Kingham was once selected as ‘England’s favourite village’ by Country Life magazine, and is now known as a foodie destination – which is exactly why I visited.

The annual ‘Big Feastival’ is held nearby at the farm of Alex James from Blur. The two pubs – The Wild Rabbit and the Kingham Plough – are favourites with gastronomy fans.

Kingham is a great place to stay if you’re arriving by public transport from the capital, as the station is just a mile from the centre and offers mainline services to London.

The village also has a picturesque, cottage-fringed green, a church, and a shop.

With easy access to the walking and cycling trails that lead from the village, Kingham is also popular with active types who come to enjoy the fresh Cotswolds air and peaceful, scenic landscapes of the area.