Japonica Cottage

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

86 Customer Review(s)

Jackie
November 2024

“A lovely quaint cottage in the perfect location.”

The downstairs is lovely and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. The stairs are very steep and a little challenging and access to the bathroom and second bedroom through the main bedroom makes it a little less private. We were 4 very good friends so not a massive issue for us but probably may put us off stopping there again. We really enjoyed our stay though and the price was very good. Overall a great stay.

The downstairs is lovely and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. The stairs are very steep and a little challenging and access to the bathroom and second bedroom through the main bedroom makes it a little less private. We were 4 very good friends so not a massive issue for us but probably may put us off stopping there again. We really enjoyed our stay though and the price was very good. Overall a great stay.

- Jackie, November 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you all had a great stay. We are sorry to hear that the cottage layout was not suitable for you. The cottage information is detailed on the website which mentions the layout and the staircase. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Stephen October 2024

“When I had a question around bin day, not one person was available to ask or get back to me.”

Phoned 3 numbers in the book. The day in the book was wrong so not helpful!

- Stephen, October 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are double checking all information and will ensure this is all up to date. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Sarah August 2024

“Lovely cottage, perfect location within the village and to explore The Cotswolds.”

We would definitely recommend.

- Sarah, August 2024
Colette August 2024

“This is our second stay in Japonica and it didn't disappoint.”

This however is the first time I'd booked through Sykes cottages and it was really easy and convenient especially when using their App. I will definitely be rebooking future holidays. Thank you.

- Colette, August 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your second stay at Japonica Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Peter April 2024

“Trivial really, but the only thing missing from an otherwise very well-equipped property was a dustpan and brush (for the conservatory floor).”

Really enjoyed our stay, very well situated

- Peter, April 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have passed your comments onto the owner, who says thank you for raising. There was a dustpan previously in the cottage, so he will replace it. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Lee March 2024

“First of all I'd like to say the cottage was lovely in a great location right in the village everything on the doorstep!”

The owner was very accommodating by letting us check in early for which we were extremely grateful. Also good that it comes with parking for a standard size car just need to be careful on entering the passage between the buildings. A couple of negatives I found were firstly the stairs. Although there is a description explaining they are steep and narrow I would go further to say if you have any kind of mobility issues this cottage is not for you! There should be more information about this and also photos showing the stairs to make this issue clearer. My partner felt very unsafe using them even though we are completely mobile we still had to take care coming down the stairs. Also on arrival there was no tea coffee sugar or milk. Very nice to leave chocolate for us but not what you want after a long 3 and half hour drive! We've stayed in many cottages and every single one offered these things apart from this one! Lastly maybe something could be done with the shower. Although we new it was just a tap shower I found it hard not to drown the bathroom when using it even sitting in the bath! Please don't take these as complaints they are just observations. We had a lovely time and it's a beautiful cottage in a beautiful place thanks for having us.

- Lee, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Japonica Cottage. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the property, it's in a great location to walk to everything in Bourton. Thank you for the feedback, we will pass on your comments to the Owner for review, with regards to the stairs, welcome pack and shower. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Ed February 2024

“A really lovely cottage in a great location.”

Issues about stairs are documented in listing and we found no issue. Cottage is well equipped, parking works well and my family and I had a great time and will be looking to return. Also a very helpful guide to the area!

- Ed, February 2024

Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you loved the cottage and location. We would love to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Mark November 2023

“Just two things firstly it could do with a wood burner secondly there is no mention of the stair case .”

I know it cannot be altered with out a major expense it also could be listed. It took a while to get use to but was soon forgotten about didn't ruin our stay.will be rebooking again

- Mark, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Japonica Cottage. It's lovely to hear how you enjoyed your stay with us and we will pass on your comments to the Owner for review. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Rainer October 2023

“Japonica Cottage is a small terraced house right on the relatively busy High Street in Bourton on the Water.”

