This home is a 16th-century cabinet of curiosities. Originally built in 1590, this marvellous treasure trove of a family home has been carefully added to over the years. Old and new blend seamlessly in this Grade II listed home – you can enjoy a family dinner in the original dining room before spending the night glamping in the canal boat on the lake. There’s something to appeal to every taste here, from the four-poster bed in the master suite to the games room with a fruit machine. Curl up in front of the inglenook fireplace below wooden beams after walking around the Broughton Down Nature Reserve. Make sure to visit the gin bar first – and check out the unique 2p flooring. There are quirky touches and curios everywhere you look here, yet it all fits together perfectly – the renovation of this home has clearly been a labour of love. The house is set in 2.6 acres in an idyllic setting – there’s even a rowing boat on the lake. Spend your afternoons swimming in the heated pool or playing tennis before firing up the barbecue and moving to the veranda for cocktails and an alfresco feast. You’ll find...Read more three charming and unusual glamping units dotted around the lake – choose from the canal boat, the gypsy wagon and the bohemian hideaway to make your stay even more memorable. Read less