Staying at Great Farm Glamping positions you perfectly for visiting some of England’s most spectacular National Trust properties. Europe’s largest conservation charity has created a treasure trove of experiences right on our Cotswolds doorstep – from characterful manor houses to perfectly manicured gardens and blissfully undisturbed countryside. Trust members enjoy free parking at many sites, making adventure-starting delightfully hassle-free.

Coleshill Village and Parkland

Picture the most quintessentially English village possible, then add some extra charm! Coleshill has been perfecting picturesque since the Doomsday Book mentioned it, and it shows. Nestled on the River Cole where Oxfordshire meets Wiltshire, it’s surrounded by patchwork fields and river meadows that look like carefully curated screensavers. Views across to White Horse Hill are genuinely breath-taking, while the Heritage Skills Centre at Model Farm offers fascinating traditional craft insights. It’s essential that you visit Blake’s café for one of their life-changing cinnamon buns.

Buscot Park

This Georgian manor house, built in the early 1780s, proves some families really knew how to live. Still home to Lord Faringdon, Buscot Park combines stately grandeur with genuine family warmth. The extensive grounds are marvels, from Kitchen gardens that’ll shame your horticultural efforts, to the stunning Peto Water Garden; with contemplative woodland avenues in between. Fascinating fact: a 2002 bird survey revealed the estate has the UK’s second-largest count of breeding birds, with over sixty species calling it home. It’s like a five-star hotel for feathered friends.

Chedworth Roman Villa

Sometimes Victorians got things spectacularly right, and discovering and preserving this Roman villa 150 years ago was definitely one of those moments. Chedworth offers an extraordinary window into Roman life, including extensive mosaic floors that make modern bathroom tiles look decidedly pedestrian. The small museum houses fascinating artefacts, while tranquil settings provide perfect walking opportunities through wildlife-rich surroundings. It’s remarkable to think Romans enjoyed underfloor heating and sophisticated dining here while the rest of Britain didn’t even have basic plumbing.

Snowshill Manor and Garden

If Willy Wonka had obsessed over collecting instead of chocolate, he might have created Snowshill Manor. Charles Wade’s unconventional home bursts with colour, intrigue and curiosities that keep visitors guessing for hours. He spent decades transforming this Cotswolds gem into something truly extraordinary. Gardens are designed as outdoor rooms, and house extensions are completed with intriguing doorways and hidden vistas. Don’t miss Wolf’s Cove, Wade’s model Cornish fishing village proving grown-ups never stop playing with toys; they just get more sophisticated about it.

Remember to check opening times and booking requirements before setting off. Some experiences are worth planning ahead for, and Trust properties can be incredibly busy during peak times.

From Roman mosaics to Georgian grandeur, these four National Trust gems offer the perfect complement to your Great Farm glamping adventure.

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