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There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property. Set in an area regarded as Essex’s best kept secret, the area is full of interesting towns including Colchester.. All on the Ground Floor: Living room: TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Sofa Bed (Double) Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet, Shower Seat. Electric panel heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared). Patio with garden furniture. Communal garden and 2-acre grounds. Private parking for 2-3 cars. No smoking. Wheelchair access.. Nestling within 3 acres of grounds, abundant with wildlife, these holiday cottages enjoy far reaching views over rolling countryside. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed at the nearby lake. This is excellent walking and bird watching country and holiday makers will enjoy walks down to the creek. These old farm buildings have been converted, and are grouped around a courtyard, yet each retains individual privacy. The cottages with their mellow decor and quality furnishings, provide complete relaxation in this delightful corner of Essex. Dairy Cottage (ref 17977) has grab rails and a portable shower seat and Orchard Cottage (ref 17982) has grab rails and low worktops, making these properties perfect for if you are less mobile. This area is well regarded as Essex’s best kept secret with the interesting and popular small towns of Brightlingsea, Wivenhoe, Mersea, Clacton, Frinton and Walton-on-the-Naze, all within ½ hours drive. The town of Colchester is close by, famous for its cobbled streets, castle and zoo, with a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. Further afield are Ipswich, Chelmsford and Felixstowe. Many picturesque villages and Constable country are close by, with Dedham, Manningtree, Nayland, Lavenham and Long Melford to name but a few. Other local pastimes include golf and ho...