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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Castle Hedingham, England
  • Hedingham Castle
    4 min drive
  • The Old Moot House Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Sudbury Station
    17 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Halstead

In Halstead .You'll find Deer Park and Hedingham Castle within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Colne Valley Railway and Little Yeldham Village Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hedingham Castle - 4 min drive
  • Gainsborough's House - 17 min drive
  • Braintree Village - 19 min drive
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 25 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 17 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Bottles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Memories - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse

Orchard Cottage is a recently built self contained three bedroom annexe to a grade II listed 16th Century farmhouse, located in close proximity to the village of Castle Hedingham in North Essex.

The cottage is located on an idyllic working farm, surrounded by beautiful land, excellent views, with ample public footpaths and bridleways for you to explore.

The location is an ideal access point to the nearby towns and villages in the Suffolk/Essex borders such as Lavenham, Long Melford, Sudbury, Finchingfield, Braintree and further afield Colchester, Newmarket, and Cambridge.

We are ideally located for weddings at Hedingham Castle (less than a 5 minute drive), as well as The White Hart, Gosfield Hall, Fennes Estate and Smeetham Hall, which are all only a short drive away.

The property has been finished both inside and out to a high quality specification. It offers three good size bedrooms, the master featuring an en-suite and a large family bathroom on the first floor. A wood burning fire provides cosy evenings in the living area, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and separate utility room. The dining room offers a large dining table with seating for up to eight people and flat screen television on the wall.

The outside has a generous grassed area, furnished patio with charcoal BBQ and separate driveway and parking for up to four vehicles. There is a dog kennel for anyone wishing to bring dogs, but who don’t want them in the property all the time.

Tea & Coffee are provided on arrival. We have a Tassimo coffee machine in the Kitchen, we provide a few complimentary capsules on arrival, but please feel free to bring some with you for your stay.
We provide bedding, towels and toiletries complimentary.

Property manager

Lucy newman

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One dog, ground floor only

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: One travel cot, stair gate & highchair available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe Castle Hedingham
Orchard Cottage Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe
Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe Cottage
Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe Halstead
Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe Cottage Halstead
Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe
Orchard Cottage Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe Halstead
Orchard Cottage Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe Castle Hedingham
Newly Built Farmhouse Annexe

Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Rural Stay
Comfortable, well-equipped cottage built onto the end of the farmhouse next door, with its own drive and grounds and ample parking space. The setting is rural, surrounded by fields and copses, just over a mile down a narrow single track lane. Very quiet, apart from the sound of planes on the flight path into Stansted airport 15 miles or more away, which didn't really bother us in October (though for a couple of nights bizarre acoustics did make a couple staying next door in the farmhouse sound as though they were inside the cottage with us and going up and down the cottage stairs). The cottage had just about everything we needed, and there were lots of pheasants about to entertain us with their antics. The biggest issue was the wi-fi, which was provided via a router extender located in the farmhouse next door. When we arrived we could only get a stable connection in the main bedroom but after a couple of requests to Lucy the extender was moved nearer to the cottage so the signal reached as far as the house bathroom upstairs and the dining room downstairs, albeit with a speed way below the 50+ mbps stated on the website.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely fantastic! A perfect stay in the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family celebration
The cottage was so comfortable, warm, clean and the kitchen was fully equipped which made it easy to prepare a Christmas meal. Really enjoyed the location …very peaceful. Just perfect !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation & escape
Lovely stay surrounded by farmland, having all the information about walks was really helpful. Location is great as so many pubs nearby and things to see and do. We were mainly visiting family but really convenient. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A., Monroe NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Peaceful Cottage
Beautiful cottage and grounds. Would stay again. One of best Vacay places we have ever stayed! Heated floors, full kitchen, amazing views with lots of nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marysia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Essex
Very enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
Everything you would want is provided to a high standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Beautiful location
Lovely location, although on the flight path to Stansted! The house was relatively clean, we did find a couple of stray socks behind the TV unit. Property didn't have a hair dryer which would have been useful & the WiFi wasn't up to much. Apart from that had everything you need
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous long weekend
Lovely cottage - clean and comfortable. It had everything we could possibly need. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful haven
The cottage was clean and fresh, with plenty of room for our group of 6 people. We had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faye S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage home from home
Stayed for 3 nights for a wedding at the castle and loved every minute of it. Such a beautiful little cottage inside and out, very clean, a home from home. Everything you could need, the garden is beautiful and so relaxing, make sure to sit out and watch the little bats in the evening. Brilliant location. Would highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Pauline and Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway
As described, the property is nicely appointed with plenty of storage, and an outside area to sit and have a drink, or play with young children. It’s quiet and peaceful and in many ways an ideal getaway for some family time. However, the issue for our group was that the listing didn’t indicate that the two double bedrooms are conjoined: you access the main double with en-suite through the other double room. For a single family of parents and children this wouldn’t be a problem, but for two couples it wasn’t ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great break
Lovely location .. quiet but close to a lot of lovely walks. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, idyllic setting
We loved the place and will go back

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C., Bedfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country setting in wonderful cottage
Beautiful scenery, lovely cosy cottage and peaceful setting. We have loved our time here and don’t want to go home!! Brought 2 teenage girls with us and it was great they could be at one end of the cottage and us at the other, very peaceful for us!! Our little dog had a fabulous time watching the gates run through the field. Great to be at one with nature!! Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at Orchard Cottage
What a fabulous place to get away from it all. Very clean and well appointed property. We had a great Christmas break and the turkey was excellent. Would certainly consider staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay.
A lovely stay at a lovely place , very clean and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Alina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great country vacation
Great pastoral view, quite and clean place.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Essex

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
A fantastic, clean and comfy cottage with very friendly, helpful owners. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antony K., Rayleigh

Wedding break
Great right from the start!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019