Parish in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.752, -2.037 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 97 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01285 (Cirencester) |
Duntisbourne Rouse sits tucked into a shallow limestone valley in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, a picture of honey‑coloured stone cottages, dry‑stone walls and rolling pasture. The settlement is small and quiet, linked by narrow lanes to nearby Cirencester, and lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so it attracts walkers and visitors keen on traditional countryside scenery and historic rural lanes.
Historically the village grew around agriculture and sheep farming and still has a largely rural economy, with some residents commuting to larger towns and a few holiday lets and small businesses. There is a compact historic core centred on the old church and several listed buildings, and the community retains a strong village feel with local events and conservation-minded neighbours preserving its medieval and Georgian character; long-distance routes such as the Cotswold Way run nearby, adding to its appeal for visitors.