Under The Pergola
10 guests
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5 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms
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Just over an hour from London is this lovely home in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. In a fairytale setting, the extensive gardens are brimming with wisteria, roses and fragrant shrubs. There is also an ornamental vegetable garden where you may help yourself to bundles of fragrant herbs and fresh eggs from the hen coop. The house has a generous living area inside and out and is ideal for extended families looking to spend quality time together. The sociable kitchen allows for both group cooking sessions and aperitifs shared around the large kitchen table. The open-plan living area at the heart of the home presents the perfect place to relax, with comfy sofas around the log burner. There's also a stunning dining room, which offers a beautiful scene for more celebratory dinners and formal affairs. Enjoy peace and tranquillity in this lovely home or set out to discover the fabulous local country walks and attractions. Explore the nearby coastal villages, reachable in under thirty minutes, or why not try boating on the Stour river? With vineyard tours, antique hunting, and cream teas to be enjoyed in many local villages, you'll be in a prime location for taking in the best of... the Suffolk countryside. The house is within easy walking distance to a friendly village pub, an excellent farm shop, and a family-friendly country cafe.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay in the peaceful village of Assington in the heart of the Sussex countryside
Hide away on the terrace at sunset
Have brunch under hanging wisteria
Roam the beautifully manicured gardens
Tuck in to a home-cooked dinner in the formal drawing room
Sip on cocktails in the fairy lit gardens with the fire pit going
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Home truths
Pets are only allowed on request and must not be given access to the bedrooms or left alone in the house at any time
Respect the neighbours with regards to noise at all times, so the outdoor area available for guests after 9 pm is limited to the fairy-lit courtyard, decorated with outdoor sofas and firepit, no loud music will be permitted inside the house after this time either
Free parking is available on the driveway
Children's amenities including a high chair, fireplace guards and babysitter recommendations are available
Parents should note that there is a small shallow pond in the garden which is not fenced
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
5 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Laundry and dry cleaning
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Dedham Vale
Taking a wooden clinker boat out onto the River Stour on a pleasant day has to be one of the most romantic English experiences you could picture – that is, until you bump into a bank as you glide backwards. Horse chestnut trees hang over the banks and meadows stretch out in either direction. The waterway is the focal point of Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that...
Get around
Airport
London Stansted
1 hr 17 min
London Southend
1 hr 14 min
Rochester
1 hr 41 min
Train station
Bures
11 min
Bus stop
Elm Tree Lane
6 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
10 min
Cafe
18 min
Points of interest
Beach
Brightlingsea Beach
43 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 11:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Justine
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay.
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