Holly House is a 4* guest house offering Gold Award accommodation right in the heart of the Cotswolds. Ideally located just a short stroll from the centre of the picture post village of Bourton on the Water this is the perfect base to explore all the local attractions and beautiful villages. The Motor Museum, Birdland and the Model Village are a few minutes walk away and the nearby villages of Stow on the Wold, Broadway, Burford and Chipping Campden are a short drive from Holly House. There are walks right from the door to The Rissingtons, Upper and Lower Slaughter or a bit further to Naunton and Guiting Power. Adam's Farm from TV's Countryfile is just a few miles away and also Sudeley Castle, Hidcote Gardens and Batsford Arboretum. For those wishing to visit cities Gloucester, Oxford, Bath and Bristol are all within easy access.
An award-winning breakfast is freshly cooked to order each morning so no need to guess your choice of breakfast the night before. Locally sourced ingredients where available are used for the extensive menu catering for most diets including vegetarian and gluten free.
David and Jayne are very pleased to have achieved a Red Rose Award for customer service of excellence.
What makes a stay at Holly House unique?
Guests are welcome to relax in the garden during the Summer months and enjoy a homemade cake with a glass of Port or Ginger Wine available throughout the day in reception.
What are the rooms and facilities on offer at Holly House?
Holly House has six bedrooms in total, with all of the rooms individually decorated using quality bedding on a luxurious memory foam mattress and unique homely furnishings. All rooms have their own en-suite shower room with complimentary Duck Island Toiletries, with a rain head and handheld shower.
Each room is highly equipped with a full size under counter style fridge with a bottle of mineral water, a hot drinks tray, a Smart TV with complimentary use of Netflix, Google Home Assistant, Hairdryer and an Iron with ironing board.
What can guests enjoy when staying in the Bourton-on-the-Water area?
It is only a short stroll to the centre of Bourton on the Water ( Little Venice of The Cotswolds ) with all its attractions, restaurants and individual shops.
The accommodation is mainly for couples wishing to relax and enjoy all the unique splendour of the Cotswolds. Groups, children and pets are not accepted at Holly House
Where can guests enjoy food and drink?
Breakfast at Holly House is served in the light and airy breakfast room. The bi-fold doors are open to give the feeling of dining al fresco. Holly House can cater for vegetarian and gluten-free diets and with prior notice other diets can be catered for. The breakfasts include a selection of starters from the cold breakfast buffet, followed by the traditional full English breakfast, fish dishes or a lighter alternative, all ingredients are fresh and locally sourced as and where possible.
There is quite a choice of restaurants and pubs within the village. only a few minutes walk from Holly House. The Rose Tree and L'Anatra restaurants are especially worth a visit. Pre booking is advisable most of the season.