Acorn Cottage at Finchingfield Holiday Cottages

A home away from home, Acorn Cottage (sleeps 4) is a beautiful bungalow set in a complex of 3 houses & surrounded by gorgeous countryside. With a fully fenced, south-facing garden, you can relax with the whole family. The cottage is just 0.5 mile from Finchingfield, one of the prettiest villages in the country, with great pubs & tea rooms. The cottage is hosted by Catherine who lives on-site. Dynes Cottage (sleeps 10/11) is on the same complex and may be booked in conjunction. The space Acorn Cottage is a charming bungalow set on a small complex with two other properties. The complex is owned by Catherine and is just half a mile along a very quiet country lane from the beautiful and quaint village of Finchingfield, with its pubs, antique shops and tea rooms. Dynes Cottage (sleeps 10/11) may be booked in conjunction with Acorn Cottage and is on the same complex. The site is very peaceful and surrounded by fields with beautiful sunset views. The cottage is set up with everything that you need to be a home from home, with a range of kitchen equipment, fluffy towels, travel cot and high chair. The cottage is all on one level, making it accessible for all of the family. It boasts a bright sunny lounge and a well equipped kitchen. The spacious master bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, a set of drawers and a full length mirror. The second bedroom has twin single beds and a small set of drawers. There is a large, traditional bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. The large, south-facing, fully-enclosed garden has a gas BBQ for you to enjoy. We do welcome dogs, but only if they are friendly with other dogs and children as we have our own dog, Maggie, on site. We'd ask that all dog mess is picked up and all muddy paws are cleaned! The cottage is surrounded by fields with a large selection of beautiful off-road walks. Finchingfield was part of the Tour De France route in 2014 and the country lanes provide miles of picturesque road cycling routes. Catherine is a keen walker and cyclist and can provide routes if requested. Please be aware that the cottage is on a septic tank, so no wet wipes or sanitary products may be flushed. Guest access Acorn Cottage is an hour east of London and 20 minutes from Stansted airport. The nearest train station is Braintree which is approximately 7 miles away and has trains direct to Liverpool Street Station. Whilst taxis are available it is best to arrange in advance. It is recommended that people bring a car for their stay if they wish to enjoy the area beyond the village. There is plenty of private off road parking on site. The cottage is approximately a half mile walk to the picturesque village of Finchingfield and there are a variety of attractions in the area. Other things to note Acorn Cottage is ideally located for families looking to escape London for a break. Whilst only an hour away from London, Finchingfield is a world away with its idyllic country lanes and picturesque tearooms.