Arlington Row

Absolutely stunning village, we came on a Friday and it was very quiet with a few tourists about. Some of whom had the cheek to steal flowers from the gardens of home owners. Apparently this happens a lot, one home owner from the row told us. If your in the area would definitely recommend a visit

Have been to Arlington Row multiple times, and it never disappoints. It’s such a beautiful and peaceful place, with postcard-perfect scenery every time. We love walking around the area - the river nearby, the charming cottages, and the surrounding village make it feel like something out of a storybook. It’s the kind of place where you can just stroll and take in the views, then relax with a drink at one of the nearby pubs or restaurants. A truly picturesque spot we keep coming back to.

Arlington Row has become a rather popular tourist destination in the Cotswolds, resulting in difficulties finding parking and large groups of visitors. That said, it is a delightful area and well worth the visit, as William Morris once said it is ‘the most beautiful village in the country’. There is a short walk available past the houses that takes you to the oldest working trout farm in the country with a quaint gift shop and delightful restaurant. Early morning or late afternoon visits are recommended if you want to avoid the larger groups

A lovely little cottage with gorgeous exterior design. I reckon it's the fact that they are all joined up which makes the houses so appealling. Do note that car park fee at the attraction is £10 per day. I parked in a village 2miles away so mine was free.

We visited around 6 pm and, unfortunately, found it very crowded and chaotic. Cars were passing in front of the house from both directions while people were walking, which made it stressful. There was shouting, and no real chance to enjoy the scene peacefully or take a family photo without other visitors in the frame. Parking was also a challenge, there’s indeed a large car park about a 6-minute walk away, but it costs £8 , for us it’s less than an hour. I understand why this spot is considered iconic and why it can make for a beautiful photo, but based on our experience, we won’t be returning.

So Arlington Row is an absolutely wonderful site and I’m so glad we went. It’s really the one and only site in Bibury - and popular for good reason. We went first thing in the morning and beat the rest of the tourists - and for me, I wouldn’t do it any other way. There was ample street parking, a short walk across the bridge, and people free photos. Did our best to be quiet and unobtrusive - people do live here after all. But a lovely place to take in the beautiful of The Cotswolds.

Arlington Row is a beautiful, peaceful spot with charming old cottages and a lovely stream. Great for a quiet walk and photos.

It's truly beautiful here! You only need an hour to look around. The free parking was pretty much full by 9.30am and the post office/gift shop is definitely worth stopping in for souvenirs.