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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steve • extended_group • gb
9
Good location, nice spacious rooms, good VFM.
Pros:

Location, VFM, spacious room.

Cons:

Above fish and chip shop.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The view was lovely and the room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. The bathroom was great with the champagne bottle holder next to the bath! And the breakfast in bed was lovely!

Cons:

The only thing is, there was no air-conditioning in the room, we did have a fan but it was not enough to cool the room down in this heatwave.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Malpass • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent accommodation will definitely stay again lovely clean apartment

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Annabelle • couple • au
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Vanya • couple • gb
8
Overall very enjoyable, breakfast was lovely, room very clean and modern
Pros:

Location was great, room very clean and modern, bathroom amazing

Cons:

Very noisy in the mornings, we understand the reasons, bin wagon/ plants watered/road sweeper etc however didn’t make for a lazy morning unfortunately

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

La atencion personalizada por seres humanos amables. Las gabitaciones

Cons:

La falta de cafe en el desayuno

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cory • couple • gb
10
Perfect place to stay, loved every minute of it.
Pros:

Perfect location, great room and really affordable.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • couple • se
9
Trevlig start på vår semester.
Pros:

Fint rum med jättestort badrum.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Vikki • couple • gb
7
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Katy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Beautiful location
Pros:

Very central location with beautiful view of river. Lovely quality interiors and mini fridge was well stocked. Very spacious.

Cons:

Crack in window and loose taps.
I must not have read the property description properly because I didn’t realise it wasn’t staffed so you were letting yourself in using a key safe. It made me feel a bit vulnerable as a solo female traveller.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • ro
9
Pros:

Nice rooms, nice location

Cons:

We visited during very hot days, the windows open just a little and cannot air the room properly during evening or night

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ruben • couple • ar
3
No volvería a ese hotel...ni que me regalen el valor de lo que cuesta.
Pros:

excelente ubicación.

Cons:

NO tenía aire acondicionado ni método alguno para bajar la temperatura...era una CALDERA la habitación.
El baño era de grandes dimensiones...pero NO tenía ni para colgar la toallas...

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cotswolds birthday
Pros:

Dirham Suite: Breakfast delivered to the room was a perk, delicious, and generous portions. Clean and comfortable. Would stay again if just spending the night.

Cons:

We were here for 1 night. If you were staying longer, you may prefer somewhere with a lounge area. The chip smell would be off-putting for some. However, you only smelt it in the corridors, not the room.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Easy check-in, large airy room, lovely large bathroom, great breakfast. Proper milk in a fridge and decent coffee/cafetiere.

Cons:

Bath taps made loud noise when turned on to fill bath. Loose tap on one of the sinks and plug missing, entrance light to room wasn't working.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Erik • extended_group • nl
9
heerlijke plek , goed ontbijt .
Pros:

locatie en inrichting
goed ontbijt
schone leuke kamer

Cons:

Douchekraan kon niet naar koud water.
Douchebak liep niet goed door ook niet Wanneer de putdeksel eraf was gehaald . stroomde bijna over bij het douchen .
Kraan wastafel zat los .

het was warm buiten 34 gr Celsius
Ventilator was dus erg fijn
Airco was nog fijner geweest.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Sofia Maria • couple • ar
8
Muy bueno
Pros:

Muy cómoda la cama, el baño enorme. Tenía ventilador. La ubicación perfecta

Cons:

Que la ventana estaba rota y no se quedaba abierta

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Menaka • couple • gb
9
We will be back
Pros:

Loved everything & the breakfast too

Cons:

The noise of the pipes , everytime you open the taps

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Rohan Rajat • solo_traveller • in
10
Great location and breakfast
Pros:

The property was absolutely lovely. The two bedroom room was quite spacious for the 3 of us and the view was splendid. The high Street was just downstairs with shops and restaurants just a couple of minutes away!! The breakfast was brought up at exactly the specified time and was sumptuous!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee