Antique Heart
10 guests
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5 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
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Nestled in a luscious tree-filled garden in the Essex countryside, this characterful home is just as enchanting on the inside as it is at first glance. Brimming with one-off antiques and eye-catching wall art, the spacious house has been lovingly decorated by its discerning owners. There are plenty of interesting trinkets and vintage books to riffle through, in between drinks on the patio and meals around the walnut dining table. If you value privacy and seclusion, this home is for you. As you amble through the vast garden, the only souls you'll spot are the horses grazing in a neighbouring field. The blissful expanse is ideal for families, who can play games and enjoy picnics on the well-tended grass. Sible Hedingham is your closest village, just a two-minute drive – or sixteen-minute walk – away. The pretty hamlet houses two traditional pubs where you can indulge in wholesome British grub. If you fancy a city day trip, you'll reach Cambridge's historic centre in just under an hour. Walk the cobbled streets, visit the university and punt down the River Cam.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay in the blissful Essex countryside, with plenty of pretty walking routes around
Gather around the antique dining table for a Sunday roast
Get some work done at the bureau with green garden views
Spend sunny days wandering your vast and verdant plot
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Home truths
Well-behaved pets are allowed here, so feel free to bring your furry friends along
Please be careful with the antique furniture and art in this home
Weekly gardening services are included in your stay
The housekeeper lives in a neighbouring property and is on hand for anything you need
The curtains aren't the best at blocking out the light
The dishwasher could do with an update
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk
Workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Bedrooms & bathrooms
5 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Essex
Despite being so close to London, Essex is a world apart. With rolling countryside that inspired Constable, one of Britain's greatest landscape painters, delightful seaside towns and a host of secret coastal islands, Essex surprises at every turn. Where else in the UK can you walk past Queen Elizabeth's hunting lodge in Epping Forest, enjoy a Michelin-starred lunch near Maldon (of sea salt fame), before spending your afternoon lounging in...
Get around
Airport
London Stansted
1 hr 23 min
London Southend
1 hr 17 min
London City
1 hr 25 min
Train station
Braintree
21 min
Subway station
Epping
1 hr 1 min
Bus stop
The Swan
11 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
16 min
Cafe
16 min
Pharmacy
17 min
Points of interest
Beach
Brightlingsea Beach
1 hr 9 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 15:00
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 Victoria
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Victoria's team is committed to offering the best experience for every guest and will be on hand to help during your stay.
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