Bourton is located upon a ridge of high ground overlooking the Draycote Water reservoir.

[1] In the village is the grade II listed Bourton Hall; a large stone mansion house which dates from 1791, with later additions.

[3] It was restored, and for many years was the headquarters of the development charity Practical Action (formerly known as Intermediate Technology).

[4] In 2019 the hall was bought by a company who sought to convert it into a luxury wedding venue.

In 2021 the company was fined for carrying out renovation work to the hall without planning permission.