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Upper Slaughter
 Summary
A quiet Cotswold village with a meandering stream through the village
centre.
The Village
Lesser known than its neighbour, Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter is
equally pretty - which is saying something, indeed! A tributary of the
River Windrush winds through the village; the water is so shallow that
the road runs through it at a scenic ford, though there are footbridges
for those who prefer dry feet!
The architecture is pure Cotswolds, which is to say, absolutely lovely.
Upper Slaughter has nothing in the way of attractions, but it is a wonderful
example of what makes the Cotswolds so enjoyable to visit.
The square is small - and paved - but there are some quite nice medieval
almshouses about the square. These were restored by Sir Edward Lutyens.
Across the road is a row of detatched cottages with lovely gardens.
At one time there was a motte and bailey castle here, but little remains
of the fortifications beyond some lumps in the grass. Upper Slaughter
Manor is a lovely late medieval house with later Tudor additions. The
manor is now a hotel, so visiting is not really an option, but very
good views of the manor and grounds can be had from the gentle path
across the fields to Lower Slaughter, a mile distant.
 The
Church
The parish church of St Peter has a slightly unusual approach; the path
leading to the south door is cut between two high banks, so that you
can imagine you're heading into a hobbit hole. The church itself is
quite pretty and dates to the 12th century.
For a better look at what makes the village so attractive, see our
Upper
Slaughter Photo Gallery.
Notes
I've visited Upper Slaughter several times, and find myself coming back
again and again. The ambience of the River Eye flowing gently under
the footbridges, the lovely Cotswold architecture, and a simple park
bench under the spreading boughs of a tree beside the river, provide
a timeless sense of peace to Upper Slaughter.
Nearby
Lower Slaughter
Bourton on the
Water
Regional attractions:
Cotswolds
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Accommodation
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The Nook
Buckland
Self catering cottage
This property offers 1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom, an open living area with kitchen/diner which has modern furnishings and a warm, airy feel. more >>
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The Alum House
Tewkesbury
Self catering cottage
The Alum House offers 1 double with en-suite shower room, tastefully furnished lounge, small but well equipped corner kitchen.
Please note: 6 or 7 nights to … more >>
Sleeps 2
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Cotswold Cottage Company
Take a virtual tour around one of our spacious, child friendly cottages with gardens and parking in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. An excellent location for exploring other parts of this enchanting area. Online availability, online booking and great links. more >>
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Old Manse Hotel
The Old Manse was built in 1748 and is a comfortable welcoming hotel. The River Windrush flows just a few feet from the front porch. A traditional English bar serves real ales and good food and there is a riverside patio in addition to a heated outdoor terrace overlooking the … more >>
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