The location of the cottage is great for going into the little town or to its one super market. Unfortunately, the road is quite noisy between 7am and 10pm minimum, and as the small living room and the bedrooms are only about 2 yards away from passing traffic, you feel constantly that some of this traffic is going right through the house as the old single-glazing original windows do not insulate you from the noise. We were very surprised that none of the reviews had mentioned this clearly, so were hoping for a quiet road. The bed was comfortable and the television worked fine. The kitchen is simple and small but well enough equipped for two people. The bathroom shower could benefit from a shower curtain over the bath, but warm water and heating was all fine. The stairs are a tribute to the inventive- and resourcefulness of the people who built the small house. A bonus is the parking right behind the house, just make sure your car does not exceed the size of a Volkswagen Golf in width. We found the narrow driveway perfectly fine to negotiate and had more problems with the lack of lighting in the car-port area (the small yard is lit). The shared washing-machine and dryer worked fine for us and in warmer weather sitting in the yard could well have been a bonus. The add-on veranda is essential if you want to be somewhere quiet during the day so kudos to the owners for having invested in this. We would definitely recommend investing in two new 2-seaters, the current ones are the worst ones we have come across so far in 20 years of renting cottages. Ideal would be something with fold down arm-rests as this would allow you to relax a bit in the small living room.

- Rainer, October 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide this comprehensive feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Japonica Cottage and that the description of the location wasn’t in any way misleading. The cottage does face onto the high street and the traffic can be variable but is normally minimal from early evening onwards. The location is often recommended by guests who love the convenience of being able to walk to all the shops, restaurants and pubs nearby. We appreciate your comments regarding the shower but we are restricted by the height of the ceiling within the bathroom which would make it impractical. We do emphasise in our description that the stairs are steep for anyone with limited mobility and try to highlight any issues which may be of concern. In terms of the sofas, as the living room is fairly small we are restricted in choice to finding sofas that physically fit into the room. We’re pleased that you enjoyed relaxing in the conservatory and appreciated the bonus of a parking space in such a busy market town and hope we can welcome you again one day. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Anita August 2023

“Perfect!”

- Anita, August 2023
Nicholas July 2023

“We had a great week in Japonica cottage.”

We were in the Cotswolds for a wedding on the Thursday but stayed the whole week in Japonica. Location in Bourton is ideal (only minutes from the town shops and restaurants etc). Only small criticism was lack of wall mounted shower although the owner explains in the guest book that this is impractible due to ceiling height. All in all, a great holiday cottage. Nick Bridge

- Nicholas, July 2023

Thank you providing us with such lovely feedback on your stay at Japonica Cottage. It's great that you took full advantage of the beautiful area of Bourton-on-the-Water and we hope that you will stay with us again one day soon. Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Helen May 2023

“Perfect location.”

Very comfortable cottage. A real bonus to have a parking space, and a garden for the pooch. The small conservatory was useful for storage of coats and boots, and a nice place to relax with a drink. Stairs would be tricky for those less mobile, but we were okay with them.

- Helen, May 2023

We're delighted to hear you had a lovely stay in Bourton-on-the-Water. Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Emily April 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay here location was excellent.”

The alley way where you have to drive your car is very narrow and we dented and scratch our brand new car which wasn't great so just take extra care. Also it would be better if there was a proper shower.

- Emily, April 2023
John February 2023

“Once again we had a fantastic stay in the Cottage, this time we stayed in February 2023 when it was freezing cold outside but the cottage was toasty warm with no restrictions on heating times, hot water etc and very clean/maintained we also both enjoyed the comprehensive T.”

V. coverage & internet facility - you will not be disappointed

- John, February 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Japonica Cottage. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Suzie February 2023

“Japonica Cottage was lovely.”

Superb location in the High Street, many pubs and restaurants within a short walk. Londis supermarket just 10 mins walk down the road. The cottage has very steep stairs to the double bedroom and then continues to the 2 x single beds on the 3rd floor. The guests on the 3rd floor only has access to the toilet by walking through the main bedroom. The bathroom only has a bath and no wall fitted shower, there is a shower but only hand held for washing your hair whilst sat in the bath. It would be a great addition to have a shower screen or shower curtain fitted and a wall fitted shower. We took our dog with us, it was lovely that she could be let out in the communal garden, it was safe but you need to check that the large gate is closed.

- Suzie, February 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Japonica Cottage and also loved the location too. Thank you for bringing to our attention some issues and recommendations which we will pass on to the owner. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Alan January 2023

“Only issue is the staircase really, very steep and awkward for anyone elderly.”

- Alan, January 2023

Thank you for your comment, we hope it didn't cause you an issue. The staircase is mentioned in the property description. We will see if we can add some photos of it as well. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Ian November 2022

“The property was very clean, cosy and warm.”

