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The interior style is country comfortable, easy-going and relaxed. There are the owners’ family photographs, animal portraits, rugs thrown on boards, florals and antique chairs.

Downstairs is partly open-plan. The kitchen, stuffed with masses of kit for cooking, is semi-open to the dining area where a rustic table seats up to eight and big glazed doors slide open to the terrace.

The sitting room is cosy. There’s a woodburning stove and enough armchairs and deep sofas, piled with colourful cushions, for everyone to lounge, or squirrel away with a book. Off the sitting room, a playroom provides a kids’ escape space, with football table, TV and daybed.

Upstairs the bedrooms are big and bright. One has a super king, the other a king and a single next to it. Downstairs, there is a double bed with access on one side only, and next door, a twin or super king if they are made up together.

The bathrooms aren’t the newest but they are functional, clean and sparkle. The water pressure is good for showers. Towels are fresh and fluffy and no shortcuts are taken for your comfort.

Outside the large gardens are mainly lawned, ideal for family games. They are also so well-enclosed they should contain all but the most determinedly adventurous dogs. There’s a good barbecue and picnic table for eating al fresco – a great way to enjoy long summer evenings and spectacular sunsets. If you don’t fancy cooking, we’ve tons of suggestions for tasty places to eat out. Or we can help you find a caterer; just ask.

If you need more space, simply hop across the cattle grid. The little lane beyond is a cul-de-sac of the prettiest and most perfect kind. It’s perfect for family walks with small people and opportunities to learn to cycle. Walk its length (about four minutes) and you’ll find yourself on the bowling-green-flat, pony-nibbled lawns of Pilley Green where local children play football and run around.

The owners Stephen and Louise were locals and they say that the village comes into its own in summer with gardens to visit (through the National Open Garden Scheme). They also recommend the old phone box as a must-visit – it’s now a community book swap facility.

All in all: Forest Edge is about the village life experience. This is a lovely, well presented holiday home that’s set up for families and in a great spot.

The quirky bits (we like to be honest)

The bathrooms aren’t the newest or most luxurious, but they’re sparkling clean, water pressure is good for an invigorating shower and towels are fluffy. In short – it is all about your comfort.

Accessibility

You can park right next to the front door. There are two steps up into the house. The downstairs bedrooms and entire downstairs are on one floor with no steps. The bathroom is roomy and has bath and shower. No grab or hand rails are provided however.