Japonica Cottage

In the read up about the accommodation it does highlight the steep staircase but it is dangerous and myself and my husband don't have any mobility issues Also the church behind the cottage rings its bells every 15 minutes and even through the night, this is extremely annoying and you're unable to have the windows open

We've stayed at this cottage several times and will continue to do so - absolutely love it here.

Cottage is enjoyable both in the summer months but also in the winter ( especially around Christmas) . The location is absolutely amazing you're right in the centre of the most charming village.

We’ve had a great week staying in Japonica Cottage.

It’s the perfect base to explore lots of pretty Cotswold villages. The cottage is very comfortable, we didn’t want to leave! A bonus for us was most of the pubs and restaurants in Bourton are very dog friendly!

This is our 6th visit to the cottage in 10 years.

We love it. Really comfy and cosy. The cottage is ideally placed in Bourton. Just far enough away from the busy village centre but you also feel part of it. Less than 5 mins and you are amongst the shops, pubs, restaurants. The cottage has everything you need plus parking around the back. We call it our "happy place!"

We had a wonderful stay at Japonica cottage.

It was extremely comfortable and clean and the location was perfect for exploring Bourton on the Water and the surrounding area. The private parking and garden area are an added bonus. We would highly recommend and hope to return.

A lovely little cottage right in the middle of the village.

Absolutely perfect for what we needed. I was worried at first about getting my car around the back down the narrow alleyway but it was deceptively wide and my larger car fitted with ease

Once again stayed in the lovely Japonica Cottage, fantastic position, warm and cosy, we had a brilliant week thank you very much

Very snug and clean cottage in a good location.

We were made aware of an issue with the stairs, but they were extremely difficult to climb and we felt a sturdy bannister rather than a rope would have been safer.The sofas had no support and for security I would add a functionong lock to the door from the conservatory into the kitchen.

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.

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!

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

We would definitely recommend.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

Perfect!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

We had a brilliant week in the cottage.

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

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.

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

Would definitely stay here again

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

nice short break with friends.

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

We will definitely return.”

“We last stayed in Japonica Cottage 8 years ago.

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

“Had a lovely week again this year.

Weather beautiful and a good base to stay.”

“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.”

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.

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!

The cottage itself was great and suited our purposes perfectly

Cottage was clean and in fantastic location.

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 “the country.

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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 .

.... 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.

Good facilities & excellent location so close to the village.

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.

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.

The cottage was clean and comfortable.

Having a conservatory added enjoyment to our stay

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

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

The cottage was bright, clean and airy.

Excellent!

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.

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.

A lovely few days in the Cotswolds.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

This is a wonderful place to stay.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

Another visit since that hot week in June.

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

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.

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

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.

traditional cottage in a central location for walking which allowed dogs

Good standard for the price