Situated on the slopes of a small valley near the River Windrush and some 9 miles east of Cheltenham is the typical old Cotswold village of Guiting Power, it`s limestone houses clustering around a sloping village green. There has been a settlement here since the Saxon times and the foundations of a Saxon church have been excavated and preserved near the present church. The church of St.Michael is Norman in origin and has one of the best preserved Norman doorways in England, the church has been much altered, the restoration of 1903 provided corbel heads of reigning monarchs. The small coffin on the steps leading to the Font was found under the chancel and is believed to be one of the smallest Saxon sarcophagi ever to have been found. Guiting Baptist Chapel was built in 1835 and is a fine example of a village chapel. Many of the buildings were restored in the mid-20th century - although some may have lost a little personality - all combine to make Guiting Power one of the prettiest in the Cotswolds. Guiting Grange is a stylish house of 1848 set in a nice little park. The Guiting Festival, held at the end of July, features classical music and jazz and attracts many world famous acts. The area around Guiting is prime walking country, the Diamond Way long distance footpath passes through the village, and the Farmers Arms in the village and the Hollow Bottom Inn on the road leading to Winchcombe provide a welcome rest for tired feet.
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Places to Stay near Guiting Power
The Guiting Guest House (0.15 miles)
Plough Inn (2.77 miles)
Home of the Grand National Winner 'Don't push it' 2010 Voted 'Racing pub of the year' 2008
Sitting in the hamlet of Ford, this popular 16th Century Inn, renowned for its excellent menu and fine Donnington ... More | visit website
Lords of the Manor (4.01 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, on the outskirts of one of England's most unspoiled and picturesque villages, stands the Lords of the Manor Hotel. Built in the 17th century ... More
Flagstone Farm Holiday Cottages (4.44 miles)
The Slaughters Country Inn (4.63 miles)
Larks Rise (4.64 miles)
Perfectly located on the edge of Bourton on the Water in the heart of the Cotswolds, Larks Rise is an ideal base for touring and walking, with the Windrush Way a minute from the door. ... More | visit website
Wesley House (4.72 miles)
Lower Slaughter Manor (4.76 miles)
Off the beaten track in the heart of the Cotswolds runs the River Eye under small stone bridges and between honey coloured houses. A tiny part of England that the rapacious path of progress seemed ... More | visit website
Oaklands B&B (4.98 miles)
Historically, Winchcombe was the capital of Mercia and boasts St. Peter's Church with its fine ... More | visit website
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