The Fleece Inn

The creak of the inn sign in the Cotswold breeze, the low murmur of conversation drifting from stone walls that've stood since coaching days — this is pub-with-pitches camping at its most convivial.

The Fleece suits campervans looking for an easy overnight, couples wanting a cosy pod with a proper pint on tap, or anyone who prefers their camping with hot food and a warm bar within stumbling distance. The motel-style rooms mean groups can mix canvas and comfort. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're travelling with four paws. It's proper English countryside here — rolling hills, footpaths threading through fields, market towns within striking distance.

Onsite facilities aren't spelled out in detail, so arrive expecting the essentials rather than shower blocks and playgrounds. Campfires need checking at arrival — it'll depend on the season and the landlord's current policy. The vibe is relaxed and grown-up, year-round availability making it a solid midweek bolt-hole or winter escape when most sites have shuttered up.