The Water of Life
6 guests
3 bedrooms
Turvey, Bedford
There's something undeniably idyllic about this cottage's location. Sitting alone within acres of Bedfordshire countryside, the River Great Ouse runs alongside the property.
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Stud Cottage
2 guests
1 bedrooms
Billingshurst, West Sussex
Set on a farm in West Sussex, this charming cottage is the perfect couple’s retreat or solo getaway. The interiors are bright and fun, with pops of block colour punctuating each room.
Foreman's Cottage
5 guests
3 bedrooms
Heybridge Basin, Maldon
For a secluded coastal getaway just an hour away from London, they don't come much better, or more picturesque, than this stunning cottage at the mouth of the Blackwater Estuary. On one side, you've got yachts and barges passing on the sea lock and, on the other, a nature reserve that's a haven for migrating birds.
Gooseberry Fool
4 guests
2 bedrooms
Little Bentley, Colchester
Just outside the village of Little Bentley, a five-minute walk from the local pub and a ten-minute drive from Colchester, this rustic barn is nestled on a working farm. Previously a popular children's café with fun play areas both indoors and out, it's an ancient barn that retains a great deal of rustic charm.
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