# Bourton-on-the-Water Guide - Little Venice of Cotswolds

> Explore Bourton-on-the-Water, the Little Venice of the Cotswolds, with low bridges over the River Windrush, Birdland, the Model Village and places to stay.

URL: https://cotswolds.info/places/visit-bourton-on-the-water.htm  
Section: Villages & Towns  
Location: Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire (51.884, -1.757)

![Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water](https://cotswolds.info/images/bourtononthewater/banner11.jpg)

Bourton-on-the-Water is only 4 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold and straddles the river Windrush with its series of elegant low bridges beside neat tree-shaded greens and tidy stone banks. Standing back from the river are traditional Cotswolds buildings, many of which are now tourist shops for the day-trippers and visitors.

The village has been described as the 'Little Venice' of the Cotswolds and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the region being serviced by the many shops, cafe's, and attractions.

**LOCAL ATTRACTIONS**

Birdland - Is an authentic zoo for birds, with a remarkable collection of penguins, some of which have come from the owner's islands in the South Atlantic.

Model Village - Excellent miniature of Bourton using authentic building materials.

Other attractions include a perfume factory and model railway exibition.

![one of the several bridges over the river](https://cotswolds.info/images/bourtononthewater/photo21.jpg)

![river Windrush in Bourton-on-the-Water](https://cotswolds.info/images/bourtononthewater/photo11.jpg)

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**PLACES TO STAY IN BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER**

**The Dial House Hotel and Restaurant** - Set in the middle of the village within private gardens this 17th century stone country house hotel is perfect for a peaceful and relaxing break. The hotel also enjoys an excellent reputation for high quality cuisine at reasonable prices.

**Chestnuts B&B** - A 300 year old listed building located in the heart of the village overlooking the river and village green offering 4 Diamond accommodation.

**PLACES TO EAT**

**The Dial House Hotel** - Wonderful Food in beautiful Cotswold Country House

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