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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Nina • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • couple • gb
9
Fantastic place with all the amenities and central location.
Pros:

So central to everything within the village.
Our room was large and comfortable with a fridge containing bottled water and fresh milk for the tea & coffee provided.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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caytlyn • solo_traveller • us
5
Nice location but definitely overpriced.
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

No WiFi and no one to help as there is no concierge. Complained about lack of WiFi to the email given as I really needed it for work and only got an apology, not any sort of how can we make this right? For the price of the room I felt there should have been more of an attempt to rectify my frustration instead of only an apology.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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francesco • couple • it
7
Tutto molto bello ma portate i tappi per le orecchie..!
Pros:

Stanza bellissima, spaziosa e super comoda

Cons:

Io problema che le finestre sono di carta pesta e stando su strada se un anatroccolo starnutisce nel fiume sembra che sia in camera con te, quindi, chiacchiere dei passanti, fila del fish & chips e soprattutto quella cella frigorifero che ogni mattina dalle 6.00 alle 7.30 scarica con motore acceso sotto la tua finestra.
Ci tornerei ma con dei buoni tappi per le orecchie

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Humberto • couple • br
9
Pros:

Tudo. Bem localizada, limpa , ampla e confortável.

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Poppy • couple • gb
10
We had a great stay. They kindly allowed early check. The location is perfect & we had a beautiful view of the river
Pros:

Beautiful location and easy to check in.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Great location. Room comfortable and well stocked with fresh milk and water. Breakfast was amazing and well presented.
Pros:

Location

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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alessandra • couple • it
10
Pros:

Stanza stupenda, luminosa e estremante spaziosa . Elegantemente arredata , vista spettacolare

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
8
Very comfortable pleasant venue even with minor faults did. Ot detract from stay
Pros:

Central location , breakfast was fantastic with good options. Large bed very comfortable

Cons:

Slight smell in bathroom from chip shop,
No fan that was working in bathroom

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ciara • couple • gb
10
Would highly recommend
Pros:

Incredible rooms with a lovely location right in the heart of bourton. Really easy check in too!
Breakfast delivered to your door is a lovely touch!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Owen • couple • gb
1
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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tOmputOr • couple • be
9
Ideale uitvalbasis voor Costswold op super locatie
Pros:

De kamer was net zoals op de foto's en de ligging kon niet beter!
Wij verbeleven en 3 nachten als centrale basis voor bezoek aan de cotswald.
ontbijt was perfect en standaard op de kamer...
Voor 6 uur een kaartje aande deur hangen en een afgesproken uur aanduiden.
Full English, gepocheerde eitjes alles awas perfect in orde en op afgesproken tijdstip.
Uiladen kan perfect voor de deur en parking is echt dichtbij
Supermarkt naast de deur open toe 22u

Cons:

Eigenlijk voldeed alles aan de verwachtingen. Het is een oud gebouw maar dat weet je op voorhand. Alles was in orde. Parking is een stuk duurder geworden maar daar kan de locatie niets aan doen. De dichste parking aan miniatuur Bourton is max 24u... dus misschien deze info updaten

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Silke • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes und gut ausgestattetes Zimmer in Top-Lage, aber trotzdem sehr ruhig. Frühstück aufs Zimmer war ein toller Service, der im Preis enthalten war.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Thea • couple • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Radka • extended_group • gb
9
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and were genuinely impressed by the quality of the rooms, the location, and especially
Pros:

Brilliant location! The rooms were well equipped, with a small fridge stocked with bottled water and everything needed to make coffee using a coffee press. Instant coffee would be a nice additional option for guests who prefer it.

Cons:

The bathtub in the Euro suite looked a little dated and could have been cleaner, so we decided not to use it.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rosich • couple • ar
8
Linda experiencia
Pros:

La ubicación, que sea una casa antigua transformada. Hermoso ventanal sobre el canal. El trato fue siempre virtual, el acceso a la habitación es muy sencillo y simple de entender.

Cons:

Me parece que deberían renovar, por ejemplo la alfombra del lugar está bastante manchada, las batas no estaban en condiciones. La señal de wifi fue buena para mí, quien siempre entablé comunicación con Ud. pero no para mi marido, pedí asistencia y fue la única vez que no me respondieron.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Pedro Aboim de Brito • couple • pt
10
Um quarto com vista... magnífica!
Pros:

O alojamento fica bem no centro de Bourton-on-the-Water, próximo de vários restaurantes e outro comércio. Muito sossegado. O pequeno-almoço era delicioso e em quantidade suficiente.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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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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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