Well Furlong Cottage

Well Furlong Cottage: Worcestershire

If you're looking for a boutique hotel-style destination with the privacy and comfort of a real home, look no further. Set on 80 acres, this Cotswolds home has been designed with luxury and ultimate comfort in mind, with a spa on the property that has a pool, jacuzzi, steam room and an Astro court that doubles as a tennis court and football pitch. The spa is shared only between the host’s family and your group, with the charming cottage itself being connected directly to the spa building, so you can travel between the two without ever going outside. You’ll probably want to spend some time outside though – the surrounding Gloucestershire countryside is a treat for the eyes and for the soul. The garden backs onto fields and you're a short walk away from Bredon Hill (a popular cycling destination), while a great local pub is just a quick fifteen-minute bike ride away, or closer by car. The cottage itself is modern and thoughtfully decorated, with bright skylights, roomy bathrooms and yellow and blue walls that create a relaxing space. After working up an appetite in the pool, gather around the wooden table for dinner before unwinding by the fire with a bottle of wine. Plus, your host is more than happy to help you arrange spa treatments and provide extras like toys, games, bikes and baby equipment – so it's unlikely you'll run out of things to do at this fabulous countryside retreat.

Home truths:
*The host lives in a house next door to the cottage and shares access to the spa facilities
*One dog is permitted to join you, but you'll have to get written permission for a second pet
*A car is a must to make the most of the area
*The astroturf is used as a football pitch from November to March and as a tennis court from April to October
*The home has steep stairs and sloped ceilings and may not be suited to those with limited mobility
*There's secure bike storage and plenty of cycling paths in the area
*The beds in the master and second bedroom can be arranged as two singles or one super king-sized bed
*Free on-site parking is available at this home