Central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking available. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile
Tucked away on the outskirts of Colne Engaine, Colchester, is this delightful three-bedroom cottage, The Gate House. A former wellness centre settled on a working farm, The Gate House enjoys a superb location within easy reach of Colchester, Dedham Vale, Suffolk Coast, Heaths AONB, Lavenham, Sudbury, Clare and Hadleigh, making it a fabulous pet-friendly choice for a group or family of six wanting to explore the area. Be welcomed in the spacious and well-equipped kitchen, where you can rustle up family favourites, ready to enjoy around the dining table for six as the conversation flows and the wine is poured. After dinner, retreat to the sitting room, where you can relax on the plush seating in front of the Smart TV, whilst your pooch takes up their favourite spot in front of the open fire. The ground floor is completed by a handy cloakroom. Head upstairs, where you can wash away the day in the gorgeous shower room, before retiring to one of three beautifully presented bedrooms, two king-size and a twin. Explore the village, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal at the welcoming Five Bells pub, or stock up on essentials at the village shop. For a wider variety of dining options, head to Halstead, where you can indulge in a sweet treat at The Little Book Café, Turkish cuisine at The Shiish, Japanese at Yoshi Haru and American delights at Pheonix Arizona. Continue on to Earls Colne, where you can enjoy wildlife walks through the Colne Valley Local Nature Reserve, test out your swing at the Colne Valley Golf Club, or dine at the award-winning Lion Brasserie. Further afield, you can explore the bustling city of Colchester, where you can spend a fun-filled day at Colchester Zoo, visit the historic sites of Colchester Castle and St Boltoph’s Priory, picnic in Castle Park, or indulge in fine dining at one of two Michelin Star restaurants, Kintsu and Church Street Tavern. For a luxury escape to Essex, choose The Gate House.
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