English Oak Lodge at Toppesfield Hall

About this property

This pretty location, set within 6 acres on the Essex and Suffolk border, offers a charming array of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Take an 8-minute (0.5 miles) stroll down a grass footpath to the Hamlet of Toppesfield, where you'll find a community shop, a dog-friendly pub, and a community brewery. The charming village of Great Yeldham (1.5 miles) is home to several welcoming pubs, one with a renowned restaurant, a village shop, and an independent distillery offering tours and tastings. Finchingfield (5.5 miles), the most photographed village in England, is well worth a visit. Visit the miniature railway at Colne Valley Railway (2.5 miles), Braintree Designer Village is just a 13-mile drive away, for all your favourite, designer outlet brands and bargains! historic Headingham Castle (4 miles), or Colchester Zoo (20 miles). Halstead, the nearest town, is a mere 7.5 miles away, offering cafes, supermarkets and parks for leisurely strolls. Saffron Walden is just a 17-mile drive and is a wonderful place for a day visit.

This wonderful woodland lodge offers its guests a modern retreat in the Essex countryside and is enveloped by mature trees and rolling fields. This single-storey lodge is an open-plan studio space that houses everything you could possibly need for your stay. The kitchen area has a single electric oven, hob and microwave for easy meal prep and cooking, with a foldaway dining table and chairs to enjoy your efforts. A comfortable sofa can be used as a sofa bed upon request, for versatile sleeping options, in addition to a delightful double bed that can be separated by a curtain for cosiness and comfort. Finishing the lodge is a modern shower room. This countryside escape is the ideal setting for a romantic retreat for two.

The outside space is the cherry on top of this luxury lodge. Slide open the full-length doors that open onto a wraparound veranda with deckchairs for relaxing and a picnic table for al fresco dining. You also have a fully enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn, with a fire pit where you can toast marshmallows, a gas BBQ, and your very own hot tub to rest and relax in. You also have access to a shared tennis court.

parking: There is a dedicated parking area for the lodges which is before you enter the Woodland Area; this ensures the area remains car free and safe for animals & children. We supply carts to carry your luggage from your car to the lodge. If you need assistance with the carts, we may be able to help IF this is organised prior to your stay (approx 150yards from carpark to lodge).

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