The Calligrapher

The Calligrapher: Gloucestershire

Formerly a writer’s retreat, you don’t have to bring pen and paper to this cute country studio, but the uninterrupted country views may still inspire you to get lyrical. You can tell this place has been created by a designer, with every arched mirror, heather-pink armchair and throw feeling as though it’s been hand-picked. Get the wood-burning stove going on a chilly evening and the whole space soon heats up. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors flood the place with sunlight during the day, and you can open up the door to the private patio outside. There are deckchairs for soaking up the sun out here and a dining table for feasts accompanied by an uninterrupted view of fields and forest.

You’re in the tiny hamlet of Idbury here, and Masterchef-run country pubs, secluded spas and organic farm shops are all within a ten-minute drive. You’re surrounded by the beauty of the Cotswolds AONB, and wandering the footpaths from this home, it's not uncommon to spot deer. Plus, famously idyllic Stow-on-the-Wold is just a ten-minute drive away.

Home truths:
*You are welcome to bring a baby with you in its own Moses basket
*In a remote location, having a car is recommended and there is private parking on the shared driveway for one car
*This is an open-plan studio apartment with the bedroom, kitchen and living area all as one
*There is no sofa, but two plush armchairs