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Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A stone cottage with a green door, a patio with outdoor seating, and a stone wall.
A stone cottage with a green door, multiple windows, and a small porch area.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a leather sofa with decorative pillows.
A dining area with a wooden table set for two, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cotswold Motoring Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom #1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Model Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bourton Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 11 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms on 3 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,488, 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 Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forsythia Cottage - sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is steps away from River Windrush, Cotswold Motoring Museum and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also within 10 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. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in the village and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very good

Weve stayed here for the third time and absolutely loved it .so close to everything.cottage cosy and warm.We will be back. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay for long weekend

Good location in the middle of Bourton-on-the-Water, cottage ideal for our stay, every thing provided.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and Cosy

The cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything will needed for our short stay. We made use of the comfortable garden furniture and the weather allowed us to breakfast outside, although was very hot later in the day. The cottage was close to the centre of the town with shops, restaurants and other amenities nearby, an excellent Italian restaurant was just a short walk away. Easy to park car on drive, would recommend reversing on. We would love to return again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely small cottage, right in Bourton on the Water. Perfect spot for our stay. The car parking is a real bonus too.A nice rug be the hearth might be a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing break in the Cotswolds

Lovely clean, well equipped cottage in a central location with added bonus of off street parking. Highly recommend Mousetrap Inn, Venezia Italian and Smiths Burger Bar for food. Also had lovely riding experience at Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre with added bonus of it being next to Hawkstone Brewery.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and loved the cottage! Very clean and close to so much! As Americans we forgot that we had to bring soaps and shampoos! Thankfully, the little store on High St was still open and we got what we needed! Train and bus service to get there from London was easy for us to navigate! We have had a lovely stay in your beautiful country and we hope we can return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful town

We stayed in the middle of town & the cottage was so adorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

We had a lovely weekend staying in this beautiful little cottage. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Forsythia cottage

2nd time staying in this lovely little cottage . We love it so central to everything. Parking such a bonus. Lovely weather sat out on the patio very private. Can't wait to book again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable lodging in Bourton on the Water

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Forsythia Cottage - the location was very convenient, the house itself was very charming and had everything we could ask for, and it allowed us to have a lovely time in Bourton on the Water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Quaint and comfortable

Forsythia Cottage is a quaint, cosy cottage in a fabulous location. Excellent for a couple. On the downside, the shower is very cramped and, although it is centrally heated, the cottage can be a little chilly (especially the bathroom) in very cold weather. There is a gas fire in the lounge, though. Overall, a lovely place for a Cotswold break.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Forsythia Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Regarding your comments about the shower, we have photos and a 3D tour available on our website where you can explore the cottage and view the shower. Your valuable feedback regarding the temperature in the cottage has been shared with the property owner who has taken this onboard and is looking into it. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bourton on the Water cottage

Cottage was superbly situated in the heart of Bourton with a very valuable parking space. It was extremely cosy & comfortable with a very peaceful garden out the back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Clean and comfortable. Good amenities. May be the only thing missing was a fan on a hot day but otherwise everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay in cosy cottage

Excellent stay for a week in a lovely central location. Cottage is characteristic of a Cotswolds terrace house built some years ago but with modern comforts. Stairs are a little bit steep and narrow but not too bad. Five minute walk from the main high street with shops and restaurants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage

This is a very quaint cottage. Ideal for two or three people. Private garden parking in front of cottage 1 car. Excellent location. highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location with parking for one car in walking distance to all attractions in Bourton. Kitchen was very well equipped. Wi-fi excellent. If being very critical, the decor and some furnishings would benefit from modernisation/updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good location quirky cottage

Excellent location cottage was quite comfortable, the stairs were not that easy,perhaps a photo of them along with the other pics would be a help. The garden was nice we just didn't have the weather .We did find the restaurants in Bourton a big let down very poor, and expensive. But on the whole we enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Forsythia Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you liked the location and the cottage. We are sorry to read that you found the stairs not to be easy, a 3D tour is available on our website which shows the stairs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A JEWEL IN THE CROWN

