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About Lower Swell

The picturesque hamlet of Lower Swell lies amongst some of England's finest natural countryside where in the hedgerows alongside fragrant wild plants and flowers you can see ancient moss-covered Milestones. These, if we could read them, would quite possibly tell us that we are just a short way from Stow-on-the-Wold - a beautiful old town at the highest point of the Cotswolds, and within easy reach of Stratford-on-Avon, and the dreamy spires of Oxford.

One of the hamlet's focal points is the stunning War Memorial standing on the tranquil village green. Close by the silvery waters of the River Dickler flow past cottages of mellow Cotswold stone with a blaze of autumnal foliage over walls towards little dormer windows. Peering around it is all so tranquil, so very English, and you could almost imagine yourself light years away when all that disturbed the peace was the clip-clop of a horse as it drew a stately carriage on a round of calls, or a family to church.

The church here is dedicated to St.Mary the Virgin. This is a stone building whose origins are firmly rooted in Norman times. Latterly there are 19th century alterations but none detracts from the overall beauty. Inside the church the eye is immediately drawn to the magnificent stained glass through which the sun filters its rays onto the worn stone floors. There is a fine stone font with cover, gleaming woodwork, and several memorials. In the lawned churchyard visitors can see graves belonging to former residents of Lower Swell.

Lower Swell is a place to leave your car, take a gentle walk and savour the timeless charm and peaceful atmosphere.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Lower Swell

Parish Church of St Edward	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)	Pictures
Bourton on the Water Model Village	(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Birdland	(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Batsford Park Arboretum	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Chastleton House	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Snowshill Manor	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Broadway Tower and Animal Park	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hailes Abbey	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Lodge Park	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Rollright Stones	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Chipping Norton Museum of Local History	(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Sudeley Castle	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Tolsey Museum	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Burford Church	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Chedworth Roman Villa	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Lower Swell

Upper Swell, in the county of Gloucestershire (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
One of the handsome properties to be seen in this village was worked upon by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and Abbotswood is said to have been his major work in the Cotswolds.
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Stow on the Wold, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (1.3 miles, 2.2 km, direction E)
"Stow on the Wold, where the wind blows cold"
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Lower Slaughter, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction S)
Lower Slaughter is one of the Cotswold's most idyllic villages where you should abandon your car and roam around on foot.
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Upper Slaughter, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW)
Tranquillity is the keynote for this enchanting hamlet which is best explored on foot.
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Bourton on the Water, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction S)
'The Venice of the Cotswolds'. Bourton is a favourite amongst tourists and is a beautiful place to visit all year round.
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Bourton-on-the-Hill, in the county of Gloucestershire (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction N)
Highly picturesque, but tiny, the village has only one public house - The Horse and Groom, which serves Real Ale, a good selection of wines and tasty food.
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Chastleton, in the county of Oxfordshire (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE)
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Churchill, in the county of Oxfordshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction E)
The charming hill village of Churchill is to be found a short distance south west of Chipping Norton, it lies amidst what is...
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Snowshill, in the county of Gloucestershire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)
For anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in which to spend a few idyllic days in glorious countryside, could do no better that visit the picturesque village of Snowshill, high on the Cotswold escarpment above Broadway and the old town of Evesham.
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Great Barrington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction S)
Great Barrington occupies a lovely position in the magnificent valley of the River Windrush. It is a quiet, tranquil spot, sprinkled with picturesque Cotswold cottages.
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Broadway, a Picturesque Village in the county of Worcestershire (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NW)
The village of Broadway in the Cotswolds richly deserves the prestige of being the "show village of England"
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Chipping Norton, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction E)
Chipping Norton lies in the midst of beautiful cotswold countryside and is surrounded by other villages that radiate the glory of traditional honey-coloured cotswold stone Manor Houses and magnificent Churches.
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Chipping Campden, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction N)
Immediately appealing, this is certainly one of the most picturesque small towns in the northern reaches of the Cotswolds
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Ebrington, in the county of Gloucestershire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction N)
The village of Ebrington shines like a jewel in a golden crown, its narrow lanes and tiny streets are aglow with beautiful mellow Cotswold stone houses and cottages.
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Burford, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE)
Welcome to Burford - an historical market town in the Oxfordshire part of the Cotswolds. With a character all of its own, and a...
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Nearby travel help

Moreton-in-Marsh Station	(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE)
Kingham Station	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 10	(16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 9	(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction W)
Birmingham International Airport	(36.5 miles, 58.6 km, direction N)
Bristol International Airport	(56.0 miles, 90.1 km, direction SW)
Lower Swell to London	(75.4 miles, 121.4 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Lower Swell

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Lower Swell center
The Unicorn Hotel	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
Fosse Manor Hotel	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE)
Kings Arms Hotel	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction E)
Lords Of The Manor	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction SW)
Coach & Horses	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction S)
Wyck Hill House Hotel	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SE)
Old Manse Hotel	(3.0 miles, 4.7 km, direction S)
Manor House Classic	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)
Redesdale Arms Hotel	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE)
Mill House Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E)
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