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Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded

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Front of Captains Cabin
Welcome to Captains Cabin
Courtyard seating for three
Enclosed courtyard
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded



Perfectly located Romantic Grade II listed cottage in arguably the prettiest chocolate box town in the Cotswolds, Our reviews reflect the fantastic location of the cottage in proximity to local eateries, hikes, and amenities. Bourton On The Water ‘Little Venice’. Captain's Cabin. It has one allocated parking space for a mid sized car directly in front of the cottage and an enclosed courtyard. Check in time 3pm and check out 10am. Minimum 3 night stay (unless 2 night available in between existing bookings)and maximum 7 -10 nights (enquire if you need more) as no washing machine in the property. Due to the size of the cottage , one small adult well behaved dog allowed downstairs only and not on furniture - please always check first if bringing a pet to confirm breed and age . Tassimo coffee maker and retro Bluetooth radio plus Smart TV . You will need your own passwords for apps such as Netflix. Bourton is around 40 minutes from Oxford and is centrally located for visiting other Cotswold villages such as Chipping Norton, Burford, The Slaughters,Chipping Camden, Moreton in Marsh and Broadway. Restaurants or pubs that are within 5 minute walks are Venezia Italian restaurant (our favourite) , ‘Smiths’ which is a burger and cocktails brasserie, ‘The Willow’ which is a traditional pub, ‘The Croft’,which is a restaurant, ‘The Mousetrap’ which is a boutique pub or ‘L’anatra’ serving traditional pizza. There are many more including Chinese takeaway, Indian takeaway,Fish and Chips takeaway to name a few!.This cosy cottage boasts plenty of traditional charm with characteristic features. Set on three floors the property has exposed beams , reclaimed and restored oak flooring downstairs with huge inglenook fireplace, logs provided for one fire during winter months only, guests can purchase additional logs, kindling and firelighters from Budgen supermarket, a 2 minute walk away.Exposed honey coloured Cotswold stone walls but with on demand central heating and dual fuel traditional log burner for those cosy evenings . NOTE: There are two low beams downstairs . One central beam on the ground floor height being 5'7 which is the lowest beam in the cottage. Full free internet access (around maximum 11 mbps), with all amenities and dining table and chairs for three. The table will be folded in between stays to maximise space. Ground floor houses main living area and kitchen. Steep stairs with rope banisters lead to first floor which has a very pretty and romantic double bedroom which has a Grade II status stone mullion window as center piece and good size full height triple cupboard. Also on first floor is a modern bathroom housing bath, shower over bath, dual towel rail radiator and vanity units with touch free LED mirror, electric razor point to tge side of LED mirror, basin & toilet. 2nd floor with steep stairs (but with rope banisters or ledges) takes you to the single bedroom which has views over the rooftops and rolling hills beyond. Mini office area with ISB/ USC and LED lighting but do note LOW wi fi mbps (we are not in a major city!) Window seat cushions throughout. There is a fully enclosed patio area to the front with seating for three which is a sunspot each afternoon in the Summer months or al fresco dining. To the back of the property you can access footpaths via a pretty lane and historic church graveyard. The footpaths can take you to the Slaughters which are particulaly beautiful.Town center is at the end of the drive! where you can picnic along the River Windrush in the Summer months or have a cream tea in one of the many quaint tea shops or even a pastie from a boutique pastie shop . Several restaurants offer a mixture of cuisine all within less than 2 minutes walk. Despite the bustle of the town all you can hear is the birds as you relax with a hot drink or glass of champagne in the courtyard. Many of our guests have commented on the fact the cottage is secluded but is a few steps away from the town center. Check out the history of Captains Cabin, deeds date from 1663, check out English Heritage from search engines to find out more about this and the adjoining set of quaint cottages , part of which is said dates back to medieval times. Parts of Bourton were a Saxon settlement and mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Property is set over 57 sq m or 613 sq feet.

