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Cottages near Colchester Essex to rent for self-catering holidays

The following cottages near Colchester Essex are available to rent for self-catering holidays and weekend breaks. Click on cottage photographs to read the details of each of these cottage holiday lets and contact owners to book.

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Essex Oyster Cottage

200 yards from the waterfront and quay, situated in the heart of Manningtree’s conservation area and within easy walking distance from a wealth of shops and restaurants, this charming listed cottage is an ideal base for exploring the region’s rich history, the unspoilt countryside of Constable’s Dedham Vale and the coast of Essex and Suffolk. Within walking distance from Manningtree mainline station.

In the heart of 'Counstable Country' this Grade 2 listed cottage sits close to the water front at the center of Manningtree, Englands smallest market town. Oyster Cottage has 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) - suitable for up to 4 people. Patio garden. Charming, stylish and comfortable with all mod cons! Sorry no pets. Ideally located to explore both the Essex and Suffolk coasts. Availability for Christmas and New Year



holiday cottages  0560 1650759 , 
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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 Rookery Lodge

Cosy picturesque Holiday cottage / bungalow on quiet Arable farm, No livestock except five horses. Duck pond nearby. Delightful holiday cottage within walking distance of Dedham, Constable country, Ardleigh Dedham Essex Suffolk . Cosy picturesque newly refurbished Holiday cottage / bungalow with half an acre of garden, can sleep up to 6 people, on a quiet arable farm. No livestock except five horses. Duck pond nearby. The cottage is within walking distance of Dedham village in Constable country and numerous walks through beautiful countryside. The beaches of Mersea, Frinton, Harwich, and Felixstowe are just half an hour away. Orford, Aldeburgh, Dunwich, and Southwold on the Suffolk coast, the university city of Cambridge are only 1 hour away. And only 15 minutes from historic Colchester with its castle museum, and Ipswich. Book early for half-term, easter, summer, and for a nice cosy retreat for Christmas and New Year.

holiday cottages  01206 230488 , 07720 842743
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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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Essex Spring Hall Cottage

This charming 200 years old thatched cottage is Grade II listed and sits on the North Essex/South Suffolk borders. Recently refurbished to a very high standard with a new kitchen and bathroom complementing the wealth of exposed beams. There are two separate double bedrooms one of which can be made into two single beds if required, the lounge is 23 feet long which features the original inglenook fireplace, the dining room area seats 8 comfortably so you can entertain your family and friends in style. The cottage has an enclosed garden of approximately one third of an acre laid down to lawns and flowerbeds with views overlooking farm land, so ideal for children. Well-behaved pets also welcome. Spring Hall Cottage is a charming 200 year old Grade II listed thatched cottage in the North Essex/South Suffolk borders. Recently refurbished to a very high standard with a new kitchen and bathroom complementing the wealth of exposed beams. There are two separate airconditioned double bedrooms one of which can be made into two single beds if required, the lounge is 23 feet long which features the original inglenook fireplace, the dining room area seats 8 comfortably so you can entertain your family and friends in style. The cottage has an enclosed garden of approximately one third of an acre laid down to lawns and flowerbeds with views overlooking farm land. Well-behaved pets also welcome.

holiday cottages  01206 251 619 ,  07779 264 679
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Essex Broman's Barn

This is a great place for a couple, who want to explore Mersea Islands wonderful Nature Reserves – you are on a farm that stretches down to the salt marsh nature reserves where seals bask. There are wonderful walks which will take you along the beaches straight from the very elegantly converted barn, next to the pretty pond. This is a very creative conversion of an old Barn; very cosy and relaxing, the sun streaming in through the many windows and a wonderful log wood burner to enjoy in the evenings.

holiday cottages  01787 211 115 , 
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Suffolk The Old Monkey

I think this lovely place will really appeal to a lot of people, especially those who always ask how far the nearest pub, restaurant, shop, walk, cycle route is - because this place really ticks all those boxes. The Old Monkey is a small but a very cosy and romantic place to stay. It has every modern convenience but still retains masses of original charm and character. A charming cottage in the well-preserved Suffolk village of Hadleigh where there are many half-timbered buildings adding to the character. The Old Monkey is a perfect cottage for couples - it has one double bedroom, sitting room with log fire, exposed timbers and own parking. There is a pub, restaurant and shops nearby. Great location for exploring Constable Country. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement

holiday cottages  01787 211 115 , 
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Suffolk The Grove Cottages

Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of your own 300 year old English farm cottage. With all the lovely original features of ancient oak beams, a traditional baking oven and ‘copper kettle’, open log fires, original brick or wood floors, authentic farmhouse furniture, ducks, roses and a touch of luxury we bring alive the Romance of Rural Living. Surrounded by lovely Suffolk countryside, just 2 hours from London, our 6 very cosy cottages make up the old Grove Farm which is close to Lavenham, famous for being the prettiest medieval village in England. We are ideally situated for exploring the pretty villages of Suffolk and its coastline, or visiting London which is 50 minutes by train from the nearest mainline station. Despite being so close to London this county is very rural and until very recently rather inaccessible, this has helped preserve the lovely rural qualities and the tiny villages and hamlets that spread out across a spiders web of barely chartered byroads and country lanes. These beautiful villages are one of the great attractions for visitors to Suffolk, often beautifully preserved in all their Medieval splendour and many containing a rich history of the early pilgrims to America, in this tiny hamlet of Edwardstone the first future Govenor of Massachusetts set off to America. The grove cottages, which were formerly dairies, bakery’s and two farm workers cottages are built in a Monastic style ‘double quadrangle’, the buildings all date back to the early 17 hundreds, when they serviced a long lost Mansion House. All cottages are all totally self contained and very private, having entrances from totally different sides; they sleep from 2 to 6 people. Grove Cottages (sleep 2-6). Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of your own 300 year old 4 star English farm cottage. With all the lovely original features of ancient oak beams, a traditional baking oven and ‘copper kettle’, open log fires, original brick or wood floors, authentic farmhouse furniture, ducks, roses and a touch of luxury we bring alive the Romance of Rural Living. Surrounded by lovely Suffolk countryside, just 2 hours from London, our 6 very cosy cottages make up the old Grove Farm which is close to Lavenham, famous for being the prettiest medieval village in England. Short breaks and weekend getaways are welcome all year. Pets are Welcome. Availability for half-term and Christmas. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.

