Parish in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.446, -2.379 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 73 71 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
Cold Ashton is a small, largely rural parish in South Gloucestershire, sitting on the Cotswold escarpment with characteristic limestone cottages and rolling farmland. Its elevated position gives pleasant views across the Cotswolds and it lies within easy reach of both Bath and Bristol, making it quietly accessible while retaining a distinctly countryside feel.
Historically agricultural with medieval roots, the village retains a compact historic core with a parish church and a handful of listed buildings; farming still shapes the local economy while some residents commute to nearby cities. Socially it is small and close‑knit, popular with walkers and those seeking the tranquillity of the Cotswold landscape rather than busy tourist hubs.
SN14 8JU, BA1 8HQ, BS30 5RU, BA1 8AQ, BS30 5RS, BS30 5RR, SN14 8JT, SN14 8JY, SN14 8LD … See all