The Retreat Little Maplestead is a superbly appointed self catering facility, comprising of Field View, Garden Suite, The Barn and The Lodge. Field View is set in a quiet rural location on the Suffolk Essex Border. The property has its own private secure access, and you have the complete use of the apartment, so if you are a bit of a chef you can show off your culinary skills. The accommodation is light and airy with a warm ambience and is beautifully decorated, it has its own garden with lovely views to enjoy in the summer months. It is ideal for short breaks the business traveler (super speed Wi Fi) and local wedding venues

Ah where do we start! We just love people and over the years have met some fantastic and interesting character's from all over the world- and look forward to meeting many more- a warm welcome awaits you from Jean and Rod (Rod has a wicked sense of humour)

Suggestions for eating out: The Foragers Pebmarsh Little India Little Maplestead Kings Head Pebmarsh The Victory Inn Wickham St Paul The Swan Henny Boat House Sudbury The Bell Castle Hedingham The Swan Lavenham Places to visit Lavenham 13 miles best know for medieval wool town It has 300 timbered building of architectural and historical interest Colchester Zoo 15 Miles Home to over 200 species and set in 60 acres Colchester Castle 18 Miles Colchester was the first keeps and the largest built by the Normans in Europe Long Melford 8 miles lovely shops and Antiques - and Kentwell Hall is a must Braintree Freeport 10 miles For a bit of retail therapy Hedingham Castle Castle Hedingham 4 miles take a picnic and enjoy the historic castle Sudbury 6 miles The water meadows are a great place for walkers Dedham 24 miles Dedham has a typically English landscape - The Mill was owned by John Constables father and is noted by one of his most iconic paintings- You can hire a boat in the summer months and row on the river stour Maldon 23 miles See the old barges floating on river