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We had a lovely break here and so comfortable. It was so peaceful and allowed us to recharge. Thank you for a great break.
This is our second stay in this beautiful Yurt. The decoration and furnishings are outstanding, everything is pristine with quality bed linen and towels. The yurt is totally private for a romantic escape. Everything is provided to cook a meal in the kitchen or cook on the BBQ, super outdoor furniture and a small fire pit to light in the evening. The shower is superb with plenty of hot water. There a a few local pubs within a short drive if you wish to venture out. Many thanks again Charlie for a wonderful stay and hope to book again!
What a lovely cottage! It was comfortable and clean. The hosts were very helpful and accessible which made everything go smoothly. The location was central but quiet and having horses near was an added bonus. The local pub, The Queens Head, was delightful and the publican Steve made us feel like locals.
Ideal location for base for getting around the area. Cottage esceptionally clean and well presented. Excellent value for money. Have plans to book for latter par part of 2026as a base for visiting family in the Constable country areas.
Lovely interior designed loft overlooking a wonderfully rambling garden. Hosts were very friendly and encouraged us to roam anywhere we liked.
This was our second time staying at The Dove House, the first being in June 2023. It was just as we remembered it. The peace and quiet was lovely.
Warm, comfortable, extremely spacious and had everything we needed - including a welcome pack for the dog! Highly recommend this beautiful property.
The Woodshed is a lovely cottage, in an idyllic setting. It's well furnished, comfortable and a pleasure to stay in. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with plenty of hot water, and a great selection of books to while away the hours. We had a wonderful week and look forward to returning one day.
Great position in outskirts of friendly village of Nayland. Lovely walks and pubs (one walking distance - all documented in beautifully informative and extensive folder). The Mill St Deli was awesome - sourdough a must, sausage rolls are divine and basic groceries incl toothbrushes are reasonably priced. Everything in the house and garden worked brilliantly. I especially liked the automatic lights in bathroom and plug in auto nightlight in hall. Garden perfect for when my dog needed to have a nighttime tiddle. The log burner was the highlight for me. Hearing owls, flocks of geese fl...more
Very comfortable & quiet cottage in nice rural surroundings with golf next door, good restaurants at walking distance & all facilities in nearby Colchester.
We stayed at The Old Mill in November. As we live in a wood, the remote location suited us, well away from stress and noise. Everything from the warm cosy comfort of the property to the Heron's daily visit, the sheep in the field, swans on the pond, multiple pheasants, Kingfishers, Muntjac Deer and even a curious Peacock, all added to our delightful time. On holiday I love to cook and the kitchen held everything we needed, except a knife sharpener, which we bought and, quite happily left for future visitors ! Holidaying late in the year can be off-putting, weather-wise, but the Mill was wonder...more
The Hayloft is extremely well presented, with a blend of the old, retro, new features and decor. The location is perfect for walks, sightseeing and discovering the local history. What made it extra special for me was the fact that i am a massive fan of the Lovejoy TV series from days gone past. to be able to stay in his workshop, in the grounds of Belchamp / Felsham Hall, was a dream come true. Would highly recommend a stay there. Thank you for making it part of a perfect experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dukes Lodge. Cottage is well appointed, well equipped and very comfortable. Would thoroughly recommend the Kersey Bell in the village of Kersey for lunch or dinner. Owners and Idyllic Cottages were professional and easily reachable. Would highly recommend the cottage and the organization. KW
Looking to book a small cosy cottage with wood burner and large comfortable beds in village location and Swans Nest met our needs. It also had a bathroom for each of the two bedrooms as, at the weekend, our two daughters came to stay, So quite unusual to have these facilities for a small cottage and it also had a downstairs loo off the kitchen. Although wanting a log burner to sit by in the evening we only lit it a couple of times as the sitting room upstairs was so comfortable with lovely views we sat here most evenings. The kitchen area is very small but quite adequate for us as we ate o...more
A charming and well furnished cottage. Perfect for a peaceful and relaxing get away. Although the cottage is a little tired in some areas it does not detract from the the tasteful and comfortable sofas, bed and dining area. The kitchen is well equipped and a pleasure to cook in. Hollow trees farm shop, near Hadleigh, is a must for foodies. The owners were were friendly but not intrusive.
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This was our fourth visit to Lavenham but our first stay at The Tryst. We enjoyed the history and atmosphere of the house and even though we’re both in our 80s we managed the twelve winding stairs between floors without and trouble.However, for less agile people or small children, these stairs could be a problem as the two main bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs. We loved the AGA and the warmth it provided. Sometimes it’s difficult to find a car park near the house as Water Street is a very busy street with through traffic. If you’re looking for historic accommodation in a very historic town...more
Tea Caddy Cottage is a lovely place to stay, however the bedroom on the lower floor has a damp smell and the shower was not useable due to a very strong damp and sour smell. I think there may be a problem with the plumbing. Also some of the kitchen equipment wasn’t clean eg oven tins. However the building is delightful and the location lovely.
Tasteful conversion to comfortable spacious 2 bed, 2 bathroom accommodation. Top quality kitchen and bathrooms. Characterful throughout. Rural, peaceful location but only a relatively short drive to villages and towns with amenities. Thoughtful basket of treats. All round highly commended.
• The owners left us a welcome package of apple juice, bread, biscuits and eggs. All very welcome, especially the apple juice which, although looking challenging, was total nectar! • Yew Tree Barn is very well located for the “Constable Country” of Stoke-by-Nayland / Flatford / Dedham / East Bergholt etc. • Yew Tree Barn (YTB) is spacious, beautifully appointed and well equipped. Many places we stay are pretty but clearly have not considered that, having unpacked, you need to leave the suitcases / boxes and bags somewhere. This does not apply to YTB. We used the second bedroom but there w...more
Enjoyed our stay at Orchard Coach House. No problems whatsoever. Would definitely recommend it, very relaxing few days. Nice routes around the area for dog walking. Would recommend the black lion at Long Melton for a good meal. Second time using idyllic cottages website and would book again.
Fantastic location and comfortable base for us and the two dogs. Good clear walking and friendly local pubs. Ground source heating was brilliant and the Pump House was always warm to return to. It was a very easy and relaxing place to stay