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We had a lovely break here and so comfortable. It was so peaceful and allowed us to recharge. Thank you for a great break.
An amazing yurt to experience clamping with kids .the whole family had a great time. Disconnected from the digital world.highly recommend
What a lovely cottage! It was comfortable and clean. The hosts were very helpful and accessible which made everything go smoothly. The location was central but quiet and having horses near was an added bonus. The local pub, The Queens Head, was delightful and the publican Steve made us feel like locals.
Ideal location for base for getting around the area. Cottage esceptionally clean and well presented. Excellent value for money. Have plans to book for latter par part of 2026as a base for visiting family in the Constable country areas.
Lovely interior designed loft overlooking a wonderfully rambling garden. Hosts were very friendly and encouraged us to roam anywhere we liked.
We had a lovely 5 nights at Dove House. It is very comfortable and has everything we needed. Also it is close to lots of good pubs & things to do. Jonathan & Lorraine were very helpful & good hosts. Thank you
This was our second stay in this charming cottage. This time in Spring it was nothing short of magical. Nestled within ancient woodland, the location is perfect for nature lovers—spring walks through the woods revealed a breathtaking display of wildflowers, blossoming trees, and birdsong. The cottage itself was a delight—comfortable, impeccably clean, and tastefully decorated with a blend of rustic charm and modern comforts. We particularly loved the cozy living area, where we could relax after a day of exploring. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates nature, comfort, and unders...more
Warm, comfortable, extremely spacious and had everything we needed - including a welcome pack for the dog! Highly recommend this beautiful property.
Great position in outskirts of friendly village of Nayland. Lovely walks and pubs (one walking distance - all documented in beautifully informative and extensive folder). The Mill St Deli was awesome - sourdough a must, sausage rolls are divine and basic groceries incl toothbrushes are reasonably priced. Everything in the house and garden worked brilliantly. I especially liked the automatic lights in bathroom and plug in auto nightlight in hall. Garden perfect for when my dog needed to have a nighttime tiddle. The log burner was the highlight for me. Hearing owls, flocks of geese fl...more
Very comfortable & quiet cottage in nice rural surroundings with golf next door, good restaurants at walking distance & all facilities in nearby Colchester.
We stayed at The Old Mill in November. As we live in a wood, the remote location suited us, well away from stress and noise. Everything from the warm cosy comfort of the property to the Heron's daily visit, the sheep in the field, swans on the pond, multiple pheasants, Kingfishers, Muntjac Deer and even a curious Peacock, all added to our delightful time. On holiday I love to cook and the kitchen held everything we needed, except a knife sharpener, which we bought and, quite happily left for future visitors ! Holidaying late in the year can be off-putting, weather-wise, but the Mill was wonder...more
The Hayloft is extremely well presented, with a blend of the old, retro, new features and decor. The location is perfect for walks, sightseeing and discovering the local history. What made it extra special for me was the fact that i am a massive fan of the Lovejoy TV series from days gone past. to be able to stay in his workshop, in the grounds of Belchamp / Felsham Hall, was a dream come true. Would highly recommend a stay there. Thank you for making it part of a perfect experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dukes Lodge. Cottage is well appointed, well equipped and very comfortable. Would thoroughly recommend the Kersey Bell in the village of Kersey for lunch or dinner. Owners and Idyllic Cottages were professional and easily reachable. Would highly recommend the cottage and the organization. KW
Looking to book a small cosy cottage with wood burner and large comfortable beds in village location and Swans Nest met our needs. It also had a bathroom for each of the two bedrooms as, at the weekend, our two daughters came to stay, So quite unusual to have these facilities for a small cottage and it also had a downstairs loo off the kitchen. Although wanting a log burner to sit by in the evening we only lit it a couple of times as the sitting room upstairs was so comfortable with lovely views we sat here most evenings. The kitchen area is very small but quite adequate for us as we ate o...more
We had a lovely week at the Coach House. The property is warm, clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and a generous welcome basket with milk, butter, bread, cereals and croissant and more for our arrival. The beds are enormous and very comfortable. The coach house is next to Belchamp Hall and gives easy access to walks around the estate and local walks. It is in a very quiet spot with footpaths and lovely countryside on the door step. The only noise was from the entertaining peacocks and guinea fowl that roam the grounds and roost in the trees at night. To the rear ...more
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We had a wonderful time in the TEA CADDY COTTAGE in Higham. Very inspiring location in a great setting. The upside down layout of the cottage is a liitle bit special, but we knew that before did the booking from Germany. Highly recommended.
This was our fourth visit to Lavenham but our first stay at The Tryst. We enjoyed the history and atmosphere of the house and even though we’re both in our 80s we managed the twelve winding stairs between floors without and trouble.However, for less agile people or small children, these stairs could be a problem as the two main bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs. We loved the AGA and the warmth it provided. Sometimes it’s difficult to find a car park near the house as Water Street is a very busy street with through traffic. If you’re looking for historic accommodation in a very historic town...more
Tasteful conversion to comfortable spacious 2 bed, 2 bathroom accommodation. Top quality kitchen and bathrooms. Characterful throughout. Rural, peaceful location but only a relatively short drive to villages and towns with amenities. Thoughtful basket of treats. All round highly commended.
• The owners left us a welcome package of apple juice, bread, biscuits and eggs. All very welcome, especially the apple juice which, although looking challenging, was total nectar! • Yew Tree Barn is very well located for the “Constable Country” of Stoke-by-Nayland / Flatford / Dedham / East Bergholt etc. • Yew Tree Barn (YTB) is spacious, beautifully appointed and well equipped. Many places we stay are pretty but clearly have not considered that, having unpacked, you need to leave the suitcases / boxes and bags somewhere. This does not apply to YTB. We used the second bedroom but there w...more
We enjoyed our stay at the Coach House. The orchard was very inviting and generally it was a great place to unwind. The bed was comfortable but in such a big room, why not have a king bed? There was attention to detail but a few things were missed: the telly command stopped working and we had to buy batteries for it, one of the frying pans was bent, rendering cooking with it impossible and the general bin had a mind of its own. We had to plead with it to open, it was temperamental. These are small things but one would expect the place to be spotless at all levels. Hence my mentioning these ...more
Lovely village and location but cleanliness could be improved especially kitchen stuff. Feels like it needs a deep clean.