Country walks from your doorstep, a proper village pub a short stroll away, and honey-stone cottages all around – this is the Cotswolds done right. Set in sleepy Swerford, it’s an easy base for days exploring Chipping Norton and the wider countryside, with long rambles followed by relaxed evenings at home. Inside, character comes built in. Exposed beams, a stone fireplace and a gallery wall of bold artwork give the open-plan living space plenty of personality, while colourful touches keep things feeling fresh rather than fussy. The galley kitchen has everything you’ll need for low-key dinners and slow breakfasts before heading out again. Upstairs, two calming bedrooms sit beneath the eaves, with a rainfall shower waiting to revive you after muddy boots and miles walked.

• One well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee of £47 each.

• Your host works with local vendors to provide a variety of in-cottage 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.