Hawthorn Barn, Northleach

Hawthorn Barn is a boutique single-storey barn conversion on the outskirts of Northleach in Gloucestershire. High ceilings and exposed beams run throughout. A Cotswold stone feature wall frames the woodburning stove in the sitting room. The light and airy kitchen-diner has a breakfast island and electric range oven. Step outside to your private paved courtyard with furniture.

You're in proper Cotswolds countryside here. Fields surround the barn. The setting is quiet and secluded despite being close to the A40.

Three bedrooms sleep six. The king-size and superking both have en-suite showers. The twin bedroom is served by a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Two large sofas fill the sitting room. The utility room holds a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Bourton-on-the-Water sits 7 miles away (15 minutes). Visit the Cotswold Motoring Museum or Birdland Park. Chastleton House is 8 miles north (18 minutes). Snowshill Manor lies 12 miles northwest (25 minutes).

Families and groups of friends will love this barn. Each couple gets their own bathroom. The woodburning stove makes winter stays cosy. Hawthorn Barn works brilliantly as a Cotswolds base.