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

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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In the charming town of Bourton On The Water, Captain's Cabin is a Grade II listed cottage that exudes traditional charm with its exposed beams and reclaimed oak flooring. Enjoy Tassimo coffee and retro tunes on the Bluetooth radio, or unwind in front of the Smart TV; you'll need your own passwords for apps like Netflix. With plenty of restaurants within a 5-minute walk, including 'Smiths' burger brasserie and 'The Mousetrap' boutique pub.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 357 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 . 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 10mbps), 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 banisters) takes you to the single bedroom which has views over the rooftops and rolling hills beyond. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 613 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please vacate the parking space by 10am checkout day
If using the log burner , please ensure any ash is scattered on the soil to the front of the cottage (and not in the bin)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No pets are allowed on the furniture or up the stairs for the comfort of all our guests Please clear the burner of ash after stay (no hot ash in bin)
Strictly no puppies

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 small dog considered enquire before booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Under threes may have difficulty with top stairs

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

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. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and The Model Village 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

  • 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
  • Dragonfly Maze - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Willow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from Bourton Model Railway Exhibition, Cotswold Motoring Museum and River Windrush. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

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

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Exceptional

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10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lea J.

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

Captains Cottage

What an amazing place. This was our introduction to the Cotswolds, and it was everything we wanted it to be, and more! The cottage was perfect, cozy, 3 stories down a little lane. It was clean, tidy and wonderful! The best location to walk and see the town and country side.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Charming cottage

We were all charmed by this lovely cottage in an excellent location. It was easy to find and access and very comfortable. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raoulena F.

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

Bourton On The Water

Excellent location in charming village. Walk to bakery, shops and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything about our stay was perfect. No criticisms at all. And thank you so much for supplying some firewood and games!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran M.

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

Fabulous cottage

My husband and I stayed in this cottage and loved how central the location was to the centre of Bourton-On-the-water. We loved the original features and the decor! Everything that we needed was provided, and we found the cottage very cosy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

a home away from home!

We absolutely loved staying in the Captain's Cabin. Bourton on the Water is in a great location for day trips, but we had to pull ourselves away from this adorable and bustling little village. Location of the Captain's Cabin is quiet and peaceful, but just a two minute walk to all that Bourton on the Water has to offer! We loved ending our days cuddling up by the fire and had the best sleep in the charming and comfortable bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Location location location

A really cozy historical cottage with all the modern amenities. And the most incredible thing is that it is so close to the commercial center of town, yet it really is amazingly quiet — the perfect blend for a countryside getaway. The host was very helpful, communicated easily and helped immediately when I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Totally charming. Stairs a bit tricky, but only if you are using the second bedroom. Location can’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Beautiful quaint cottage

Gorgeous quaint cottage in a fabulous village, parking to the front and right in the centre, easy access to everything. The cottage was clean, cosy, warm and well presented with comfy beds. It’s a compact cottage but has everything you need for a short getaway. Logs for the wood burner and a bottle were also there on arrival, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brigitte F.

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

Cute

Excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds. Cottage is set back off the main high street and very quiet. It is very small but was fine for the two of us and our dog. If I’m really honest I feel you would be pushed to have more than 2 adults staying or anyone with poor mobility as the stairs are very steep. The property was clean, comfortable bed but personally I feel it needs a bit of tlc in regard to the misted windows and soft furnishings. However, we had a fabulous time and communication with the owner was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our wonderful stay at the Captains Cabin

We really enjoyed a lovely stay at the Captains Cabin, it's a beautiful little cottage (mind your head!!) in a lovely peaceful spot and yet it is only minutes walk from the centre of the very picturesque Bourton on the Water. The village is a lovely spot with lots of choices to eat and drink while enjoying the beauty of the river. The cottage itself has everything that you could want and need, it is a very well designed and well equipped small space. You couldn't ask for anything more if you are looking to enjoy a stay in the Cotswolds. We would highly recommend a visit and would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Absolutely the perfect cottage in a great location

Just a lovely little cottage as advertised, in a super convenient location. Everything was available within a short walk from the cottage. It served as a great base from which to explore other nearby villages and attractions, some even within walking distance using the trail whose access was literally behind the cottage. The host was very responsive to the very few questions we had. Luckily it was also cool enough to take advantage of the wonderful wood burner. All in all, we're real happy with how everything went!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Charm Galore

Our stay at Captan Cottage was everything we expected. The cottage exudes charm at every level. It also provides you with a great example of what’s like to live in a grade 2 property (e.g., narrow challenging stairs). Location was also spectacular being right in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. I highly recommend this property for anyone wishing to experience the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

October 2023

Excellent location close to centre of town and walking tracks but tucked away from “hustle and bustle”. You can hear the bells from the church which adds to the overall atmosphere. Peter is an excellent host, and very prompt to respond to any queries. The welcoming bottle of milk and wine was appreciated after a long day of travel. Would definitely stay again if we ever have the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

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

Perfect Stay, Perfect Location

My husband and I have just spent a wonderful weekend at The Captain's Cabin. The cottage was just perfect & beautiful inside, we arrived late in the evening and opening the door to a warm & cosy cottage was heaven. It has all you'd need for your stay, fully equipped kitchen. The bed was so comfortable and luxury bathroom towels, truly no need to take anything. We loved the real fire and delighted lighting it at the end of each day. It's the perfect location for walking or sightseeing at the Cotswolds. We saw lovely villages on our trips out and of course, the purpose for our weekend a meal at The Farmers Dog & a visit to the Hawkstone brewery. Our only feedback comments: no tea towells but we're sure just an oversight and wasn't an issue as we didn't eat in once. A neighbour had also parked in our spot at the cottage, but when when we knocked and explained, they were very kind and moved immediately, not a problem. Thank you for your hospitality Peter. We'd definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

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