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Lovely posh small town or large village. Recommendations please

157 replies

StripyCarpets · 14/09/2025 18:10

Not even going to pretend I don’t want something twatty, so don’t come at me.
I love a posh little market town. Basically I’m trying to replace Chipping Campden as for various personal reasons we can’t go to the Cotswolds anymore.

Criteria in order:
pretty town which doesn’t hate tourists or visitors.
nice pub or pubs, roaring fire vibe.
upmarket high street
good restaurants and cafes, extra points for an excellent restaurant.
nice deli
high street gallery and antique shop
possible to stay in the town
preferably some nice country walks around the area.
Max two or three hours drive from London.

Many thanks in advance.

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piscofrisco · 15/09/2025 13:58

Berkhampstead

bittertwisted · 15/09/2025 14:03

Eyesopenwideawake · 14/09/2025 18:32

Intrigued as to why you can't go to the Cotswolds anymore...did you make a play for Jezzer?

Same
immediately want to know because I’m a nosy bitch

Ammophila · 15/09/2025 14:08

Bradford-on-Avon and Holt (Wiltshire).

LittleBitofBread · 15/09/2025 14:27

I'm just here for inspiration really.
Note how the OP has not revealed why she can’t go to the Cotswolds any more.

DidIForgetPEAgain · 15/09/2025 19:17

PuppyMonkey · 14/09/2025 20:56

There was a festival on - arts and architecture trail with lots of fantastic artists exhibiting in people’s homes throughout the town. My favourite things - nice stuff to look at and having a nosey around posh/cute cottages.

You’re right, the festival is actually a really lovely thing to do

StripyCarpets · 19/09/2025 13:27

Thank you all for these fabulous suggestions.

lol at the interest in my exile from the Cotswolds. I wish it was funnier or more interesting, but it’s a very sad and very stupid family row which I am not able to change, and I would not be able to go to the area, which I love, without feeling tense. Anyway, as you have all ably shown, I have plenty of other options. Thank you!

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