Hillside Hangouts: Elsker

This luxurious house has a real wow factor and is perfect for a no-expenses-spared holiday or celebration. It’s set on the 500-acre Farncombe Estate along with two other self-catering properties and three hotels but feels quite secluded.

There’s plenty of room for a large group to spread out, including a library, a games room with retro games, and a large lounge and kitchen diner. The garden has far-reaching views and a gated swimming pool, a hot tub and table tennis. A free group activity on the estate is included with your stay – yoga, falconry, hovercraft, axe throwing, clay shooting and archery among others.

A welcome hamper includes milk, fresh bread, butter, jam and fruit. Cook together in the state-of-the-art kitchen, fire up the BBQ, choose a restaurant at one of the three hotels, or head to Chipping Campden or Broadway, only a five-minute drive. Stock up at delicious Daylesford farm shop.