Bakery on the Water

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In a world full of franchise breadstuffs, it's refreshing to learn that there's a breed of bakers who still craft their creations from scratch. Among this shrinking pool is the small, family-run, artisan . Think crème pâtissière heaped upon light, freshly made pastry and topped with just-picked blackberries, strawberries and blueberries. Thin flaky croissants stuffed with rich oozing chocolate. Fat loaves of bread just out of the oven.

is a delicious find located in the just-as-charmingly named Bourton-on the-Water . Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, less than two hours' drive from London, sources simple, clean and locally sourced ingredients and bakes bread using traditional methods. This gives the dough an extended fermentation time, which in turn allows both the flavour and the crust to fully develop. In addition to bakery items, occasion cakes are made to order, and pizza nights take place each week.


Take a seat in the bustling cafe. Alternatively, relax in the outdoor garden area overlooking the River Windrush. On the day we visited, this area was riotous with springtime blossoms. It's easy to see why Bourton-on the-Water is regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England.

A wander through the nearby streets and countryside can also prove rewarding. The Cotswolds area is famous for its honey coloured stone architecture and idyllic village scenes. As we left , an old man, wheelchair-bound, was feeding the ducks - his arms windmilling, his hair wild, the birds whirling, his face an ecstasy of glee. The sight of him made my day.



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