Bourton-on-the-Water is often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds.” Cute nickname, right? Now imagine that Venice, but with twinkling lights and enough tinsel to wrap a small planet. That’s the setting.
The tree sits right by the River Windrush. It’s not just any tree, though. It’s a proper one, real or carefully fake, standing tall near the bridge. People stop. They gawk. They take about 400 photos.
I’ve seen toddlers just point and say “woah” in pure awe. Honestly, same, kid. Same.
The Lights: A Symphony of Wow
The lights aren’t just on. They’re aggressively festive. They don’t whisper “Merry Christmas.” They shout it from the rooftops. The tree glows like a beacon for lost reindeer—and tired parents holding hot chocolate.
And the reflection? Oh, the reflection. It bounces off the river. You get a double dose of Christmas magic. It’s like the tree is showing off. “Look at me, I’m pretty on my own AND in the water.”
Rude? Maybe. Beautiful? Absolutely.
