Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on-the-Water is located in the rural and beautiful Cotswolds region, in the heart of England.
Our idyllic village is a popular tourist destination that offers plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages, from shops, restaurants and tea rooms to its famous model village, model railway museum, and Birdland attraction.
Very much a place with its own pace of life, Bourton is a place to slow down and truly relax. Enjoy an ice cream on the banks of the River Windrush, which runs through the village, sit with a coffee and people watch, or take a stroll around the lakes.
Getting around the Cotswolds
Some prefer to see the Cotswolds on foot, some by bike, and some by car. Bourton-on-the-Water is well suited to all options – there are beautiful walks, great cycle rides, and if you want to travel further afield, many scenic drives.