It has a strong sense of community with a pub, cricket club and Norman church.

In addition, it is also home to a resident run shop, which contains a café, shop and post office open 7 days a week. There has been a village store and bakery on the site since 1875, so the community has always benefitted from this building giving the village a feeling of fellowship. Surrounding the village are beautiful views of untouched parkland, woods and water meadows with plenty of walking routes around it.

Pub- The New Inn https://www.thenewinncoln.co.uk/

The pub, The New Inn, is in the heart of the village and pretty building is rich with character and history.

The menu offers a range of delicious snacks, starters and mains, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. There is also a wonderful variety of superb burgers you can enjoy after a long days walking in the Cotswold countryside. Baz and Fred offer many local beers on tap supporting other local businesses. The outdoor dining patio is heated so one can dine outside in all temperatures.

The New Inn has a number of beautifully appointed bedrooms, many of which overlook Hatherop Castle and the river valley. The bedrooms share the décor of the stylish dining rooms with exposed beams, and many of the rooms have roll-top free standing bath tubs. All the rooms are also pet friendly!

Shop

The village shop sits in the centre of the village, and not only offers a convenient place to pick up essentials, but also adds another dimension to village life, as the café is a social place for locals and visitors to meet.

Village life

Cricket club

The cricket club runs a lottery to raise funds for the club where players enter for the season with the chance of winning prizes. The club plays a full calendar of matches against other Cotswold villages on the beautiful village ground.

Village Cinema

The village cinema is hosted in the Vicarage Cottage Barn and at the cost of just £4 per person you can enjoy the latest films on the big screen from the comfort of the village. The funds raised are all donated to the parish church and so far over £600 has been raised and put towards the upkeep and maintenance of the church.

In the village, Butler Sherborn currently have the following properties in the village

The Roost, 12 Main Street is a charming Grade II Listed Cotswold stone, 2 bedroom cottage with a delightful garden. Currently used as a main home, it is an ideal’ lock up and leave’ and has been successfully and profitably let in the past.

The Guide Price is £510,000  https://www.butlersherborn.co.uk/cirencester/main-street/nid3104

4 Main Street A beautifully presented four bedroom attached period Cotswold stone house of considerable charm, with delightful south facing gardens and private parking, in a desirable Cotswold village.

The Guide Price is £1,395,000 https://www.butlersherborn.co.uk/coln-st-aldwyns/main-street/nid3112

In the neighbouring village of Bibury, Butler Sherborn also have The Little House and Garden Cottage, Arlington Green available at a guide price of £1,350,000.

It is an attractive three bedroom Grade II Listed house, with an attached one bedroom cottage and south facing garden. https://www.butlersherborn.co.uk/cirencester/arlington-green/nid3075