What is the nickname of Bourton-on-the-Water and why is it special?

Bourton-on-the-Water's nickname is the 'Venice of the Cotswolds.' Its main street is flanked by village greens and the River Windrush, which drifts under five low stone bridges. Several long-distance trails converge here, with the latter connecting up to the region’s best-known trail, the Cotswold Way, at Winchcombe. There is a model village and a Roman settlement to explore too, plus excellent cycling and horse-riding. There is limited tent space at the campsite by the lake southeast of the village but plenty of campsites a bit farther afield.