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
Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
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.
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
Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
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
Map of Bourton-on-the-Water
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
My family enjoyed their stay at South Winds. The property was spacious and homely, with plenty of room for the three generations staying. Our granddaughter, 20 months, loved running and playing ball in the garden as did our little grand dog. The location was very good, just a short stroll into Bourton.
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
Overall, we felt the house was somewhat tired and in need of a refresh. There was visible mould on some of the windows, and the rooms were very basic. That said, the new dining area was a real highlight and proved essential, especially given how small the other rooms were.
We did encounter a few issues during our stay. There was limited china and glassware available, with some items being plastic wine glasses. More concerning was an ongoing ant infestation on the worktops. As we were staying with two babies and a toddler, this was particularly worrying. On one occasion, a baby milk machine we had brought with us was covered in ants, and unfortunately, this problem persisted throughout the weekend.
We were lucky to have beautiful weather, so it was disappointing that the garden was not well maintained. The grass needed cutting, there were chipping’s scattered across the terrace, the outdoor table was unclean, and what appeared to be a broken umbrella had been left behind the garden shed.
On a positive note the location was only a 10 minute walk to the town centre.
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
Location is great. Not having to drive in Bourton a bonus as it’s very busy.
We booked the house as one of the relatives is of poor mobility. The downstairs accessible room and toilet is not wide enough to get a trolley through sadly. Hand rails in the shower would be welcomed also.
The beds were comfortable. We loved the social space of the kitchen/dining room and spent most of our time in there.
The kitchen however is poorly equipped if you’re used to cooking. No scissors, small frying pan, only 3 wine glasses. We were 5 adults and found this a bit disappointing.
Upstairs the rooms were of a good size but mouldy windows and blinds need dealing with.
Also the information for recycling needs updating as confusing and makes me believe everything goes into landfill which would be disappointing. Could be great if a few things are addressed but guess the location would mean it’s always rented.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
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.
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9.2Outstanding
(55 Ratings)
"My family enjoyed their stay at South Winds. The property was spacious and homely, with plenty of room for the three generations staying. Our granddaughter, 20 months, loved running and playing ball i..."
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