Among the holiday cottages Essex can offer is this property in Brightlingsea, a major yachting centre at the mouth of the River Colne. The town has a history of shipbuilding and seafaring and was the only one of the historic Cinque Ports outside Kent and Sussex. It is home to one of England's oldest timber-framed buildings, the 13th century Jacobes Hall. Whilst exploring the area either by bike or on foot - there are superb walks alongside the creek - make use of the Brightlingsea Foot Ferry which crosses the estuaries in no time at all, avoiding long round trips by road. Click here to see all our holiday cottages in Essex.
This hidden oasis, set in 26 acres and converted to exacting standards, enjoys a covered terrace for alfresco dining and glorious views over an undulating landscape encompassing a livery stable, rare breed sheep and woodland full of birdlife. With one of the best sailing stretches on the East coast, Brightlingsea is a unique yachting centre, rich in maritime heritage. Beth Chatto gardens 4 miles. Dedham (Constable Country) and port of Harwich 15 miles. Coarse fishing by arrangement, beach 0.75 miles. Shops, inns 0.5 miles.
Open plan sitting room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ fire, oak floors, dining and kitchen areas. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. First floor: Second sitting area with TV/video and ‘mock’ balcony. Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arr). Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC.
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