Description Rosey Apples: Sandford Saint Martin

On the edge of The Cotswolds AONB, this centuries-old cottage is in keeping with its bucolic surroundings. Its home of Sandford St Martin is a picture-perfect glimpse of thatch-roofed cottages and a babbling river, but you’ll have to hop in the car to stock up on groceries in the closest significant town – Chipping Norton, a twenty-minute drive away. Cosy rooms inside have been brought up to 21st-century standards, especially in the shaker-style kitchen with all the mod cons you need. But wooden beams and a Scandinavian stove ensure the old cottage vibe remains. The bonus? A private garden with a fire pit and picnic table for barbecues outside.

Home truths:
*The closest shop is in the neighbouring village so having a car is recommended
*Both of the bedrooms are upstairs so this place may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*Your host can provide a travel cot or children's air bed and a high chair on request
*There is private parking at this home and additional on-street parking outside
*In a quiet neighbourhood, the host asks that noise be kept to a minimum
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*You'll have your own private entrance here