Just over a mile to the northwest of it`s more well known neighbour, Lower Slaughter, lies the equally pretty and secluded village of Upper Slaughter. The houses in the village are all stone built, partly, perhaps, from the numerous old quarries that were to be found in the parish; most have Cotswold stone roofs, although at the end of the 18th century thatch was used on the cottages. The older houses display the usual characteristics of 17th century Cotswold building, built of rubble masonry with mullioned windows and dormers or gables. The River Exe flows through the village and may be crossed by footbridge. The small, open square contains cottages that were re-constructed under the guidance of Sir Edward Lutyens in 1906; there is also an old school house, a tiny chapel and a village hall. The remains of a Norman Motte & Bailey castle can be seen, it is likely that it was built for purely local defence and was in use for only a short period; excavations in the moat has produced 12th & 13th century potsherds. The parish church of St.Peter dates from the 12th century (the tower is 15th century) although rather mucked about with numerous re-builds and restoration still retains many details of beauty and interest. The old manor house (now a hotel) was mainly built in the 16th century but it incorporates a basement with a stone-groined roof of the15th century. Upper Slaughter is one of the "Thankful Villages", of the 25 inhabitants who enlisted during the First World War and the 36 who enlisted during the Second World War remarkably, all returned from hostilities safely. Upper Slaughter is well worth a detor to see a wonderful example of a Cotswold village at its best.
Places to Stay near Upper Slaughter
Lords of the Manor (0.11 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, on the outskirts of one of England's most unspoiled and picturesque villages, stands the Lords of the Manor Hotel. Built in the 17th century ... More
The Slaughters Country Inn (0.75 miles)
Lower Slaughter Manor (0.87 miles)
Off the beaten track in the heart of the Cotswolds runs the River Eye under small stone bridges and between honey coloured houses. A tiny part of England that the rapacious path of progress seemed ... More | visit website
Coach & Horses (1.21 miles)
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds within walking distance of Bourton-on-the Water and within easy reach of surrounding villages such as Stow,Broadway and Lower Slaughter making it an ideal ... More
Strathspey (1.53 miles)
Situated just 5 minutes walk from Bourton-on-the-Water village in the Cotswolds and next door to an old mill and the river Windrush. Frequently called the Venice of the Costwolds, Bourton-on-the-Water is a popular destination for ... More | visit website
Dial House Hotel (The) (1.74 miles)
The Hotel is situated in idyllic surroundings and is built from the famous mellow Cotswold Stone. The Dial House dates back to 1698 and is the oldest building still standing ... More
Chestnut B&B (1.74 miles)
Harrington House (1.76 miles)
Just 100 yards from the centre of the beautiful centre of this charming village Harrington House dates back to the Tudor period.Accommodation is in the main building and several stone ... More
Bella Dorma (1.78 miles)
Old Manse Hotel (1.78 miles)
Literally a stone's skim away from the River Windrush. The hotel was built for the first baptist minister in 1748.
The river has flowed through this delightful Cotswold village for centuries and ... More
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