Tucked into the hills above Slad Valley, this converted chapel offers a one-of-a-kind Cotswolds stay, with original arched windows and exposed beams made for family getaways. The open-plan kitchen and dining area are made for gathering, while the snug offers a tucked-away space for games or quiet time. Upstairs, every bedroom has its own character, whether beneath soaring beams or beside stained glass. Outside, dine alfresco on the terrace, stargaze from the upper garden, or simply sit and soak in the silence. With Painswick, Stroud and Laurie Lee’s countryside on your doorstep, this is the kind of place that invites you to stay awhile.

• Your host works with local vendors to provide a variety of services for an additional fee, including wine and cider tastings, private chefs and dining experiences, hampers and food boxes, cooking classes, yoga sessions, floristry workshops, craft kits, massages, and beauty treatments.

• Your host can also help arrange paid experiences in the local area – these include horse and bike tours, helicopter rides, paddleboarding, spa days, and a wide range of days out.