I have long wanted to visit the Gloucestershire villages known as 'The Slaughters', reputed to be among the prettiest in England. I'd originally planned a walk from Bourton on the Water, but even at 9am it was a warm day, so I realised I'd have to adapt my plan. It did mean I arrived in Lower Slaughter very early so I managed to find a shady space to park my car, and enjoyed wandering round the village before it was swamped with tourists.
The village, inhabited for over 1000 years, is arranged either side of a slow moving river, the Eye, crossed by footbridges. In the early morning sun, the Cotswold stone glowed warmly and it all looked very attractive. It was a Sunday morning and there were people in the church (dedicated to St Mary the Virgin) preparing for a service. I was tempted to stay but I really did want a short walk and it would have been far too hot if I had dallied.
Other than the hotels, the village is quite unspoilt and must be a most pleasant place to live (apart from all the gawking tourists!)
It sure is a pretty place but as you say being overrun by tourists would be annoying. My niece lives in the Cotswolds (Letchlade) but I have never been there.
ReplyDeleteWe were some of those annoying tourists. We visited the Slaughters on our walking tour of the Cotswolds and were charmed.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely looking place! I can see why the tourists would want to go there!
ReplyDeleteThe church particularly appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteIt does look gorgeous in the early morning light Jenny, you did the right thing. The village looks so very quintessential English ☺
ReplyDeleteGee, jennyfreckles, you have found such wonderful villages.
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