The Hay Wain
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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Situated a five-minute stroll from the affluent, medieval village of Nayland, this charming cottage has a fabulous location in Dedham Vale, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border. You'll find a glorious riverside pub, shops and plenty of walks along the River Stour – it's perfect for birdwatchers. Flatford and its mill, immortalised in the paintings of John Constable, is twenty minutes in the car. This place is just under a two-hour drive from London, too. Surrounded by mature trees, the enclosed rear garden captures the afternoon and early evening sun, so it's ideal for an alfresco lunch or dinner, while the front garden gets the rays all day. Inside, there's a log burner for when it's chilly. We love the master bedroom, named the Hay Wain, with its views over the village. This completely renovated home is a great country retreat for two couples or a family.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore the countryside of Dedham Vale or head to the local riverside pub in Nayland, a five-minute walk away
Enjoy a breakfast of bread and jam from the welcome hamper in the garden
Fire up the barbecue for lunch and grill some fresh, local Suffolk produce
Relax by the warmth of the log burner on chilly nights
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Home truths
This semi-detached home has gardens to the front and back
A cot and high chair are available upon request
There's free, on-street parking here
London Stansted Airport is 26.7 miles away, while Colchester Town Railway Station is 6.2 miles
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange horse riding and canoeing for an additional fee
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
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 20 min
London Southend
1 hr 8 min
Rochester
1 hr 37 min
Train station
Bures
20 min
Bus stop
Mill Street
2 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
5 min
Points of interest
Beach
Brightlingsea Beach
38 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
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 Charlie
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. From the lovely visitors' book to the charming welcome hamper filled with local bread and jam, host Charlie leaves no stone unturned when it comes to making your stay in Suffolk an enjoyable one. A longtime native of East Anglia, he's always delighted to answer your queries or provide local recommendations.
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