You’ll be hard pressed to find somewhere more idyllic than Painswick. Known as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’, the chocolate-box town amid endless walking country. In its heart is one of England’s oldest bowling greens and the famous church of St. Mary, which sits nestled among ninety-nine topiary yew trees – a three-minute walk from which will take you to your quiet mews home. Inside, you’ll find a contemporary and cosy living space where putting your feet up is a must. Nab the comfiest spot on the Chesterfield sofa or curl up on the armchair as the kettle boils away in the kitchenette. After a cup of tea and a quick test of the dreamy beds, put together a dinner of locally-sourced produce picked up at the Farmer’s Market in nearby Stroud – it’s a ten-minute car ride away. Or if you’d prefer to leave it to the professionals, the Falcon Inn is less than 500 feet from your doorstep.

Home truths:
*Off-street parking is available for one car
*Due to the home’s semi-rural location, mobile phone reception is poor
*Please mind your head on the sloped ceilings in the master bedroom and steps leading up to the property
*Please note, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors operate on a sound only basis
*Regrettably infants are not permitted at this home due to space restrictions
*Same-sex groups should enquire before booking
*The bed in bedroom two is only accessible from one side
*The dining table can be used as a workspace for laptops
*There’s a small convenience store in the centre of Painswick, a five-minute walk away