Tranquil Cotswold Stone Cottages by the River

A tranquil scene of historic stone cottages by a gently flowing river in the Cotswolds, England. Honey-colored limestone cottages with mullioned windows and slate roofs line a narrow riverside lane, their reflections shimmering in the calm water. A small arched stone bridge spans the river, flanked by lush hedges, wildflowers, and weeping willows. A gravel footpath runs beside the bank, with rolling countryside and distant green hills under soft golden-hour light; long shadows, delicate mist at the horizon, photorealistic detail, high resolution, painterly warmth.