The Chapel

What was once the Pickwell Estate’s 16th-century chapel has been carefully transformed into a cosy and characterful bolthole. Everything a holidaying couple could possibly need is here, but the Chapel has a surprise in store – a private decked area off the bedroom with chairs, party lights and a hot-tub for two.

If you can pull yourself away from your pristine retreat, there are six acres of rambling estate gardens to explore; have a game of tennis or croquet, fire up the barbecue, chat to other guests. Wilder areas of the garden include a firepit with wooden benches and overhead parachute. The manor house has a coffee room and useful laundry/drying room too.

Walk the 20 minutes (either cross-country or by the road) to reach Georgeham’s two good pubs Rock Inn and the King’s Arms – and a shop.