The Copse is a fab-u-lous self-catering country house in the Chiltern Hills, on the border with Berkshire. With room for up to 20 people to stay and other nearby accommodation within walking distance, you can gather your nearest and dearest and make a whopper weekend of it. With nine bedrooms, six bathrooms, a massive kitchen, cinema room, games room and hot tub, it makes for an ideal self-catering getaway. We would know – we used The Copse for an all Muddy editor working weekend so can vouch that it’s an incredible space that’s versatile, beautifully appointed and relaxed.

For larger celebrations or weddings, this venue has a spacious but homely feel and enormous stunning gardens with a lake – perfect for photos. Celebrate in the new green house pavilion, which can seat up to 120 guests, before heading out into the garden of an evening to enjoy the Arctic cabin barbecue hut and the fire pits, which on hand to keep you toasty warm regardless of whatever the British weather decides to throw at you.