Hunting tower (built in 1720) set in 500 acres of woodland for rent. Feels like the middle of nowhere, but only fifteen minutes from a large supermarket and just two hours from London. Available as a fully furnished rental for 12-36 months.

No WiFi and mobiles don’t work very well either. Requires 4×4 for access in winter and not suitable for small children due to real fires, stone staircase and steep drops. Suit writer, artist or musician or anyone that wants to detach from the world for a while. Sleeps 4 in comfort or 6-8 in various levels of discomfort.

Would consider short-term exchange with old property in Greece or possibly something ancient and interesting in Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire.

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