Farthing Corner is a beautiful thatched house dating from the early 15th century, set in private gardens and woodland, in the small village of West Tytherley in Hampshire’s Test Valley.

The house is attractively decorated with the warmth and comfort of a true home. Cross the threshold under a metre-thick thatch into the beamed entrance hall, with large brick inglenook fireplace, and an antique table adorned with fresh flowers.

The relaxing sitting room has a comfortable sofa and armchairs set around an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, and a pianola to play. There is also a television (with Freeview) and a video/DVD player if you fancy watching a film curled up by the fire.

Bedrooms: Farrow & Ball colours, Wilton carpet, antique rugs and furnishings, big comfortable beds, crisp, pretty, cotton bed linens, and feather duvets and pillows make for a wonderfully relaxing stay.

The house has a few acres of woodland, dotted with lovely flowering cherry trees, carpets of snowdrops, spring flowers and a bluebell wood. To the front and side of the house are a lawn (perfect for croquet) and gardens, a vegetable plot (many of which are served for the delicious, home-cooked meals), and a fruit orchard. The gravel driveway and secluded parking are particularly ideal if you have a classic car. For those of you who can’t leave the office behind there is wireless internet in the house.