The stunning Cotswolds draw in tourists year-round, but there's something special about visiting during the colder months when the pubs are cosy and the walks are crisp. There are plenty of destinations within easy reach of Bristol, including the market town of Lechlade.
It's about a 70-minute drive away from Bristol city centre, near Gloucestershire's border with Oxfordshire. In 2020 Gloucestershire Live named it as one of the poshest locations in the county to live in, after Zoopla figures revealed that property prices there are £590,478 on average - but a day trip there doesn't have to break the bank.
Historically it served as one of the main trading routes from the region to London, with its road and river networks making it ideal for transporting goods. Nowadays the boats that traverse its waters are mainly for tourists, with the town making a popular spot to moor up and explore.
