Flaunting mint-green from the outside, whilst the inside is modern, with the feature of Lisbon style tiling in the kitchen that we adore, blending nicely with the stone-coloured cabinetry – the ideal spot to whip up tasty breakfast and coffee to enjoy on the terrace, cosied up on the rattan furniture, letting time pass as you gaze out over the lakes. Enjoy the amazing views from the comfort of the main bedroom, with the windows wide open to let in a fresh breeze. Grab your comfy shoes and take the thirty-six-minute stroll to Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve for a wander around the lakes, taking in the scenery. Immerse yourself even more in nature at the Westonbirt Arboretum, spread over 600 acres and with 18,000 trees and shrubs. The former is largely traditional woods, but The Old Arboretum is precisely created with grand avenues and rare and exotic trees – and it's only a thirty-two-minute drive away. Why not treat yourself to a day of cider tasting for a genuinely authentic experience learning about the history of cider production and how the process has evolved, whilst enjoying a tipple.

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