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About Upper Swell

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. The gardens of Abbotswood are open to the public through the National Gardens Scheme, they are bathed in beautiful colour throughout the year and it is believed Lutyens was responsible for some of the terraces and the fountain. Abbotswood itself is a classic Cotswold house built of honey coloured local stone.

As with Lower Swell the River Dickler runs through the village racing on to join with the Windrush. It by-passes old farmsteads and some of the loveliest countryside of the Cotswolds. Interestingly, a gallery is open here and visitors are welcome to view a selection of paintings or to attend courses which are offered by Ann Blockley, famous watercolour artist.

St.Mary's Church survives from Norman times, there is a 17th century inn, a school from the 18th century, and Manor Farmhouse dating from the 16th century is converted to a comfortable country house hotel.

Only a mile divides Upper and Lower Swell, so why not abandon your car for a couple of hours while you explore both villages on foot. Everywhere you look is so pretty, the charm of both villages - simply unforgettable, and the landscape is unrivalled by any other Cotswold village.

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 Upper Swell

Parish Church of St Edward	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Bourton on the Water Model Village	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Birdland	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Batsford Park Arboretum	(4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Chastleton House	(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Broadway Tower and Animal Park	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Snowshill Manor	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hailes Abbey	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Rollright Stones	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Chipping Norton Museum of Local History	(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Sudeley Castle	(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Lodge Park	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Hidcote Manor Garden	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Kiftsgate Court Garden	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Tolsey Museum	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Upper Swell

Lower Swell, in the county of Gloucestershire (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
The picturesque hamlet of Lower Swell lies amongst some of England's finest natural countryside.
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Stow on the Wold, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction SE)
"Stow on the Wold, where the wind blows cold"
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Upper Slaughter, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SW)
Tranquillity is the keynote for this enchanting hamlet which is best explored on foot.
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Lower Slaughter, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (2.8 miles, 4.6 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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Bourton-on-the-Hill, in the county of Gloucestershire (3.5 miles, 5.7 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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Bourton on the Water, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (4.0 miles, 6.5 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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Chastleton, in the county of Oxfordshire (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E)
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Snowshill, in the county of Gloucestershire (6.5 miles, 10.5 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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Churchill, in the county of Oxfordshire (6.9 miles, 11.2 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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Broadway, a Picturesque Village in the county of Worcestershire (8.0 miles, 12.8 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 Campden, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (8.0 miles, 12.8 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 (8.2 miles, 13.2 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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Great Barrington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (8.4 miles, 13.5 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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Chipping Norton, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 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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Winchcombe, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W)
To experience the quintessentially English town of Winchcome, is to part-take of a miscellany of pure delights.
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Nearby travel help

Moreton-in-Marsh Station	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE)
Kingham Station	(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 9	(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 10	(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction W)
Birmingham International Airport	(35.5 miles, 57.1 km, direction N)
Bristol International Airport	(56.7 miles, 91.2 km, direction SW)
Upper Swell to London	(75.8 miles, 121.9 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Upper Swell

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Upper Swell center
The Unicorn Hotel	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE)
Kings Arms Hotel	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE)
Fosse Manor Hotel	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction SE)
Lords Of The Manor	(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction SW)
Coach & Horses	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction S)
Wyck Hill House Hotel	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)
Manor House Classic	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE)
Redesdale Arms Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE)
Old Manse Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)
The Crown Inn	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction N)
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