Bibury

Bibury, on the banks of the River Coln, is rich in both history and nature.  The cottages along Arlington Row are believed to have been built around 1380 as a monastic wool store and later converted into weavers' cottages in the 17th century.  They are owned by the National Trust and are private homes, except for Nos. 1 and 9 which are now in use as holiday cottages. There is no public access to the cottages or their gardens.

The adjacent Rack Isle water meadow, so called as wool was once hung out to dry here on racks after it had been washed in Arlington Row, provides an important habitat for water-loving plants and birds and is a home for water voles, marsh orchid, flag iris and marsh marigold.

Please take care to respect the privacy of residents living in Arlington Row and be aware that vehicular access is restricted to residents because of the steep and narrow access road and the lack of turning or parking space.

There is limited parking available along the main road by the River Coln or opposite the Trout Farm.