Bourton-on-the-Water

The 'Venice of the Cotswolds' with a river running through the village and honey-stone cottages.

About Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the Cotswolds' most photographed villages. The Windrush flows through the centre with low stone bridges; honey-coloured buildings line the green. Model Village, Birdland and the Motor Museum make it popular with families.

Top attractions in and around Bourton-on-the-Water

Getting there

Main train station: Moreton-in-Marsh (train from London Paddington); then bus or taxi to Bourton

Airport(s): Birmingham, Bristol (by road)

No station in village; bus 801 from Cheltenham/Moreton or drive. Park in village car parks.

Top hotels in Bourton-on-the-Water

#1 ★★★★☆
££££

The Dial House

High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AN

Boutique hotel in a 17th-century building on the High Street.

#2 ★★★★☆
£££

The Chester House Hotel

Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BU

Family-run hotel with restaurant overlooking the river.

#3 ★★★☆☆
££

The Mousetrap Inn

Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AR

Character inn with rooms and pub food by the river.

#4 ★★★☆☆
£££

The Old Manse Hotel

Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BX

Victorian hotel with gardens and river views.

#5 ★★★☆☆
££

Broadlands Guest House

High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AP

B&B with river views and hearty Cotswold breakfasts.

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