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A characterful thatched cottage set in a quiet, rural area within almost 2 acres of land.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2
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Explore the area

Finchingfield, near Braintree
- Hedingham Castle15 min drive
- Audley End House19 min drive
- Chelmsford City Racecourse20 min drive
- London (STN-Stansted)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A characterful thatched cottage set in a quiet, rural area within almost 2 acres of land.
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.
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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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Water view
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a 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 and on a lake. Audley End House and Hedingham Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Colne Valley Railway and Cheeky Chimps Funhouse. Bridge End Gardens and Whoosh Explore are also worth visiting.

Finchingfield, near Braintree
What's nearby
- Hedingham Castle - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
- Leez Priory - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
- Audley End House - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse - 20 min drive - 23.1 km
- Imperial War Museum Duxford - 30 min drive - 32.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The White Lion - 13 min drive
- The White Hart - 9 min drive
- Three Bottles - 9 min drive
- The Maypole - 10 min drive
- The Vine Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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19 Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Gary
10 Aug 2020
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Gary
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Jay
7 Aug 2020
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Jay
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10/10 Excellent
Anna
20 July 2020
Excellent cottage, nice surroundings, peaceful and quiet, very relaxing.
Anna
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10/10 Excellent
Linda
28 Apr 2020
Lovely week at Lake House Cottage, beautiful cottage and surroundings.
Linda
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10/10 Excellent
Keith
26 Dec 2019
An ideal & idyllic location if you want to get away from it all - the score for "local amenities" ca
Keith
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10/10 Excellent
Julian
4 July 2019
Had great time chilling out and exploring ,in great place in a lovely area and Helen and Dave great
Julian
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10/10 Excellent
Leonard
25 June 2019
We were made welcome by Helen & David.
Leonard
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8/10 Good
Kenneth
27 Apr 2019
Very pleasant property and an enjoyable stay.
Kenneth
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8/10 Good
Jenneke & Peter
12 Apr 2019
This is a very nice little cottage near Finchingfield.
Jenneke & Peter
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10/10 Excellent
Carla
6 Apr 2019
Great cottage.
Carla
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanette
18 Feb 2019
Lovely relaxing holiday .
Jeanette
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8/10 Good
Fred
12 Feb 2019
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