Parking behind the property is very tight to enter and exit. The only real gripe we had was that the TV reception was poor. TV invariably had picture freeze due to a poor signal. Disappointingly, this had been mentioned by other guests prior to our stay but it appears the problem hasn't been resolved, despite the owners suggesting they would look into the issue.

- Ian, November 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We will investigate the TV signal further as the owner thought this had been resolved. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
John September 2022

“We were so pleased with the presentation, quality, cleanliness etc we found at ...”

We were so pleased with the presentation, quality, cleanliness etc we found at Japonica Cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed our 9 days stay, the cottage is ideally placed for touring the Cotswolds - even the bed/pillows were extremely comfortable - once I got used to the narrow driveway entrance it was so convenient to be able to park the car off road - we will definitely return next year - (very minor point - please can you sort the TV reception for our next stay) thanks for a great holiday

- John, September 2022

Thank you for providing us with such lovely feedback on your stay at Japonica Cottage. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and can't wait to welcome you again in the future. We will make sure that the TV reception is investigated. Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Paul September 2022

“Japonica cottage is a lovely terraced cottage, ideal for all facilities in Bourton on the water, Cottage is clean and well stocked with cooking utensils, Stairs were a concern at first but after a couple of times up and down soon got used to using the rope hand rail.”

Driveway is narrow but can only be expected from Cottages built before cars were invented. We really enjoyed our stay in Japonica and will look to rebook next time we are in the Cotswolds.

- Paul, September 2022

Thank you for your feedback regarding Japonica Cottage. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed the cottage and it's in a great location, you can walk to everything in Bourton from your doorstep. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages Property Owner
Barbara August 2022

“We had a brilliant week in the cottage.”

It was clean and comfy. I would highly recommend it.

- Barbara, August 2022

Thank you for your kind words and we're delighted you had such a great week at Japonica Cottage. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Alan August 2022

“The cleanliness could be better, eg we had to clean the top oven before use, we never used the bottom oven.”

The crockery and cutlery needed washing before use. The window sills were dusty and we felt the property could have done with a good clean.Tv reception needs attention, as it was keep pixelating.The cottage did however have all amenities, however, the security box for the keys was open when we arrived, and we were unable to lock it when we left.

- Alan, August 2022

Thank you for providing us with feedback on your stay. We can only apologise for the cleanliness issues that you have experienced, as well as issues with the keysafe. These have been taken onboard. The TV reception problems were due to the rapidly changing extreme weather conditions, which are beyond anyone's control.. The owner did her best to assist with alternative TV reception options during your stay. Either Freesat or Freeview is available to switch between. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Paul July 2022

“Lovely quaint cottage with off-road parking, couple of minutes from centre.”

Would definitely stay here again

- Paul, July 2022

Thank you for this lovely review - we're glad you had enjoyable stay and hope to welcome you again. Property Owner
Derek July 2022

“Hi Your cottage was so lovely it helped us enjoy our stay in ...”

Hi Your cottage was so lovely it helped us enjoy our stay in Bourton-on-the-Water The cotswolds is a lovely place to stay and we will definitely be returning again Thank you so much

- Derek, July 2022

Thank you for this lovely review - we're delighted you enjoyed your stay at the cottage, and also made the most of the surrounding area. We look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner
Hazel June 2022

“A lovely cottage with everything we needed.”

Just be aware that the stairs are steep and winding. Bourton is a beautiful place, though it does get very busy, especially when the weather is good and we had lovely weather all week. We had excellent meals at L’Antara, Green and Pleasant and Smith’s burger are some of the best we’ve had. The only downside with this cottage was the late time for check in, at 6pm.

- Hazel, June 2022

Amazing to hear you enjoyed your stay at Japonica Cottage. Glad to hear you enjoyed Bourton and the weather was good for you.Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Karen May 2022

“Lovely cottage, everything clean and tidy, well stocked with kitchen equipment, central to village facilities, and off street parking essential due to busy high street.”

Stairs were a surprise but got used to them, church clock chiming every 1/4 hr could be a problem for light sleepers. Had a good week and would certainly consider a re-booking.

- Karen, May 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide this lovely feedback which is much appreciated. We're so glad you loved the cottage and village. We hope to welcome you again! Property Owner
Jos April 2022

“We would like to recommend you to tell that you have to pass one bedroom to go to the bathroom or upstairs.”

