This was a wonderful opportunity to stay in a historic National Trust-classified homestead, with home and workers' cottages dating from 1823. "Somercotes" is a working farm, but residential areas are beautifully landscaped with boxed lavender hedges, trim lawns, etc. There is a children's play area with a tree house and tyre swing, and lots of interest, with a shed-ful of ancient carriages and John Deere tractors, etc., and a "pugmill" (for making bricks on site), which are endlessly fascinating. Breakfast is included, but there is a catch: in the fridge, eggs, bacon, homemade bread, farm-produced cherry and apricot jams, to be cooked by self, and washing-up would be appreciated! Although bathroom amenities are basic, modern glass and chrome would not sit comfortably in these old cottages. We would certainly stay again, hopefully for a couple of days, allowing more time for local exploration of the property and the nearby historic village of Ross.