Northleach is a delightful medieval wool town with many fine historic buildings and a beautiful Parish Church, known as the Cathedral of the Cotswolds.  The town is well served with shops for day-to-day requirements including a Post Office, Butcher, Grocer, Chemist, Green Grocer/Baker, Wine Shop, new medical centre, Veterinary Surgery, Museum together with a variety of public houses and restaurants.  There is a thriving primary school within Northleach and secondary education on offer at Bourton on the Water. 

The town is situated south of the A40 (Oxford to Cheltenham Road) and east of the A429 (Fosseway).  Cheltenham lies about 16 miles to the west; Oxford 25 miles to the east; Swindon 27 miles to the south.  Motorway access, M40 at Oxford; M5 Junction 11a at Cheltenham; M4 junction 15 at Swindon.  Railway stations at Kingham, Oxford, Cheltenham and Swindon.