The Old New Inn Model Village

Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2AF, United Kingdom
1-99 Years
Paid

Description

Welcome to The Old New Inn, a Historic Hotel & Restaurant in Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds. Experience the charm of the Cotswolds at The Old New Inn, a Grade II listed 18th-century inn nestled in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water, often referred to as the "Venice of the Cotswolds." Our boutique hotel offers nine beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, blending traditional character with modern comforts, making it an ideal choice for romantic getaways or family holidays.

Explore the Famous Model Village, discover the only Grade II listed model village in the UK, located within our grounds. This 1/9th scale replica of Bourton-on-the-Water offers a unique perspective of the village and is open daily. 363 days a year (closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day)

Prices starts from £4.75 for adults(age 13+), £3.75 for Child(age 3-13 yrs) and £4.25 for Senior (Over 60). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Map of the Model Village:

  • The Painted House: Has served as accommodation for The Old New Inn, an exhibition venue, a restaurant, and now a landmark house on the banks of the river Windrush.
  • Victoria Hall: In the early 1900’s this was where gentlemen of the village used to read their newspapers which were provided for their ‘undisturbed reading’.
  • The War Memorial: Situated at the heart of the village, this was one of the first parts of the Model Village to be completed in 1936.
  • St Lawrence’s Church: Historically a place of worship (situated slightly out of position in the Model Village) with its noticeable domed tower.
  • The Manor House: 17th century Manor House (referred to as The ‘New’ Manor) is a Grade II listed property, one of 114 in the village. This has been fully restored by our team in 2018.
  • Station Road: A railway station was situated on Station Road until its closure in 1962. It used to serve on the line between Cheltenham and Moreton-in-Marsh.
  • The Old New Inn: Originally built on the edge of the moors in 1712, and named The New Inn. In 1936 the then landlord built the Model Village in his pub garden to attract tourists.
  • Miniature Landscape Exhibition: 1/32 scale exhibition of model houses by the renowned miniaturist, John Constable. John has dedicated his life to recreating accurate models of buildings as well as inspiring many others with his take on miniature horticulture.
  • Exhibition of Miniatures: We have hosted this exhibition since the site on Bourton High Street closed down. Many craftsmen spent many hundreds of hours recreating scenes in miniature and it’s well worth a visit. (An additional entrance fee of £1 is required).

Facilities

  • Parking: There is a stroller parking area beside the entrance and small children tend to love walking around the buildings in the Model Village, as it makes them feel like giants!
  • Food & Drinks: Looking for a delicious Sunday Lunch in Bourton On The Water? We’ve got a variety of meat and vegetarian options are available. Please note, on Sunday’s we only serve our Sunday lunch menu.
  • Toilets: There are toilets and baby changing facilities available.
  • Dogs: Service dogs are allowed in the Model Village, however we regret no other animals are allowed in the Model Village.

What to see

Events:

  • British Pie Week: Pie week is back and we’re excited to be showing off some amazing homemade pies, exclusively for pie week, including an epic trio of pies! Our chefs have created some amazing, seasonal, homemade pies ready to feast on this March. Booking a table is highly recommended.
  • Mother's Day: 12:00  16:00. Celebrate Mother's Day with a delightful Sunday lunch at The Old New Inn. Enjoy one of our famous roasts or choose from some wonderful seasonal specialsTreat Mum to a memorable meal in the heart of the Cotswolds. 
  • Spring Wine Dinner: 19:00  22:00. Our wine evenings are back with a bang! Join us for the first one this year, with an amazingly crafted 5 course meal, with each dish perfectly paired with a wonderful wine.
  • April Bank Holiday Sunday Session: 19:00  22:00. Our Bank Holiday Sunday Sessions are back! Kicking things off on Sunday 5th April will be the amazing Josh Brown, playing some amazing acoustic covers. Just us for a wonderful chilled atmosphere and some delicious street food too.  

For more information please visit: https://www.theoldnewinn.co.uk/events-and-offers

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

The Model Village 

  • Adults: £4.75 
  • Child (3 - 13yrs): £3.75
  • Senior (Over 60): £4.25

Pricing URL: https://www.theoldnewinn.co.uk/model-village

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Private Dining Room: Max Capacity: 26 Seated / 35 Stood 
Our private dining area is situated in our restaurant but benefits from a separator that we can utilise to section off this area comfortably. The space can be made up of some larger tables and benefits from our lovely leather booth.  
Ideal for: Special Celebrations, Wakes, Private Dining.

For more information please visit: https://www.theoldnewinn.co.uk/occasions

The Model Village:

  • British Summer Time: 10am - 5.30pm 
  • Greenwich Meantime: 10am - 3.30pm 
  • Closed - Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Address: Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2AF, United Kingdom

Post Code: GL54 2AF

Council: Cotswold

County: Gloucestershire

  • Location: Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2AF, United Kingdom
  • Parking: There is a stroller parking area beside the entrance and small children tend to love walking around the buildings in the Model Village, as it makes them feel like giants.

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