Bourton on the Water
Popular Cotswolds Village

Bourton on the Water with its lovely little bridges crossing the river make this a charming Cotswolds village.

It is often called the "Venice of the Cotswolds".

This beautiful village attracts bus loads of visitors during summer days.

If you want to avoid the onslaught of tourists to this village, try visiting earlier in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Bourton on the Water

It is worth a visit on, though, and there are several attractions to check out.

Two villages I would recommend to stay overnight on weekend getaways in England are Stow on the Wold and Chipping Campden.

Tourist Attractions

Cotswold Birdland - Featuring over 500 birds in garden, water and woodland setting

Cotswold Perfumery - History of the perfume industry
Cotswold Model Village - Village model built in 1937 to 1/9th scale
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection - home of "Brum" the little car from children's TV series
Leisure Center - pool and sauna

Check out other sights to see and information on the Cotswolds here.

Old Manse Hotel
Chester House Hotel - 1451 820286, 22 country ensuite bedrooms, pub and restaurant
Dial House Hotel - 01451/182-2244, 14 rooms, 1698 English Country House on the River Windrush, the oldest surviving building in the village
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