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 quaint area.

Bourton-on-the-Water is home to 129 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 Bourton Model Railway Exhibition. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Birdland Park and Gardens 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.