The quintessential rural stay awaits at this stone barn conversion, sitting pretty in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Come for life on the farm, stay for bright and breezy open-plan living. Although this apartment is on the second floor of the barn, it truly feels like a charming country cottage, the type you might come across after hours exploring enchanted woods. That might be down to the oak beams in the ceiling, or the open-plan living area's wooden floors and simple necessities. We think it's a dream stay for young families in particular. The barn itself is surrounded by pigs, chicken, and other animals, with an Iron Age hillfort to explore on walks around the grounds. There's something mesmerising about getting up close with the animals – it's easy to spend hours out here, especially if you have little ones. You can fire up a barbecue, shared with the other homes on-site, for an alfresco feast. Or live like a local, and visit the pubs and restaurants of nearby Chipping Sodbury.

Home truths:
*As this home is on the second floor, it's not accessible for those with limited mobility
*There are other homes in the building so you won't be completely remote. The barbecue area is shared with the other apartments
*With sheep, pigs, horses, chickens and ducks on-site, the farm can occasionally be a little noisy – and expect some farm smells outside
*There is parking on-site, but please make sure gateways are unobstructed
*Wi-fi can be slow here, but phone signal is strong
*This home cannot be booked on Saturdays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day