Parsons Pleck, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire

This contemporary single storey holiday house (not far from Cheltenham and Worcester) is perfect for family celebrations, friends reunions, retreats and corporate groups. Parsons Pleck is in a prime position to explore the North Cotswolds and benefits from excellent motorway access. It's a fabulous open plan design, with a lovely enclosed garden, wrap-around deck, heated pool and sauna pod.

Floor to ceiling windows throughout Parsons Pleck give lots of light and gorgeous garden views. Everyone can sit down to eat together, inside or out depending on the weather. For a special occasion or a group wanting catering options, the owners can provide a list private chefs to do the honours. The extensive decked area is ideal for barbecues or time socialising around the firepit and spacious enough for a retreat yoga class. There is plenty of lawn space for family games of soccer or even team building activities for a business group. A heated outdoor pool is a focus for fun in the sun between May and September, followed by a sauna and a ping pong tournament in the games room.

Evenings can be spent next to the cosy wood stove in the main sitting area or relaxing with a box set in the TV room. The garden room library is a great space for a quiet read. For a mixed age group Parsons Pleck has great downtime choices. Please note, this is not a party house, no young groups. Hen and stag parties are not permitted.

All the bedrooms have cool design features with subtle tones, wooden floors and tasteful soft furnishings. 2 have contemporary en suites and there are 2 shared shower rooms. The house is wheelchair accessible with grab rails and a shower seat, suitable for anyone less mobile. There's a ramp into the garden.

Guests don't need to travel far to visit local attractions such as Batsford Arboretum & Falconry Centre or Pershore Abbey and Abbey Park. The Malvern Hills offer any number of walking and cycling trails and the Cotswolds offer picture postcard villages with country pubs. The Regency town of Cheltenham is a must see, known for the Gold Cup Festival but also plenty of culture, heritage and shopping.