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 Bourton-on-the-Water
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The popular
village of Bourton-on-the-Water is often referred to
as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'.
Its low
stone bridges over the peaceful River Windrush make a very
picturesque scene. The church of St Lawrence is notable for
its domed tower, unique in the Cotswolds.
The village
has many attractions including the Model Village, Birdland
- Park and Garden, Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Toy
Shop, Cotswolds Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, Cotswolds
Perfumery and Cotswold Pottery.
Nearby
Salmonsbury Meadows have recently been saved as a wildlife
reserve and at Salmonsbury Camp an Iron Age site can be traced.
Close
to the village are Upper and Lower Slaughter, small villages
who derive their unusual name from the old English word 'slough'
meaning wetland. The villages are linked by the tiny River
Eye, a tributary of the nearby Windrush.
Upper
Slaughter, with its charming cottages and farmhouses, lies
on a grassy slope above the stream. A Norman castle once
stood here but the village is dominated by the 15th century
gabled Manor House, now a hotel.
Lower
Slaughter lies just off the Roman Fosse Way with its attractive
Cotswolds cottages set beside the river. There are two small
bridges over the Eye. A converted water mill, complete with
its original water wheel, has a shop offering traditional
crafts.
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What
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Bourton-on-the-Water Tourist Attractions
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 Bourton
Model Railway Exhibition and Toy Shop, Box Bush, High
Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AN, in a period farmhouse
with approximately 500 sq. ft. of some of scenic model railway
layout. Over 40 British and continental trains operate automatically
on the 3 main displays of OO/HO and N. Gauge. Shop with trains,
models, accessories and quality toys. Open: Apr-Sept:11:00-17:00
including Sunday. Oct-Mar (closed January) weekends only. Tel:
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Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water,GL54
2BY, this unique museum contains one of the finest collections
of motoring memorabilia in Britain. The most famous exhibit
is 'Brum' the little yellow car from the BBC series. Displays
include classic cars, motor cycles, caravans and a collection
of metal motoring signs. Pedal cars and exhibition of toys.
Open: daily early Feb- early Dec 10:00-18:00 Tel: 01451 821255 |
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Model Village, The Old New Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water,GL54
2AF , this 1/9 scale model of the village stands in the garden
of a local pub. Built in traditional Cotswolds stone the model
village was opened in 1937 to celebrate the Coronation day of
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A River Windrush flows under
the tiny versions of the village's stone bridges and all the
cherry, beech and chestnut trees are in miniature. Open: all
year, summer 09:00-17:45, winter 10:00-16:00 Tel: 01451 820467
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Pottery, Clapton Row, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2DN,
this family-run workshop produces a range of hand-made, individual
ceramics. Established in 1973 by potters John and Jude Jelphs,
the business uses traditional methods of the old English country
potteries creating high-quality ceramics. Showroom with domestic
ware, studio pottery and more sculptural work. Open: all year
Mon-Sat 09:30-17:00 Sun 10:30-17:00 Tel: 01451 820173 |
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Perfumery, Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54
2BU, a family business, established in the 1960's, manufacturing
perfumes on the premises. The finest estential oils, absolutes
and aromatics are gathered from all over the world for use in
their products. Perfume exhibition illustrates the history
of perfume and the perfume industry. Perfume Quiz and an audio/visual
display with 'smells'. Garden with plants grown exclusively
for their fragrance. Factory tours, call for times must be pre-booked.
Open: all year, Mon-Sat 9:30-17:00, Sun 10:30-17:00 Tel:01451
820698
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| Birdland
- Park and Garden, Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water,
GL54 2BN, in 7 acres of gardens, river and woodland, boasts
over 500 birds including flamingos, pelicans, penguins, parrots,
cranes, hornbills and toucans.Water habitats, over 50 aviaries
and tropical, temperate and desert houses. Play areas, picnic
areas, the Penguin Café and gift shop. Open: all year except
Christmas Day. Apr-Oct 10:00-18:00, Nov-Mar 10:00-16:00 Last
admission 1 hour before close Tel: 01451 820480 |
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Where
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Lower Slaughter Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2HP MAP
Set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens, Lower Slaughter Manor is an elegant 17th-century country house, in the beautiful Cotswolds. This hotel boasts magnificent rooms and an excellent restaurant.
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Upper Slaughter Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2JD MAP
Our luxurious and elegant hotel is ideally located for exploring the magnificent surrounding countryside. Formerly a 17th Century Rectory, the Lords of the Manor stands within eight acres of secluded gardens and parkland.
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Lower Slaughter Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2HS MAP
Washbourne Court is a riverside hotel high in the Cotswolds. It offers a refreshing twist on the luxury country-house hotel and serves exceptional, modern, French-style food.
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Stow Road Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2HN MAP
The Coach and Horses Inn is a refurbished 400-year-old Cotswold coaching house with fine food, Sunday lunches, refurbished rooms and free parking. There is free wireless internet at Coach and Horses.
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High Street Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AN MAP
In the heart of the Cotswolds, The Dial House Hotel has warm log fires, an excellent restaurant and comfy bedrooms. The hotel dates back to 1698, and has individually decorated rooms, some with four-poster beds and deep baths.
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Clapton-on-the-Hill near Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2LG Tel: 0844 847 1200
In a peaceful setting surrounded by countryside this delightful cosy cottage lies in Clapton-on-the-Hill a sleepy village set a spectacular 700ft above sea level. With wonderful walking just yards from the doorstep it adjoins the owners' home sharing...
Sleeps 4
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Around
The Bourton-on-the-Water Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Cheltenham (7.31 miles) Pershore (8.97 miles) Gloucester (9.52 miles) Malvern (10.89 miles) Evesham (11.28 miles) Ledbury (11.70 miles) Broadway (12.83 miles) Worcester (14.04 miles) Painswick (14.42 miles) Stroud (17.32 miles) Northleach (17.75 miles) |
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Information
Centre
Victoria Street
Bourton-on-the-Water
GL54 2BU
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