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If you’re a fan of Clarkson’s Farm, this one’s for you.

When we lived in Singapore, we loved watching the Clarkson’s Farm, it was a comforting little window into English countryside life, a slice of home from afar. So when we introduced our youngest to it earlier this year, he was instantly hooked (even with all the bleeps and the sad pig stories).

When summer rolled around, after a tough term at school for our son, we thought a trip to see where Clarkson’s Farm is filmed would be just the thing he needed, a mix of countryside, good food, and a bit of fun.

In true “us” fashion, we booked super last-minute and ended up staying at this Cotswold barn, just outside Chipping Norton. The barn was a warm hug of a home, beautifully decorated, with everything you could need: squishy sofas for movie nights, delicious teas, fluffy towels, and the dreamiest linen bedding.

We kicked things off with a stop at Bicester Village for a little shopping (naturally) and a long-awaited visit to the Ottolenghi restaurant. I’ve been obsessed with his cookbooks for years, so this was a real treat and the most delicious way to start the trip.

Next up was Daylesford Farm for lunch and a wander. A little pricey but we don’t go everyday and the salad choices were mind blowing.

It was a Monday, and Google Maps insisted the farm shop was shut, but we drove past anyway, partly because we wanted to glimpse Chipping Norton Football Ground (sponsored by Diddly Squat Farm Shop) and other local landmarks like Gerald’s walls. To our delight, the shop was actually open, and with no queue in sight! We stocked up on bee juice, sausages, and Jeremy’s very own Hawkstone beer.

That evening, we headed out to The Farmer’s Dog, about 40 minutes away. It was a bit of a trek, but we thought it might be quieter as the pub wasn’t serving food that night, only at The Farmer’s Puppy the tent next door. Sadly, when we arrived, it was closed for a private Hawkstone event, gutted doesn’t even cover it. Still, we drove back through the most beautiful English countryside and ended the evening with a cosy meal at a local pub near our stay.

The next morning, after a long walk across the fields with the dogs (and bellies full of those Diddly Squat sausages), we gave it another go. This time, success! We ate at The Farmer’s Puppy, my son devoured his burger, we picked up some merch, and even managed a sneaky peek inside The Farmer’s Dog to spot the famous chrome-hanging tractor.

Then it was back in the car and homeward bound.

Was it worth the trip we keep getting asked? Absolutely, especially if you’re a fan of the show. Everything felt just as warm, funny, and real as it does on screen, and it’s lovely to know you’re supporting British farming while you’re there.

Check out booking.com for other places to stay in the Cotswolds.