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The Sun
3 days ago
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The pretty Cotswolds village named one of the best in the UK with riverfront cottages and no new buildings in 120 years
A SMALL lesser visited village in the Cotswolds has been named one of the best places in the UK. Upper Slaughter is often overlooked, being near the famous Bourton-on-the-Water. 5 5 5 It is also less popular than the similarly named Lower Slaughter, it's sister village nearby. However, they were both named by a recent survey conducted by Which? looking at the UK's best towns and villages. Just making the top 20, they received a full five stars for being attractive. While they ranked low for shopping and attractions - not having any of either - they still make for a great day trip option. Upper Slaughter is said to be like going back in time, with no new buildings in nearly 120 years. The last time any major renovation work was done was in 1906, to the main village square. It is one of the Thankful Villages in the UK, which means they lost no men during World War I. However, they also didn't lose any men in World War II, so is also dubbed a Double Thankful Village (and one of just 14 in the UK). Of course, this is likely to be due to the small population number, with fewer than 200 locals. In the summer, you will also spot the locals playing in the The River Eye which runs through the village. Visit the idilic wine making centre of the Cotswolds 5 The village also sits on the Warden's Way, a popular hiking route that runs for five miles. It's main attraction is St Peter's Church which dates back to the 12th century, and has a war memorial in the form of a stained glass window. There is also the Upper Slaughter Manor, dating back to 1086 after being mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. It fell into disrepair until being restored in the 19th century, and is now a private home. It does open to the public a few times a year during the summer as part of the Historic Houses Association although sadly doesn't have any upcoming dates. The village has just one hotel, the Lords of the Manor, which was once part of a larger estate that included the Upper Slaughter Manor. The lesser-visited Cotswolds spots according to a local The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey grew up in the Cotswolds - here are her favourite, overlooked spots. The village of Burford is dubbed the Gateway to the Cotswolds, so you'd be forgiven for thinking it might be a bit boring. There is the Burford Sweet Shop where I'd often fill a brown paper bag with, as well as another Hunter's cafe selling the best and biggest brownies you'll ever see. And at the bottom was where we would take our crusts from sandwiches we couldn't finish from lunch, throwing them over the river bridge to the eager ducks. My hometown was Witney, which I have often written about before. It's not as quaint as it's surrounding villages - the market town is much more functional than pretty with the majority of shops being chain restaurants and high street brands. It's still got an element of the Cotswolds beauty, having just over 1,400 locals. Dating back to 1649, it was turned into a hotel in the 1960s. Inside are 25 rooms as well as a Good Food Guide listed restaurant. The gardens also open to the public a few times a year, with the next opening date on September 17. Otherwise if you fancy a trip to the pub, you'll have to head to Lower Slaughter, to find The Slaughters Country Inn. To get to Upper Slaughter, the nearest train station is Kingham which is around 20 minutes away by car. Hourly trains run to and from London Paddington, taking around 1hr20. Here is another Cotswolds village that is rarely visited, despite being just as beautiful. And there is one town dubbed the 'Queen of the Cotswolds'. 5
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Noel Edmonds to marry for the FIFTH time as he pops the question to his wife in a hot tub
TV star Noel Edmonds is getting married for a fifth time, after popping the question to his wife in a hot tub. 4 4 And for the first time he will be putting his new life in the spotlight in the ITV1 show, Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure. This could well include showing his fifth wedding to wife Liz Davies, after he popped the question yet again. And the Deal or No Deal star, 76, is keen to get married again in their new Kiwi home. He told the Mirror of the proposal: 'We've been married a lot. We got married in a civil ceremony in the Cotswolds, then we went to our home in France and an Anglican minister who I knew very well came over and he was going to bless us and he did the whole thing again. 'So this became a bit of a joke with our friends. Oh yeah, we were filming on a cruise ship and the captain married us again. 'We've done four. But we want a Kiwi one. And there's a compelling reason why we should get married again, in New Zealand. We own a chapel. So why wouldn't we?' After two previous marriages he wed Liz Davies in 2009 after three years together. The couple met in 2006 when she was a stand-in make-up artist on his show, Deal or No Deal. Speaking at his wedding about how they met, Noel said: "To start with it was all very professional, but there was a look in both our eyes." They were married in a civil ceremony in the drawing room of Lower Slaughter Manor, a 17th century country house in the Cotswolds. Noel continued: 'I have a chapel. I acquired a chapel with the farm and as you can see, it is in desperate need of restoration. It's a fly and wasp cemetery. 'But my project, starting early next year, is to restore it completely and then Liz and I will get married for the fifth time.' It comes as the quirky host insisted that his new ITV1 show is nothing like Clarkson's Farm — because he's not as funny as the former Top Gear star. Noel exclusively told The Sun: 'When we were filming our show, some people who knew about Clarkson's Farm said to me, 'Oh, is it like Clarkson's Farm?' 'And I said, 'No, it couldn't be more different.' First of all, I'm not like Jeremy in many ways, though I wish I were. "He's brilliant. He can articulate an argument beautifully and deliver a sharp, humorous line like no one else.' Noel, 76, went on to crack a joke about his years in the showbiz wilderness. His last big gig was on I'm A Celebrity in 2018, when he was voted out after only nine days. Noel laughed: 'People still ask, 'Noel Edmonds? Didn't he die? Is he still around?' 'Yes, I'm still here — and living life to the full.' 4 4
