Whiteshoots HouseBourton-on-the-Water
Cotswold stone cottage with paved patio, wooden garden furniture and lawned garden at Whiteshoots House
Family-run B&B · Cotswolds

A Cotswold stone cottage above Bourton-on-the-Water

Two double rooms, a family room and a self-catering studio apartment with kitchenette, set in 3 acres running down to the River Windrush. Book direct with the owners. No middlemen.

4.5/5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, based on 77 reviews, as of October 2026.
Guests praise the friendly hosts, comfortable rooms and generous breakfasts.
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Rooms

Four letting rooms in total: two double rooms and a family room in the main cottage, plus a separate studio apartment with its own kitchenette for longer or more independent stays.

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Main cottage

Double Room

One of two comfortable double bedrooms in the main cottage, with en-suite facilities and tea and coffee making.

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Main cottage

Double Room

A second double bedroom in the main cottage, with en-suite facilities and tea and coffee making.

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Main cottage

Family Room

A family bedroom in the main cottage, a good base for exploring the Cotswolds with children.

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View from the studio apartment window over the garden and grounds at Whiteshoots House
Self-catering · sleeps 5

Studio Apartment

A separate ground-floor room outside the main house. En-suite shower and WC, flatscreen TV, and a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, plus table and chairs. Private patio and small lawned garden outside.

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Breakfast

Breakfast is included with B&B rooms and served on site.

  • Full English breakfast, cooked to order
  • Lighter continental option
  • Made with the freshest local produce available

Staying in the studio apartment? Your kitchenette has a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, so you can do breakfast your own way, or join the main house for the full cooked breakfast.

Your hosts

Paved patio with wooden table and chairs beside the Cotswold stone cottage at Whiteshoots House

Whiteshoots House is a family-run bed and breakfast in a Cotswold stone cottage on Whiteshoots Hill, set in 3 acres of gardens and grounds that run down towards the River Windrush.

  • Plenty of space to unwind, with patio seating and lawned garden
  • Free parking on site and free WiFi throughout
  • Helpful local advice on walks, pubs and days out, a favourite with returning guests

Local guide: Bourton-on-the-Water and the Cotswolds

Whiteshoots House sits just above the village, an easy walk from the centre. Here is how to make the most of the area.

Must see

The Model Village

A 1/9th scale replica of Bourton itself, built in local stone in the 1930s. A delight for all ages.

About 15 minutes on foot from the house
Must see

Birdland Park and Gardens

Penguins, parrots and the UK's only breeding group of king penguins, in 9 acres of gardens by the Windrush.

About 20 minutes on foot, in the village
Must see

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection

Classic cars, vintage toys and motoring memorabilia in a converted mill, including TV's Brum.

About 15 minutes on foot, in the village
Walk

River Windrush and the village green

Bourton is called the Venice of the Cotswolds for its low stone bridges over the Windrush. An evening stroll along the river is the classic Bourton walk.

10 to 15 minutes on foot downhill
Walk

Lower Slaughter and Upper Slaughter

Two of the prettiest villages in England, linked by a gentle riverside footpath. The walk from Bourton via the Slaughters is a Cotswold classic.

Lower Slaughter about 30 minutes on foot
Day trip

Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden

Historic market towns with antique shops, galleries and pubs, all an easy drive through Cotswold countryside.

10 to 25 minutes by car
Day trip

Cotswold Farm Park

Adam Henson's rare-breeds farm near Guiting Power. Great with children, with lambing season in spring.

About 20 minutes by car
Eat and drink

Bakery on the Water and village pubs

Start the day with a pastry at the riverside Bakery on the Water, and finish with dinner in one of Bourton's traditional pubs. Book ahead on summer weekends.

In the village, 10 to 15 minutes on foot
Good to know before you go
  • The hill at night. The walk back up Whiteshoots Hill is unlit. Bring a torch after dark.
  • Summer crowds. Bourton is one of the busiest Cotswold villages in July and August. Visit popular spots early in the day.
  • Parking. Parking in the village centre fills up fast in peak season. The house has free on-site parking, so walk in and leave the car.
  • Trains. The nearest mainline stations are Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham, both about 20 minutes by car, with direct trains to London Paddington.
  • Airports. Birmingham Airport is about 63 km away; Heathrow about 102 km.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a room at Whiteshoots House?

Call +44 7979 507229 to book direct with the owners. There is no online booking engine, so a quick call is the fastest way to check availability and rates.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Please call to confirm current check-in and check-out times.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. B&B guests can choose a full English breakfast or a lighter continental breakfast, made with fresh local produce. The studio apartment also has its own kitchenette if you prefer to self-cater.

What is the self-catering studio apartment like?

The studio is a separate ground-floor room outside the main house. It sleeps up to 5, with an en-suite shower and WC, a flatscreen TV, and a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, plus a private patio and small lawned garden.

How far is the village centre?

Bourton-on-the-Water is about a 10 to 15 minute walk downhill from the house. The walk back up Whiteshoots Hill is unlit, so bring a torch after dark.

Is the domain whiteshoots.co.uk available?

As of 8 October 2026, the exact-match domain whiteshoots.co.uk is listed for sale at £650 via V12 Domains. Availability and price may change.

Book direct

No booking engines, no commission. Call the owners and book your stay the simple way.

Call Whiteshoots House +44 7979 507229

Whiteshoots Hill, Bourton-on-the-Water,
Gloucestershire GL54 2LE