Find Historic Hotels in Bourton-on-the-Water

The historical sites in Bourton-on-the-Water are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. You’ll likely want to savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants during your visit. You can also take some time enjoying the riverfront in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, The Lansdowne is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free parking. Chastleton House is a short 16-minute drive away.

Bourton-on-the-Water is home to 130 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favorite places to visit include Cotswold Motoring Museum, The Model Village, and Birdland Park and Gardens. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Dragonfly Maze.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Bourton-on-the-Water, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Bourton-on-the-Water, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.