Cleeve

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Cleeve

A48 Stantway Hill Looking towards the Severn and Westbury.
A48 Stantway Hill Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Cleeve is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated about 7 miles northeast of Cheltenham, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills and charming landscapes.

The village of Cleeve is home to a population of around 2,000 residents and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns. The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, which give it a distinct Cotswold charm.

Cleeve is renowned for its strong community spirit and close-knit atmosphere. The village boasts a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, a local pub, and a post office. Additionally, there is a cricket club and a football club where residents can enjoy various sporting activities.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with numerous walking and cycling routes to explore. Cleeve Hill, which is part of the Cotswold Way, is a prominent landmark and provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

Despite its rural setting, Cleeve benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester. This allows residents to easily access a wider range of services, including shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Cleeve is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of urban amenities.

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Cleeve Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.813537/-2.406143 or Grid Reference SO7212. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A48 Stantway Hill Looking towards the Severn and Westbury.
A48 Stantway Hill
Looking towards the Severn and Westbury.
A48, Stantway The bus is Gloucester-bound and the van is heading towards Newnham.
A48, Stantway
The bus is Gloucester-bound and the van is heading towards Newnham.
No through road in Arlingham
No through road in Arlingham
Road in Arlingham
Road in Arlingham
Growing crop Curved lines of a growing crop alongside the Severn River.
Growing crop
Curved lines of a growing crop alongside the Severn River.
The River Severn featuring Garden Cliff View from the bank of the river looking towards Garden Cliff in the left distance.
The River Severn featuring Garden Cliff
View from the bank of the river looking towards Garden Cliff in the left distance.
Tulip on the tulip tree One of many unusual tulip shaped flowers on this large Liridendron tulipifera which dominates the south of the formal gardens.
Tulip on the tulip tree
One of many unusual tulip shaped flowers on this large Liridendron tulipifera which dominates the south of the formal gardens.
The eye of the tulip Close up of one of the flowers on the tulip tree in Westbury Court Gardens.
The eye of the tulip
Close up of one of the flowers on the tulip tree in Westbury Court Gardens.
Main street, Westbury-on-Severn The A48 road between Lydney and Gloucester runs through the centre of this village. Remarkably there was no traffic when the photo was taken, despite it being the middle of the afternoon.
Main street, Westbury-on-Severn
The A48 road between Lydney and Gloucester runs through the centre of this village. Remarkably there was no traffic when the photo was taken, despite it being the middle of the afternoon.
Railway bridge over the Blaisdon Road Heading south towards Westbury.
Railway bridge over the Blaisdon Road
Heading south towards Westbury.
Farm buildings at Cleeve 1 Gravel Farm viewed from the Rodley Road.
Farm buildings at Cleeve 1
Gravel Farm viewed from the Rodley Road.
Farm buildings at Cleeve 2 Autumnal version of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1217151">SO7212 : Corrugated barns</a> taken over two and a half years earlier. Not quite as grey!
Farm buildings at Cleeve 2
Autumnal version of SO7212 : Corrugated barns taken over two and a half years earlier. Not quite as grey!
Three-way junction at Adsett Church Lane, although clearly narrower, is the more direct route to Northwood Green.
The tree looks like a walnut.
Three-way junction at Adsett
Church Lane, although clearly narrower, is the more direct route to Northwood Green. The tree looks like a walnut.
Adsett Lane Autumnal scene heading north from Westbury.
Adsett Lane
Autumnal scene heading north from Westbury.
Holly berries at Adsett This scene won't remain for long once the winter weather sets in.
Sign is for the footpath south-west towards Westbury.
Holly berries at Adsett
This scene won't remain for long once the winter weather sets in. Sign is for the footpath south-west towards Westbury.
The Tall Pavilion Westbury Court Garden was designed and built by Maynard Colchester between 1696 and 1705. It is a rare surviving example of 17th C gardening in The Dutch Style. Currently in the custodianship of the National Trust the garden can be viewed from this pavilion.
The Tall Pavilion
Westbury Court Garden was designed and built by Maynard Colchester between 1696 and 1705. It is a rare surviving example of 17th C gardening in The Dutch Style. Currently in the custodianship of the National Trust the garden can be viewed from this pavilion.
Westbury Court Garden western canal The National trust maintains this rare survivor of the 17th C Dutch style of gardening. Artificial canals, topiary and yew hedges create the formal effect.
Westbury Court Garden western canal
The National trust maintains this rare survivor of the 17th C Dutch style of gardening. Artificial canals, topiary and yew hedges create the formal effect.
Sheep pasture at The Heald One of many low flat-topped hills in the lower Vale of Gloucester.
Sheep pasture at The Heald
One of many low flat-topped hills in the lower Vale of Gloucester.
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Cleeve is located at Grid Ref: SO7212 (Lat: 51.813537, Lng: -2.406143)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Cleeve
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Is In Parish: Westbury-on-Severn
Place: hamlet
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Cleeve Farm
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