Essex holiday cottage: Foxearth

Exceptional country house on Essex/Suffolk border in tranquil surroundings.

Essex cottage rental - The front of the property
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Description Cottage, 6000 sq. ft.,
6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13, 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities rural, garden, terrace, pets considered, satellite or cable
Rates per property (GBP)
£2,000 - £3,500/week 
Adam Harley
+44 (0) 7961-347075
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of this Essex holiday cottage A 6 bedroom house to sleep up to 13 people near just outside Sudbury, Suffolk

Blissfully located in the Stour Valley on the Suffolk/Essex border and just one hour’s drive from the M25, Huntsman's Cottage is an exceptional country house ideal for a country holiday or weekend away. Located on a quiet country lane a quarter of a mile outside the pretty village of Foxearth, the house is surrounded by fully landscaped gardens with far reaching views across its own meadow to open countryside. The 6000 sq ft house has been immaculately restored and is designed for those people who want to escape to the country. The accommodation includes three big reception rooms (two with log burners), dining room with 14’ table and seating up to 16, large farmhouse kitchen with an Aga, breakfast room seating up to eight, six bedrooms including four double bedrooms with luxury en suite bathrooms, a wet room an attic bedroom with four single beds and a small downstairs bedroom with en suite loo and sink.
Essex cottage rental - The front of the property

The front of the property
Essex cottage rental - The main bedroom suite

The main bedroom suite
Essex cottage rental - The Kitchen

The Kitchen
Essex cottage rental - The Sitting Room

The Sitting Room

Location: Essex in United Kingdom

Nearest Airport: London Stansted at 30 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Harwich at 40 Miles
Nearest Train: Sudbury at 3 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Stansted airport M11 junction at 25 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 37.0 Miles
Car: necessary
Huntsmans Cottage lies just a quarter of a mile outside the pretty village of Foxearth. The house is 3 miles from Long Melford, a big centre for the antiques trade. It has several excellent pubs and restaurants, the best of which is the Black Lion Hotel opposite Melford Hall – together with two good butchers and all the usual village shops. The pretty village of Cavendish is also 3 miles from the house, with a good family restaurant called The George, a village pub and a picturesque village green. Historic Lavenham is just 7 miles away and is world famous as one of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval towns in Britain. It has good pubs and hotels and a highly rated restaurant – The Great House. The market town of Sudbury is just five miles from the house and has a weekly market together with branches of Waitrose, Tesco and Marks and Spencer Simply Food, together with the usual shops and facilities.
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Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Essex, United Kingdom

Updated:
Aug 19, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Essex, United Kingdom

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Autum/Winter 01 October 2009 - 15 December 2009 £2,000 - - 2 Nights
Christmas 16 December 2009 - 05 January 2010 £3,500 - - 2 Nights

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Prices are negotiable for smaller groups. This property is also available to rent for long weekends £1,800 - £2,500 per weekend. These prices are guidelines, please contact the owner for more information.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Essex, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 6000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • telephone
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • fridge
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • dish washer
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • microwave
  • grill
  • freezer
Living Room:
  • fireplace
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 14 people
Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 5 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 6 - Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 6 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 13 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, Balcony, dressing room and en suite bathroom
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed, En suite bathroom
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed, En suite bathroom
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Large Double Bed, En suite bathroom
    Bedroom 5 - 2 Single Bed, 2 Sofa bed/Futon, Adjoining wet room and separate loo
    Bedroom 6 - 1 Single Bed, Small en suite loo
  • The study bedroom is located off the Snug on the ground floor and has a single bed, dressing table and tiny separate en suite loo and sink. It is small but ideally suited for children, an extra guest or those who have difficulty with stairs.
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • radio
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • CD
Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • 16 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horse riding
  • golf
Notes: There is a large painted farm house kitchen with AGA, separate electric oven, large stainless steel American fridge/freezer with chilled water and icemaker, separate drinks fridge, dishwasher, free standing butcher’s block and plenty of granite work surfaces. At the other end of the kitchen is a breakfast room with 17th century English breakfast table that can comfortably seat eight people, with Welsh and Irish dressers to each side. Next door is a more formal dining room with a 14’ oak table that can comfortably sit 14 people. The sitting room has a wood burning stove set into a large double inglenook and is furnished with comfy chairs, a large sofa and antique tables and display cabinets. The Snug is also fully timbered with a wood burning stove and inglenook and is furnished with leather club chairs, two leather sofas and a plasma screen with Sky and DVD player. The large family room off the kitchen bean has the largest plasma screen in the house.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Essex, United Kingdom

The Gardens: Gardens: The front garden has a large lawn and an east facing terrace running the full length of the old part of the house, separated by a lavender bed and with outside table, six chairs and parasol. A secure side gate takes you through to the back garden with very large west and south facing terraces and an extendible table with ten chairs and over-size parasol. The back garden is terraced on three levels, with raised herbaceous borders and steps up to a croquet lawn (set provided), side lawns with fruit trees and an over-size hammock and four lazy chairs. A raised gravel garden runs alongside the main rose bed and has a low table and four chairs arranged under a tree to keep cool in the summer months. Young children need supervision throughout in the back garden because of its many levels.

Meadow and surrounding countryside: Meadow and surrounding countryside: Immediately opposite the house – across Huntsmans Lane - is a two and a half acre meadow which comes as part of the house. The meadow is kept mown to allow for cricket, rounders and other family games. Guests should note that there is a public right of way across the field, although it is little used by walkers. There are several excellent walks from the house across the surrounding fields and countryside (see house guide on arrival).

Places to visit: Places to visit in the surrounding area: Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall, Long Melford Gainsborough's House, Sudbury - museum and art gallery at the birthplace of artist Thomas Gainsborough The Water Meadows and The Quay Theatre, Sudbury Clare Castle and Priory, Clare The Little Hall and Guildhall, Lavenham Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham Ickworth House and Park, Horringer, near Bury St Edmunds The Greene King Visitor's Centre and The Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds Places to eat: The Black Lion Hotel and Scutchers, Long Melford The Henny Swan, Great Henny The George, Cavendish, Tel: (01787) 280248 The Great House Hotel, Lavenham The White Hart, Great Yeldham The Queen's Head, Hawkedon, Tel: (01284) 489218

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Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Essex, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

A lucky find!

Two parties Edinburgh
Review Submitted: October 10, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
This quintessential English house combines old elegance with superb modern facilities.It feels like a much loved family home and is perfect for any occasion.My family were sorry to leave as after 11 days it became home!
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Rating
5 out of 5

A very lucky find!

Two parties Edinburgh
Review Submitted: October 8, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
This quintessential English house perfectly combines old elegance with superb modern facilities.It feels like a much loved family home and so just right for any occasion My family were sorry to lleave because after 11 days it had become our home!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Stay in Constable country

Reggae London
Review Submitted: July 28, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
highly recommend staying here. Wonderful property, great location with many fine villages nearby and an excellent owner providing first class service.
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