The Cart Lodge

About this property

This delightful, one-bedroom holiday cottage sits in the grounds of the owner’s home, in the pretty little Suffolk village of Nayland, on the border of Essex. This charming Nayland cottage has been carefully renovated from a former honey workshop to provide a perfect romantic escape or a quaint hideaway for an individual to retreat to. Boasting the advantage of access to the owner’s outdoor swimming pool, available by prior arrangement, this lovely little Nayland cottage is well equipped with charming traditional furnishings and features including a woodburner set in the cosy sitting area, a perfect addition for winter evenings in, along with an attractive, comfortable bedroom. Outside, guests to this Nayland cottage benefit from a small, private patio area with furniture, as well as shared use of the owner’s fantastic outdoor pool. Nayland has many chocolate box Tudor buildings, plus amenities including a pub, a butcher’s and a Post Office, all just a few minutes' walk from this Nayland cottage. This area is perfect for exploring both Suffolk and Essex, with National Trust properties, pretty villages, the popular coastline and the East Anglian Railway Museum all within easy reach. A lovely Nayland cottage; with so much to do in the area you'll want to return time and again.

Nayland, a village on the River Stour in Suffolk, is set close to the border with Essex, making it perfectly placed for enjoying both counties. Amenities in the village include a pub serving food, shops, a butchers, and a post office. There are many Tudor cottages lining the streets, and there is also a lovely church. Visit Flatford Mill, made famous by John Constable's ‘Haywain' and enjoy refreshment at the NT tearooms. Colchester is 7 miles away, and includes the zoo, a castle, museum, cinema, shops and restaurants. The coastline of both counties are within easy reach.

Accommodation

One double bedroom.

Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.

Electric convector heaters with woodburner.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent, additional fuel available to purchase from owner.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Private patio garden with furniture.

Use of owner’s unheated outdoor swimming pool by prior arrangement.

1 well behaved pet accepted.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 2 mins walk.

Note: No children under 12, including infants.