Fenn House Alvechurch

Fenn House is in Alvechurch. It's a detached house, so you won't share any walls. It sleeps eight in four bedrooms. There are three bathrooms, which helps with a full house.

It's got a 5 Star rating, which means it's well-equipped and finished to a good standard. Everything is included: bedding, towels, wifi.

The garden is enclosed, which is good if you've got kids or a dog. Actually, no pets allowed, sorry. There's parking on the drive.

Inside, it's got what you'd expect: a dishwasher, washing machine, TV. There's space to store bikes if you bring them.

The village centre is a short walk. There's a shop, a few places to eat, and a couple of pubs about 200 yards away. The marina is nice for a stroll.

For days out, you're quite central. Birmingham is about 11 miles one way, Worcester is 10 miles the other. The National Trust has a few properties around here, like Hanbury Hall.

Within half an hour, you can get to the West Midlands Safari Park near Bewdley, or the Severn Valley Railway. Stratford-upon-Avon is about a 25-minute drive if you want to see a play. The Cotswolds and the Malverns are both within an hour if you fancy a walk.

That's about it. It's a good base for that part of the country.