About this property
Tucked away on a spacious, ten-acre farm just outside the village of Polstead, is this wonderful barn conversion, The Brambles. Superbly presented with two bedrooms, this inviting retreat welcomes a family of five and their canine companion looking to stay this Area of Outstanding Natural Beaty. The property is set back from the other cottages in its own garden and is ideal for guests seeking a little more privacy. Internally, the cottage features a king-size and a twin room with trundle bed, complete with wardrobe space for your personal belongings. Allow the designated chef to take over the kitchen, featuring an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and microwave. Serve up a tasty meal at the dining table, before retreating to the sofa and spending the rest of the evening catching up on TV. This Sprotts Farm cottage also features a family bathroom with choice of bath and shower over, so you can best decide how to prepare for the day. Start the morning with a few lengths in the outdoor communal pool or head into the games room for some table tennis and pool. Treat the family to a memorable stay at The Brambles. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1089146 and 1123793, together they sleep 13 guests.
Between Nayland and Hadleigh, close to Colchester, lies a little village called Polstead. The village is home to Polstead Community Shop, the ideal place to stock up on some supplies while dropping by for coffee and cake at the same time. It also has a couple of charming country pubs that promise to offer you some substantial meals and a fine pint. Towns nearby that are worth visiting include Nayland, known for its charming Tudor houses, and the lively market town of Hadleigh, both of which feature a wonderful selection of stores and utilities. Attractions like Hollow Trees Farm and Dedham Vale Vineyard are also nearby.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin with a trundle bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Communal laundry.
Communal games room with table football, pool and table tennis
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot provided.
Ample off-road parking.
Private garden with seating.
Communal heated outdoor pool and outdoor shower.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1.1 mile.
Note: The pool is open from May to September from 10am to 4pm; dimensions: 8m x 4m, depth 1.5m x 2m
Nearby points of interest
- Colchester Zoo
Reviews (2)
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Barbara
It has been designed for holiday makers and their dogs, with easily clean floors and secure area where the dogs can securely go outside without the worry that they will go somewhere they shouldn't. We loved being able to walk through the woods to a pub and access to shops was also good. We loved the area and all the well looked after foot paths, another "must" for us going on holiday. My thanks to the owners for quickly sorting out the confusion when we arrived late in the evening to find someone else had mistakenly settled into the cottage for the night which was very quickly and amicably resolved. On the down side, one of the doors into the kitchen doesn't have a handle on one side, which if the door closes, you can be locked out of the cottage. This did happen to us, however we had left another external door open so where able to get in, but we were very early on aware that this could happen so were mindful of trying to ensure we never closed it. The kitchen could benefit by having more things in it, glasses, in particular, and I bought a tin-opener as the one there didn't work. The fridge in the kitchen I don't think works properly, so used the one in the utility room and some of the hot plates aren't that great. Despite these, which we viewed as niggles, the beds were super comfy and the heating was fabulous. Stepping in and out of the shower in the bath can be a bit difficult for those who have balance issues. We loved the cottage and thank the owners for enabling us to have a wonderful stay.
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Floyd
As shown on pictures. Would highly recommend.