A former threshing barn set within four acres of grounds in the picturesque Leicestershire countryside, this home offers an idyllic retreat to spend time together with family and friends. Inside, the barn is flooded with sunlight, courtesy of the vast wall of windows that runs all the way up to the roofline. An open kitchen/diner offers a sociable space to start and end each day, while the sitting room can be closed off to create a cosy room to relax by the fire or opened up to enhance space. Climb the spiral stairs, and you'll uncover a luxurious main bedroom with dramatic vaulted ceilings, an en-suite shower room and far-reaching views over the surrounding landscape. The second bedroom juxtaposes a teal velvet bed against original exposed beams and brickwork to create a stylish sanctuary, while the third and final room rounds things off with an Alpine theme and views over the garden. The green-fingered among you are more than welcome to help yourself to fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden – there's nothing quite like homegrown vegetables to enhance a homecooked meal. And if you'd rather leave the cooking to someone else, your hosts are more than happy to make the necessary...Read more arrangements. Feel free to enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub with expansive views over the nearby fields or sip sundowners at the outdoor dining area at the end of the day. The home is easily accessible from several nearby cities and towns – Nottingham is a 10-mile drive, while Derby is just shy of double that – which combined with its Midlands location, makes it the ideal meeting point for everyone to come together. If you fancy a change of scenery, the beautiful Wollaton Hall, which had a starring role in Christopher Nolan's Batman movies, is 12 miles away, while the tranquil cycle paths of the National Forest are no more than half an hour's drive.Read less

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including a private chef (£39 per head), luxury charcuterie grazing boxes (£11 per head), afternoon tea (£12.50 per head), and continental breakfast boxes (from £7 per head)

• Your host can also point you towards local suppliers who can arrange cocktail making masterclasses (£29 per head) and beauty treatments and pamper parties (from £29 per head)

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.