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About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Mill and Sezincote House & Garden. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG

What's nearby

  • River Windrush - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Model Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sheep on Sheep Street - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Barry and Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving our cottage clean and tidy and so pleased you loved the location too!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was fantastic, great location and had everything that we needed….the fireplace with log burner was a nice treatThis place has everything you need for a wonderful stay and the instructions left by the owner were really helpfulWe really enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for looking after our small slice of the Cotswolds and so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thankyou for the cosy stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your kind words ! The log burner and cosy lounge is great in the colder months!
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10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful and quaint stay. Definitely would recommend staying there as a base for the Cotswolds if you are a couple or group of three.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2025
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation for our future guests ! Please do visit again
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10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very cosy cottage. So nice to be able to walk around Bourton early morning or late evening when not so busy. Very pet friendly area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your review ! Most pubs love dogs as well as restaurants all in walking distance, so pleased you recognised the love of furry friends in the local area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy.clean and convenient to all the cotswolds has to offer. A lovely cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Cotswold’s Stay

Nice property, close to town, pleasant neighbors, tight parking otherwise everything was as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much we also think the location is great for future guests please do visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Cute cottage

Very central and convenient with parking out the front. It’s a good place to stay and the town is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much for your review we are so pleased you loved the location along with all our other guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

Gorgeous little cottage

Relaxing stay in gorgeous little cottage, very close to center of town while being quiet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much for your review we also love the location of the cottage please do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely warm cosy cottage in a great location with everything on you doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much for your review we also love the cosines of the cottage in winter as do all our guests , especially with the village Christmas lights this time of year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Wonders of Bourton

Love all things and place, great location.Cabin captured us and felt like a quant holiday home that you would want to stay at.Thanks to the host Peter for having such a captivating place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and its character. Please do visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Pleasant stay

A very clean and comfortable cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review do please visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was exactly what we wanted. Clean, adorable and convenient. Easy in and out and so nice to be able to park right there. Thank for the milk for our coffee and wonderful bottle of wine at arrival. It was so appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
So pleased you took advantage of the parking space directly in front of the cottage and enjoyed the welcome pack! Please visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick M.

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

Stay at captains cabin

A very good location for all areas of the Cotswolds
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your review! We also think the location is perfect for all our guest’s needs . Please do visit again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Lovely cottage in a great location

Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location in the Cotswolds with the added bonus of a parking space..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review and we also think the parking space directly in front of the cottage is a great bonus. Please visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katy k.

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

Beautiful cost cottage

We had a very enjoyable stay at the cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much , so pleased you enjoyed your winter get away! Do visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

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

Absolutely lovely little cottage just perfect for a quiet stay

Just simply perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your stay, do please visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

A Relaxing Stay

Great little cottage, just right for a couple. Very clean and in a great quiet location. Excellent communication from the owner too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2023
Thank you so much for your comments we also love the location and surrounding area. Please do visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Very nice and calm in a busy tourist village

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review and so pleased the cottage had a calming effect on you. Please do visit again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasie J.

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

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Very centrally located. Appreciated the parking spot. Very cozy and lots of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your review , the cottage location is perfect for the village and lovely country walks please do visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay. Always timely communication form the owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for your review . So glad you also had lovely weather for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Perfect

Lovely relaxing Easter weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay, do please visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy cottage that had everything we needed. Very comfortable bed enabling a great night’s sleep. Clean rooms and easily accessible property set in a wonderful location very near to shops, cafes, and restaurants. The romantic setting and ambience inspired my partner to propose in front of the log fire so this is a memorable one for us too. Thankyou Peter. We shall be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2025
So pleased your partner chose our romantic cottage for the marriage proposal in front of the log burner! What better place ! Do visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My wife and I enjoyed our stay in the cottage. Everything was well thought out and check-in instructions were clear and simple. It was great to have the village only a stones throw away, yet it was extremely quiet during our stay, even when it was pouring down with rain. Although we had to get some bits for the fire, it was handy to have a shop nearby to get it. Wi-Fi isn’t particularly strong but was fine to get by.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Cosy Cottage

Very clean, beautifully furnished, excellent location , well equipped .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your lovely review which encapsulates the cottage perfectly. Please do visit again!
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