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  • 3 bathrooms

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Just over an hour from London is this lovely home in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. In a fairytale setting, the extensive gardens are brimming with wisteria, roses and fragrant shrubs. There is also an ornamental vegetable garden where you may help yourself to bundles of fragrant herbs and fresh eggs from the hen coop. The house has a generous living area inside and out and is ideal for extended families looking to spend quality time together. The sociable kitchen allows for both group cooking sessions and aperitifs shared around the large kitchen table. The open-plan living area at the heart of the home presents the perfect place to relax, with comfy sofas around the log burner. There's also a stunning dining room, which offers a beautiful scene for more celebratory dinners and formal affairs. Enjoy peace and tranquillity in this lovely home or set out to discover the fabulous local country walks and attractions. Explore the nearby coastal villages, reachable in under thirty minutes, or why not try boating on the Stour river? With vineyard tours, antique hunting, and cream teas to be enjoyed in many local villages, you'll be in a prime location for taking in the best of the Suffolk countryside. The house is within easy walking distance to a friendly village pub, an excellent farm shop, and a family-friendly country cafe.


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What to expect


Highlights

Stay in the peaceful village of Assington in the heart of the Sussex countryside

Stay in the peaceful village of Assington in the heart of the Sussex countryside

Hide away on the terrace at sunset

Hide away on the terrace at sunset

Have brunch under hanging wisteria

Have brunch under hanging wisteria

Roam the beautifully manicured gardens

Roam the beautifully manicured gardens

Tuck in to a home-cooked dinner in the formal drawing room

Tuck in to a home-cooked dinner in the formal drawing room

Sip on cocktails in the fairy lit gardens with the fire pit going

Sip on cocktails in the fairy lit gardens with the fire pit going

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Home truths

    Pets are only allowed on request and must not be given access to the bedrooms or left alone in the house at any time

    Respect the neighbours with regards to noise at all times, so the outdoor area available for guests after 9 pm is limited to the fairy-lit courtyard, decorated with outdoor sofas and firepit, no loud music will be permitted inside the house after this time either

    Free parking is available on the driveway

    Children's amenities including a high chair, fireplace guards and babysitter recommendations are available

    Parents should note that there is a small shallow pond in the garden which is not fenced

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor seating

Desk / workplace

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Pets allowed

Parking available

Bedrooms & bathrooms

5 bedrooms, 6 beds

3 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Laundry and dry cleaning

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

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About Dedham Vale

Taking a wooden clinker boat out onto the River Stour on a pleasant day has to be one of the most romantic English experiences you could picture – that is, until you bump into a bank as you glide backwards. Horse chestnut trees hang over the banks and meadows stretch out in either direction. The waterway is the focal point of Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that...

Get around

Airport

London Stansted

1 hr 17 min

London Southend

1 hr 14 min

Rochester

1 hr 41 min

Train station

Bures

11 min

Bus stop

Elm Tree Lane

6 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

10 min

Cafe

18 min

Points of interest

Beach

Brightlingsea Beach

43 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 11:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    30

    days

    Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Up until

    7

    days

    Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Justine

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