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Charming 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful English village

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Colchester, Essex
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. .This cottage is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Dedham Vale and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Green Island Gardens Ardleigh.
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What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 21 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 22 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 14 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fields Farm Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Talbooth - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬5 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.

Charming 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful English village

Consider this fairytale cottage your home away from home while you explore the best of English countryside, known as Constable Country. In just one hour by train from London you can find yourself in the quintessential English village of Dedham, surrounded by miles of unspoiled meadows perfect for walking, cycling, paddle boarding and kayaking. This Dedham Retreat features 2 bedrooms - the master with a queen double bed and the second with a twin bed. With 2 bathrooms, spacious reception room and cozy upstairs living room with a sofa bed, this tranquil space offers all the comforts you need. Enjoy amenities like a private patio with BBQ, fully equipped kitchen, full bathtub with rain shower, dining area for four guests, parking, washing machine, WiFi, central heating, and a hairdryer. We look forward to welcoming you for a Dedham Retreat in our cosy cottage Tegfan.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free cottage features a stereo, books, and kayaking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,004 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Charming 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful English village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KAREN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful cottage, couldn't have wished for more and Lou was an amazing host. Thank you Lou for making me feel so welcome. I will definitely be returning x
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026