South Winds - sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms

Top rated by guests
Rear garden, South Winds, Bolthole Retreats
Dining area, South Winds, Bolthole Retreats
Kitchen, South Winds, Bolthole Retreats
Dining area and kitchen, South Winds, Bolthole Retreats
Patio and seating, South Winds, Bolthole Retreats
review stars
9.2Outstanding
(50 Ratings)
"The house was perfect for our family group. Handy to be close to the centre of Bourton on the Water but far away enough to be away from the crowds. Plenty of walks from the door."
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9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(50 Ratings)

House in Bourton-on-the-Water

7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 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 house rental

South Winds has classic, refined interiors in a tranquil location just moments from the heart of one of the Cotswolds’ favourite villages, Bourton-on-the-Water. Close to the centre of this romantic town known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ thanks to the River Windrush which flows directly through it, this country hideaway is perfect for those looking for some peace and quiet.

You will be drawn to the light-flooded, open-plan kitchen which leads into the large suntrap garden. This bright and airy space with a natural solid oak dining table is perfect for bringing generations of families or friends together. Opening the doors to the living room you can expand the space and create a fabulous area for spending time with your fellow guests. The snug is a cosy hideaway for anybody wanting to watch an important football game or for the children to entertain themselves. Upstairs each bedroom has been lovingly furnished letting you feel at home, with the added benefit of a ground floor en-suite double bedroom to suit a multitude of families.

Two sets of French doors encourage you outside to the flower-bordered, south-facing garden with views onto the surrounding Cotswold countryside; with a patio, garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ. You will be hard pushed not to immediately want to fling open the double French doors and collapse onto the Rattan furniture (maybe making a G&T on the way!). Grab a blanket when the sun goes down and you can continue to enjoy the outdoors for hours feeling snug.

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Diner:
Flooded with light this spacious living area has a glass roof lantern and two sets of French doors opening onto the rear garden. The dining area is a fantastic space for entertaining with room for all guests to sit together for hearty meals. While dinner is being cooked in the well-equipped kitchen, relax on one of the armchairs at the end of the room as you wait to be served.

Utility Room:
The utility room keeps some of the household essentials out of the way with a washer/dryer and ironing facilities stored here.

Living Room:
Open the French doors to the living room to create a wonderfully sociable space. Here you can laze on the corner sofa watching TV or play a board game with the family. It is the ideal place to spend evenings when you want to stay in.

Snug:
Bring your games console and escape to the snug room which features a 32” Smart TV, comfy sofa, DVD player and stereo.

Bedroom One:
The ground floor bedroom is hidden away through the snug and has a cosy double bed. Suiting those with limited mobility it also has a handy en-suite.

En-suite:
The stylish en-suite has a walk-in shower, vanity mirror and hairdryer.

First Floor

Bedroom Two:
Looking across the garden to the Cotswold countryside beyond, bedroom two has a king-size bed and a double wardrobe. Light and bright, it is a wonderful place to start your day, decorated in calming blue tones.

En-suite:
The en-suite to bedroom two has a bath with a shower over and is kept nice and warm with underfloor heating.

Bedroom Three:
This bedroom has a king-size bed and welcomes you with views out its dual aspect windows. Storage is provided with an open wardrobe and there are bedside tables for setting your morning coffee while you enjoy reading for a while.

Bedroom Four:
The charming single bedroom has an oak bed and there is space to unpack with a single wardrobe and a bedside table.

Shower Room:
Shared between guests in bedroom three and four, the shower room has a walk-in shower, heated towel rail, hairdryer and vanity mirror.

Outside

The garden beckons with its planted borders and views of the Cotswold landscape. Fire up the BBQ and dine al fresco or just lay in the grass and watch the hours drift by. You have everything you need here to enjoy the country life.

Points of Note

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Please be aware that South Winds has some low ceilings and small steps between rooms 
2 well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee of £47 per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog/s and you will be sent a request for the additional fee.

Amenities at South Winds - sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(50 Ratings)
6.0 / 10.0
Good location but quite disappointed with the property for the price we paid. From the photos on Bolthole’s website I expected this to be a very comfortable house and a reasonably high standard for a family get-together but it would appear that there’s a new owner (?) who has removed some furniture and is willing to spend less on maintenance and guest comfort. Most of the upstairs windows had mould on the surrounds plus leaks in the flat roof extension had resulted in areas of mould and the garden umbrella was covered in green mould (no response from the housekeeping team when I sent photos). Although it had everything we needed, a lot of items were very basic as if the owner expected guests to trash everything e.g. the plastic sheet over the dining table was an interesting touch. At the moment I couldn’t recommend the property since the website photos somewhat sell it under false pretences. Update the photos, remove the mould and make the repairs.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for our family group. Handy to be close to the centre of Bourton on the Water but far away enough to be away from the crowds. Plenty of walks from the door.
6.0 / 10.0
We arrived at South Winds and thought the location was perfect. The house very much needs a deep clean, dead flies in bath, crumbs in kitchen drawers, frying pan full of fat and generally dusty. The blind in bedroom would not open and tv ariel was broken. The dining area was the best part of the house.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, lovely character cottage and ground floor space, Christmas decorations and welcome hamper were lovely additional touches. The damp/condensation and mouldy windows upstairs in the bedrooms and bathrooms are a problem that disrupts the premium feel of the cottage and really isn’t healthy for sleeping during cold weather. Even though it is an old character property, It’s a pity this isn’t addressed.
8.0 / 10.0
This property is lovely and generally very clean and really well equipped. Set off the main road into Bourton it is a quiet location (even building work next door didn't disturb us at any time) and has a lovely big parking area that we easily got 3 cars on. Easy walking distance along well made footpaths (just under a mile) to the town with loads of restaurants and pubs. Lovely big social area around table in kitchen which had everything we needed for our stay. We used the master bedroom and ensuite which is nice and roomy, has a comfortable bed, big ensuite with lovely powerful shower over bath. Another couple had the other double upstairs which they found comfortable (although they did find the shower a little snug). The third couple used the double downstairs but did comment on it feeling cold even though the heating was on. Our only reason for the 4 on condition was that there seemed to be reasonable amount of mould around windows and water collecting on some upstairs windowsills which I think may have been made worse by upstairs extractor fans either not working properly or not very well so we had to rely on opening windows to get some airflow through the rooms. Welcome basket was very much appreciated (couldn't find any pods for the coffee machine though but we had our own instant coffee as a backup). Overall a very pleasant stay in a comfortable property.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed as a family of 5 adults and a baby. The layout was perfect for us and gave us all privacy. The family room on the back was great for us all to come together. Walking distance to Bourton. Had a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely weekend break at this property. Comfortable stay , lovely welcome pack provided. A few issues with the keys but sorted with the housekeeper.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely house in convenient position. Someone should check TVs and radios before handover as they had been left in operative.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at South Winds - sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is South Winds - sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at South Winds - sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms?

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


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