Lower Slaughter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful little village in Cotswolds district.
Beautiful little village in Cotswolds district.
Lower Slaughter is currently my pick for most picturesque village in England that I have seen so far. It is a very small village in the county of Gloucestershire located in the Cotswold District. Through the middle of the village flows the River Eye and from the flower covered banks you can watch the trout swimming in the crystal clear water. At one end of the village next to the river is The Old Mill which is has a working (not all the time) undershot waterwheel. There is a small museum, craft shop and tearooms which are worth a visit. It is not as busy or touristy as the nearby popular Bourton-on-the-Water this is because there is no parking for the large tour buses which I think help keep the village's charm.
Lower Slaughter , Gloucestershire , April , 2016
Photo by originalpickaxe (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Lower Slaughter , Gloucestershire , April , 2016
Photo by originalpickaxe (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

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The Slaughters Country Inn

The Slaughters Country Inn

5 out of 5
Lower Slaughter Cheltenham England
The price is AU$201 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$201
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury inn in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (858 reviews)
Parking easy and as secure as it can be in that location.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Slaughters Country Inn
The Slaughters Manor House

The Slaughters Manor House

4 out of 5
Lower Slaughter Cheltenham England
The price is AU$372 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$372
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Old Mill and Bourton Leisure Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
Most Wonderful Experience! Beautifully cared for and renovated manor house. Superb grounds, excellent breakfasts, bar with a nice feel and aesthetic. Our room was incredible. Unbeknownst to us, management upgraded our room to a garden suite, which took our breath away. The suite was huge and gorgeously ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Slaughters Manor House
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Southcombe Chipping Norton England
The price is AU$96 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$96
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
There was no spa pool, tried to make a booking before our stay for a massage, was sent a message staying our request was waitlisted? When arrived at the hotel we were told there was no availability for massages on any of the 3 days we were staying so in my opinion little point in calling yourself ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
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Period cottage in idyllic riverside location in prime Cotswolds village

Period cottage in idyllic riverside location in prime Cotswolds village

Lower Slaughter England
Stay at this cottage in Cheltenham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Old Mill and Bourton Leisure Centre ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Lovely cottage, really helpful host before and during stay. Facilities very good. Stairs are small & steep. Can’t wait to return, excellent location & lots to-see in the local area.

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Period cottage in idyllic riverside location in prime Cotswolds village
A Quaint Grade 11 Listed Detached Stone Cottage In Lower Slaughter with parking.

A Quaint Grade 11 Listed Detached Stone Cottage In Lower Slaughter with parking.

Lower Slaughter Gloucestershire
Stay at this cottage in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Old Mill and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Lovely cottage in beautiful heart of Lower Slaughter.

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

A Quaint Grade 11 Listed Detached Stone Cottage In Lower Slaughter with parking.
Crescent Place by Mansley

Crescent Place by Mansley

3 out of 5
1a Crescent Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Very clean, excellent shower facilities and beautiful location

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Crescent Place by Mansley
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Popular places to visit

Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill

Cheltenham Racecourse

You can take time to visit Cheltenham Racecourse during your travels to Cheltenham. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Cheltenham Racecourse
F04AR9 Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Cheltenham Town Hall

Find out about the history of Cheltenham when you take a trip to Cheltenham Town Hall. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Cheltenham Town Hall
Sudeley Castle which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a garden

Sudeley Castle

Uncover centuries of royal history amid the halls, gardens and art exhibitions of this 15th-century castle set in the shadow of the Cotswold Hills.

Sudeley Castle
Chedworth Roman Villa showing heritage elements, a garden and a pond

Chedworth Roman Villa

Roman-British history comes to life at the bathhouses, mosaics and museum of this ancient villa set in the picturesque Cotswold countryside.

Chedworth Roman Villa
The Model Village showing interior views

The Model Village

Walk amid a scale model replica of the shops, houses and historic landmarks that were present in Bourton-on-the-Water during the 1930s.

The Model Village
Pitville Pump Room which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views

Pittville Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pittville Park, a lovely green space in Cheltenham. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pittville Park

Activities

Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

AU$153
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

AU$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds

From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds

AU$153
per adult
From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds
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Cities near Lower Slaughter

Sudeley Castle showing a castle, a garden and heritage architecture

Cheltenham

Bourton-on-Water showing a river or creek and a park

Bourton-on-the-Water