Freya’s Farmhouse

There’s a certain kind of quiet in this corner of Nottinghamshire — an unhurried stillness that settles over the countryside like mist at dawn. And at its heart, between meadow and sky, is this super-cool farm estate with 15 acres of picturesque land and a clutch of design-led rentals. Freya’s is an inspiring space for families and friends to gather, reconnect and celebrate; if there a more of you, spread out over the additional spaces for 4 or 8. Interiors strike a hip balance between country farmhouse and contemporary chic; bold splashes of mustard and teal are set against exposed brickwork, timeworn beams and weathered textures, while shiny Smeg appliances slot perfectly into place in the rustic-chic kitchen. The 3 bedrooms (one with an additional mezzanine double) are dreamy, all soft linens and countryside views; the master has a gorgeous plant-filled bathroom, too.

Step outside and it gets even lovelier. There’s a wood-fired hot tub,  and a Swedish-style sauna for the ultimate unwind (or warming up after wintery walks). Long summer evenings can unfold beneath a pergola, with easy dinners cooked in the Green Egg BBQ and pizza oven. Elsewhere on the estate you can book a massage, private yoga class or watch a film in the decadent little cinema, then wander down to the village pub for a pint or dinner. This is the kind of place you come to with your favourite people, and leave already plotting a return — feeling rested and full of happy memories.

Getting here: drive, or train to Loughborough/East Midlands Parkway, then taxi (10 mins)