- Jos, April 2022

Hope you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Lynda March 2022

“Great little cottage, everything you need for an excellent stay and location is perfect.”

- Lynda, March 2022

Thank you for your feedback. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Japonica Cottage and we hope to welcome you back one day in the future. Property Owner
Scott October 2021

“Its a beautiful period cottage with a slight modern twist.”

Everything you want and more, with a added conservatory, laundry room and private parking, a must in Bourton. We also have a dog so the shared garden at the back was a welcome addition. We've stayed in both Japonica and Newbury and both were as impressive. We will definitely be booking again.

- Scott, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Sharon September 2021

“The cottage is in a fantastic location.”

On site parking a bonus. Dog friendly so my little yorkie could join us. He also had the best time. The place was very clean and we had everythingwe needed. In terms of self catering it had the best kitchen utensils of any where we have stayed. Thanks for a good stay

- Sharon, September 2021

Thank you for your lovely feedback, It's always wonderful to hear when guests have enjoyed staying and it's a great spot to visit. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Roy September 2021

“Who ever stays in this cottage need to know that the road outside is very busy and noisy on a morning.”

And if you are over 50 should know it’s a rope to get you up and down the stairs.

- Roy, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at Japonica. We do mention the steep stairs on our website, but will add the comment about the rope as a hand rail on also. Property Owner
Danielle July 2021

“A fantastic stay in a beautiful setting.”

It was a home from home and we were all extremely comfortable and happy. Even our dog loved it! The cottage had everything we needed. It was clean and tidy, had an abundance of information and it was lovely to receive a little box of chocs on arrival - thank you. In a great location, I would definitely return and have already recommended to friends and family. My only little complaint was that some of the insides of the bedroom drawers were a little dusty and some of the kitchen cabinets/draws may need a little clean on the inside. On the whole we had an epic stay and would not hesitate to book again. Thank you

- Danielle, July 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you had a good stay and that even your dog enjoyed it! Property Owner
Ann July 2021

“Lovely cottage, only drawback is the stairs, as we come to Bourton on the water every 2 years and as we are getting on in life we will not be able to stay in this cottage again which is a shame.”

Perfect position for walking into the centre of Bourton (3 minutes). Good to have a garage and not to have to worry about parking. Would recommend this cottage.

- Ann, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback. I'm pleased that the cottage was able to meet you expectations and you had a lovely time there. Unfortunately, the stairs in these cottages can be rather steep but we hope it didn't cause too much of an issue during your stay. Property Owner
Bernard June 2021

“Perfect holiday rental, great to have parking space, comfortable, meals in conservatory very pleasant place as was being able to sit outside in the sun.”

Bourton on the Water the very best location. BMB and JB Durham

- Bernard, June 2021

We are pleased to hear that Japonica Cottage is the perfect holiday rental and you were able to enjoy the weather! Property Owner
Jennifer June 2021

“Far too many emails from Sykes given that the booking was for one single week!”

- Jennifer, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your recent stay at Japonica Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
John May 2021

“Property is situated on a through road so some traffic is to be expected at peak times - although it was quiet at night.”

- John, May 2021
George October 2020

“Japonic Cottage had every thing we required for our one week stay, hope to revisit in the spring of 2021.”

All shops, pubs and resturants all within easy walking distance [5 mins] plus there our some nice walks just on the outskirts of the vllage.

- George, October 2020

We hope to welcome you back in the Spring! Property Owner
Pauline August 2020

“The stairs are very steep and the lock on the conservatory door is temperamental but apart from that we were very impressed.”

Bourton on the Water is delightful. A great place to tour the Cotswolds from and although it was very busy all the shops and attractions had excellent social distancing arrangements in place. The cottage is delightful and very well situated.

- Pauline, August 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on Japonica Cottage. We are glad to hear that you were impressed with the property and you were able to enjoy the Cotswold. The stairs are steep and it does state in the description for the property. We will inform the owner of the temperamental lock on the conservatory. Many Thanks Manor Cottages Property Owner
Steven August 2020

“We had a brilliant time at Japonica Cottage.”

It was comfortable and cosy but with everything we needed. There is literally nothing we could complain about just perfect. And just a few steps away from the most beautiful town in England. Thank you.