Oh wow, where do I begin, what a find this beautiful little cottage was, spotlessly clean very well equipped for all your needs, excellent location plus its own parking space , and great private back garden,literally a 2 minute walk into the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-Water which has a host of pubs, coffee shops and lovely little independent shops.will definitely be back! Many Thanks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week in Bourton on the Water

We stayed at Forsythia cottage for a week. The cottage is in a perfect location for all local pubs/shops/cafes - everything is in walking distance. Off road parking is certainly a benefit! The cottage itself is very nice, a very well-equipped kitchen and a comfortable lounge area. The bedrooms are spacious - but the bed is a bit creaky! The bathroom has a small shower cubicle; unfortunately, when we were there, the shower door did leak a bit. If you're looking for a centrally located well-equipped cottage then Forsythia Cottage is for you :)
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent stay at Forsythia Cottage. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and has been shared with the owner. They’ve confirmed that the bed will be reviewed and the shower door has now been repaired. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful little cottage right in the heart of the village.

I really enjoyed my stay at Forsythia Cottage and had a lovely time - absolutely in a perfectly central position for everything and yet so very quiet. The garden was lovely and private and got the sun all day. Everything was provided for a very comfortable stay. I would just deduct one little point off as I was a little surprised that there were no complimentary toiletries as most places seem to provide them these days - so even it if was just enough for a couple of days to get you started would be good - but 'heyho' this would not be a dealbreaker for me. The bed was very comfortable and the sheets and bedding were top quality - I slept extremely well. You did need to be a little bit careful as the stairs were very steep. Overall 10 out of 10.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Forsythia Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding toiletries has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board and is looking into them. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely cute little cottage in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water

We stayed for 4 nights in this cute little cottage, it really is right in the heart of this beautiful place. Unfortunately the cottage wasn't ready when we arrived at 3.30pm, but after a phone call to the owner the cleaners turned up and we left them to sort it out, they did a great job and were very apologetic and offered to pay for our lunch. The cottage itself is quite old fashioned, but it suits the property. It has a lovely garden with seat cushions. The kitchen is well equipped and the double bed was very comfortable. As you would expect from a small cottage the stairs to the bedroom & bathroom are rather steep, so not for people with a disability. I was woken one morning by the sound of breaking bottles, when the bin lorry come at do the local restaurant bins before 7.00am. I would be very happy to recommend this property and would be happy to return next time we head to the beautiful Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Forsythia Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the cottage and it's lovely location. We're very sorry that the cottage was not ready when you arrived however glad to hear that this was resolved quickly. With your comments regarding the stairs on our website we say under the points of note section "The stairs up to the bedrooms and bathroom are steep (though there is a sturdy handrail), which makes this cottage inadvisable for guests with restricted mobility". These can also be seen on the 3D tour. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect locale for a brief vacation

Forsythia Cottage is a quaint home, perfectly located for visiting Bourton-on-the-Water and seeing the Cotswolds. Located right in town so everything is within a couple of minutes. Also private parking is a nice win as parking in town can be hard to find during the day. We found the downstairs sitting area a great place to relax and watch TV after a day of exploring. The breakfast area and kitchen were great for our needs. The stairwell and upstairs reflect the age of the home -- a bit tricky to navigate and the floors are uneven. We found it added some charm but might be difficult for those with mobility issues. Kitchen is well stock and the property guide has a lot of information about not just the property but surrounding area. Bourton and this cottage are both a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location/Cosy and comfortable

We found Forsythia cottage to be very convenient, cosy and comfortable. Everything you could ever need for self catering was provided. The welcome pack was very informative and of help to us, and the welcome treets made us feel valued and was a lovely touch...Thank you. The cottage was in a fantastic location just behind the main street and in the middle of some interesting shops and restaurants.....couldn't have been better. This tastefully modernised, yet old world cottage and outdoor space was a pleasure to stay in. We would stay again. Good mobility required for the steep narrow stairs....which are a feature of the cottage. Single bed mattress was on the soft side for me... hence 4 out of 5 for comfort. Communication with the owner Paul was really good...re keys, restaurants etc....I liked that personal touch. Overall a great place to stay
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2022
Hi Christina, Thank you for your review of Forsythia Cottage. We were pleased to read that you had such a lovely stay there and hope to welcome you back to The Cotswolds in the future. Kind regards
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