The Wychwood Golf Club

The Wychwood Golf Club sits just outside Chipping Norton, a proper 18-hole course that's been going since the 1990s. It's set across rolling Cotswold terrain - the kind of landscape that makes you understand why golfers get obsessed with this corner of England. The course winds through woodland and open parkland, with enough variety to keep things interesting whether you're a scratch player or someone still working out which end of the club to hold.

Obviously this is for golfers. If you don't play, there's not much reason to stop by. But if you do, the club takes both members and visitors - you'll need to call ahead to book a round and check green fees, which vary depending on the day and your handicap. Allow a good four hours minimum; five if you're prone to losing balls in the rough.

It works well as part of a golf-focused Cotswolds trip. Chipping Norton itself is a proper market town with decent pubs and restaurants, and you've got Cotswolds Meadow Glamping just six miles away if you want somewhere with actual style for the evening. The closer Bluewood Lodges option suits golfers wanting to stay near the course, though ratings are still building. For non-golfing partners, the surrounding area offers plenty of walking, antique shops, and village exploring to keep them occupied while you're out on the fairways.