Cotswolds barn conversion in foodie-heaven Kingham

As a foodie myself, I love how close our cottage is to some of the country's greatest pubs and restaurants.... and then there's also beautiful walks in the bluebell woods to burn off the calories afterwards! Kingham is such a wonderfully relaxing and welcoming place, with enough entertainment in the Cotswolds area to keep all members of the family happy (Blenheim Palace, horse-riding, trout fishing, cycling routes, country fairs, pubs with the local Hooky ale and roaring open fires). This designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is close enough to London or Oxford for a short weekend break, but varied enough for guests to luxuriate for a week.

We were drawn to this honey-coloured stone barn because it's right in notoriously beautiful Kingham village, but tucked away behind dry stone walls - so is silent at night, and still within walking distance of the gentle buzz of the village, the village store and two knockout pubs. For those without a car, it's also on the mainline train from London (journey time 1hr15mins) with the station only 20mins walk away. Our home has a sense of history, with a stylishly modernised kitchen and facilities.

Kingham neighbours Daylesford Organic Farm, with its emporium, restaurants, cookery classes and spa. So inbetween relaxing in our home's sizeable secluded garden or lounging in the supremely comfortable underfloor-heated reception rooms, you can also walk along the country track to Daylesford. Kingham itself is ridiculously pictureseque, and was once voted "England's favourite village" by Country Life. Once a year, the spotlight shines on the village as it hosts Alex James' Feastival (hosted by the cheese-supremo and ex-member of Blur) when many celebrities descend on the village for a weekend of good-natured fun and music.