Puffitts Cottage in Bourton on the Water
As featured in the Daily Express this quintessential Cotswold stone period cottage was sympathetically renovated and has been beautifully styled to create a cosy and yet contemporary property, with more than a touch of luxury. Puffitts Cottage is warm and inviting with a wood burner at the heart of the living room, the limestone floors, exposed beams and stonework remind you of the history of this lovely cottage.
- Max. Occupancy 5
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Accommodation Type Cottage
- WiFi
- Parking
- Garden
Originally built in the 18 century, and extended in Victorian times, Puffitts Cottage now offers spacious accommodation, private front and rear gardens, and parking for two cars on its own private driveway at the front of the property. Puffitts Cottage is dog friendly, and can accept up to 2 well behaved dogs (Third on request). With an enclosed, safe rear garden, and direct access to walks from the gate we are perfectly placed for your Cotswold experience. Set in the ever-popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water, famed for its series of low stone bridges, over the fast-flowing River Windrush, and its period honey-coloured stone architecture, this is the perfect place to relax and explore the beauty of the Cotswolds. The centre of the village is just a short, level stroll away and many walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The Mousetrap Pub is a minutes walk away, serving good food, and your dogs are welcome too. There are plenty of sightseeing opportunities, including the model village, Cotswolds Motor Museum, Birdworld and The Cotswold Perfumery. There are many individual shops, cafés and restaurants to enjoy, as well as a gentle stroll by the waters edge. Other nearby Cotswold villages worth a visit include Burford, The Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh with its famous Tuesday market, and Chipping Campden. The city of Gloucester, with its magnificent cathedral and tomb of Edward II is within easy reach, as is the Regency city of Cheltenham with famous racecourse. National Trust properties are abundant, including Snowshill Manor and Woodchester Park.
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 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. The spa town of Cheltenham is, architecturally, the most complete Regency town in England with a 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.
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