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This small village sits beside the River Dikler, just a mile south of the busy market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, making it an ideal spot if you want Cotswolds character without the tourist crowds.
You'll find traditional stone cottages arranged around a proper village green, where the pace of life feels genuinely slower.
St. Mary's Church dominates the green and is worth visiting inside, with its solid Cotswold architecture reflecting centuries of village life. The river itself is pleasant for a stroll, and the surrounding countryside offers good walking routes if you want to explore further without needing a car.
Being so close to Stow-on-the-Wold means you're well positioned to visit that lively market town when you fancy proper shops, restaurants, and galleries. Bourton-on-the-Water is also within easy reach if you want to see the River Windrush and its more substantial attractions. For somewhere to stay and eat, the village has a couple of pubs and accommodation options that feel genuinely local rather than geared toward passing trade.
It's the kind of place where an afternoon can drift pleasantly between the green, a riverside walk, and a quiet pint. You get authentic village atmosphere here rather than something designed purely for visitors.
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M. Dibb · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons