Essex Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Angela - Verified booking

  A lovely property.

  I stayed at The Granary for a week. The under floor heating is glorious! Having bathroom both up and downstairs is great. Although because of my dog (Micky), I stayed downstairs mostly and slept in a single bed for the first time in years. However, it was really comfortable. Being on my own, I felt really safe and secure at The Granary. There are great dog walks from the property, but take your wellies in the winter. The TV remote could do with replacing and regular kettle descaling as it is a hard water area. Everything you need is at the property, even a dishwasher. Luxury. Owners are friendly but not overbearing. I called for help a couple of times for minor things and Martin was right there. Their two dogs appreciate any treats you would like to offer and are really cute. There are horses, geese and chickens in the grounds which are lovely. The local pub had a new chef who hadn't really bedded in yet and our meal was so-so. Very friendly though. Really enjoyed my stay and won't hesitate to recommend it.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  Lovely property set in an idyllic location a short drive from both Halstead and Sudbury for the larger shops.

  Super farm shop and café just around the corner and large village green with children's play area just a short stroll down the road. The property itself was well furnished, warm and boasted the most comfortable mattress (Eve models) that we have ever slept on away from home. The owners were very welcoming and always available if required. One small gripe was that the level of cleanliness could have been better when we arrived. A number of corner areas had accumulated dirt/hair and the dishwasher certainly needs a thorough clean/anti-bac wash out as it smells! Despite the presence of horses, chickens, ducks and geese it was mostly peaceful and our grandson loved the animals. The welcome pack of coffee/tea etc along with milk, juice, cookies and dog chews was a nice touch and very welcome. We would certainly recommend The Granary to anyone visiting the area looking for an lovely, rural retreat to base themselves in.

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• Karin - Verified booking

  Hosts were a very hospitable and gracious.

  The accommodation is modern and comfortable. The description is accurate. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Hosts were always available to assist should anything arise. The cottage and well kept farmyard/garden was a particularly enjoyable space to spend our obligatory ‘self quarantine’. We especially enjoyed watching the ducks from our sofa view as well as the horses enjoying some much needed time outdoors when it wasn’t raining. There were welcome flowers, biscuits, milk along with coffee, tea and a few condiments available when we arrived. We also had some fresh eggs from the chickens available to us as we hadn’t managed to sort our breakfast needs before arriving and we so appreciated this! The bed was comfortable and it was quiet at night, which was very restful. We enjoyed our stay. We would highly recommend this property.

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• Ruth - Verified booking

  My stay in The Granary was extremely comfortable and relaxing.

  Everything was present to make it easy to stay. I had taken basics such as liquid soap, loo rolls, washing up liquid, towels etc but all was present and I know that in a future visit I would not have to clutter the car and transport so many things with me. The facilities were spotless and the hosts welcoming. A really useful folder was provided with all local and essential information required. The Granary was set in very peaceful surroundings with ducks, chickens and horses. Very peaceful setting to sit and read of a morning. The village was beautiful and the green ideal for a stroll with the dog. The farm shop next door great for most delicious raspberries and strawberries and other treats! Local pub opposite village green ok for dogs in garden and the odd meal. I will definitely visit again!

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• Claire - Verified booking

  The cart lodge was nicely designed and maintained with most things being well thought out.

  The welcome pack was nice, although there was little interaction with the owners. Having The village green on the doorstep was lovely as was having the pub so close. There were some great walks in the area and many interesting villages. However it wasn’t overly quiet on site due to the various comings and goings. The thing that really spoilt it for us though was that one of the resident dogs was unpredictable/unfriendly with our young dog, this made getting to the car or out of the grounds something that had to be planned, so not quite the relaxing break that we’d hoped for.

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