Situated less than a minute from Bourton’s picturesque high street with winding river and famous stone bridges, you’ll discover why this beautiful little town has been dubbed the Venice of the Cotswolds. Dating back to the 17th century, this charming, 2-bed, honey-coloured stone cottage is perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway to the Cotswolds.
Step inside to find a traditional cottage layout complete with authentic latch windows and quaint stable door. The kitchen has everything you need to make a hearty breakfast before setting off for a busy day to explore the magical Cotswolds while the charming living area is the perfect place for a cosy evening around the fire on cooler nights. Forsythia's traditional cottage charm continues upstairs, the master bedroom boasting a Victorian-style bed, latch window and quaint book shelf built into an alcove. A second, single bedroom equally as charming with exposed beam and latch window is perfect for a child or for small groups travelling together.
Outside the pretty, sunny courtyard garden is a delightful space to relax in the sunshine. Enjoy a morning coffee or a summer's evening with al fresco meal or glass of wine. Alternatively, stroll to Bourton’s fantastic restaurants or country dining pubs for a meals out every evening. Walkers will be in heaven with the multitude of walking routes straight from the cottage doorstep, heading to surrounding villages and towns, including The Windrush Way.
Ground Floor
Kitchen-Living-Dining Area:
This traditional open-plan space epitomises the quaint 17th Century feel of the cottage. The living area has two comfy sofas with a gas-fired woodburner-effect stove set on an original stone hearth and a smart TV. A dining area with a dining table seating two overlooks the pretty courtyard garden. The fully equipped kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge and freezer, microwave, washing machine and all the small appliances needed for a holiday. A back door, complete with a full set of antique keys, leads out to the delightful, sunny courtyard garden – making it easy and convenient for carrying out food and drinks for outdoor socialising.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
The cottage’s master bedroom is a delightfully romantic room, featuring a double bed on a Victorian-style frame with two traditional latch windows providing views down to the courtyard garden. Sweet shelves are stacked with a great choice of books to enjoy during your stay. The bedroom has an built-in wardrobe and a dressing table.
Bedroom Two:
This pretty bedroom overlooks the front of the cottage and features a single bed on an ornate bed frame. The room has a custom-built wardrobe and a dressing table.
Family Shower Room:
The family shower room is equipped with a shower, WC, basin.
Outside
At the rear of the cottage is a private, sunny and delightful courtyard garden. It has two seating areas, one with two rattan-style armchairs and table, the ideal spot for a morning coffee or evening cocktail; and the other with a circular table and four chairs, ideal for leisurely meals outdoors on a warm summer's evening. To the front of the cottage is a private, gravelled drive, with parking for one car (or two very small cars parked end-to-end). From your doorstep you can walk to Bourton's wonderful variety of bakeries, coffee shops and pubs or head out on country walks to explore the idyllic Cotswold countryside.