Farm retreats are set to be the biggest travel trend for 2020 - here's everything you need to know, including where to go

There's no denying that there's something transformative about a weekend in the countryside. Log fires, fresh produce, clean air and rolling hills help to cleanse the mind of all the city smog, restoring our mental health and giving us the space to actually relax and unwind.

It's hardly surprising, therefore, that agritourism is growing in popularity, with farmers providing sooty city dewellers with a place to stay, with some even offering authentic farm yard experience on a working farm. In fact, according to popular mood boarding website Pinterest, searches for agritourism is up by 57% in the past year, with users pinning ideas for cabin makeovers and barn interiors.

And with nature having been scientifically proven to boost our moods, there's never been a better time to book a country getaway. Research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology reveals that being exposed to restorative natural environments restores mental energy, and that natural beauty inspires feelings of awe which gives a secondary brain boost.

With that in mind, here are some of the best UK farm stays we've come across...