With free Wi-Fi and free parking for up to 18 cars, this contemporary country-style house is located in Bourton-on-the-Water – known as the “little Venice of the Cotswolds”. Cheltenham is a 25-minute drive away. Rooms at Chester House Hotel are elegant and traditionally furnished, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an private bathroom with free toiletries. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner and the bar is open all day, offering a wide variety of drinks including craft ales and spirits. Food is made from high quality, locally sourced produce. Gloucester is a 35-minute drive from Chester House Hotel. Bourton features its own model village, a motor museum, and Bird Land, where you can see birds ranging from penguins to flamingos. Oxford is just 30 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
7.3
Low score for Bourton on the Water
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Book it! You can not get a better location, great staff, great food, parking, best cotswold town in the perfect location. Charming
  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a beautiful hotel in a perfect setting for exploring the Cotswolds. The staff was especially helpful when we faced a challenge with our rental car, and also in helping us understand the bus routes back to Bourton on the Water as we...
  • Rena
    Israel Israel
    Amazing little hotel right in the centre this beautiful village. Ample parking for guests. The room was adjacent to the parking lot on the ground level which was really convenient. The room was large, very clean, very comfy and big bed like in the...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It all worked well and the food in the restaurant was excellent
  • Donna
    Canada Canada
    I loved the location and the room size which can be small in England. We had a beautiful room and it was well equipped. The only problem for me was the scents in the room. I am allergic to chemicals and the liger I dated there the sicker I got. It...
  • Brault
    United States of America United States of America
    Rooms were very comfortable, clean and spacious. Outdoor patio was an added special touch. We enjoyed our stay and could not have asked for a better establishment.
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely building, well decorated with quality materials. Broken-in but not shoddy. Fantastic restaurant on-site. Very friendly staff and managers. Location was just off the main walkway along the river but felt a mile away from the busiest area....
  • Connie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff. Bar and restaurant on site. Excellent food, plus parking.
  • Chris
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a beautiful family room that was perfect for us. It had one double bed separated by a wall for privacy and two twin beds.
  • S
    Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was delicious, bed was comfortable and every staff member was so friendly

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

  • Have you any ground floor rooms Or have you a lift

    Thank you for your message. We do have some ground floor rooms, we do not have a lift. Kind regards, Reception.
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do you have any double rooms on the main floor? Or help with luggage upstairs. We are seniors.

    We do have ground floor rooms, please make your request at the time of your booking but call the hotel first to confirm availability.
    Answered on 12 February 2020
  • Hi. Please advise, I requested a refund. My stay is cancelled but I have not received my funds yet. Could you please follow up? Many thanks, Helen Stevens

    Dear Helen I am so sorry for the delay in making your refund but I am happy to say this has now been done. Kindest regards Simone
    Answered on 28 May 2020
  • Hi, Is the breakfast full English or continental?

    We have a varied breakfast menu that includes both.
    Answered on 12 February 2020
  • Is there a hairdryer in the room?

    Thank you for your message. Yes we do have a hairdryer in every room. Kind regards, Reception.
    Answered on 20 October 2019

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • L'Anatra Italian Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Italian

Amenities of Chester House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Wake-up service
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Chester House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there are only 18 car parking spaces available and there are 22 bedrooms in the property so there is a limited amount of parking.

    Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

    Please note that the property requires payment for the first night of booking at the time of reservation.

    Please inform Chester House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Chester House Hotel

    • Check-in at Chester House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Chester House Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Family
    • Chester House Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Bourton on the Water. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Chester House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Chester House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Chester House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

        • L'Anatra Italian Kitchen