- Steven, August 2020

Thank you for your lovely comments on Japonica Cottage and we are pleased to hear you had a brilliant time! Property Owner
Chrysanta March 2020

“It was a wonderful cottage and we had a very relaxing week.”

- Chrysanta, March 2020

Thank you.. we are really pleased you had a lovely break away. Property Owner
Marcus February 2020

“We all enjoyed our stay at Japonica Cottage w”

- Marcus, February 2020
Emily September 2019

“Overall the quality of service was very good.”

One thing that could be improved relates to the lack of flexibility around check-in and check-out times; this can be tricky to manœuvre around when carrying luggage. I understand that this is a general comment that would apply to all cottage rentals; however addressing that point would make you stand out.

- Emily, September 2019
Carol May 2019

“We have now spent 7 weeks in Japonica which speaks for itself.”

It is a perfect location for a Cotswold holiday - plenty of pubs/restaurants just across the green, within easy reach of all the attractive villages and National Trust properties, and a good bus service into Cheltenham. Bourton itself can get very crowded, but there is so much else to see in the surrounding areas. Took the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to Oxford this time, and spent the day hopping on and off the open-top bus - a brilliant day out.

- Carol, May 2019
Andrew April 2019

“Wow!! It just gets better”

. This is the 4th time we have stayed at Japonica Cottage in Bourton in the Water in the last 5 years. We all absolutely love it!! It is such a cosy, clean cottage and can thoroughly recommend. We will be definitely going again next year.

- Andrew, April 2019
John March 2019

“Nice short break with friends.”

- John, March 2019
J and E.

“We had a wonderful week here in the Cotswolds.”

This cottage is very cosy and equipped with everything you need for a small break. We felt very much at home

- J and E.,
Mr MacDonald

“Cottage was clean and in fantastic location.”

- Mr MacDonald,
Steve and Lynn (Durham)

“Â“Had a great week in Japonica Cottage, an ideal place to see the Cotswolds from.”

We will definitely return.Â”

- Steve and Lynn (Durham),
Helen, Iain and Kirsty

“Â“We last stayed in Japonica Cottage 8 years ago.”

We had a lovely time then and the cottage is even better now!Â”

- Helen, Iain and Kirsty,
Kathleen

“Â“Had a lovely week again this year.”

Weather beautiful and a good base to stay.Â”

- Kathleen,
Terry, Tricia and Jenny (Norfolk)

“Â“A very well equipped, clean cottage.”

A really good base from which to enjoy the many lovely walks. Hope to return again in the near future.Â”

- Terry, Tricia and Jenny (Norfolk),
Mrs Smith

“Japonica cottage was very clean and well equipped and was everything we could have wished for to make a fantastic holiday.”

Please thank the owners and housekeeper.\ \ \ Manor cottages were extremely helpful both via internet and when I called from Australia.\ \ \ I can think of no way of improving either the cottage or your web site.

- Mrs Smith,
Mr. & Mrs. B.

“Japonica Cottage is perfect as a base within easy reach of everything.”

The fact that the owners obviously love it and spend time here shows in the care that has gone into decorating and equipping the cottage, it has a wonderful cosy, welcoming atmosphere, we love it and hope to return!

- Mr. & Mrs. B.,
Mr Kleinfeldt

“The cottage itself was great and suited our purposes perfectly”

- Mr Kleinfeldt,
Anna, Michael, Antonia and Alyssa (Birmingham), Easter

“Â“We have really enjoyed our stay in Japonica and Bourton on the Water.”

The cottage has truly been a home from home. It was clean and had everything we needed. The girls especially enjoyed the garden and climbing frame. We have all loved our stay, will recommend to our friends and family and definitely come back.Â”

- Anna, Michael, Antonia and Alyssa (Birmingham), Easter,
Yvonne and Paul (Ipswich)

“Â“Have had a wonderful time here at the cottage and as always in this beautiful village.”

It is very good to know that there are still a few cottage owners that will allow us to bring the dogs too!Â”

- Yvonne and Paul (Ipswich),
Mr Greenwood

“Ideal location and period cottage accommodation that is pet friendly.”

- Mr Greenwood,
Mrs Runham

“The cottage was lovely and well equipped.”

- Mrs Runham,
Mr Sykes

“The cottage was as described so no disappointments there .”

