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Quaint UK Village ‘Frozen in Time’ Just Two Hours from Somerset

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For those dreaming of a UK staycation that offers a glimpse into the past, look no further than Lower Slaughter, a captivating village in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. Despite its unusual name—originating from the Old English word “slough,” meaning muddy place—Lower Slaughter is a serene and enchanting riverside community celebrated for its honey-hued stone cottages and idyllic countryside views. Travel influencer Nina, known on Instagram as @traveling.dreamscapes, showcased this hidden gem to her 12,300 followers, describing it as a village “frozen in time” where “nothing new has been built since 1906.