I'm a frequent visitor to Cotswold villages and spend considerable time exploring the area. From Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water, the Cotswolds boast some of England's most charming villages.

Yet, it's also where you'll find certain social media hotspots that frankly aren't worth the hassle.

Established by Carole Bamford, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop has skyrocketed in popularity recently, with countless visitors documenting their experiences on TikTok. Situated on their operational organic farm, the shop stocks fresh bread, seasonal produce, award-winning cheeses and homeware items.

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The estate also features multiple restaurants, along with a garden shop brimming with handcrafted tableware and antique pieces.

Admittedly, it's beautifully presented, visually impressive and undeniably photogenic for Instagram snaps or TikTok content, but it's also shockingly pricey and constantly heaving with people, reports the Express.

Particularly at weekends, it resembles less of a peaceful countryside retreat and more of a hectic supermarket, complete with rammed car parks, congested aisles and never-ending queues.

That said, Daylesford isn't without its merits. The cafe is pleasant, and when you visit at an opportune moment, the service is excellent, and the cuisine is delicious.

Beyond that, however, the pricing is excessive, the ambience can seem contrived rather than tranquil, and the whole experience frequently leaves me feeling frazzled.

Take, for instance, a sharing packet of crisps priced at roughly £7, a flower-pressed chocolate bar commanding a staggering £15, and a packet of biscuits costing £9. The fresh beverages were equally eye-watering, with a coffee costing £6.50.

All the produce is organic, which goes some way towards explaining the cost, but I still reckoned they were steep.

Regarding homeware, I couldn't locate any transparent storage containers bearing Daylesford's logo on the lid for less than £20. Actually, one of them carried a whopping £45 price tag. I also snagged a wicker tote for £60.

When the café proved too hectic to secure a hot beverage, I ventured outside to the van for a swift takeaway drink. Nevertheless, I stood in a static queue for 10 minutes, which genuinely discouraged me from returning.

Should you be exploring the Cotswolds and happen to be in the vicinity, it might be worth crossing off your bucket list, but I wouldn't suggest making a dedicated journey there.

There are considerably superior farm shops, home stores, and destinations to invest your time and money.