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From the wildness of the Peak District to the Cotswold's cosy charm, the counties that make up the Heart of England, can offer rolling hills, ancient woodlands, dramatic moors, heritage rich Oxford and the spa towns of Cheltenham and Bath. Cider trails in Herefordshire and canal routes in Staffordshire.

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Harpsden Hall 20

Henley-on-thames, Oxfordshire, Heart of England

Harpsden Hall From £8331 Availability

The magnificent Harpsden Hall sits in the beautiful village of Harpsden, just outside Henley-on-Thames. Sitting in Harpsden valley, it is next to Henley Golf Course which will please the golfers amongst you! With five bedrooms in the main house and the Woodpecker Studio and the Oak Annexe, this stunning property can sleep twenty guests in total. It is incredibly stylish, absolutely immaculate and very luxurious.

Harpsden has been crowned Oxfordshire’s ‘poshest’ village by The Telegraph. The area is brimming with celebrity homes including those of Russell Brand and Mary Berry. Harpsden sits on the edge of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Henley-on-Thames. It’s High Wood is full of beautiful bluebells in May. The village has enjoyed a few TV appearances including Agatha Christie’s Marple episodes ‘Nemesis’ and ‘By the Pricking of My Thumbs’ and Harpsden Court was used for the Bond film Quantum of Solace. It is very pretty and beautifully kept. The fabulous 13th century market town of Henley sits on a picturesque stretch of the River Thames with delightful walks and regular festivities. The Henley Royal Regatta is the most famous regatta in the world and a highlight on the English sporting calendar. Henley now even has its own special gin, Mr Hobbs Gin. The Chiltern Hills are ready of exploration, offering scenic rolling countryside and wonderful tranquility. You will discover tucked away villages, chalk-fed streams, ancient woods, superb scenery, intriguing attractions and gorgeous market towns.

The Edwardian Harpsden Hall comes with fantastic living spaces. The kitchen diner is beautiful in white and anthracite grey. It boasts a range cooker, other outstanding appliances including a wine fridge and a sociable island with stools so that the chefs in your group can have company. Just off the kitchen is a smart utilty room with a giant American style fridge freezer and a butler’s sink. The Orangery dining area is wonderful with a gorgeous table and chairs perfectly positioned to enjoy exquisite garden views. Double doors open the garden and a huge roof light sits above the table. With another complete wall of windows, this is a very and airy space. Underfloor heating will keep you warm all year round. The living area is also very special with a wooden floor as opposed to the beautiful tiles in the kitchen diner. Sumptuous contemporary chairs sit by the wood burning stove which lights up the Edwardian splendour of the room and a lavish Chesterfield styled sofa sits at the other end. In addition to this very spacious room there is a snug, a perfect spot to nestle down with a toasty fire on chilly evenings and watch a movie. A table football game is provided for some family competition.

The five bedrooms in the main house are located on the upper floor, four offering kingsize beds and the last enjoying twin beds. You will dive into deep slumber in crisp linens and wake to beautiful views of the extensive gardens. Like the living spaces, there is a lot of brilliant white and grey going on along with a few blue or pink colour splashes. The soft furnishings are exquisite. The ensuite bathrooms are equally stunning, mostly marbled and all with the very best fittings. You will find a mix of slipper baths where you can enjoy an indulgent soak and showers.

The beautiful Woodpecker studio offers a super kingsize bedroom with its own bathroom and living space. Here there is a sofa bed which can also be used for extra guests. Similarly, the Oak annexe boasts a sofa bed, a kingsize bed and two twin beds as well as a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Interior designers have created magical spaces in both annexes that fit well with the main house.

Harpsden Hall is a brilliant pick for large family groups or groups of friends that want to explore this fabulous area and make magical holiday memories. You can even bring your pets along for the stay. The house sits in stunning landscaped gardens and a private one and a half acres of woodland, affectionately known as the Dinosaur Wood to locals. The woodland is also enjoyed by many woodland birds and deer so you will wake to the sound of birdsong. You can wander through the woodland listening to owls hooting and the wind whispering through the boughs of the oaks. Lush lawns sit ripe and ready for your furry friends to retrieve balls and join in the fun.

Harpsden Hall is located in the gorgeous Harpsden valley in the village of Harpsden. It is a wonderful area, popular with the rich and famous and labelled Oxfordshire’s ‘poshest village’ by The Telegraph. It sits just outside the gorgeous ancient market town of Henley-on-Thames. Henley-on-Thames is the international home of rowing, sitting on a picturesque stretch of the River Thames and enjoying a wonderful sprinkling of shops, restaurants and cafes. Henley is famous for its prestigious events, the Henley Royal Regatta, the Thames Traditional Boat Festival and the Festival of Music and Art. Thousands of visitors head to the town during the five day Henley Royal Regatta to watch Olympians compete in the two hundred plus races. The Thames Traditional Boat Festival first took place thirty seven years ago. It is a fun day out for the whole family with Punch and Judy puppet shows, a pop up pub, stalls offering trades and crafts from days gone by and much more. Henley enjoys beautiful riverside walks and plenty of boating opportunities. The town’s own artisan gin, Mr Hobbs Gin, stems back to 1879 when Mr Harry Hobbs, founder of Hobbs and Sons (now Hobbs of Henley) and publican of The Ship Hotel was often seen about the town with his high-spirited nature and flamboyant beard or on his punt at 11am enjoying his home-distilled gin. He held parties along the banks of the river and hired out his boasts for like-minded locals to host their own gatherings. To mark the 150th anniversary of the family business, the family started to look at local botanicals and embarked on creating their own gin in honour of the man that started it all. The town is also famous as a location used in the popular series Midsomer Murders. Fans will recognise some of the locations used such as Gabriel Machin’s butcher shop, Tudor House Antiques and the Argyll pub.

Not far away is the university city of Oxford where you can tour the hallowed halls of Britain’s oldest and most famous university and follow in the footsteps of famous poets and Prime Ministers. Several scenes from Harry Potter were filmed at various sites in the town including Oxford University’s Bodleian Library which is known to fans as Hogwarts Library. Visitors enjoy hop-on hop-off bus tours to explore the town’s architecture, its culture and its museums. The ancient Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum are all very interesting. Visitors can step back in history among the Norman ruins of Oxford Castle, wander beneath the Bridge of Sighs or simply enjoy the town’s fantastic array of eateries and bars. Oxford offers meandering waterways, lush green spaces and an outstanding shopping experience.

Thame is another very pretty, thriving market town within easy reach. It is situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, just 14 miles from Oxford. Thame boasts fascinating historical buildings, beautiful parks, a museum, a theatre, excellent shopping and a wonderful array of restaurants and bars. Thame grew from Anglo-Saxon roots to become a very characterful town with plenty of medieval buildings standing aside those from the Georgian and Victorian periods. Thame enjoys an iconic boat-shaped high street and a buzzy market place. It is also frequently used as a filming location for ‘Midsomer Murders’. Thame hosts regular markets and arts and crafts fairs in the town hall. The town’s programme of events includes their Easter Country Show, music festivals in May and July, a bustling carnival and fete in June, the Towersey Festival in August, the Horse and Country Show, a food festival and fun fair in, the Arts and Literature Festival in October and a fun-filled Christmas lights fair.

Within, very easy reach, the Cotswolds is a stunning area brimming with super attractive towns and villages including Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury and Chipping Campden. Many of the picturesque market towns are old wool towns with amazing architecture, much of which features the gorgeous honey coloured Cotswold stone. Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with attractive houses. Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, one of the highest of the Cotswold towns, exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswolds wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops. Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on. Close to Chipping Norton, you can visit Soho Farmhouse. Spread across 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, it offers many attractions including fabulous eateries from Japanese grill dishes at Pen Yen to Hay Barn’s delicious wood oven pizzas, horse riding, tennis, a fantastic spa, the Soho Health Club, an indoor-outdoor pool, clay pigeon shooting, boating on the lake and lots more. Daylesford Organic Farm is also very popular with its clover-rich pastures and organic animals roaming freely. You can buy fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs which are picked daily from the market garden and visit the award-winning farmshop and cafe. Beyond the farmshop is the Bamford Barn, Wellness Spa, Workshop, Cookery School and several options for indoor and outdoor dining.

Hen House View 2

Rugeley, Staffordshire, Heart of England

Hen House View From £443 Availability

Hen House View is a superb, detached lodge resting in the rural hamlet of Stockwell Heath, three miles from the town of Rugeley in Staffordshire. Hosting one king-size double bedroom and a bathroom, the lodge sleeps two guests. There is also an open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is a garden patio with hot tub and off-road parking for two cars. Hen House View is an idyllic retreat with the natural beauty of Staffordshire on your doorstep.

Hill Farm Cottage 4

Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, Heart of England

Hill Farm Cottage From £277 Availability

Hill Farm Cottage is a detached single storey cottage on the owner's 80 acre sheep farm near to the village of Abbey Dore in Herefordshire. This timber clad cottage has two bedrooms, one double and one twin. The cottage also has a family bathroom, a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburning stove and doors which lead to the garden. Outside the cottage is off road parking for three cars as well as the garden which has outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a bike store. Being just a couple of miles from all modern conveniences and with stunning views, Hill Farm Cottage is in a perfect location for a rural retreat.

HILL FARM COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Abbey Dore 4

Hereford, Herefordshire, Heart of England

HILL FARM COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Abbey Dore From £434 Availability

This timber clad detached cottage is located close to the Herefordshire village of Abbey Dore and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Hill Farm Cottage is a detached single storey cottage on the owner's 80 acre sheep farm near to the village of Abbey Dore in Herefordshire. This timber clad cottage has two bedrooms, one double and one twin. The cottage also has a family bathroom, a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburning stove and doors which lead to the garden. Outside the cottage is off road parking for three cars as well as the garden which has outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a bike store. Being just a couple of miles from all modern conveniences and with stunning views, Hill Farm Cottage is in a perfect location for a rural retreat.

Amenities: Oil central heating with wood burning stove in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD player, WIFI. Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Garden with furniture and BBQ. Shed for bike storage. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop, 2 x pubs serving food, fish & chip shop, butchers, post office and ATM all 10 mins drive. Please note: Bookings must fall between a Friday and Friday only.

Region: Herefordshire offers visitors the chance to journey through lush green countryside, enjoying splendid black-and-white timbered villages, a magnificent cathedral city, a fairytale Georgian castle at Eastnor or books galore in famous Hay-on-Wye.

Town: The village of Abbey Dore is situated on the River Dore, at the southern end of the beautiful Golden Valley, close to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains. The village is home to the Abbey Dore Court Gardens, open to the public between April and September, Dore Abbey, founded in 1147 by Cistercian monks and restored to its present form in the 18th and 19th Century, and the Neville Arms, a pub serving local ales and ciders. Surrounded by pleasant orchards and cornfields, the village is also close to the Offa's Dyke and Wye Valley walks - a wonderful all year round location with plenty to see and do for all the family.

Located in Hereford, this cabin is in a rural area. Hereford Museum and Art Gallery and Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Battlelands Paintball and Oldfield Forge. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Hillside Lodge 4

Ludlow, Shropshire, Heart of England

Hillside Lodge From £526 Availability

Hillside Lodge is a fantastic wooden lodge resting in the village of Cleehill near Ludlow. Hosting two king-size double bedrooms, plus a shower room, this lodge can sleep four people. There is also an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove. To the outside is an undercover area with BBQ, seating, woodburning stove and a large hot tub. Ample off-road parking is also available. Hillside Lodge is well-equipped to provide a wonderful escape, any time of year.

Holly Grove House 14

Oxfordshire, Heart of England

Holly Grove House From £9229 Availability

Sitting in the quaint village of Highmoor, in Oxfordshire’s glorious Chiltern Hills, Holly Grove House is a fantastic new property with six generous bedrooms, fabulous living spaces and a hot tub in the garden!

Highmoor is a charming village with an inviting pub surrounded by natural countryside. The village is just four miles west of the 13th century market town of Henley-on-Thames, famous for its regatta. Henley sits on a picturesque stretch of the river full of delightful unique shops, atmospheric pubs and wonderful eateries. The Henley Royal Regatta is the most famous in the world and a highlight on the sporting calendar. Featured in Midsomer Murders, the town is one of the most beautiful in England. Henley now even has its own special gin, Mr Hobbs Gin. Guests staying at Holly Grove House also enjoy very easy access to
Oxford, Thame, Bicester Village and the Cotswolds Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Chiltern Hills is another area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ready of exploration and offering the pure natural beauty of rolling English countryside and tranquility. You will discover tucked away villages, chalk-fed streams, ancient woods, superb scenery, intriguing attractions and gorgeous market towns.

Holly Grove House is excellent for groups of friends or a large multi-generational family. If you care to use the sofabed in the main living room, the house can sleep up to fourteen guests. The house is located in the heart of the picturesque countryside surrounded by lush woodland and fields. Being detached, guests enjoy complete privacy and seclusion. Holly Grove House enjoys a large fenced garden which offers a hot tub, alfresco dining and lounging and a large lawn, perfect for children to play in.

This modern home boasts two living areas, one a formal lounge with comfy furnishings and a feature fireplace with a log burning stove and the other with a gorgeous corner sofa and Smart television. The main living room is very generous in size and very sophisticated with its decor. A delightful patterned wallpaper sits above the dado rail and gorgeous sofas and chairs sit in front of the fire. It is more traditional in styling than modern with some interesting artworks and huge mirrors. One of the sofas is a sofabed which you are welcome to use as extra sleeping space. The second living space is actually also very generous in size, boasting a luxurious corner sofa and direct access to the patio where you can indulge yourselves in a pampering session in the hot tub. The kitchen and dining area is open plan in design. It is an extremely sociable space where guests can easily keep the chefs in your group company. The appliances are exceptional and include an American style fridge freezer, a double oven and an induction hob. There is a separate utility room with a microwave, more storage and laundry facilities. The huge dining table and chairs sit in front of the bi-fold doors enjoying lovely countryside and garden views. You can open the doors to enjoy a soft summer breeze or dine alfresco on the patio. In addition, the ground floor is home to one of the bedrooms, a sizeable one with a comfy super kingsize bed and a sofa. It also boasts a large bay window drowning the room in natural light.


Upstairs you will discover five more bedrooms, three offering super kingsize beds, one with a kingsize bed and two with twin beds. Like the downstairs bedroom, the beds are super comfy and beautifully dressed. The bedrooms enjoy gorgeous views of the rolling Oxfordshire countryside and two boast ensuite bathrooms. There is another family bathroom and a separate toilet. Two also offer Smart televisions.

Outside there is a huge parking space and a lovely lawned garden. You can connect your Bluetooth device to the built in speakers and laze away in the hot tub listening to your favourite soundtracks while children play on the lawn. Just make sure you grab a chilled bottle of wine or fizz before you get in! Once you are fully relaxed, the village enjoys independant shops and a fantastic pub.

Holly Grove House is located on the outskirts of the village of Highmoor. Surrounded by heavenly countryside, it is an idyllic spot where you can quickly enjoy the charms of Henley-on-Thames, Thame, Reading, Oxford, the Chiltern Hills and the Cotswolds.

Henley-on-Thames is the international home of rowing, sitting on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames and enjoying a picturesque sprinkling of shops, restaurants and cafes along its streets. It is a very stylish town that becomes packed during the Henley Royal Regatta, the Thames Traditional Boat Festival and the Festival of Music and Art. Thousands of people flock to the town during the five day regatta to be entertained by the 200 plus races with Olympians participating. The Thames Traditional Boat Festival was first held 37 years ago. It is a fun day out for the whole family with Punch and Judy, a pop up pub, trades and crafts from days gone by and much more. The gorgeous riverside walks and boating opportunities are very much part of the town. Fans of Midsomer Murders will recognise some of the locations used in the series such as Gabriel Machin’s butcher shop, Tudor House Antiques and the Argyll pub.


Thame is a very pretty, thriving market town situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, just 14 miles from Oxford. It boasts many historical buildings, beautiful parks, a museum, a theatre, wonderful shopping and a fabulous array of restaurants and bars. Thame grew from Anglo-Saxon roots and has become a very characterful town with plenty of medieval buildings standing aside those from the Georgian and Victorian periods. Thame enjoys an iconic boat-shaped high street and a market place. It is also frequently used as a filming location for ‘Midsomer Murders’. Thame hosts regular markets and arts and crafts fairs in the town hall. The town’s programme of events includes their Easter Country Show, music festivals in May and July, a bustling carnival and fete in June, the Towersey Festival in August, the Horse and Country Show, a food festival and fun fair in, the Arts and Literature Festival in October and a fun-filled Christmas lights fair. There are some wonderful trails in and around the town.


Oxford offers a trip into the brains of the nation. You can tour the hallowed halls of Britain’s oldest and most famous university and follow in the footsteps of famous poets and Prime Ministers. Several scenes from Harry Potter were filmed at various sites in the town including Oxford University’s Bodleian Library which is known to fans as Hogwarts Library. You can take a fun hop-on hop-off bus tour to explore the town, its culture, museums and fabulous architecture. You can delve into the past at the ancient Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum. You can step back in history among the Norman ruins of Oxford Castle, wander beneath the Bridge of Sighs or simply enjoy its fantastic array of restaurants and bars. It offers meandering waterways, lush green spaces and an outstanding shopping experience.


Fashion lovers and bargain hunters might want to head to Bicester Village, an impressive designer shopping outlet selling big name brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nike, UGG, Coach, Soho Home, Armani, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and many more.


If you have time, you can also head into the Cotswolds to visit some wonderful towns and villages including Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury and Chipping Campden. Many of the attractive market towns are old wool towns with amazing architecture, much of which features the gorgeous honey coloured Cotswold stone. Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with attractive houses. Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, one of the highest of the Cotswold towns, exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswolds wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops. Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on. Close to Chipping Norton, you can visit Soho Farmhouse. Spread across 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, it offers many attractions including fabulous eateries from Japanese grill dishes at Pen Yen to Hay Barn’s delicious wood oven pizzas, horse riding, tennis, a fantastic spa, the Soho Health Club, an indoor-outdoor pool, clay pigeon shooting, boating on the lake and lots more. Close to this is the famous Diddly Squat Farm Shop which was opened in 2020 by Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan, a small barn with delicious foods and a full bar with cool draft beers, lagers, ciders and rose. Everything is produced on Diddly Squat Farm or by neighbours in the Cotswolds. It is just a few minutes from the house. Daylesford Organic Farm is also very popular, the iconic flagship Daylesford Organic location surrounded by clover-rich pastures where organic animals roam freely. You can buy fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs which are picked daily from the market garden and visit the award-winning farmshop and cafe. Beyond the farmshop is the Bamford Barn, Wellness Spa, Workshop, Cookery School and several options for indoor and outdoor dining. 

Holly Lodge 4

Greetham, Rutland, Leicestershire, Heart of England

Holly Lodge From £437 Availability

Holly Lodge is a superb wooden lodge resting on the outskirts of Greetham in Rutland, East Midlands. Hosting two bedrooms, including a king-size with TV and en-suite shower room and a twin, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and seating area with sofa bed. Outside there is ample off-road parking and an enclosed patio garden with seating, barbecue and a hot tub, as well as shared use of an indoor heated swimming pool. Holly Lodge is perfect for enjoying a refreshing break with loved ones.

Honeysuckle Cabin 5

Rowley, Shropshire, Heart of England

Honeysuckle Cabin From £350 Availability

Long Mountain Centre offers a self-catering log cabin holiday with a difference; a real home from home close to an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the Shropshire hills. 

Honeysuckle Cabin is a 2 bedroom property situated within a secluded area  with outstanding views of the Shropshire  landscape. The property consists of: 

  • 1 double bedroom; 
  • 1 twin bedroom with full size single beds; 
  • bathroom with shower;
  • well equipped open plan kitchen with cooker, fridge, microwave;
  • spacious living room inc. TV with dvd;
  • full central heating and double glazing;

Long Mountain Centre Pony trekking is a fully licensed family run centre. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome. All treks are accompanied by friendly experienced guides who know the surrounding mountains and bridleways. All the horses are carefully chosen for their kind nature and sensible temperament.

Hops Cottage 4

Doveridge, Derbyshire, Heart of England

Hops Cottage From £326 Availability

The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, AGA, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, a dining room with seating for four people and an AGA, a pantry and a sitting room with Smart TV and multi-fuel stove. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin, along with a bathroom. Outside there is a secure garden with lawn, orchard, patio and seating and off-road parking. Within 0.2 miles, you will find a shop, and within 0.1 miles, a pub, and please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Pets are not permitted at this property. Hops Cottage makes for an excellent stay in Derbyshire.

