Housmans Cartshed

Built as a cartshed generations ago, Housmans Cartshed is now a one-bedroom conversion on the edge of Bournheath village in Bromsgrove. The property occupies its own corner of the owners' grounds, set back from the road with a private garden and parking for one car. Inside, it follows an upside-down plan: the bedroom sits downstairs with a shower room, while the living spaces and kitchen occupy the upper floor with their own external staircase to a sitting-out area.

The bedroom has a zip-and-link bed, so you can sleep as a super king or as twins depending on what you need. Upstairs, an open-plan kitchen and living area gives enough space to cook properly and eat at leisure. Essentials like electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are all covered. The village location puts you close to country lanes and the Lickey Hills for walking or cycling, while Worcester and Birmingham are both within reach for a change of scenery. No smoking indoors.