Kimkeri, Bourton-on-the-Water - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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8.8Excellent
(30 Ratings)
"A fabulous stay at a lovely place, very clean, comfortable, home from home! Excellent position in the village, good parking facilities! Attention to detail was very good."
Rachel R.
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8.8 / 10.0
Excellent(30 Ratings)

Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this cottage rental

Set just a short stroll from the centre of picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the Cotswolds' most iconic villages, Kimkeri is a traditional Cotswold stone house with a wealth of charm and character. This is the perfect choice for those searching for a peaceful Cotswold escape with plenty of attractions within walking distance.

Once inside you'll find original quarry tiles lining the hall floor, which leads from the front door to the rear of the house, stained glass windows and exposed Cotswold stone walls and beams all adding to the appeal. On the ground floor there's a spacious living room and cosy snug, both with decorative fireplaces, and stretching the width of the house is a fabulous dining/family room, a sociable space with plenty of room for all. To one end is a light-filled dining space with a large dining table set beneath glass roof lights with doors that you can throw open to the patio and to the other a relaxing TV area. On the first floor are two beautiful bedrooms and a bathroom, and on the second floor, a spacious master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.

After a busy day exploring, the enclosed, sunny rear garden is a beautiful and peaceful spot to relax with a G&T or two, as you listen to the bees busy in the lavender bushes, and perhaps rustle up a delicious feast on the barbecue. Through the garden gate at the end of the lawn, you'll find private parking for three cars, a real bonus in such a central and popular location.

Ground Floor

Kitchen:
This practical room is well-equipped with everything needed for a self-catering holiday. The electric range-style stove has five gas burners making meal preparation easy, there's a fridge with a small freezer box and an eye-level dishwasher. The large roof skylight and window to the side ensure there is plenty of natural light.

Dining Room/Family Room:
Stretching the width of Kimkeri this welcoming and sociable space includes a light-filled dining area, with a large wooden table which can seat all guests comfortably, set beneath a roof lantern, to the rear, double doors open out to the patio and garden. The other end is arranged as a TV area with a large, wall-mounted Smart TV and two vibrant yellow velour easy chairs with matching footstools for comfortable viewing. The storage cupboard built into the original fireplace contains a selection of board games and cards.

Snug:
This cosy room is filled with character including exposed Cotswold stone walls and a decorative cast iron fireplace with floral tile panels. The two-seater sofa adds a splash of colour and makes this a lovely spot to curl up with a coffee and a good book.

Toilet:
The useful ground floor toilet houses the washer/dryer along with a WC and hand basin.

Living Room:
Set at the front of the house, this elegant room features a decorative cast iron fireplace with floral tiles and a deep bay window to the front. The large Smart TV makes it a wonderful room to enjoy a movie night.

Hallway:
Running from the front door along the length of the house, the hallway features a multi-colour quarry tiled floor.First Floor

Carpeted stairs with a handrail lead up to the first floor:

Bedroom One:
This beautiful bedroom looks over the rear of the house and boasts a gorgeous limed-oak, upholstered UK King-size/Continental Queen-size bed and is a peaceful and restful space decorated in shades of cream and beige. There are night tables with reading lamps on either side of the bed and a chest of drawers and built-in cupboards for storage, under the window is a pretty Victorian-style towel rail.

Bedroom Two:
Overlooking the front of the house, this lovely bedroom is a spacious and charming room. Furnished with an elegant rattan UK King-size/Continental Queen-size bed, bedside tables stand on either side, topped with reading lamps, a delicate metal hanging rail so you can properly unpack and a chest of drawers.

Bathroom / Shower Room:
The family bathroom has a bath with a shower over it, a toilet and a hand basin with a mirror above it. There's a storage cabinet for your toiletries.Second Floor

Narrow, carpeted stairs rise to the second floor and the master bedroom.

Bedroom Three:
Lying at the top of the house, the spacious master bedroom features a beautiful UK Super King-size/Continental King-size wooden sleigh bed, bedside tables with reading lamps and a built-in cupboard for storage. Windows line the wall facing the garden allowing lots of natural light to flood through.

Ensuite:
Completing the master bedroom is the ensuite bathroom with a step-in corner shower, toilet, and hand basin. There's ample storage for all your toiletries and the large roof velux brings in plenty of natural daylight.Outside
The rear garden of Kimkeri is a beautiful south-facing plot with a large, level lawn, perfect for garden games and picnics. It's fully enclosed with an old stone wall to one side bordered by a swathe of fragrant lavender bushes, whilst the other side is a well-established hedge. The large patio boasts a rattan outdoor dining set. Enjoy morning coffee here as the day begins, rustle up an alfresco feast on the Weber barbecue or relax with evening drinks on warm summer evenings. A path leads through a high gate into a small courtyard area, where the owner has a garden shed, and a second gate leads into the front garden. A beautiful pear tree flourishes here, in honour of an original pear tree that was once planted. Raised borders and gravel beds frame the footpath and front gate. There is parking for three cars in a private parking bay for Kimkeri at the rear of the garden.

