The Slaughters
Natural Feature, Architectural Landmark

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Picture the ultimate, sleepy, traditional Cotswold village and you’ve got Lower and Upper Slaughter. Despite the less-than romantic names (derived from the old English for muddy place; nothing to do with butchery!) these twin villages are as charming and quintessentially Cotswolds as you’ll find. Enjoy a leisurely one-mile stroll along the gentle river that connects the two villages to take in the beautiful scenery. Complete your trip to this quaint English village with an overnight stay in a 19th-century methodist chapel.