holiday cottages  01787 211 115 , 
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Suffolk Melford

Melford Cottage has a four-poster bed and its own private hot tub outside. Classed as our 'romantic cottage'with 4* rating. This cottage is part of the Award-winning Gladwins Farm estate. Winners, Regional Self-Catering Holiday of the Year 2003 and 2006, and Winners, Tourism in Suffolk Awards, Self-Catering 2007. Melford has a four-poster bed and its own private hot tub outside. Classed as our 'romantic cottage'with 4* rating. This cottage is part of the Award-winning Gladwins Farm estate. Winners, Regional Self-Catering Holiday of the Year 2003 and 2006, and Winners, Tourism in Suffolk Awards, Self-Catering 2007.

holiday cottages  01206 262261 , 
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Suffolk Byron

At the end of a country lane surrounded by undulating countryside our cottages,converted stables, all on one level with solid oak floors, leather seating, quality fittings, are just right if you like walking, cycling, painting or just relaxing with the county towns of Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and the Heritage Coast, all less than an hour away. At the end of a country lane surrounded by undulating countryside our cottages are just right if you like walking, cycling, painting or just relaxing with the county towns of Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk heritage coast including Southwold, Woodbridge, Sutton Hoo. Numerous large country mansions and gardens open to the public, all less than one hour away. London by train just over one hour.

holiday cottages  01473658354 , 07876442187
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Suffolk Groton Manor Farm

Groton Manor Farm is set in 3.5 acres of its own paddocks and garden with woodland to the west of the property.  We have recently converted old farm buildings, a former piggery, stables and cattle shed into a unique living space. A stay with us provides you with complete privacy we have two separate driveways but if you have any  questions or a problem we are just next door to help.   There is a spacious entrance hall that leads to the kitchen, dining/sitting area, a stunning 40ft by 15ft room with exposed oak and elm beams. Another door off the entrance hall takes you to the family bathroom, while yet another door takes you to the piggeries. The fully fitted kitchen has a range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and microwave. A large dining room table sits eight comfortably. The sitting area has two large sofas, an armchair and a squashy footstool providing plenty of places to relax with a view over the pond, double glazed doors take you on to the terraced walkway. There is also 37 inch flat screen TV (FreeView). At the west end of the sitting room a door leads you to the master bedroom suite with dressing room (can double as a nursery room) bedroom with king size bed, with adjoining bathroom with a shower, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail. You can lie in bed and see the sunrise from the east through the floor to ceiling double glazed doors that provide access to the terraced walkway. The piggeries provide three delightful bedrooms; one with a king-size bed, the middle bedroom with two single beds and the end bedroom has a double bed with outdoor access to the terrace overlooking the pond. As they were former piggeries they lead one room in to the other, which are perfect for families with young children. The family bathroom has a large double ended bath, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. The exposed elm beam in the bathroom is charred black from a fire that swept through the old dairy in the early part of the twentieth century. According to an old newspaper cutting (circa 1918) one of the last horse-drawn fire engines used in Suffolk was seen charging up Butchers Lane to put out the fire at Groton Manor Farm. The fire engine would have pumped water from the pond to extinguish the flames which would have been seen for miles as we are positioned at one of the highest points in this area of Suffolk. On a beautiful clear day it is a great spot to paint as endorsed by my father-in-law who is a keen amateur artist. Great for families and groups of friends, more spacious apartment than cosy cottage but if you have young children/babies great romantic weekend away with husband and children - Yes it is possible to have the kids tucked up in bed and you can have a bit of your time, a nice glass of wine and enjoy the luxury of our apartment.

holiday cottages  01787 210 391 , 
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Suffolk Stay Barn

For photos - see 'open book icon'/see full details. 16th century, Grade II listed, Suffolk Barn 5* plus luxuries you would not normally findSleeping x 8 people plus occassional sofabedSuper soft 1000 TC bed linen, thick pile towels & robesWiFi, Home Cinema & DVDs, flatscreen TV, Garden Games Room. Lovely rose, lavender & shrub gardens with huge lawn  Enjoys a vast unspoilt vista of conservation areaSituated in idyllic village of KerseyThe perfect base to both relax and explore Suffolk’s finest historic market towns and Constable country. ** SUMMER OFFER - Lovely beach hut at Felixstowe - FREE hire until 30.09.08** 16th century, Grade II listed, Suffolk Barn in one of Suffolk's loveliest villages, Kersey. 3/4 of an acre beautiful gardens with large lawn, terraces, roses, lavender, shrubs, lillies & sunflowers. Amazing unspoilt vistas of the Suffolk countryside. 5*+ luxuries you would not normally find. Offers you everything you might want and more from 1000 TC bed linen to WiFi Broadband Internet, home cinema room and more. The perfect base to both relax & explore Suffolk’s finest historic market towns & Constable country.

holiday cottages  0044 1473 822620 , 07931 500615 (phone or text mobile for quickest response)
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