Now if it really does get too much and the world falls apart, you can head to your very own Winchester and wait for it to blow over.
A traditional village inn that had served its community for over 500 years has closed its doors to punters and opened it up to staycationers. Now as an AirBnB property, guests can live in a real-working pub and yep, even the kegs are still in place for you to pull your very own pint.
So, let's get this straight. It's a staycation that essentially comes with unlimited alcohol.
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Set in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds of Tetford, it's only a two hour drive from Leeds, making it the perfect spot to head off for a weekend away with your nearest and dearest- or for the ultimate party.
There's space for fourteen friends or family members with six bedrooms all have ensuite shower and toilet available. There's also a sofa bed for two more downstairs if you have any surprise extra guests.
If you're looking for a spot for your guests to eat, you'll barely fill the tables. The dining room seats twenty people with room for up to forty standing, so you really can host your very own pub- night. You’ll have a full self catering kitchen with every appliance you need plus your own private terrace and have a BBQ or outdoor fire for cosy twilight nights under the stars.
In 2015, The Guardian quoted the village area as "English countryside at its quintessential best, with rolling hills, babbling brooks and unspoilt farmland" and the reviews only seem to encourage this depiction.
One reviewer said: "The place was as you would expect, a 500 year old pub with an abundance of character. It had everything my group and I needed for our stay. The area is quiet and the locals are friendly. We will definitely consider coming back in the future."
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Another said: "Wow! I almost want to write a terrible review so the pub doesn't get booked up... You never can tell with photos but it's a proper pub, not miniature, and well stocked with everything that we could have needed. It was very easy to self-cater and I'd recommend arriving with everything you need rather than needing a foray to shops.
"Richard was the perfect host. He put on a cask of beer especially for us and was there next door if we ever needed him, but he didn't intrude (especially perfect mid Covid). It was amazing to have a pub of our own, with beer and a crackling log fire.The village is small and sleepy. Half an hour's drive east there are loads of quiet sandy beaches.
"We drove to Mog's Eye and the dog had a brilliant time running on the sand. Truly an amazing break - five stars just isn't enough!"
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We're sure this hidden gem is going to get booked up in no time, so to get your stay confirmed, visit AirBnB whilst you can.
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Property
The £500k Leeds home that comes with its own clock tower – and a link to royalty
If you’ve ever fancied living in something that feels halfway between a fairytale cottage and a period drama set, this one might do it.
Tucked away in Gledhow, The Clock House isn’t your typical Leeds terrace. In fact, calling it a terrace feels a bit like calling a castle 'a nice semi'.
Built around 1657, the two-bedroom property is part of the historic Gledhow Hall Estate, a site once owned by none other than Queen Elizabeth I.
It's a beautiful home, inside and out, with Yorkshire stone walls, cobbled courtyards, and the striking clock tower that gives the home its name.
With wrought iron gates and space for up to four vehicles, it feels like you're miles away from the city, while still being firmly in LS8 (and just moments from vibrant shops, bars and restaurants).
The interiors of the clock tower home have been beautiful renovated, with plenty of character but modern comforts, like a deVOL-designed kitchen with quartz worktops, vaulted ceilings, and Crittall-style doors that open straight onto the garden
Other features include a marble fireplace, oak flooring, and calming sage tones.
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Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, including a principal suite with its own spa-like ensuite, plus a second bedroom complete with dressing area.
And then there’s the garden - south-west facing, private, and complete with a sun house that could double as a home office, studio, or just somewhere to hide with a coffee.
The property is currently on the market for offers over £500,000, which, for a Grade II-listed home with this much character and history, feels like it could be a real steal.
Inside the beautiful converted chapel with a hidden library on the market in West Yorkshire
Daisy Jackson
A jaw-dropping five-bedroom converted chapel in the Yorkshire hills has been listed for sale - for a cool £895,000.
If you’ve ever fancied living somewhere that looks like it belongs in a period drama but also on the front page of an interiors magazine, then this one in Mill Bank might be worth a nosey.
Tucked away in the scenic Ryburn Valley, this five-bedroom Grade II-listed home is serving Sunday-best-meets-Grand-Designs energy.
From the outside, it’s all stone walls, arched windows, and a proper storybook belfry perched on top. But push through those grand double doors and things take a turn.
We’re talking a triple-height living space, with a bespoke helical staircase, exposed trusses overhead, and natural light pouring in.
Originally designed as an art gallery, the main space is massive and dramatic, with a sunflower-yellow kitchen.
The main bedroom upstairs stretches across the front of the building, with huge arched windows giving you uninterrupted valley views.
There’s even a mezzanine level currently doubling as a yoga and cinema space.
This amazing home actually has three staircases - the main one through the home, another hidden spiral staircase leading to a cosy, timber-lined library; and a third heading from the master bedroom to the mezzanine (which some people in the Rightmove comments have described as the 'staircase of death').
The library is hidden behind a concealed staircaseThat 'staircase of death'Stunning views from the master bedroomBeautiful arched windows throughoutThe main living spaceThat gorgeous kitchenMore light-flooded living spacesGorgeous colourful windows in the bathroomCredit: Rightmove / The Modern House
Outside, you’ve got around an acre of gardens - lawns, rose beds, apple trees, and even a rewilded section - plus space for six cars.
Location-wise, you’re deep in countryside calm but still within easy reach of Leeds.
Whether you can afford this place or not, I think we can all agree it's a scroll-stopper, and a really beautiful conversion.
Sophie Smith -
21st January 2023 