Amenities at Kimkeri, Bourton-on-the-Water - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Bourton-on-the-Water


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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0
Excellent(30 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
Very well situated and well equipped. The house was very comfortable. Nice to find a basket of children’s toys which excited the 2 year old ! Would be nice to have shampoo provided but that’s a small point as overall the house was lovely and exactly as described
8.0 / 10.0
I would have loved to have been able to give a great review. The house is in the most perfect location, well presented and with all the home comforts that you could possibly need. On arrival the house was clean but there was a smell of drains which appeared to be coming from the kitchen sink. Overnight the downstairs toilet blocked and the top floor hot tap broke. We reported this first thing Saturday morning and got a text to say they were busy with another problem. I chased things again in the afternoon and returned to be informed the tap was fixable but they were trying to get a drain company to look at the drainage issues. We heard nothing more from anyone from this point on and were left to sort the issue as best we could. We avoided using the kitchen except to make drinks. We felt very let down with the support offered. At the very least some further contact would have been appreciated just to see how things were or an offer of some bleach (we purchased some ourselves).
10.0 / 10.0
A fabulous stay at a lovely place, very clean, comfortable, home from home! Excellent position in the village, good parking facilities! Attention to detail was very good.
8.0 / 10.0
The house is situated very near to the centre of Bourton on the Water, but far enough away as to not be disturbed by the tourists. Bourton on the Water has really lovely cafes, pubs and supermarket (open until 10pm) and other shops. We went in September and it was comfortable to walk around the town. The house is lovely and clean and the welcome pack was much appreciated. There are few areas that could be improved slightly but not anything that would disappoint your stay. Great to find a 3 bedroom (all rooms are a lovely size, along with the comfy beds), 2 bathrooms and 3 car parking spaces - ideal for 3 couples to stay and one dog! Great location for visiting other areas in the Cotswolds as well.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice property only 2-3 minutes walk from shops and restaurants in Bourton-on-the-Water. Great to have parking for three cars at the back of the property and the garden was a wonderful size and a quiet haven to sit in away from the busy bustle of Bourton-on-the-Water. Fully enclosed for our two dogs. Bedrooms were all a good size and the beds very comfy. Large kitchen with plenty of worktop space. We spent most of our time in the kitchen/diner/snug area at the back of the house which could have benefitted from having more comfortable seating near the TV. Kitchen is a little dated and although there was a file full of instructions for the appliances we couldn't find one for the cooker but perhaps we just missed it. We felt that on the whole it was a nice property in a great location but under the surface there were a few things that could be improved. We did use the front door on occasion which on the outside was full of cobwebs and needed a good clean. There were no window keys for the windows in the dining area and you couldn't open the skylight. So, if you didn't want to keep the patio doors open then the only window available to open was the one in the kitchen which when it was hot was insufficient and inconvenient if you didn't want to let the dogs in the garden. Welcome pack adequate but not up to the standard that we have found left in other properties. We would certainly recommend the property as there is plenty of room for six adults and a wonderful location for exploring the Cotswolds.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming and spacious home in the amazing village of Bourton on the Water. Clean, quiet and well appointed. Having the car park and the garden was an essential bonus.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice house in a wonderful location, easy walk into Bourton with a park right next door which was enjoyed by the grandkids. House is well equipped if a little tired inside, kitchen could benefit from an upgrade. One thing missing was a stair gate which would have been useful when visiting with a 1 year old! Bedrooms are a lovely size and the beds comfortable. The garden is lovely and well maintained. Plenty of parking at rear which was great. We did return on the Sunday to an unfamiliar car on the drive, on questioning them on their return they had parked there to visit Bourton as they believed they could as it didn’t say ‘Private’ ! Overall a nice house to stay in.
4.0 / 10.0
Unfortunately our family stay was marred by unsafe property conditions and unfriendly and unresponsive customer service. After we checked in, our daughter got stuck in the ground floor washroom for 15 mins due to an unsecured latch on the sliding door. We called the housekeeper to no immediate response. With great difficulty we managed to carefully lift the door up and rescue our daughter. In the meantime, the housekeeper called back, she was argumentative at first but then after she understood the issue, admitted that the same issue had occurred a few weeks before and the handyman didn't obviously fix it properly. This safety issue takes away 1 star. The housekeeper did offer to send a handyman but we were headed out at the time and it wasn't urgent since we could use the other upstairs washroom (while still inconvenient). The housekeeper apparently thought we didn't need it fixed the entire stay and even the next day we could not use the washroom. We even texted her the next morning but no response for 12 hours until it was too late. This lack of responsiveness loses another star. Finally we wrote to Bolthole Retreats who manages the property. They simply said they would convey our response to the owner. They offered no apology or compensation. This lack of apology and ownership results in another 1 star deduction. For such a high price, we expect 5 star property conditions and customer service but this stay did not meet the bar.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kimkeri, Bourton-on-the-Water - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kimkeri, Bourton-on-the-Water - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Kimkeri, Bourton-on-the-Water - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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