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Upper Rissington sits on a high Cotswold plateau about 20 miles east of Cheltenham, occupying the site of the former RAF Little Rissington. The village is unique in the area; rather than the traditional honey-coloured stone cottages found in nearby Bourton-on-the-Water, it is defined by its military heritage and a significant amount of newer, contemporary housing. Because of its elevation, it is often windier and a few degrees cooler than the surrounding valleys, but this height provides expansive views across the Windrush Valley. The layout is spacious, with wide roads and preserved officer-quarters housing, and the village has seen considerable growth in the last decade, bringing in a primary school, a pharmacy, and a local cooperative store. Life here tends to revolve around the central green spaces and the village hall, offering a quieter, more functional alternative to the busy tourist hubs further down the hill.