There is an abundance of medieval villages and market towns in the Cotswolds where you get the sense you've stepped back in time. But one of the lesser-known hidden gems, just over an hour away from Bristol, where the landscape has a touch more je ne sais quoi than the rest.
Snowshill in Gloucestershire has a population of just 160 and doesn't usually get as many visitors as other places in the Cotswolds, but it's renowned for its unspoilt beauty, views over the Severn Vale and lavender fields that rival those of Provence in the South of France.
Cotswold Lavender at Hill Barn Farm in Snowshill opens up its visitors' field to the public for a limited time from June to August. Farmer Charlie Byrd planted the first lavender bushes there in 1999, but the scented stunners now cover 80 acres of land. If you're lucky enough to visit during the height of summer, as you approach scenic country lanes, there's a striking purple haze on the horizon and a fragrant aroma of lavender in the air.
