Located in Halstead, this cottage is in a rural area. Freeport Outlet Village and Braintree Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Cornard Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Colne Valley Railway, or check out an event or a game at Milbank Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, winery tours and fishing.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 56 min drive - 61.9 km
Newmarket Racecourse - 57 min drive - 57.8 km
Getting around
Bures Station - 24 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Courtyard Tap - 10 min drive
Bull Hotel - 10 min drive
Double Pistachio Cafe - 9 min drive
White Hart Inn - 12 min drive
Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse?
As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse on 17 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,039, 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 Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Orchard Cottage - Newly Built Farmhouse Outhouse located?
This family-friendly Halstead cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Deer Park and Hedingham Castle. Colne Valley Railway and Little Yeldham Village Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Beautiful cottage and grounds. Would stay again. One of best Vacay places we have ever stayed! Heated floors, full kitchen, amazing views with lots of nature.
The cottage was so comfortable, warm, clean and the kitchen was fully equipped which made it easy to prepare a Christmas meal. Really enjoyed the location …very peaceful. Just perfect !
Lovely stay surrounded by farmland, having all the information about walks was really helpful.
Location is great as so many pubs nearby and things to see and do. We were mainly visiting family but really convenient. We had everything we needed.
Comfortable, well-equipped cottage built onto the end of the farmhouse next door, with its own drive and grounds and ample parking space. The setting is rural, surrounded by fields and copses, just over a mile down a narrow single track lane. Very quiet, apart from the sound of planes on the flight path into Stansted airport 15 miles or more away, which didn't really bother us in October (though for a couple of nights bizarre acoustics did make a couple staying next door in the farmhouse sound as though they were inside the cottage with us and going up and down the cottage stairs). The cottage had just about everything we needed, and there were lots of pheasants about to entertain us with their antics. The biggest issue was the wi-fi, which was provided via a router extender located in the farmhouse next door. When we arrived we could only get a stable connection in the main bedroom but after a couple of requests to Lucy the extender was moved nearer to the cottage so the signal reached as far as the house bathroom upstairs and the dining room downstairs, albeit with a speed way below the 50+ mbps stated on the website.
Lovely location, although on the flight path to Stansted!
The house was relatively clean, we did find a couple of stray socks behind the TV unit.
Property didn't have a hair dryer which would have been useful & the WiFi wasn't up to much.
Apart from that had everything you need
Stayed for 3 nights for a wedding at the castle and loved every minute of it. Such a beautiful little cottage inside and out, very clean, a home from home. Everything you could need, the garden is beautiful and so relaxing, make sure to sit out and watch the little bats in the evening. Brilliant location. Would highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2021
Faye,
Thanks for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Lucy
As described, the property is nicely appointed with plenty of storage, and an outside area to sit and have a drink, or play with young children. It’s quiet and peaceful and in many ways an ideal getaway for some family time. However, the issue for our group was that the listing didn’t indicate that the two double bedrooms are conjoined: you access the main double with en-suite through the other double room. For a single family of parents and children this wouldn’t be a problem, but for two couples it wasn’t ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2021
Pauline,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Kind regards,
Lucy
Beautiful scenery, lovely cosy cottage and peaceful setting. We have loved our time here and don’t want to go home!! Brought 2 teenage girls with us and it was great they could be at one end of the cottage and us at the other, very peaceful for us!! Our little dog had a fabulous time watching the gates run through the field. Great to be at one with nature!! Great place to stay.
What a fabulous place to get away from it all. Very clean and well appointed property. We had a great Christmas break and the turkey was excellent. Would certainly consider staying here again.