Charwelton is a small but picturesque village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire about 5 miles (8 km) south of Daventry.
The village’s name means 'River Cherwell farm/settlement'.
The present village, formerly called Upper or Over Charwelton, is where the main road between Daventry and Banbury, now the A361 road, crosses the river. The parish church is almost 1 mile southeast at Church Charwelton, which is a hamlet and deserted 14th century medieval village, the ruins of which remain today.
The Jurassic Way long distance footpath between Banbury and Stamford passes through the village.
A popular destination in Charwelton is the Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa, which is located about a mile from the village. Fawsley Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor country house, which has been converted into a luxury hotel and spa
