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Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge

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Living area
Exterior
Room
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Colchester, ENG
  • Dedham Vale
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Bury St. Edmunds (BEQ-RAF Honington)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Garden Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge

An adorable cottage in the central village of Constable’s Dedham Vale that boasts a complete renovation including oak wooden flooring, log burner, new kitchen and large bathroom along with sun trapping front and rear gardens. With clever use of all the space the cottage creates exceedingly comfortable living areas ideal for romantic and family getaways. Being on the edge of an affluent and historic village provides easy access to local shops, a great riverside pub and wonderful walking along the River Stour and the beautiful rolling countryside that inspired John Constable.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall – Connects the kitchen, dining & sitting area and the stairs.
Kitchen Area – Galley style with sink, electric cooker & hob, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer dryer, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Dining Area – Scandinavian style wooden table with four chairs.
Sitting Area – Open plan connected to the dining area with a leather Chesterfield sofa and smaller two seater upholstered sofa orientated around a log burner and 32” Smart TV. There is a French style window that opens straight onto the front garden.
Willie Slott’s Bedroom – A play on Willie Lott’s House made famous by Constable, a super comfortable king-sized bed ‘slots’ perfectly into this cabin style bedroom with a built in wardrobe and bedside table.
Family Bathroom – Walk-in power shower, bath, hand basin and lavatory.
The Hay Wain Bedroom – King-sized bed that can split into two singles, wooden chest of drawers and bedside tables along with plenty of hanging space on an alcove mounted rail. There are views over the village.
Outside
Enclosed rear garden partial paved and lawned with four rattan style chairs and a table, along with a further smaller metal table and two chairs. This garden is surrounded by mature trees and wonderfully captures and afternoon and early evening sun. To the front is a smaller lawned garden directly accessible from the sitting area which get sun all day.

Property manager

Charlie Allsopp
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Colchester

Colchester is home to this apartment. Dedham Vale and Jumbo Water Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Assington Barn and Tenpin Bowling Colchester. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Colchester, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • University of Essex - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 19 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - Ardleigh - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shepherd & Dog - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge located?

Situated in Colchester, this apartment building is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dedham Vale and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Suffolk Distillery. Assington Barn and High Woods Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely, homely cottage in a good location
Lovely property within walking distance of local amenities and nearby attractions. The cottage was exactly as described and felt very homely. Nayland itself was a great place to stay with plenty of good walks in the vicinity. Charlie from Idyllic was most helpful when I was making our booking.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Another comfortable stay in this delightful cottage
We had an excellent week in Constable Lodge. We have stayed a couple of times before and it felt like coming home - particularly helpful as sadly we had come down for a funeral. Comfortable seating in lounge, and comfy beds. Small but very well equipped kitchen with a large fridge freezer. Good shower as well as a bath. Great little garden area at the back for sitting/eating out when the weather allows (we were lucky). Overall, a really sympathetically and tastefully restored cottage in a lovely village.
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8/10 Good

Janice F.

Mixed feelings
Although the cottage itself is very pleasant I was disappointed at its location on a fairly busy road and with no off road parking. It wasn’t very relaxing.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Constable Cottage. It was very clean, well equipped and comfortable. It had everything we needed for a very pleasant stay. My partner loved it and was very happy with my choice for a long weekend break. The weather wasn't great when we was there but that didn't stop us from enjoying our time there.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent mini stay
Fantastic cottage in lovely village, lots of fab walks plus easy walk to deli/coffee shop and pub. Everyone we met was very friendly
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10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

A June week in Nayland
We had a very relaxing week at Constable Lodge. The cottage is light, comfortable and tastefully furnished. We loved listening to all the birdsong in the garden. Nayland village is very friendly and full of picturesque houses. We explored the Essex /Suffolk border area and particularly liked Dedham and Flatford Mill.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Cottage
The cottage was fabulous, clean and well equipped. Location perfect for village walks and cafe or pub
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Perfect retreat
Had a wonderful time at the Constable lodge. Presented well, perfect location for us. Amenities were good.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Perfect retreat
Had a wonderful time at the Constable lodge. Presented well, perfect location for us. Amenities were good.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Perfect retreat
Had a wonderful time at the Constable lodge. Presented well, perfect location for us. Amenities were good.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Perfect retreat
Had a wonderful time at the Constable lodge. Presented well, perfect location for us. Amenities were good.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Perfect retreat
Had a wonderful time at the Constable lodge. Presented well, perfect location for us. Amenities were good.
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4/10 Poor

Awful experience
If I could put 0 stars I would. Be wary providing this company with card details. This is a scamming company that takes charges after stays without consent or notice. The owner turned the heating off from he’s phone during our stay which left us freezing with no hot water. The owner pops in whenever he wants which includes you being UNDRESSED. Charlie is useless replies hours later with an attitude. My partner is pregnant and was left to sleep on the floor in-front of the fire to keep warm!! EXPECT TO PAY AN EXTRA £25 PER DAY FOR FIRE LOGS AND AN EXTRA £200 when leaving the property. This company is disgusting not helpful in the slightest. I have stayed plenty of places and never been treated so poorly. DO NOT STAY WITH THIS COMPANY.
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10/10 Excellent

Chilled Relaxing Cottage Break
The cottage is beautiful. We appreciated all the little welcoming touches We can see that it’s been renovated to a really high standard - all new appliances beautiful decor and lovely little finishing touches and a great location. I enjoyed exploring the village of Nayland and watching the world go by walking along the river paths of the River Stour with my little dog

10/10 Excellent

Toos L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a picturesk village
It was a cosy home, everything one needs was available. The secluded garden was heavenly to sit in. The setting was lovely and quiet,but close enough to be alle to do lovely days out. I would cetainly return to this house. Thanks for the wonderful stay
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Charlie Allsopp

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