Cotswold District, England, United Kingdom — 3-day curated itinerary — whattodowheretogo

Theme for Day 1

Swindon to Bourton-on-the-Water: Lakes & Villages

Drive from Swindon into the southern Cotswolds, exploring a model village and a scenic lake walk.

4 curated stops on today's route

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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The Model Village

The Model Village, Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Wyck Rissington, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 2AY, United Kingdom

$12.5 / person View on map

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11:45 AM - 01:30 PM

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Birdland Park & Gardens

Birdland Park and Gardens, Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Wyck Rissington, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 2AY, United Kingdom

$18 / person View on map

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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM

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The Croft Restaurant

The Croft, Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 2BX, United Kingdom

$30 / person View on map

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03:15 PM - 05:00 PM

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Bourton-on-the-Water High Street

Bourton-on-the-Water Post Office, High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 2AG, United Kingdom

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The Porch at Stepps Farm

A family-friendly B&B in the heart of the Cotswolds, near Bourton-on-the-Water. Comfortable 3-star rooms with garden access, ideal for a balanced budget.

Estimated Rate$165 / night

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Weather Forecast

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30 Fri57° / 45°Partly Cloudy

31 Sat54° / 45°Foggy

1 Sun50° / 46°Drizzle

Packing Essentials checklist

Destination Travel Guidelines

Electrical Outlets

Type G, 230V (flat three-pin plug)

Tipping Etiquette

A 12.5% service charge is often added; otherwise 10-12% for dining. Tipping in pubs is not expected.

Local Etiquette

Queue politely and mind personal space; 'please' and 'thank you' are essential.

Currency:British Pound (£)

Day 1 Budget Cost$60.5 / day

Total Curated: $630