Broadstone Barns - The Hideaway

The village of Ticknall sits quietly in south Derbyshire, surrounded by countryside that invites walking straight from your door. Nearby Melbourne offers pubs, restaurants and independent shops, while Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold Reservoir are within reach for a day out. It's the kind of location where you can be as active or as still as you like.

The Hideaway is a single-bedroom barn conversion on the ground floor, sleeping two. Everything is open-plan—living room, kitchen and bedroom flow together with bi-fold doors opening onto a private courtyard. The kitchen has what you need to cook properly: gas cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The bedroom has a super king bed, and the ensuite combines a bath with a large walk-in shower. Heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are all included, along with a welcome pack when you arrive.

The real draw is the courtyard. It's yours alone, furnished with a patio and garden furniture, and it has a private hot tub. There's parking for two cars and a bike store if you need it. No smoking inside. This is a couple's retreat designed for doing very little—or everything, depending on the day.