We believe that spending quality time with friends and family (and four legged friends) should be on the top of our leisure list. We have created a collection of hand picked cottages in the Cotswolds where guests can enjoy a real home away from home experience and immerse themselves in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Book Direct at Cotswold Cottage Gems and save 10%

Darly Cottage is a beautiful Grade 11 listed holiday home in the center of Bourton on the Water. The cottage comfotably sleeps up to 8 guests across four individually decorated bedrooms. On arrival guests will benefit from extensive private parking for 2-3 cars. The main entrance gate opens up into a fully enclosed spacious front garden, leading to a covered porch area, ideal for muddy boots leads into a bright and airy hallway. Two reception rooms straddle the hall. Both individually furnished with sumptuous cushions and throws. The sitting room on the right boasts a log burner for cosy nights in with a good movie on the Smart TV while the room on the left has a bookcase and games chest. At the end of the hallway is a fully fitted kitchen stocked with cooking utensils and plenty of glassware and crockery. The kitchen has a built in fridge and dishwasher. From the kitchen there are double doors which lead out into the dining conservatory. A dining table for 8 is the perfect place to entertain or relax with a glass of wine. Guests can also take advantage of the BBQ facilities in the courtyard at the back of the cottage. Extra logs for the woodbuner and a large fridge freezer are located in the out house on the patio. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms looking out over the garden. Bedroom 1 has a large en suite bathroom with a walk in shower. The 2nd features a king size bed and dressing table. The family bathroom is located on the first floor featuring a shower over the bath and original floorboards. Bedroom 3 and 4 are on the second floor and are set up as a twin room and another double room. There is plenty of storage in the built in wardrobes on the landing. Complimentary Welcome hamper on arrival. We provide a highchair and a standard sized travel cot for babies. Please note we do not provide any baby linen so bring your preferred bedding with you.

Bourton on the Water is an excellent base to explore all the Cotswolds has to offer. On the doorstep there is an abunbance of independant shops and restaurants. The village boasts a Motor Museum, a Perfumery, Birdland, Greystones Nature Reserve, The Model Village and a riding centre. There are several scenic walking routes to local villages and some excellent food and drink tours.