Old Bank Rooms

Hotels
7.8 (775 reviews)
Hartley House High Street , Bourton on the Water , GB

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Hiking
Fishing
Express check-in/check-out
Cycling
Breakfast in the room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Spacious rooms and large bathrooms
Clean and modern rooms
Good value for money
Comfortable beds
Lovely breakfast / breakfast delivered
Nice views (river/high street)
Well-stocked mini fridge
Cons:
No air-conditioning / inadequate cooling during heat
Noise in mornings (street/bin/road sweeper) and noisy pipes/taps
Occasional smell from nearby fish and chip shop in corridors
Maintenance issues (loose taps, cracked window, missing plugs)
Some rooms/building unstaffed (key safe) causing vulnerability for solo travellers
Shower/drain issues reported by guests
Window that doesn't stay open in some rooms
Inconsistent coffee availability at breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Multiple guests described rooms and bathrooms as clean and well maintained; several mentions of 'lovely clean apartment' and 'room very clean and modern'.
Service
7.4
Service is mixed: some guests praised helpful staff on arrival and personalised attention, while others noted the property is unstaffed (key safe) which caused vulnerability for a solo traveller.
Location
9
Consistently praised as very central with beautiful river views and immediate access to shops/restaurants; many reviews cite 'perfect' or 'excellent' location.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are frequently described as spacious with large, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds, but there are repeated minor faults (loose taps, crack in window, missing plug) and limited window opening.
Amenities
6.2
Amenities are uneven: positives include a well-stocked mini fridge and breakfast-in-bed options, but a major recurring negative is the lack of air-conditioning (fans insufficient in heat), plus some plumbing/maintenance issues.
Value for Money
8.3
Several guests explicitly noted good VFM and affordability; breakfast and room size often cited as generous for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Breakfast is frequently described as lovely, generous and reliably delivered to the room, though a few guests mentioned missing coffee or limited coffee options.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall impressions are positive with many 'would stay again' and 'perfect place' comments, tempered by issues with heat, occasional strong chip- shop smell in corridors and morning noise from street/bin collection.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 20:43

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in Bourton on the Water

Luxurious Accommodation: Old Bank Rooms offers beautifully decorated guest rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and cozy bed linens, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Delicious Breakfast Options: Start your day right with a choice of a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast served at the hotel, providing a delicious and energizing meal to kick off your adventures in Bourton on the Water.

Prime Location for Exploring: Situated near popular attractions like Blenheim Palace and Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Old Bank Rooms is the perfect base for guests looking to explore the cultural and natural wonders of the Cotswolds.

Experience the charm of Old Bank Rooms and book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway in Bourton on the Water.

Important information:

Bed configurations and room amendments can only be accepted 24 hours before arrival.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 775 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 7.4
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
Location perfect would return ..
Pros:

Location perfect ,,
Colours were lovely
Easy check in and out
Breakfast was on time and lovely

Cons:

The table and seats by the window would be better as as a higher table and breakfast bar stools then we could of had the view of the river..
The mirror on the back of the bathroom door moved a lot I was worried it would fall off

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • au
9
Extremely enjoyable stay, would absolutely recommend
Pros:

The beds were comfy. Breakfast options were great. The location was amazing. Easy checkin.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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ALESSANDRO • couple • it
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ridgway • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Judit • family_with_children • hu
8
Pros:

Csodás helyen van a szállás, bár a bejárat kicsit eldugott, azért némi keresgélés után megtaláltuk. A reggeli nagyon finom, bőséges, felhozzák a szobába.

Cons:

Parkoló nincs a szálláshoz, az utcán kell keresni egyet. Figyelni kell, melyik időszakban lehet otthagyni az autót.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
10
Comfortable and ideally located. Fab breakfast
Pros:

The room was large, nicely appointed and had everything we needed. The position was perfect, overlooking the river in the centre of town. Breakfast was amazing. Chosen, left on the door and delivered as room service at the time of your choosing. What more can you ask for. Thank you.

Cons:

There was nothing to not like.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Property was beautifully cleaned and in a great spot. Everything was so well organised and the breakfast was perfect.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
9
Had a great stay here, central location.
Pros:

Great size room. Huge bathroom, town location, parking just up the road. Breakfast included.

Cons:

All good.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michiel • couple • nl
8
Heerlijke kamer, perfecte uitvalsbasis voor Cotswolds
Pros:

Ruime kamer, erg leuk uitzicht, heerlijk bed, lekker ontbijt! Daarnaast is Bourton overdag erg druk, maar in de ochtend en avond lekker rustig. Ideale uitvals basis voor verkennen van de Cotswolds.

Cons:

Niks, was heerlijk verblijf.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jess • couple • gb
7
Beautiful location with a beautiful view
Pros:

Lovely central location with beautiful view of Bourton on the water. Hotel staff very accommodating for letting us drop our bags off very early. Beautiful room, lovely breakfast brought up to our room in the morning

Cons:

There needs to be a door separating the resultant downstairs to the accommodation. The fire doors to the restaurant were propped open day and night and our room smelt of cooked food.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lozac'h • couple • fr
7
Pros:

L’emplacement face à la mer en étage élevé avec une magnifique vue

Cons:

Hôtel qui demande 30 pounds si on souhaite arriver plus tôt et demande 15pounds pour garer sa voiture. L’hôtel a besoin d’être rafraîchi. Tout est très assez vieillot et nécessite d’être entretenu

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay and perfect location
Pros:

Breakfast was great, very easy to order
Location was perfect and check in very easy
Comfy room and had everything we needed

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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EDUARDO • couple • es
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Pat • couple • gb
10
We would definitely stay again and again
Pros:

The view from the window was exceptional , the suite was very clean and had an amazing bath room,the breakfast was delivered at the time we requested and was so good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • family_with_children • gb
10
Fabulous 😊
Pros:

Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful.
Great location. Loved Bourton on the Water.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Pernilla • couple • se
9
Mysigt boende i en mysig by.
Pros:

Läget fantastiskt med ett fint rum ut mot ån. Härligt med frukost serverad på rummet.

Cons:

Nästan stopp i avloppet.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Deetours • solo_traveller • gb
9
A cut above the ordinary
Pros:

Great location. The Rupee room was comfortable: bathroom had entertainment value and a great shower with many soaps. Breakfast (served to the room) was very good. I decided to forgive the lack of reception.

Cons:

The mirror on the bathroom door banged every time the door moved. The Roman blind was reluctant to function.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • au
9
Pros:

A great location. The room was large, with a big bathroom.

Cons:

The wifi was terrible.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • solo_traveller • ar
10
Incredible room
Pros:

Excelente ubicacion, en El corazon de bourton y El desayuno riquisimo. Todo impecable. Vayannnn sin dudarlo.

Cons:

Nadaaaa. Todo perfecto

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee