The Laughing Cow

This Cotswold abode nestled within a farmland estate began its life as a humble milking parlour –⁠ not that you'd know it. Nowadays, it's a luxurious country retreat, seamlessly blending classic-English design and characterful charm.

Make yourself comfortable in the vast living space with a cosy sofa nook flanking one end – and a made-for-action kitchen at the other for rustling up a hearty meal.

The traditional farmer's kitchen table with a monk's bench is a wonderful place to gather your troops together for a lazy mealtime in the winter months, before retiring to the fireside for film nights – the underfloor heating keeps things toasty.

In the summer months, take things outside into the pretty English garden for an alfresco barbecue. And as the sun sets over the patchwork fields beyond, cosy up beside the fire pit for an evening of stargazing. Thanks to the home's peaceful, rural setting, it's quite a show.

When it's time to get and about, you're just a seven-minute drive from the market town of Shipston-on-Stour with its traditional pubs and restaurants to keep you well-watered and fed. Or pack up a picnic and blaze a trail into the stunning countryside – there are cycle routes and footpaths aplenty right on your doorstep.

Home truths:
*The property is spread out across one level with no internal stairs
*The second bedroom has two single beds which can be made into a super king-size bed on request
*Off-street parking is available for up to two cars outside the property
*Child-friendly amenities such as a travel cot (linen not provided) and highchair are available on request
*Due to its remote location, mobile phone reception is variable
*You’ll need to bring your own charcoal for the barbecue and fire pit
*A starter supply of wood is provided for the wood-burning stove
*The home sits within the grounds of a farm and for the safety of guests, access to the farmyard or surrounding fields is not permitted