If you are looking for a romantic and relaxing break, we'd say this enchanting cottage, set within the historic walled gardens of a beautiful country estate, is perfect. Offering total privacy and lots of stunning grounds to enjoy, will you ever want to leave? Spend idyllic days in the large, one-acre walled garden, relish the spectacular views across the estate or go for a stroll around the stunning 18th-century private parkland. You'll find 500-year-old trees, and you may spot some of the local wildlife, including pheasants and squirrels.

When it's chilly, cosy up by the log burner with a glass of wine, or rustle up a truffle chicken and potato gratin in the modern kitchen. We love the tasteful decoration here, from the framed pressed botanicals to the cute bee theme – think bee door knocker and bee fabric patterns.

If you want to explore, the charming village of Watton-at-Stone is a mile away, where you'll find bakers, a butcher and a deli, as well as an excellent pub for local ales and hearty food. The historic market town of Hertfordshire, Hertford, is 6 miles from this home – browse its independent boutique shops and sample its many restaurants.


Home truths:
*This home has a secure, gated entrance and is within the grounds of a grand country estate
*There is a large private garden or guests are welcome to wander the Upper and Lower Gardens of the Walled Gardens (you may see other guests in these areas)
*The garden is fully fenced/walled
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Quick trains between Welwyn North and London Kings Cross take around seventeen minutes and the estate is forty minutes to both London Stansted and London Luton airports, and sixty minutes to London Heathrow Airport
*There's plenty of parking here