attractions were in easy walking distance and there were lots of nearby places to eat and drink and great walking trails but beware as some trails are very muddy in parts. There was a hairdryer although the blurb said there wasn't.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Amazing location and externals, disappointed by internals

Can’t fault the location nor the beautiful building. Inside wasn’t in keeping with facade, poor bathing facilities and under part storage units, log burner (cheap!) ornaments mostly from Dulemn. Just needs some tlc, it’s a rental to make money that’s clear and corroborated by the locals. Didn’t see a soul to welcome us. Despite any of this, we absolutely loved our time here. People constantly take photos of the outside often thinking it’s part of the model village, which can be endearing. Definitely worth booking but maybe challenge the price so they upgrade the interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Most people really love this cottage with it's contemporary decor as you can see from the number of bookings and 5 star reviews we receive.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Great on the outside, tired on the inside!

The house is nicely located and has parking which is a real benefit in Bourton. On the outside it looks large and impressive, however, the inside is much smaller than it looks and is very tired. The downstairs dining room has been turned into a fourth bedroom which really restricts the space available. We were six adults and found it cramped (what it would be like with its theoretical compliment of eight is hard to image!) The downstairs loo has had a shower shoe-horned in which it simply is not big enough to hold. Fortunately, the weather was sunny and warm, so we did not need to spend much time in the house. We stay in several houses each year and this is the first time we have written a poor review. Fairlie Cottage needs some TLC and reconfiguring for six - then it would be a great place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We were disappointed with this review as we have many guests returning to this cottage. The downstairs bedroom has been appreciated by elderly guests especially as there is a shower room adjacent and this is the first occasion anyone has criticised this arrangement. The kitchen/diner has a table which seats 8 and the lounge also easily accommodates 8 people. I may add that the lounge and some of the bedrooms have recently been updated prior to the Summer season.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was literally the prettiest place in Burton-on-the-water! This house was perfect for the five of my family members. Right on the water and very close to all of the shops. Front and back yard gardens were gorgeous. The pictures dont do it justice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical place, was so fun for us, wonderful location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

just perfect

family christmas worked out perfectly could not have been a better location or house - really delightful thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week in Bourton

Lovely house right on the River Windrush in the centre of Bourton on the Water. Easy access to everything Bourton and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Christmas

Since we booked Penny and her team were available for questions, always very helpful and polite. The house is perfect and clean we had an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A dream location

Sitting in the front garden, sun shining, right on the river, people and duck watching. Doesn’t get much better. Beautiful house admired by all that walk past it. If only I had a £1 for everyone that asked “is this your house” ? We will return I have no doubt, and i’m sure each of our 4 seasons will give a different and equally fabulous experience through the year
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2020
Thank you so much for your very complimentary review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lockdown Heaven

My husband and I would like to thank Penny and Rachael for looking after us during lockdown. We were visiting the UK from Australia and found ourselves unable to leave the village, they helped us find this wonderful home which we highly recommend and we also recommend HomeAway to look after you. Many many thanks.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. We wish you a safe and enjoyable stay in the UK.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A magical holiday

A truly beautiful house in the centre of the most idyllic village you can imagine. A real home from home that we gave stayed in for the last ten years. I hope this speaks for itself !!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for your outstanding review, we are hopefully looking forward to your return next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous property and location

This is a charming cottage, beautifully furnished, in the most stunning location in the heart of Bourton-on-the Water. Didn't want to leave. Truly a home from home.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a super review.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Mixed bag

This cottage is so hard to rate! In some ways it's 5 stars and in others it is 1. Throughout the stay I found myself saying, that's fantastic, but that's terrible. For each aspect it it could be rated 5 star and 1 star. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people may well find this property to be a bit like marmite. I've tried to look at it from all angles. We were a group of 4 (should have been 6 but the in laws were too sick to come) Location - 5 star - you can't beat the location. It does what it says on the tin in this respect. The views from the living room window are beautiful and it's on the main scenic street. It makes fabulous people watching and it's always very busy. It didn't bother us but just be aware that because the house sits on the pedestrian path - people tend to people-watch back and have their pictures taken in front of the house. We actually enjoyed the very busy street on our door step because the visitors to Bourton were all lovely and respectful people Location 1 star aspects - you have to drive a little way up aforementioned pedestrianised street to get to the cottage. Reversing out of the parking space is very difficult because of pedestrians and blind spots. We felt a bit of a plonker every time we got the car out. You looked like you were driving on a path rather than a road and people had to wait and stared at you like you were doing some thing illegal. You also look more of a plonker because you have to take time trying to avoid hitting the lamp post or falling in the water when reversing out. We had only 1 car. 3 small cars might fit but you have to park behind each other. If car 1 wants to get out car 2,3 would have to go through the rigmarole of moving out in to pedestrians to let you out Size - 1 star and I only say this because it is supposed to sleep 8. There is no way we would feel comfortable having 8 people in the spaces provided. I think it is fine for 4 people to live comfortably, tight at 6 and I just wouldn't try 8. It's a 3 bed house upstairs and is exactly as it should be but unfortunately it has been given a ground floor dining room conversion in to a bedroom. Lots of very grubby areas - mouldy bathroom seals etc. The place is surface clean but it needs a deep clean. Bathroom is way too small for the property and gets dirty so quickly. No ensuite. Beautiful original stair case. Excellent customer service. Beautiful from the outside. MUCH TLC needed on the interior.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your feedback and I will certainly look into your comments about ‘grubby areas and mouldy bathroom seals’. There are actually two bathrooms in the property and I must add that many off our guests are pleased to have a downstairs bedroom and a bathroom with shower facilities and a toilet to accommodate people who find it difficult to climb stairs. With reference to our driveway - to have room to park 2 – 3 cars off road in Bourton-on-the Water is very rare and although there are often pedestrians by the entrance to the cottage, I do not have trouble reversing or parking my BMW 5 Estate.
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