Huntsman Lake House 8

Lechlade, Gloucestershire, Heart of England

Huntsman Lake House From £10750 Availability

If you happen to be lucky enough to secure a booking at The Glass House, then be prepared to be totally blown away by this sensational architectural masterpiece! Designed by Mecanoo, a leading Dutch based architectural design firm and hidden away on the tranquil Huntsman Lake, within 850 acres of stunning Cotswolds woodland on the prestigious Lakes by Yoo private estate, this glorious property sleeps eight guests in absolute luxury. The Lakes by Yoo is a fabulous collection of sumptuous private properties and a few select rental villas, the brain child of design collective Yoo Studio, co-founded by none other than Philippe Starck. This magnificent estate boasts several large freshwater lakes, meadows and woodland, a haven for wildlife, in the Gloucestershire countryside. Each of the properties is cleverly screened for total privacy. The Lakes by Yoo is located in the pretty, historic village of Lechlade which sits in an Area of Natural Beauty on the River Thames, just ninety minutes from London. Guests staying at The Glass House and the other exclusive properties can enjoy a fabulous collection of amenities including water sports such as paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking, fly, lure and pole fishing, pond dipping for youngsters, cycling, ziplining, shooting, trapeze, horse riding, dune buggies, paint balling, climbing, numerous workshops, a children’s club and indulgent wellness treatments at the luxurious Orchard Spa with its 17 metre heated swimming pool, gym, treatment rooms, sauna and steam room. There are endless walking trails, an arboretum, a vegetable patch and herb garden, a hennery where you can help yourselves to eggs, a bird hide and even a small beach. The Lakes also offer a private dining menu packed with seasonal, local produce, using only the finest ingredients, perfect for long lunches or an evening celebration. The team can take care of everything from decorating to flowers to create the perfect celebration. If you can bare to leave The Glass House and this heavenly estate, many of the Cotswold’s major sights are only a fifteen minute drive away.

The Glass House is absolutely astonishing, a one-of-a-kind, lakefront masterpiece. This superb, contemporary wonder sits within the Huntsman Lake, accessed by a single bridge and surrounded by decking. It appears entirely made from glass, distinguishing itself from all of the other properties. Its striking glass construction offers the unique experience of ‘outside-in living’, wholly connecting its lucky guests to the stunning natural landscapes outside. Your haven of tranquility cleverly blends the natural landscape and astounding contemporary design in perfect harmony. From every corner of this treasure, you will see the lake rippling with the movement of diving birds, ducks and swans. As the sun shines on your decking, you can enjoy refreshing wild swimming or have some fun with kayaks and paddle boards.

Within The Glass House, your hearts will soar when meandering through the mesmerising spaces that are flooded with natural light. Dazzling whitewashed walls are decorated with towering, vibrant, colour pop canvases, starkly contrasting with the stunning, centrally exposed jet black staircase. Enormous, eye-catching sculptures catch your eye as you attempt to compare the internal beauty with the outdoor panorama seen through the floor to ceiling windows. You will feel the zen flow between every expansive, cavernous space. The highly impressive kitchen and dining area is at the heart of the house with every gadget and appliance imaginable. Even the most discerning of chefs will be thoroughly impressed to find six ovens plus tandoori and pizza ovens. The wine fridge can be quickly filled with your favourite selections. Your designer dining table and chairs is perfectly positioned so that you can dine with a view, opening the doors in summer months to listen to the lake’s soundtrack of a gentle hush with the occasional swoop of a bird.  

The dining area is separated from one of the two living rooms by a contemporary glass wood-fired fireplace, a work of art in itself. This living room enjoys a serene ambience with a sunken corner sofa space and a projector throwing your favourite television programmes and movies onto a full height white wall. Your second living space boasts sumptuous velvet chaises, a cosy spot for a read of the Sunday newspapers or perhaps a snug area for tired children to watch a movie.

The Glass House boasts four incredible bedroom suites. The master is simply astounding with 500 sqft of stunning space and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that make you feel as though you are sleeping outside. It offers his and hers walk-in wardrobes, a luxurious bath that sits next to the glass for breathtaking views over the lake, a huge rain shower and the compfiest bed imaginable. The remaining three bedroom suites are also stunning with fabulous interior design, sumptuous furnishings and gorgeous, stylish ensuite bathrooms. Depending on how you use the interconnected open living areas, you could add some extra guests as well as two older children by creatively using the exciting cinema space combined with outsize cushion mattresses to create a den in the leizure zone. The office space is sleek, minimalist and another perfectly positioned spot where you will be captivated by the outdoor vistas.

