A village in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, three miles south of Cirencester and close to the border with Wiltshire. In 2001 South Cerney was winner of the Bledisloe Cup for the best-kept village in Gloucestershire. The village lies within the Cotswold Water Park, an area made up of over 140 lakes, mostly formed by gravel extraction. Many of the lakes are now used for leisure activities including fishing and sailing. South Cerney has a range of local amenities including a Post Office and newsagents, One Stop, Co-Op, hairdressers, a fish and chip shop, an Indian restaurant/takeaway, pharmacy and a dental surgery. There are three public houses, The Old George, The Royal Oak and The Eliot Arms Hotel. There is a Village Hall and Community Centre. Duke of Gloucester Barracks, on the site of the former RAF South Cerney, is located approximately 1 mile outside the Village. It is also home to South Cerney Golf course & Driving Range.
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