Fairlie - Bourton-on-the-Water, Nr Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, England - Sleeps 8

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Fairlie is an attractive holiday home sleeping up to eight guests and sits in an enviable position on the banks of the pretty River Windrush in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. Nicely presented, this characterful cottage boasts generously sized rooms enhanced by period features including stone mullion windows, flagstone floor in the hall and stone fireplaces.

Positioned centrally within the Cotswolds, Bourton-on-the-Water provides the perfect base for exploring the area and is easily accessible being within close proximity of the M4, M5 and M40. The village has been voted one of the prettiest in the country due to its attractive setting. With historic Cotswold houses lining the village green bordering both sides of the River Windrush, people often gather to enjoy a picnic, feed the ducks or browse the independent shops.

Steeped in history, the village dates back to pre-Roman times and displays architecture that is unique to the area with an abundance of honey coloured properties and lovey little bridges that cross the River Windrush.

Bourton-on-the-Water itself offers a good range of attractions including: the popular Birdland Park and Gardens; The Model Village; Cotswold Perfumery where you can learn how to make perfume; Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection (home to Brum!); The Dragonfly Maze and Bourton Model Railway to name just a few. There are also plenty of attractions nearby including the historic town of Stow-on-the-Wold; the pretty Cotswolds villages of Burford, Chipping Campden and The Slaughters, along with Stratford-upon-Avon, Hidcote Manor, Cotswolds Wildlife Park, Blenheim Palace, Sudeley Castle, Cotswolds Farm Park and Painswick Gardens.