.... the location was great as it was at the quiet end of the\ \ \ village... the facilities were good and everywhere was clean and fresh......our friends were delighted that wifi was available (put this in your advert!!) Liked the no fuss no demanding rules just a relaxed place to visit where you respected the homely atmosphere.

- Mr Sykes,
Mr Sommerville, .

“Good facilities & excellent location so close to the village.”

- Mr Sommerville, .,
Julie, Dominic and Carris Philpot

“What a lovely time we had in Japonica and the Cotswolds.”

The cottage is so cosy, warm and quaint. A typical English Country Cottage and the beds are so comfy we didnÂ’t want to get up. We had a wonderful traditional Christmas and would definitely come back again.

- Julie, Dominic and Carris Philpot,
Julie, Martin and Thomas Hayes

“Have had a really fabulous time, the cottage is fabulous, central to all areas, we really love the area of Bourton on the Water, we will definitely be returning.”

DonÂ’t want to go home, so beautiful here, lovely, lovely, lovely. Thank you.

- Julie, Martin and Thomas Hayes,
Miss Heath

“The cottage was clean and comfortable.”

Having a conservatory added enjoyment to our stay

- Miss Heath,
Mrs Lane

“Very comfortable, clean, cosy cottage with everything you need for your stay\ \”

- Mrs Lane,
John and Sarah (Shrewsbury, Shropshire)

“Â“Cottage is lovely, had everything we needed and in a great locationÂ””

- John and Sarah (Shrewsbury, Shropshire),
Mr Hart

“We wanted to be able to walk to restaurants and shops, so we liked the fact that Japonica was in the village, while having close proximity to footpaths and Ã¢Â€Âœthe country.”

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- Mr Hart,
King

“A beautiful cosy cottage that had everything we needed for our stay.”

The cottage was bright, clean and very comfortable. Particularly enjoyed the conservatory. Cottage is in a fantastic location with so many walks right on the doorstep.

- King,
Mr and Mrs R

“A lovely holiday.”

Bourton is a lovely village which we've visited many times over the years. Japonica made an excellent base for exploring. Very cosy. We'll definitely be back!

- Mr and Mrs R,
Nazir

“This was our first visit to the Cotswolds.”

Japonica provided a lovely base from which to explore the beautiful surroundings. What a wonderful little place. We leave with lovely happy memories with the family.

- Nazir,
T, T and J

“A lovely few days in the Cotswolds.”

....the cottage was again warm and well equipped.

- T, T and J,
Mr and Mrs K

“A beautiful cosy cottage that had everything we needed for our stay.”

The cottage was bright, clean and very comfortable. Particularly enjoyed the conservatory. Cottage is in a fantastic location with so many walks right on the doorstep.

- Mr and Mrs K,
Mr. N

“This was our first visit to the Cotswolds.”

Japonica provided a lovely base from which to explore the beautiful surroundings. What a wonderful little place. We leave with lovely happy memories with the family.

- Mr. N,
Mr and Mrs. R

“Another lovely holiday here, been to our favourite places plus going to the Cotswold Wildlife Park well worth a visit.”

- Mr and Mrs. R,
Mr and Mrs H

“Lovely to be back for our second stay in Japonica.”

We've revisited all of our favourite places and the cottage is a lovely home from home to come back to each day. Everything we need is here - we'll be back in December!

- Mr and Mrs H,
C, C and E

“This is a wonderful place to stay.”

I have extremely enjoyed staying here and the location is beautiful.

- C, C and E,
E and P

“Beautiful cottage and village.”

Cottage is very welcoming, clean and contains everything you need. Very comfortable. Lovely walks around the area and lots of shops/pubs restaurants to enjoy.

- E and P,
Mrs T

“Excellent!”

- Mrs T,
harding

“Good standard for the price”

- harding,
N and L

“Beautiful village and a lovely place for a short break, cottage is lovely and felt like home.”

Had some lovely walks and scenery is amazing.

- N and L,
I, L and K

“Had a lovely short break here.”

Cottage is cosy and everything you need. It's like home from home. Village is beautiful and plenty of walks for the dog. Hope to come back in the future.

- I, L and K,
Mr and Mrs H.

“Our first stay in Japonica.”

..the cottage is so welcoming after a day out...we have had a lovely week - many thanks. We'll be back!

