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Living room | Lake House Cottage, Finchingfield, nr. Braintree
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Finchingfield, near Braintree
  • Place, Great Bardfield Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Bardfield Cottage Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hedingham Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree

A characterful thatched cottage set in a quiet, rural area within almost 2 acres of land.. All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer

Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Small garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 2-acre grounds (shared with owner). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Lake House Cottage is a quaint, thatched, semi-detached cottage with original beams and so much charm. Set on almost 2 acres of the owner’s grounds and surrounded by picturesque landscape, the highlight to this holiday property, where you can spend a relaxing day. Enjoy lovely walks and bird watching surrounded by ducks, horses and plenty of wildlife. Visit the village of Finchingfield, reputed to be the prettiest village in Essex, for afternoon tea or the nearby historic towns of Colchester, Saffron Walden, Chelmsford or Sudbury. The area is renowned for its outstanding beauty and is frequented by walkers and cyclists alike. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Free WiFi



There is open water in the property grounds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Braintree

Located in Braintree, this cottage is in a rural area. Hedingham Castle and Clare Castle Country Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Colne Valley Railway and Cheeky Chimps Funhouse. Haverhill Arts Centre and Haverhill Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Finchingfield, near Braintree

What's nearby

  • Great Bardfield Town Hall - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Great Bardfield Cottage Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Braintree Public Gardens - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Hedingham Castle - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 20 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 21 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Wedding Venue - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Finchingfield Lion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palm Trees - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree on 22 June 2026 start from AU$241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Finchingfield, near Braintree located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Great Bardfield Town Hall and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Great Bardfield Cottage Museum. Stambourne Playing Field and Camping close are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hollie

The owners were very welcoming and accommodating.

The owners were very welcoming and accommodating. We had everything we needed. Location is peaceful and idyllic on the lake and is really easy to get to. We felt safe and secure behind the gates. The bed was super comfortable and the house was super clean. We didn’t venture out much but there is a nearby shopping/outlet centre about half hour away Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

V

Very lovely couple welcoming and friendly location as described nice little get away Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

B

Beautiful cottage, friendly and helpful hosts, and a fantastic location- would definitely recommend! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Excellent cottage, nice surroundings, peaceful and quiet, very relaxing.

Excellent cottage, nice surroundings, peaceful and quiet, very relaxing. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Lovely week at Lake House Cottage, beautiful cottage and surroundings.

Lovely week at Lake House Cottage, beautiful cottage and surroundings. Helen and Dave were fantastic and we loved Finchingfield village. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

An ideal & idyllic location if you want to get away from it all - the score for "local amenities" ca

An ideal & idyllic location if you want to get away from it all - the score for "local amenities" can probably be discounted if you do. It's about a mile from Finchingfield (usual village resources) but down a tiny country road & then a byway. Lovely setting, very pleasant & helpful hostess (the fresh eggs and tomatoes were very much appreciated). Equipment-wise, it arguably has everything you need - I would have liked a DVD player (having brought some DVDs, just in case), but the super-duper new TV is "smart", and I guess for most people DVDs have been superseded by streaming. Very comfortable bed. The sofa is of the "squishy" variety, which I don't much care for, but which I think most people prefer. I'm just an old misery. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Had great time chilling out and exploring ,in great place in a lovely area and Helen and Dave great

Had great time chilling out and exploring ,in great place in a lovely area and Helen and Dave great hosts .
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10/10 Excellent

Leonard

We were made welcome by Helen & David.

We were made welcome by Helen & David. We found the accommodation was a bit chilly of an evening being that it was mid August. There was a small electric fire. It would have been nice if there were a few games to while away time when weather was wet and windy. The ground is quite large (ideal for twitters) and the lake would probably be used by keen fishermen. The location was a bit of a nightmare, road works and diversion signs, road closures. Diversion signs very misleading one pointing right the other left with no indication of what the end destination would be - ok if you are a native - About a mile away there is one pub Finchinfield Lion which serves a good meal. All in all our short stay wasn't too bad! WIFI kept dropping off.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Very pleasant property and an enjoyable stay.

Very pleasant property and an enjoyable stay. Poor WiFi signal and no direct access to a washing machine the only minuses. Definitely recommend for access to surrounding countryside attractions.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jenneke & Peter

This is a very nice little cottage near Finchingfield.

This is a very nice little cottage near Finchingfield. The rural setting with its own fishing lake, ducks and chickens is very agreeable. However, it is therefore quite a distance to the amenities in Finchingfield, we had to use the car to get the paper in the morning. The cottage is very well equipped, with a very spacious bathroom with nice blue-and-white tiles, and a very comfortable bed. The living space annex the well equipped kitchen is a bit small. Because all the windows were small and a bit high in the walls there is no view from the living space, other than overlooking the communal garden. The garden is to be shared with the owners, who live next door, but they are very nice people, so no bother about that. In short: a very amendable cottage, expecially for nature lovers who like the peace and quiet of a rural setting.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Great cottage.

Great cottage. Everything you need. Lovely hosts (And dog!).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Lovely relaxing holiday .

Lovely relaxing holiday . Helen was Fab & made a lovely friend with Toby the little dog .
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8/10 Good

Fred

n

nice place ,nice people, very helpful, in the wilderness,poor roads, tiny holiday let, should be cheaper, overpriced,

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