Doggetts Farm - The Cartlodge

Rochford's market-town setting gives way to countryside where this converted barn stands on an acre of private grounds. The Cartlodge is a single-storey property sleeping ten across four bedrooms, each with its own ensuite wet room. The whole place is yours alone, with parking for four cars and an electric charging point on site.

Ground-floor living means everything flows together: an open-plan kitchen and dining area with bi-fold doors opening to the garden, a vaulted living room with a 100-inch smart TV, and a games room with a pool table, dartboard, table tennis and table football. The kitchen handles everything from breakfast to dinner with an electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher and coffee machine. Bed linen, towels, wifi and heating are included; the air source heat pump and underfloor heating keep things warm year-round.

Outside, a wood-fired hot tub sits in the back garden with barbecue and seating. One well-behaved dog stays free. Smoking is not permitted indoors. Families with very young children will find a highchair and travel cot available on request.