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Self-catering and holiday cottage accommodation Saffron Walden, Essex

Find self-catering cottages and holiday lets for your visit to Saffron Walden, North Essex, England. The town derives its name from the meadow saffron that was grown here to dye cloth in medieval times. Saffron Walden is steepd in history; a short walk around the town will reveal numerous listed and ancient buildings, the remains of an Iron Age fort to the west of the town, and a Gothic church, plus many other buildings of interest. Jacobean-style Audley End House with gardens designed by Capability Brown are a short drive to the west of Saffron Walden. It's surrounded by glorious Essex countryside and charming villages, located close to the M11, about half way between Bishop's Stortford (and Stansted Airport) to the south, and Cambridge to the north.

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Essex The Pump House Apartment

The apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex.Great Burstead has a long and interesting history with a 14th century church thathas links with Christopher Martin, one of the leaders of the Pilgrim Fathers and the early settlers in the USA. The 5 star luxury apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay - a small country town with strong US connections. London, Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester and "Constable Country" can all be reached within an hour by road. There is a fast rail link to London (30 - 40 minutes). A regular bus service is available close by. Whilst a car is not essential, it would enhance your enjoyment. The accommodation in the apartment (up to 1,500 sq. ft.) has two living rooms, a dining room, a fully-fitted kitchen and the choice of one, two or three bedrooms with one to three bath/shower rooms (two en-suite).

holiday cottages  01277 656 579 , 
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Essex The Granary at Manningtree

The Granary is situated in Constable Country on the Essex-Suffolk border just a few minutes from the beautiful village of Dedham and the old waterfront town of Manningtree on the Stour estuary. Renovated to an exceptionally high standard, this is the ideal place to relax once you have finished your day exploring them or the historic towns of Colchester and Harwich, the pretty wool villages of Lavenham and Long Melford or visited the beach at Frinton. The Granary is a 3 Bedroom luxury cottage in Constable Country, on the Essex-Suffolk border, just a few minutes from the beautiful village of Dedham and the old waterfront town of Manningtree on the Stour estuary. Spend a while in the Finnish Sauna followed by the Spa pool on your private patio overlooking open pastures. Sit by the log burning stove and watch any of the Satellite channels with theatre sound dvd/video. The bedrooms also have TV/videos. 2 double bedrooms plus 1 twin room and 3 - bath/showerooms (1 en-suite). A double sofa bed is downstairs. The kitchen is equipped, as you would expect plus a few little extras like a choice of crushed or cubed ice "on tap" and a professional range cooker.

holiday cottages  01206 392166 , 07775604281
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Essex Thaxted Holiday Cottages

Totmans Farm (no longer a working farm) stands on the brow of the hill at the southern end of Thaxted. It is surrounded by beautiful Essex countryside and affords wonderful views. Mill View and Orchard Cottage (a timber-clad farm building conversion) each sleep 4 people and are mirror images of each other. They are set well back from the road with ample car parking space. Facing west at the rear onto meadowland, guests are virtually guaranteed glorious sunsets from their own patio. If the patio gets too hot, you can relax in the shade of the small orchard, where you will find additional seating - a very relaxing place to read a book or just take a well earned rest. Views of Thaxted's cathedral-like Church and windmill can also be enjoyed in the distance. Furnishings are comfortable and colour co-ordinated and for your convenience include hair dryer, iron, vacuum cleaner, clock radio, games, videos, music, etc and a welcome grocery pack to get you started. You will also find tourist information to help you plan your stay and make it more enjoyable. Each cottage has a substantial amount of holiday reading available on the shelves for those quieter moments. The cottages each cottage sleep 4 people in a family bedroom - suitable for a couple or family with young children. They consist of sitting/dining room with two leather sofas, TV/Video/CD/Radio, dining table and chairs, door leading to patio and 2 ½ acre meadow beyond. The fitted kitchen has fridge, freezer, microwave, gas hob and electric fan oven and washing machine. Upstairs the family bedroom has a double bed, full size bunk beds and en suite bathroom. For the comfort and convenience of our guests we operate a no smoking policy. If this policy offends - we apologise but most of our visitors appreciate a no smoking environment. Two one bedroom comfortable holiday cottages to sleep up to 4 people.  Double bed and bunk beds.  The cottages are situated in the historic town of Thaxted in north Essex. Thaxted is truly a memorable place to visit - add to that comfortable and well-appointed accommodation and you have all the ingredients for a well-earned break.We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our beautiful town and countryside. Convenient location for Stansted, Saffron Walden, Cambridge.

holiday cottages  01371 830 233 , 
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