Hygge of Herefordshire

Tucked away, off a country road close to Ledbury, this charming little home comes as quite a surprise. With its rural surroundings and nearby grazing sheep, its bold industrial styling is a real statement, with deep hues on the walls and lots of reclaimed wood. Vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork and wooden beams add plenty of character but it's touches like the vintage radiators, scaffold pole headboard in the bedroom and the exposed copper pipework in the bathroom that make this place really sing.

Somewhat upside-down in its layout, the main living space is on the top floor, with direct access to the pretty garden – a private sanctuary. Lounge on the leather sofa, cook in the stylish kitchen area or eat at the table in front of the patio doors. For extra snugness, there's a second lounge on the lower floor, complete with an electric fire for cosy film nights. And while we love the bedroom here, with its sumptuous mattress and faux fur throws, it's the bathroom that stole our hearts – its copper bathtub is a real showstopper.

From here it's a just four-minute drive to the pretty town of Ledbury, and keen walkers will be in their element with the Malvern Hills, the Cotswolds, the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean all within an hour's drive. If you're here during the autumn, you can ask for access to the neighbouring orchard, where you can help yourself to some seasonal fruit, and you can even treat yourself to a private yoga lesson – your host is an experienced instructor.

Home truths:
*You'll have your own private entrance here
*Your host will allocate you a private parking space on the drive
*This home isn't considered suitable for children between the ages of 2 and 12, but babies are welcome – a cot is available
*There's laptop-friendly workspace at the table, and a pocket wi-fi device you can use here too
*There's a Bluetooth speaker so you can stream your music
*The garden is fully enclosed, with a secure storage area for bikes
*Your host asks that all footwear is removed and left on the shoe racks provided
*The WiFi here can be patchy at times
*No welcome hamper is provided so you'll need to bring your own basics for the first cup of tea