Ward in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.924, -1.836 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 11 25 |
| Dialling code: | 01451 (Stow-on-the-Wold) |
Bourton Vale sits in the southern part of the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, occupying a largely rural stretch of the Windrush valley near the popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water. The area is typical Cotswold country, with honey‑coloured limestone buildings, rolling pastures and the gently meandering River Windrush, and it benefits from easy access to walking routes such as the Cotswold Way and nearby market towns like Stow-on-the-Wold.
Locally the economy blends tourism, hospitality and small‑scale farming, so the ward has a steady stream of visitors while retaining a close‑knit community feel; this mix often brings issues familiar to the area, such as pressures from second homes and seasonal businesses. There are also pockets of historic interest in the vernacular architecture and long‑established parish life, making it typical of the Cotswolds’ mix of scenic charm and living rural community.
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