Concerns Over Noise and Overtourism Rise as New Restaurant Pavilion Proposed in Cotswolds Village
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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A new pavilion restaurant planned for the rear garden of the Dial House Hotel and Restaurant in Bourton-on-the-Water has ignited strong opposition among local residents, who worry about escalating noise levels and further strain on the village already grappling with overtourism.
Dial House (Bourton) Limited has submitted an application to Cotswold District Council for a single-storey pavilion intended to serve as an additional restaurant space. The building, featuring a 162-square-metre dining area for up to 40 guests, a kitchen with a pizza oven, and WC facilities, aims to replace a previously approved temporary structure and consolidate site facilities.