Northleach is located in the heart of the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The area is reknowned for its honey coloured cottages, stone walls, rolling hills and beautiful villages that attract visitors from all over the world. Unsuprisingly the Cotswolds is an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Northleach is situated just off the famous roman road the Fosse Way, equidistant between Cirencester and Stow-on-the-wold, making this an ideal location to explore the Cotswolds. The famous villages/towns of Bibury, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughter's and the Spa town of Cheltenham famous for the Cheltenham Festival are easily accessible from Northleach.
Northleach is reknowned for its impressive 15th Church of St. Peter's and St. Paul's, commonly referred to as the Cathedral of the Cotswolds. The church which dominates all aspects of the old wool town was built by wealthy wool merchants. The stone used to construct the church was dug from the town's quarry, which is now more commonly known as the market square. Northleach was once a great market town well known across Europe for the Cotswold wool trade.
Mill View Cottage in situated close to the town centre of Northleach, yet tucked away in a peaceful location near the famous church of St. Peter's and St Paul's. The town offers a variety of amenities and attractions, please click on the 'Northleach' link below for further information.
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