This welcoming 17th-century cottage strikes the perfect blend of rustic farmhouse charm and modern mid-century furnishings to create a stylish, light-filled home with plenty of Cotswolds character. Indulge in the comforts of the house - sinking back into a comfy armchair and finding your new favourite book from the home's collection. Listen to tunes on the vintage-style radio in the living room, benefitting with low beam ceilings, a wood-burning stove and plenty of natural wooden furnishings that makes for a cosy, calming ambience. Working from home or practising your prose? There's a dedicated office space, ideal for powering through stubborn workloads - and while your other half gets their head down, spoil yourself with a soak in the wood-fired Dutch tub. From the sumptuous bed to the roll-top bath, the underfloor heating to the sprawling magical garden, the cottage has warmth and spirit in abundance. Speaking of, the gardens are just as impressive, with the ultimate tipi and barbecue ready for an evening glamped-out under the stars. Rise and shine with a spin around super-scenic Far Oakridge - making use of the bicycles provided - before returning home for a delightful brunch courtesy of the good-willed welcome basket, filled with seasonal wine, chutneys, cheese, biscuits and jams. Lovingly thought-out, you'll be well looked after at this idyllic home, far from the madding crowd.

Home truths:
*There's no hook to hang the shower on, so you'll have to keep hold of it while you're using it
*It's worth being aware that the staircase is quite steep and narrow
*The dutch hot tub will have fresh water upon your arrival - thereafter it will be refilled every three days