2 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
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This is an extra-special home in the grounds of an award-winning boutique vineyard. It’s been carefully curated to offer everything you might need during your stay, and for you to enjoy your visit in the lap of luxury. The home is a contemporary villa with vast windows looking out onto the vineyard and the rolling countryside that surrounds the property. The open-plan living and dining space is perfect for chatting over food and sipping wine – there’s even an honesty box wine bar for you to sample the wines produced by the vineyard. A striking nickel bar – like at The Ivy – has pride of place in front of the huge picture window overlooking the vineyard. There are also full height glass patio doors which open onto a wonderful private guest garden and patio. Outside, pop open a bottle of chilled white or rosé wine and sink into the jacuzzi while the barbecue heats up. When the weather is fine, you won’t want to be anywhere else – there’s a comfy sofa and loungers, ideal for relaxing, and a tennis court if you want to work up a sweat. Dining outside with beautiful views laid out before you is utterly idyllic, especially when the sun starts to sink in the sky. If you feel the urge to explore, there’s plenty to see and do in the vicinity. The villa is a four-minute drive from Toppesfield village, where you can enjoy a meal in the community-owned pub. Finchingfield, the most photographed village in Essex is 10 minutes drive. For history enjoy a stroll around Castle Hedingham with its thatched cottages and amazing Norman castle. Saffron Walden, a medieval town – is thirty-six minutes away. There you’ll find a wealth of independent shops, cafes and restaurants around the buzzy market square as well as beautiful historic buildings, gardens, museum and art gallery. This is a memorable home for romantic visits to this picturesque area on the Essex/Suffolk border. Make sure you take a bottle of the vineyard’s award winning wine home with you – it’s the perfect memento.
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What to expect
Highlights
Drive fifteen minutes into Finchingfield, a picturesque village with great restaurants and afternoon tea spots
Set off from the vineyard for countryside walks and bike rides
Get stuck into the honesty box wine bar
Relax in the Jacuzzi and admire the vineyard views
Soak away all your troubles in the beautiful free-standing bath
Let the games begin – make use of tennis court
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Home truths
Two kittens – Fergus and Pinot – live at the neighbouring farmhouse
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Home cinema setup
Outdoor bathtub
Outdoor fireplace / firepit
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor seating
Workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
Additional fees
Please contact Host regarding an extra 2 persons staying as there is an additional charge of £200 for the second bedroom/bathroom and these guests will be sharing the rest of the villa/garden with their friends/relatives.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Hertfordshire
With its rambling country estates, rolling valleys, forest-clad hills and chocolate box villages, Hertfordshire feels quintessentially British. Picnic in the grounds of Jacobean manors or journey through the centuries at St Albans’ Norman cathedral and the Roman Theatre of Verulamium. Follow canal towpaths to idyllic pubs, but not before stepping straight into the magical world of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. After elevenses in a tearoom and...
Get around
Airport
London Stansted
1 hr 1 min
London Southend
1 hr 20 min
London Luton
1 hr 35 min
Train station
Braintree
29 min
Bus stop
The Green
8 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
12 min
Cafe
11 min
Pharmacy
12 min
Points of interest
Beach
Brightlingsea Beach
1 hr 10 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Not suitable for children under age 12
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Jane
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Jane has lovingly converted this space into a chic and modern home just three metres from the edge of the vineyard. She's always on-hand if you need anything, and will go the extra mile to make sure you have the best stay possible.
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