Once voted England's favourite village — and on a golden evening, with the Plough's windows glowing, it is hard to argue.
Kingham is the Cotswolds at its most quietly perfect: a green, a church, two excellent pubs and a railway station that makes London feel optional.
The Wild Rabbit — a Michelin-starred village pub — and the Kingham Plough for something more relaxed.
The Plough on the green; the Wild Rabbit's bar for a negroni by the fire.
The Evenlode meadows and the field paths across to Daylesford.
Daylesford Organic, five minutes away; Soho Farmhouse a short drive.
The Wild Rabbit's rooms, or Daylesford's cottages, for guests.
Kingham Primary (state, well regarded); Kingham Hill School (private, senior); Kitebrook Prep nearby.
Kingham station, 90 minutes direct to Paddington.