- Mr and Mrs H.,
T and P

“Another visit since that hot week in June.”

Cottage is great. We'll be back again soon.

- T and P,
T and P

“Thoroughly enjoyed our week in Japonica, a very relaxing cottage, an ideal garden for our dog, good parking facility and position in the village, couldn't have been better, close to walks and eateries.”

- T and P,
T and L

“Lovely cosy cottage, first visit to the Cotswolds and thoroughly enjoyed it.”

- T and L,
Kitchen

“Its in the heart of bourton but you can easily get away from the hustle and bustle if you want.”

Its a cosy, clean cottage and feels like home - mind you we have been there 3 times in 3 years. Mr Kitchen, April 2017.

- Kitchen,
Collins

“Traditional cottage in a central location for walking which allowed dogs”

- Collins,
Mrs King

“A beautiful cosy cottage that had everything we needed for our stay.”

The cottage was bright, clean and airy.

- Mrs King,

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Summary

Over three floors
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x second floor twin
First floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with wood burning effect electric fire
Conservatory with dining area
External utility
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Central heating
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freesat, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 1 car
Shared patio area with furniture and separate shared lawned area
Sorry no smoking
Access is via a narrow driveway between 2 properties, if this not suitable for your mode of transport please note alternative unrestricted parking can be found on street nearby on a first come first serve basis
Shop and pub 2 mins walk
Note: Second floor bedroom is accessed through the first floor bedroom via steep stairs, this may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility
Note: Stairs to first floor are steep which may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

The property

Japonica Cottage is one of a row of five delightful Cotswold cottages set in the heart of the very famous and very attractive village of Bourton on the Water.

Internally the cottage is presented in cosy and charming style, with the rooms and their furnishings typifying the Cotswolds, including some original doors dating back hundreds of years.

In our opinion this is ideal for a couple or a small family wanting to tour the local area.

The heated conservatory which is attached to the cottage is a very pleasant place to enjoy a quiet moment!

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About the location

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Chipping Norton 13 miles; Cheltenham 15.5 miles.

Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The picturesque high street nestles alongside the River Windrush over which several low stone bridges span, which is why Bourton-on-the-Water is known as the Venice in the Cotswolds. Tradition states that an annual football match is played in the summer, in the River Windrush with the banks lined with spectators, with the aim to score as many goals as possible and get as wet as possible! The village has an eclectic range of visitor attractions, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens as well as a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers’ market as well as many tea rooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, traditional sweet shop, cycle hire and its very own perfumery. Nearby, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises traditional England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Also take a visit to the medieval town of Burford for a great day out where you can enjoy a trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are both within easy reach and make a great day out. The spa town of Cheltenham is, architecturally, the most complete Regency town in England with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called The City of Dreaming Spires has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also all within easy reach.

Note: Second floor bedroom is accessed through the first floor bedroom via steep stairs, this may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Please note the hand rail up the stairs is a rope type rail and the stairs are a spiral style, please see images.

Note: Stairs to first floor are steep which may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Pets welcome at £25
Note: Please note a 4pm check in time is possible on Saturdays. The usual check in time on other days is 6pm, however guests are welcome to check if earlier arrivals may be possible although this cannot be guaranteed.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely quaint cottage in the perfect location.”

“When I had a question around bin day, not one person was available to ask or get back to me.”

“Lovely cottage, perfect location within the village and to explore The Cotswolds.”

“This is our second stay in Japonica and it didn't disappoint.”

“Trivial really, but the only thing missing from an otherwise very well-equipped property was a dustpan and brush (for the conservatory floor).”

“First of all I'd like to say the cottage was lovely in a great location right in the village everything on the doorstep!”

“A really lovely cottage in a great location.”

“Just two things firstly it could do with a wood burner secondly there is no mention of the stair case .”

“Japonica Cottage is a small terraced house right on the relatively busy High Street in Bourton on the Water.”

“Perfect!”

“We had a great week in Japonica cottage.”

“Perfect location.”

“Really enjoyed our stay here location was excellent.”

“Once again we had a fantastic stay in the Cottage, this time we stayed in February 2023 when it was freezing cold outside but the cottage was toasty warm with no restrictions on heating times, hot water etc and very clean/maintained we also both enjoyed the comprehensive T.”

“Japonica Cottage was lovely.”

