About Bourton on the Water

Bourton-on-the-Water is more than your typical sleepy idyllic English Cotswold village, it is really a visitors delight. It has got all the right ingredients, with the river Windrush and its six arched bridges and wide grassy banks, running parallel with the main street and dividing the village in two. The traditional Cotswold architecture, some dating back to the seventeenth century, with honey coloured limestone walls, mullioned windows, stone tiled roofs and a generous helping of gables. Bourton was voted the prettiest village in England, because of old English charm, yet with plenty to keep guests occupied. This village has everything – good shopping, cafes, pubs and restaurants, and on a warm summers day it makes for a memorable visit, just promenade up one side of the river and down the other, taking in all the sights.

All facilities and attractions are within easy, level walking distance of the village centre and car parks so catering for all ages, tastes and abilities. It is not short on attractions, including Birdland, a trout farm, a maze, the famous model village, model railway, vintage motor museum, pottery and a perfumery. There are also a number of pleasant walks to be had. Birdland has a large collection of exotic birds including penguins, pelicans, Toucans and pink flamingos. Admission includes the trout farm, where you can buy food to help feed the trout, and all set in pleasant gardens.

Touring from the village is simple - we are no further than thirty minutes' drive from all major points of the Cotswolds and Stratford Upon Avon, with Oxford and Blenheim Palace all within one hour's drive.