In a countryside-like setting, this beautifully rustic cottage resides far enough away from the hustle and bustle yet close enough to be within easy reach of the town of Silver Spring itself. The home's structure dates back to the mid-1800s and retains original oak beam ceilings and a stunning fireplace at the heart of the living room. We particularly love how the bookshelves of the living room and bedrooms inject a pop of colour and emphasise the space's homely character with heaps of charm. Picture yourselves drifting off in the peaceful bedrooms with a book selected from the library in hand. During the daytime, you can also find a reading corner at the window seat in the large play space/ yoga room located in the converted hayloft. Spend days out exploring the local trails – in fact, you'll find one just at the end of the street, which sidles the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. If hiking is your thing, you can go for miles, both in the north direction and south. Alternatively, the local area boasts locations for riding and biking – and you'll find space to store your bicycles in the barn attached to the cottage here too. Within proximity to the centre of Silver Spring, you can also be lapping up the sights of Washington DC in just a thirty-five-minute drive. Return to the house for a humbling evening dedicated to taking some downtime – warm up your toes on the heated ceramic floors, or light up the fire and snuggle in front of with a mug of hot cocoa. If you're muddy from nature walks and outdoorsy adventures – you'll find a beautiful marble shower in one of the bathrooms and a Japanese soaking bathtub in the other. Bliss. With the smell of firewood soothing your soul, gaze out of the window to see if you can spot any local wildlife, as from here, you may see foxes, many species of birds, flocks of geese, herds of deer and even the odd hare hopping around. Home truths: *You'll have your own private entrance here *There's a dedicated office here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay *Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request *Other children's amenities available include – safety guards, dinnerware, books, toys and a changing table *Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay *There’s free parking on the driveway *Though there's enough bed space for seven people here, we'd recommend a maximum guest count of four