Gladwyns Farm Lodge

Thaxted and the villages around it reward exploration—the medieval church, independent shops and restaurants in the town centre sit within easy reach, and the rolling Essex countryside invites long walks. Gladwyns Farm Lodge converts a barn on working farmland into a base for six people, with three double bedrooms spread across two floors, each with its own shower room and heated towel rail. The ground floor opens into a kitchen and dining area where you can cook properly, then gather round a table for six, with French doors leading out to the garden.

The living space has a smart TV and comfortable seating. Outside, a private hot tub faces the fields, there's a firepit and barbecue for the back garden, and parking for three cars. One dog can stay with you at no extra cost. Electricity, wi-fi, bed linen and towels come as standard. The property is yours alone—no other guests, no shared facilities. Smoking is not permitted inside.