Babbling Brook Barn

Families and small groups looking for a rural retreat will find Babbling Brook Barn works well—there's room for five, a garden to explore, and the owners' presence nearby if you need anything. The barn conversion sits on a working farm where you might spot deer or hear woodpeckers, though the setting is more practical than picture-postcard: you're here for the space and seclusion rather than views. One well-behaved dog stays free, which suits those who don't want to leave a pet behind.

The layout is straightforward: ground floor has the living and kitchen areas opening onto an enclosed garden, plus a separate toilet. Upstairs, one bedroom has a kingsize bed and the other offers a double and single, served by a bathroom with both bath and shower. The kitchen is equipped for cooking proper meals rather than holiday shortcuts—oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are covered. The wood-fired hot tub, which accommodates four people, comes with initial fuel included and dominates the outdoor space; you'll want to bring extra towels if you plan to use it regularly.

Abbots Bromley village is a 2½-mile drive away and has the usual high street amenities. The local area has enough to occupy a few days—Hoar Cross Hall spa is five minutes away if you want to venture out. No smoking inside the barn. On-site parking takes two cars.