Family-oriented beautiful cottage with garden

The Barn is a single-storey ground-level property located on an agricultural smallholding with countryside views - on the holding are horses, whilst a large pond has visiting wild ducks and geese. The holding is located between the villages of Astwood Bank and Feckenham in Worcestershire. Finished to a high standard throughout, the property offers a welcoming place to stay. Heating is via central heating or the woodburning stove. Inside, the spacious accommodation offers open-plan living, a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, a separate dining table and chairs and comfortable sofa and lounge chairs. There is a large bedroom with king size bed and an en-suite bathroom that has a bath with shower over. Additionally, there is a cloakroom and an office space. There are two pull-out single beds for two additional guests. Outside, a patio with garden furniture offers a pleasant space for outdoor meals or an evening drink, particularly during warmer months. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Astwood Bank is situated on the Worcestershire/Warwickshire border. There are a number of historic towns within easy travelling distance, such as Alcester, Bidford on Avon, Stratford upon Avon, Henley in Arden, Warwick and further afield the Cotswolds and Birmingham. Nearby country houses open to the public include Hanbury Hall, Ragley Hall and Coughton Court. Ragley Hall hosts many events such as an air show, game fare, music festivals and so on. The NEC is only 22 miles away, making the Barn suited for leisure and trades, business persons a convenient place to stay. Whatever the season, The Barn offers a charming retreat for your Worcestershire getaway.Astwood Bank is a well-established village on the northern edge of Worcestershire, sitting just a short drive from Redditch and within easy reach of Birmingham. It has the feel of a place that knows exactly what it is: traditional, practical, and quietly self-contained. The village centre offers everyday essentials, including local shops, pubs, takeaways, and schools, all stitched together by a strong community spirit that hasn't been over-polished for tourists. Surrounded by open countryside, Astwood Bank provides easy access to walking routes and rural lanes, while still benefiting from excellent road and rail links nearby. Redditch brings larger supermarkets, leisure facilities, and a train line to Birmingham New Street, making commuting straightforward rather than heroic. For days out, the Worcestershire countryside, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Lickey Hills are all within comfortable reach. Astwood Bank suits those who want village life without isolation, a proper place to live, not a theme park version of one.