… 3/4 mile from Blackborough, four thatched cottages, brilliantly and individually converted from barns, along ¼ mile of (quite rough) drive and in 30 acres of farmland to wander. Three are suitable for wheelchair users. All have their own enclosed paved patio with table/chairs, parasol, gas barbecue. Beside the cottages, making the third side of the large former farmyard (the owners’ fine thatched farmhouse makes the fourth) is a huge barn converted into a marvellous conservatory, terrific for gatherings, with seating for 25 (CD player). Balconies overlook a large, well stocked pond for moorhen/duck watching. Indoor heated swimming pool (24’ x 12’ x 3’10" depth, ‘counter current’ flow) with changing room, shower and loo, all entirely accessible to wheelchair users. Large games room (table tennis, pool table, table football). Children’s play area (enclosed) with trapeze, swings, Wendy house, sandpit. Grassy area for children’s games. Such a peaceful place, wonderful atmosphere and the cottages are amongst the best conversions we have seen, with excellent use of colour, materials, many fine oak beams. Additional freezer, larder fridge and tumble drier. Professional catering and ready meals available. Spring water.


Apple Cottage (arrow 1) has living/dining/small fitted kitchen with flagstone floors, oak fitments, TV/DVD, washing machine, microwave. Upstairs (stairgates), two bedrooms - one double and one small single. Bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). Small gravelled area at the back of the cottage for its exclusive use.