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Bourton-on-the-Water

Village in England

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Overview

Bourton-on-the-Water is famed for its picturesque High Street. Lying on the meandering River Windrush with several low arched stone bridges resulted in the village becoming known as "Venice of the Cotswolds".

Sights and activities

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Model Village
See
This 1:9-scale version of Bourton includes everything from a miniature St Lawrence's Church to the Model Village itself, which contains everything from a miniature St Lawrence's Church to the Model Village itself, which contains.
Hours
Daily Apr-Oct 10AM-6PM, Nov-Mar 10AM-4PM
Price
Adult £4.50, senior £4, child (3-13) £3.50, under 3 free
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Birdland Park and Gardens
See
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Dragonfly Maze
See
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Cotswold Motor Museum & Toy Collection
See
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The Old Mill
See
Mill Museum & Shop
Hours
Mar-Oct: daily 10AM-6PM (tea room & café until 5PM); Nov-Feb: daily 10AM-dark
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War Memorial
See
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Church of St Lawrence
See
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Oxfordshire Way
Do
Walk the start of this long distance walking route, maybe going for ten miles to Shipton-under-Wychwood, or continue and walk the full 68 miles to Henley-on-Thames.
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Bloody Bourton Walking Tour
Do
Tickets are available from the Visitors Information Centre.
Hours
Nov to Apr, book in advance
Details
Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre
Do
Riding School
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Cotswold Brewing Company
Do
Brewery Tours (on some days)
One of the oldest lager microbreweries in the UK
Hours
Shop: Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

The Duke of Wellington
Pub, Restaurant & Hotel
Mediocre pub
Hours
Pub: Mon-Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun noon-10:30PM; food: daily noon-9PM
Address
Sherbourne St, Bourton on the Water GL54 2BY
Directions
From the centre of town, head up Sherbourne Street, next to river. After 100 yards the pub will appear on your right, over a bridge.
Phone
+44 1451 820539
Website
dukeofwellingtonbourton.co.uk
The Chestnut Tree
Tea Rooms & Restaurant
Hours
Tea rooms: 10AM-5PM; restaurant: call for booking
Address
1 Chestnuts, High St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AN
Phone
+44 1451 820474
Website
chestnut-tree.co.uk
The Croft
Hours
Daily 9AM-evening
Address
Victoria St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BS
Phone
+44 1451 821132
Website
chesterhousehotel.com
Aroma
Indian Restaurant & Take-away
Hours
Tue-Sun 5-11PM
Address
Station Rd, Bourton on the Water GL54 2AA
Phone
+44 1451 810600
Website
aromabourton.com

Drink4 places

Kingsbridge
Pub & Food
Address
Riverside, Bourton on the Water GL54 2BS
Phone
+44 1451 824119
Website
kingsbridgepub.co.uk
The Old New Inn
pub (and model village)
Hours
Summer: daily 11AM-5:30PM
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AF
Phone
+44 1451 820467
Website
theoldnewinn.co.uk
Green & Pleasant Tea Rooms
Address
Windrush Cottage Shop, Riverside, Bourton on the Water GL54 2DP
Phone
+44 1451 821911
Website
en-gb.facebook.com
The Plough
Pub & Food
Hours
Mar: Mon 6-11PM, Tue-Thu noon-3PM & 6-11PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-11PM; food: Tue-Sat 12:30-2:30PM & 6:30-9PM, Sun 12:30-3PM
Address
Cold Aston Nr. Northleach GL54 3BN
Directions
2½ miles W of Bourton-on-the-Water
Phone
+44 1451 822602
Website
coldastonplough.com

Sleep10 places

The Mousetrap Inn
B&B, Bar & Restaurant
Hours
Bar: Mon-Sat 11:30AM-3PM & 6-11PM, Sun noon-3PM & 6-10:30PM; kitchen: Tue-Sat noon-2PM & 6:30-9PM, Sun 12:00-14:30 (breakfast daily for residents)
Check-in
before 3PM or after 6PM
Address
Lansdowne, Bourton on the Water GL54 2AR
Phone
+44 1451 820579
Website
themousetrapinn.co.uk
Old Manse Hotel
Free Wi-Fi. Free breakfast.
Hours
Food: daily 11AM-10PM
Address
Victoria St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BY
Phone
+44 1451 820082
Website
greeneking-pubs.co.uk
Chester House Hotel
Address
Victoria St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BS
Phone
+44 1451 820286
Website
chesterhousehotel.com
Dial House
Hotel & Restaurant
Address
High St, Bourton on the Water GL54 2AN
Phone
+44 1451 822244
Website
dialhousehotel.com
Manor CloseDouble from £75
B&B
Price
Double from £75
Address
High St, Bourton-on-the-water GL54 2AP
Phone
+44 1451 820339
Website
manorclosebourton.co.uk

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The Landsdown
B&B
Address
Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AR
Phone
+44 1451 820673
Website
lansdownevilla.co.uk
Whiteshoots CottageDouble £5-90
B&B
Price
Double £5-90
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2LE
Phone
+44 1451 822698
Website
cotswoldbedandbreakfast.co
Broadlands Guest House
No pets
Check-in
3-9PM
Check-out
by 10AM
Address
Clapton Row, Bourton-On-The-Water GL54 2DN
Phone
+44 1451 822002
Website
broadlandsguesthouse.com
Harrington House
Address
Sherborne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BY
Phone
+44 1451 821213
Website
hfholidays.co.uk
The WildingsPod £75, yurt £120
Great reviews for this family-oriented glamping site half a mile south of the village, with pods, yurts and tents, open mid-Feb to Dec.
Price
Pod £75, yurt £120
Address
Lankett Lane, Bourton-On-The-Water GL54 2LF
Phone
+44 1451 518869
Website
thewildingscampsite.co.uk

Shop6 places

Bakery on the Water
Artisan Bakery
Hours
Daily 8AM-5PM
Address
1 Sherborne St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BY
Phone
+44 1451 822748
Website
bakeryonthewater.co.uk
Cotswold Perfumery
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5PM, Sun 10:30AM-5PM
Address
Victoria St, Bourton on the Water GL54 2BU
Phone
+44 1451 820698
Website
cotswold-perfumery.co.uk
Cotswold Candle Makers
Address
Victoria St, Bourton on the Water GL54 2BX
Phone
+44 1451 824285
The Cotswold Pottery
Hours
Mon-Sat 10:30AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-4PM (check 1st)
Address
Clapton Row, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2DN
Phone
+44 1451 820173
Website
cotswoldpottery.co.uk
The Victorian Christmas Shop
Sells Christmas items for around the world, figurines and ornaments.
Hours
Daily Apr-Dec
Address
High St, Bourton on the Water GL54 2AP
Phone
+44 1451 822622
Website
thevictorianchristmasshop.co.uk

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Sweet Treats & Gifts
Sweet Shop
Hours
Apr-Sep: daily 10AM-5PM; Oct-Mar: daily noon-4PM
Address
High St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AE
Phone
+44 1451 820639
Website
facebook.com

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Nearest train station Moreton-in-Marsh station
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UnderstandWith a population of around 3,300, it is a large village whereas nearby Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford with smaller populations are both "Market Towns".

Get inBourton-on-the-Water is on the Fosseway (the A429) about 25 km north of Cirencester.

Get around

SeeBourton is quite attractive as a family destination. The river Windrush flows through the village, next to the main street. In the charming centre you'll find a lot of attractions, including:

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ConnectAs of May 2022, the village and its approach roads have 4G from EE and O2, and 5G from Three and Vodafone.

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