Court Farm Barn

You’re deep in the countryside, next to a gorgeous church with Norman font and carvings; this is England at its very leafiest and this huge barn has space for a goodly chunk of family or friends. Windows on both sides allow light to pour in, underfloor heating keeps you at the right temperature and there’s a wood-burner in the downstairs sitting room if you need a raise. Up in the mezzanine sitting room there is comfy seating, a carefully curated library and an extra sofa bed.

Charming bedrooms, one downstairs, two at the top, are roomy with a homely feel; antique quilts, well-dressed beds, lovely views and more books will make them pleasant places to be, not just to sleep. Spill out to the big, safely fenced garden, packed with clever planting – barbecue out here on balmy evenings. The kitchen has all the bells and whistles even an exacting cook could need.

Birds sing, walks are a joy and you’ll find footpaths from the door.