LOCAL villages

Cricklade's Latin motto In Loco Delicioso means, "in a pleasant place". It is a small historic 9th century Saxon town, as well as the first town on the Thames and the southern gateway to the Cotswolds.

(approx. 13 minutes drive from Lower Mill Estate)

Cirencester is known as the Capital of the Cotswolds. In Roman times, Cirencester was the second largest town after London. Today, the charming architecture with its ancient golden stone house an abundance of boutiques and eateries.

(approx. 15 minutes drive from Lower Mill Estate)

The market of Malmesbury in Wiltshire lies in the southern reaches of the Cotswolds. It is perhaps best known for its ancient abbey which provides the resting place for Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great and the first king to rule the whole of England. The abbey guest house was constructed in 1220 and now houses The Old Bell, which claims to be the oldest hotel in the country.

(approx. 20 mins drive from Lower Mill Estate)

Named by the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris 'as the most beautiful village in England'. This picturesque village features ancient Cotswold stone buildings clinging to the banks of the River Coln.

(approx. 22 mins drive from Lower Mill Estate)

Often referred to as 'The Venice of the Cotswolds', the historic village with its pretty stone architecture, weeping willows and low bridges over the river Windrush, is an idyllic setting.

(approx. 33 mins drive from Lower Mill Estate)

As well as having the most interesting names in the Cotswolds (Slaughter is actually derived from the ancient English word for muddy), Upper and Lower Slaughter are amongst the area’s most beautiful villages and Lower Slaughter is one of the most photogenic villages in the Cotswolds. They are also extremely old and were mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

(approx. 35 mins drive from Lower Mill Estate)

The charming stone townhouses, independent shops, contemporary cafes and quintessential English pubs, including England’s oldest inn, making the town one of the most popular to visit in the Cotswolds. The large market square is a reminder of the town's former importance as a wool trade centre.

(approx. 39 mins drive from Lower Mill Estate)

Located on the edge of the Cotswolds and known as the ‘Western Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This elegant Regency town of Cheltenham emerged thanks to its importance as a spa town.

The town offers a mix of theatres, parks, museums as well as the Cheltenham Cricket Festival featuring Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, whilst March sees Cheltenham Racecourse host Cheltenham Festival, the National Hunt horse-racing meeting.

(approx. 40 mins drive from Lower Mill Estate)