“Only issue is the staircase really, very steep and awkward for anyone elderly.”

“The property was very clean, cosy and warm.”

“We were so pleased with the presentation, quality, cleanliness etc we found at ...”

“Japonica cottage is a lovely terraced cottage, ideal for all facilities in Bourton on the water, Cottage is clean and well stocked with cooking utensils, Stairs were a concern at first but after a couple of times up and down soon got used to using the rope hand rail.”

“We had a brilliant week in the cottage.”

“The cleanliness could be better, eg we had to clean the top oven before use, we never used the bottom oven.”

“Lovely quaint cottage with off-road parking, couple of minutes from centre.”

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“A lovely cottage with everything we needed.”

“Lovely cottage, everything clean and tidy, well stocked with kitchen equipment, central to village facilities, and off street parking essential due to busy high street.”

“We would like to recommend you to tell that you have to pass one bedroom to go to the bathroom or upstairs.”

“Great little cottage, everything you need for an excellent stay and location is perfect.”

“Its a beautiful period cottage with a slight modern twist.”

“The cottage is in a fantastic location.”

“Who ever stays in this cottage need to know that the road outside is very busy and noisy on a morning.”

“A fantastic stay in a beautiful setting.”

“Lovely cottage, only drawback is the stairs, as we come to Bourton on the water every 2 years and as we are getting on in life we will not be able to stay in this cottage again which is a shame.”

“Perfect holiday rental, great to have parking space, comfortable, meals in conservatory very pleasant place as was being able to sit outside in the sun.”

“Far too many emails from Sykes given that the booking was for one single week!”

“Property is situated on a through road so some traffic is to be expected at peak times - although it was quiet at night.”

“Japonic Cottage had every thing we required for our one week stay, hope to revisit in the spring of 2021.”

“The stairs are very steep and the lock on the conservatory door is temperamental but apart from that we were very impressed.”

“We had a brilliant time at Japonica Cottage.”

“It was a wonderful cottage and we had a very relaxing week.”

“We all enjoyed our stay at Japonica Cottage w”

“Overall the quality of service was very good.”

“We have now spent 7 weeks in Japonica which speaks for itself.”

“Wow!! It just gets better”

“Nice short break with friends.”

“We had a wonderful week here in the Cotswolds.”

“Cottage was clean and in fantastic location.”

“Â“Had a great week in Japonica Cottage, an ideal place to see the Cotswolds from.”

“Â“We last stayed in Japonica Cottage 8 years ago.”

“Â“Had a lovely week again this year.”

“Â“A very well equipped, clean cottage.”

“Japonica cottage was very clean and well equipped and was everything we could have wished for to make a fantastic holiday.”

“Japonica Cottage is perfect as a base within easy reach of everything.”

“The cottage itself was great and suited our purposes perfectly”

“Â“We have really enjoyed our stay in Japonica and Bourton on the Water.”

“Â“Have had a wonderful time here at the cottage and as always in this beautiful village.”

“Ideal location and period cottage accommodation that is pet friendly.”

“The cottage was lovely and well equipped.”

“The cottage was as described so no disappointments there .”

“Good facilities & excellent location so close to the village.”

“What a lovely time we had in Japonica and the Cotswolds.”

“Have had a really fabulous time, the cottage is fabulous, central to all areas, we really love the area of Bourton on the Water, we will definitely be returning.”

“The cottage was clean and comfortable.”

“Very comfortable, clean, cosy cottage with everything you need for your stay\ \”

“Â“Cottage is lovely, had everything we needed and in a great locationÂ””

“We wanted to be able to walk to restaurants and shops, so we liked the fact that Japonica was in the village, while having close proximity to footpaths and Ã¢Â€Âœthe country.”

“A beautiful cosy cottage that had everything we needed for our stay.”

“A lovely holiday.”

“This was our first visit to the Cotswolds.”

“A lovely few days in the Cotswolds.”

“A beautiful cosy cottage that had everything we needed for our stay.”

“This was our first visit to the Cotswolds.”

“Another lovely holiday here, been to our favourite places plus going to the Cotswold Wildlife Park well worth a visit.”

“Lovely to be back for our second stay in Japonica.”

“This is a wonderful place to stay.”

“Beautiful cottage and village.”

“Excellent!”

“Good standard for the price”