The Gatehouse

The estate is totally private with the house backing onto woodland, so you can walk from the door looking out for birds, deer and many butterflies in spring and summer. You have your own large garden with barbecue, a patio with table and chairs and a communal green with a pavilion (shared with other holiday properties) at the front for cricket, rounders and football.

The kitchen is large and you’re left a hamper with fresh eggs from a local farm and dry cured bacon and sausages from Seven Wells Butcher in Oundle. Peaceful bedrooms upstairs are large and comfortable, full of interesting artwork and with lovely views. For rainy days you’ll find books and games, but these can all be taken to the huts on the Woodland Walk too – some for quiet reading, others for craft or yoga.

It’s one mile to Ashton village for a pint at The Chequered Skipper.