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BIBURY VILLAGE
Bibury is situated on the River Coln some 7 miles from the market town and former Roman town of Cirencester; The Capital of the Cotswolds. It is one of the most popular of the Cotswold villages. On balmy summers days Bibury is busy with tourists from around the world appreciating the historic buildings like Arlington Row and enjoying the picturesque backdrop of the River Coln which flows gently alongside the main street.
The village was once described by William Morris (1834-96) as 'the most beautiful village in the Cotswolds' and it more than lives up to this description. It really is a hidden gem in a modern world of ‘hustle and bustle’.
The village centre clusters around a square near St. Mary's, a Saxon church. Some of the Saxon remains inside the church are replicas as the originals are housed in the British Museum.
The most popular tourist spot is Arlington Row, a group of ancient cottages with steeply pitched roofs (due to the weight of the slate). These 17th century cottages, were converted from an original hall, used to store wool, into weavers' homes. Just opposite is a water meadow called Rack Isle, a protected wildfowl breeding ground. Awkward Hill rises behind Arlington Row. It, too, is covered with cottages in the warm Cotswold stone.
The Trout Farm and restaurant where you can catch your own trout is a village favourite. The restaurant there also serves fresh trout meals.
Arguably the finest jewel in the Cotswold village crown.