Red Sky at Upton Downs - Cotswolds

Start your outings in Burford (two minutes’ drive), to see its medieval church and ancient houses, take a walk down to the Windrush river and see if you can squeeze in a little more food in one of its teashops. Bibury (10 minutes) should certainly be on the list to visit too: little has changed since William Morris called it ‘the most beautiful village in England’. Lots of other lovely towns and villages are nearby: perhaps head to Bourton-on-the-Water (15 minutes), Stow-on-the-Wold (15 minutes) or Cirencester (20 minutes). For something a little larger it’s half an hour to Cheltenham or Oxford. Other days out nearby might include a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (five minutes), Cotswold Motoring Museum (15 minutes), Batsford Arboretum (25 minutes) or the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace (25 minutes). Or, if you feel the need to let off some steam, head to Cotswold Water Park (half an hour) for watersports and a chance to bounce across the inflatable obstacles.