If you're looking for a staycation not too far from home, then this week's Cool Stay of the Week could be the ideal escape from London's hustle and bustle.
Just an hour away from central London, you'll find traditional English village life at the Wheelwrights - a listed barn located in the Essex village of Little Waltham.
With a traditional exterior, as soon as guests enter this one bedroom home they will notice a contrastingly modern interior. The ground floor is one large open plan living, dining, and kitchen area with white ceilings, wood panelled walls, and pops of colour in the furnishings. A large sofa, flatscreen smart TV, and desk sit at one end of the room under the vaulted ceilings and beams, while a dining table is found alongside the fully equipped kitchen at the other.
The double bedroom has a large, stylish bed and the bathroom has a rainforest shower head to ensure ultimate relaxation. Double glass doors lead off the living area to the sunny courtyard where guests will find their own private outdoor space and further seating.
Located right in the centre of the village, it is only a short walk from Wheelwrights to the local pub and cricket green. Little Waltham Nature Reserve and The Essex Way are also nearby.
Where: Little Waltham, Essex
Price: from £79 per night
Sleeps: 2
To book: coolstays.com/wheelwrights