The basement of The Glass House is the ultimate in relaxation and leisure zones. With its Japanese zen styling and its fantastic array of treats, there may be some members of your groups that you may have to prise away! An enticing jacuzzi and sauna sit on one side together with elegant sculptures and soothing lighting. On the other side, your cinema area offers an altogether different vibe. You will discover a full size snooker table, colourful movie posters and a bar complete with a popcorn machine. No expense has been spared in the luxurious nine seater cinema screening room. You can relax in fully reclining leather electric armchairs and enjoy satellite television, Netflix, Amazon Prime, a selection of blue ray DVD films, professional lighting, a highly impressive sound system and a boom box which adds seat vibration and movement to simulate a 3D cinematic feel when watching big production movies such as Mission Impossible.

The central staircase leads you to the roof terrace which you reach via an electric skylight. The roof terrace is a glorious sun trap where you can enjoy alfresco dining using the barbecue, sun bathe, relax, enjoy your favourite tipples and enjoy the far reaching views over the lake. On the lower deck, you will also be captivated by the extraordinary scenery and enjoy the serenity and seclusion of this spectacular property, enveloped in greenery.

The Glass House is located on the exclusive The Lakes at Yoo private estate in the Cotswolds. This amazing 850 acre estate sits quietly outside the historic village of Lechlade. Lechlade enjoys a thriving market square dominated by the 15th century Church of St Lawrence and boasts a good array of cosy cafes, pubs and shops. The town square is close to the famous Halfpenny Bridge and the boating marina on the River Thames. Lechlade is popular with leisure traffic on the river, overseen by the Neptune-lie statue of Old Father Thames at St John’s Lock. A towpath walk from Lechlade takes you to the nearby Buscot House. Also close by is Kelmscott Manor, William Morris’s summer home for twenty five years.

The Lakes at Yoo offers an incredible list of entertainment. Although the dreamy Cotswolds villages are nearby, you may not even want to leave the estate. The Orchard Spa offers a wellness escape like no other. With a holistic approach to wellbeing, the estate’s panoramic views provide the inspiration for relaxation, healing and recuperation. The spa boasts a 17 metre pool, a brilliantly equipped gym, treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room. The spa is open between 2pm and 5pm for rental guests who want to indulge in luxury, bespoke facials and massages, reflexology and body treatments, beauty, waxing and tailored therapies. To enjoy the wildlife and unique Cotswold reed beds up close, guests can borrow paddle boards and kayaks to take to the lakes. The lakes are teeming with trout, pike, perch, bream and roach. At the fishing hut, you can hire tackle, rods and other equipment or arrange lessons for fly, lure and pole fishing. There are other amazing outdoor activities including bike hire, horse riding, dune buggies, paint balling, climbing, shooting, trapeze and ziplining. Should you be interested, the team can also arrange workshops including woodworking, arts and crafts, raft building and even cocktail classes. Perhaps something to consider if you are celebrating a special occasion! During the school holidays, there is a little lake’s explorers children’s club for children aged four and over. It gets booked quickly though!

The Cotswolds is blessed with many gorgeous quintessentially English villages and towns, some exceptional fine dining, artisanal markets and lots of activities. Close by, you can visit Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Bibury and the Slaughters. Throughout this remarkable area, you will see fabulous thatched cottages, plenty of glowing honey-coloured Cotswold stone, undulating fields dotted with sheep and lots of narrow lanes flanked by dry stone walls.

Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.

Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.

Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.

Painswick is an historic wool town, known as ‘The Queen of the Cotwolds’. It is surrounded by some of Gloucestershire’s most wonderful countryside and features many gorgeous buildings built with the mellow Cotswold stone from the local quarry on Painswick Beacon. It sits halfway along the Cotswold Way National Trail with marvellous hikes all around. Painswick Beacon enjoys magnificent views across the Severn Valley to the Welsh mountains. Painswick was chosen as a location for the BBC TV adaptation of J K Rowling’s ‘The Casual Vacancy’ so many of the sites can be spotted around the town. While exploring, you will discover the country’s oldest bowling green, New Street which was constructed in the 15th century, the splendid churchyard of St Mary’s and the town’s 18-hole golf course. If you prefer to explore by bike, the Cotswolds and Severn Vale 7 day cycle tour passes through Painswick. The town’s narrow streets are brimming with shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and galleries including the Art Couture Painswick Gallery. Painswick hosts an annual Arts Festival and the Art Couture Painswick Festival. The Rococo Garden is a short walk from the centre of the town, a flamboyant garden designed in the mid 1700’s with carpets of snowdrops and other gorgeous plants and flowers.

Guests staying at The Glass House also enjoy visits to Oxford, 25 miles away and Cheltenham, 30 miles away, the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.

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