River Leach 2

The murmur of the River Leach drifts across the meadow at dawn, and woodsmoke curls from morning campfires if the owners give the nod.

This is a small glamping spot in the Cotswolds with chalets and camping pods — proper little shelters for couples after a cosy base, families wanting four walls without the faff of canvas, or anyone exploring the limestone villages and rolling wolds without sleeping on the ground. Dogs might be welcome, but you'll need to ask ahead. The Leach itself is a gentle chalk stream, classic Cotswold countryside all around, and you're well placed for Cirencester, Burford, or simply pottering the footpaths that lace the valley.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's worth checking what's onsite when you book — showers, kitchens, that sort of thing. Campfires are sometimes allowed, but ask when you arrive. It's a quiet, tucked-away kind of place, more about unwinding by the water than action-packed entertainment.