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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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Right in the centre close to the amenities.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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JIAQI • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The Location is excellent.
Breakfast was lovely.
the Room and bathroom were very roomy.

Cons:

nothing.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • es
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
See above
Pros:

Five stars without the five star price . Excellent location . Brilliant breakfast .

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
9
Great location, loved the room and would stay again
Pros:

Great location, beautiful room with view and well equipped. Excellent breakfast delivered to the room.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Suminder • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • family_with_children • it
10
Castle Combe, un sogno senza fine
Pros:

Tutto! Location rispetto a castle combe, con parcheggio privato gratuito. Stanza pulita, comoda ed accogliente. Ottima ed abbondante colazione

Cons:

Nulla! Tutto davvero ottimo

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Carly • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jiri • family_with_children • cz
8
Pros:

We were fully satisfied.

Cons:

We missed parking for our car

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • fr
9
Good location with excellent breakfast options.
Pros:

Central location in Bourton on the Water. Excellent breakfast in bed options.

Cons:

The room was quite hot. Even with the windows open, it didn’t really cool down overnight.
Not obvious that it was over a fish and chip shop. No smell, but quite a lot of traffic outside.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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debbie • couple • gb
9
The position of the Old Bank Rooms meant we could enjoy every aspect, the views from our room were amazing and the room
Pros:

Its position in the village was excellent. The uniqueness of Old Bank Rooms was commendable.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Very dirty bath, limescale all over it.
Shower would flood after 2 minutes. Needed to turn it off mid shower to allow water to drain. Drain needs unblocking.
Wine bucket had lots of dead flys in it.
Cracked window panes.
Coffee strainer, dirty. Cups and spoons, dirty.
Being on the high street is a great location however as the windows are paper thin it's very noisy especially in the morning when delivery's start at 0630!! Very bright in the room at night.
Didn't sleep well at all.
You either need a new cleaner or you need to up your standards but this certainly isn't "luxury".
Would not recommend or contemplate saying here again.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Dion • extended_group • gb
9
Great spot with an awesome breakfast location spot on
Pros:

Self check in, good location and good value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Sebastien • family_with_children • mx
5
Entrada con los olores a fish and chips
Pros:

Camas confortables.

Cons:

La entrada por la salida cerca de la cocina con los olores a fish and chips no fueron de nuestro agrado. También ahi donde se entran están los meseros hechando relajos

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Chaotic
Pros:

Location size of room and breakfast

Cons:

Finding it

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • gb
9
Fabulous stay in perfect location
Pros:

Perfect location, spotlessly clean

Cons:

Lots of stairs to climb with bags

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Karin • extended_group • gb
8
Perfect breakaway and location for local and international guests. Great memories
Pros:

Absolute amazing view

Cons:

An aircon would have been nice during the latest heatwave

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Roger • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

Stairs

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee