Villages · South West England
Dowdeswell
In or near Cowley.
Dowdeswell — a village in england west midlands.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Racecourse · 7.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dowdeswell is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village features a mix of residential homes and local amenities, serving the surrounding community. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of rural villages in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8746, -1.9974
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Dowdeswell
- Postcode
- GL54 4LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Racecourse — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651040 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of Saint Michael and All Saints
Historic churches · 0.4 km
The Manor House; Dowdeswell Place
Manor houses · 0.5 km
Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Camp at Upper Dowdeswell
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Rossley Manor
Manor houses · 1.2 km
St Paul's Epistle Mound
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
St Paul's Epistle Mound
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Dowdeswell Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Lineover long barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km
Lineover long barrow
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Whittington moated site
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Whittington moated site
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of Saint Michael and All Saints
Church of Saint Michael and All Saints — church in Cotswold, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
The Manor House; Dowdeswell Place
The Manor House; Dowdeswell Place — a manor in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm
Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Camp at Upper Dowdeswell
Camp at Upper Dowdeswell — archaeological site in Dowdeswell, Cotswold, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Rossley Manor
Rossley Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
St Paul's Epistle Mound
St Paul's Epistle Mound — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dowdeswell
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Charlton Kings Hotel
Charlton Kings Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Tree Nursery
The Tree Nursery — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Cowley Manor
Cowley Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Premier Inn
Premier Inn — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Frogmill
The Frogmill — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Sandford Park Alehouse
Sandford Park Alehouse in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Restoration
The Old Restoration — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Bath Tavern
The Bath Tavern — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dowdeswell?
- Dowdeswell is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 4LX), in the parish of Dowdeswell.
- What is Dowdeswell?
- Dowdeswell — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Dowdeswell?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Racecourse, about 7.3 km away. The nearest town is Cowley. Drivers can use postcode GL54 4LX.
- Is Dowdeswell a protected site?
- Yes — Dowdeswell is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dowdeswell?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Racecourse, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 4LX.