Guided Walking at Bourton-on-the-Water

Harrington House is located in a quiet street, just 100 metres from the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water.  Dating from the Tudor period, and of considerable historic interest, Harrington House mirrors the mellow architectural style of the Cotswolds. Its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the charming centre of Bourton-on-the-Water make it ideal for those who prefer a less active holiday.

Bourton-on-the-Water is situated at the heart of the Cotswolds, a beautiful area of rolling green hills and attractive stone towns and villages.  This is one of the most popular villages in the Cotswolds, frequently busy with visitors. The River Windrush winds its way through the central village green and is crossed by a series of attractive stone bridges.

Bourton-on-the-Water has a good range of facilities including a small supermarket, post office, newsagent, pubs and bank.

Local attractions in Bourton-on-the-Water include the motor museum, model village and Birdland wildlife park.  You can join a local tour to listen to tales of ghosts and witchcraft, local legends and superstitions, crime and punishment and murder most foul.

During your stay at Harrington House you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:

Chipping Campden

The mellow market town of Chipping Campden is one of the most visited towns in the Cotswolds.

Hidecote Manor Gardens

Owned by the National Trust, Hidecote is a small manor house with an exceptional garden designed in the Arts and Crafts style.

Cheltenham

The fine Regency spa town of Cheltenham has an excellent range of shops and facilities.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Famous for its Shakespeare connections, Stratford is an attractive town spanning the River Avon. Of particular interest are the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Shakespeare Birthplace Museum.

Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway

Ride the steam railway through attractive Cotswold countryside from Toddington to Cheltenham.

Gloucester

The cathedral city of Gloucester is also the home of the National Waterways Museum.

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is one of the grandest and best-known stately homes in Britain. It sits in extensive parkland and is also famous as the ancestral home of Winston Churchill.

Oxford

The famous university city of Oxford is about an hour’s drive from Bourton-on-the-Water. You may wish to stroll through the historic colleges or visit the Ashmolean Museum.