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Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage

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Relax in this classic living room with a plush sofa, armchair, and brick fireplace.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a cutting board, fresh vegetables, and a wine bottle.
Cozy living room with a traditional fireplace, leather sofa, and wooden coffee table.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a large refrigerator, oven, and ample workspace.
Enjoy dining al fresco in this outdoor space with a grill and tableware, surrounded by a garden and wooden deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage

Fantastic fully refurbished cottage in the heart of one of Suffolk’s prettiest villages with stunning views of the Box Valley. One end of the cottage has a large modern kitchen and dining area with direct views and access to a beautifully relandscaped garden, and at the other is a wonderfully comfortable and cozy sitting room with log burner. From the well-furnished bedrooms that share an immaculate bathroom are views of Stoke church, made famous by John Constable, and Polstead Village. Being just 100 yards from two of the best pubs in the area, along with access to bountiful walks and the village shop, this cottage is the perfect rural village getaway.
The Ground Floor
Entrance Hall – Through a covered porch is an area for coat hanging, shoes and boots.
Kitchen – Galley style with large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric triple cooker and induction hob, microwave and ceramic sink.
Dining Area – Open plan extension to the kitchen and features large wooden farmhouse table with bench seating and chairs for six. French windows open out onto garden views over the Box Valley.
Washroom – Lavatory, hand basin and washer dryer.
Sitting Room – Carpeted and decorated to a high standard, two comfy sofas are orientated around a log burner and Smart TV. This is the ideal room to snuggle down into after long country walks.
The First Floor
Church View Bedroom – Super King-sized bed that can be spilt into two 3 foot single beds (unless requested before check-in will be configured as one bed) along with bedside tables, there is a chest of drawers and freestanding cupboard.
Valley View Bedroom – This smaller room features a King-sized bed, chest of drawers and hanging pegs along with a ‘Tropical’ bedside alcove. A wide window provides a wonderful view over the stunning Suffolk countryside.
Bathroom – Floor to ceiling travertine marble, lavatory, hand basin and shower bath for lazy soaking or invigorating shower with wall mounted and handheld shower heads.
Outside
Through the kitchen French windows is a completed relandscaped gravelled garden, newly planted flower beds and planters and a raised platform with Rattan seating and barbeque area offering delightful views over the Box Valley. Down the side of the cottage is off street parking for two cars.

Property manager

Charlie Allsopp

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

577209

About the area

Map
Colchester, Sufffolk

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Flatford Mill - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • University of Essex - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Shepherd & Dog - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage located?

Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Suffolk Distillery and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Dedham Vale. Assington Barn and Bridge Cottage are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

A really restful stay in an excellent cottage. Great village location with really good pubs. Cannot fault the cottage for size and layout, with the benefit of a really nice garden with great views. Will be back next year…
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10/10

Ideal location for base for getting around the area. Cottage esceptionally clean and well presented. Excellent value for money. Have plans to book for latter par part of 2026as a base for visiting family in the Constable country areas.

10/10

So good that we are planning to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10

Nice size, equipment & location with nice owner to help when needed. And closeby to anything you need, rural walks, nice pubs, colchester & seaside

10/10

Beautifully appointed cottage with everything you could need for your stay. Great communication with the owners and a peaceful location with access to many attractions. Thank you for such a fab weekend retreat we only wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10

Very nice cottage with good equipment especially living room & kitchen/dining area in rural suffolk not far from Colchester.
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10/10

We were very comfortable in your cottage, and found everything we needed for our stay. We explored the surrounding countryside and little villages loved some of the delightful houses in the area, the weather was even better than we expected as it was late in the season thank you very much.
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10/10

We have stayed in many cottages up and down the country always 4*+ this was one of the nicest. Very well thought out. Very peaceful, great little village with well stocked shop. Lovely part of the country with lots to visit. Would highly recommend.

10/10

Excellent accommodation extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean. Lovely area for walking. Local pubs very good too. My only grumble is not knowing dogs are not allowed upstairs until we arrived although we managed to work around it. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10

We were lucky with the weather but walked every day with the dog straight from the cottage- wonderful walks and beautiful scenery. The cottage is fantastic, everything you need, attention to detail, warm and comfortable. Great pubs in the area, especially The Anchor at Nayland, and all happy to have a muddy Golden Retriever in. Can recommend the cottage and the area for a really nice break.
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10/10

Box Valley cottage is super comfortable with lovely fittings and furnishings. The bed in the main bedroom was so comfortable, the garden is gorgeous and a lovely place to sit out on a summer evening. The Crown Inn was excellent both for food or just to go for a drink. The village has a well stocked shop which was great if you ran out of something. Location was great as we visited places in both Suffolk and Essex.

10/10

Second time at this property and it did not disappoint. Extremely clean and very well appointed. The Bed in Master bedroom is really comfortable and cozy. The kitchen has everything you need to self cater. Will probably return for a third time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

This gem of a property is perfect. Every aspect of this rental is what you hope for when you book a rental. It was scrupulously clean and decorated with taste and charm. The log fire was perfect on a rainy cold November evening! We will return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10

We spent a few days at this lovely little cottage. It’s been nicely converted fairly recently and done with flair and thoughtfulness. Any of those little things you may have forgotten you will almost certainly find in a drawer somewhere about the place. The owner has truly thought of everything. We were a tiny bit worried about the car parking, but needn’t have been, we were able to park on the road outside. We chose this place because we know and love Stoke by Nayland. A particularly lovely part of this gorgeous part of the country. Would visit again. Thank you for providing such a cute cosy property.
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10/10

we had a lovely few days at stoke by nayland. box valley cottage was perfect for us, the cottage had been well thought out with nice touches, for example the speaker in the kitchen, nice to have the radio on with a cuppa in the mornings. our very timid dog even settled in quickly and enjoyed running in and out the enclosed rear garden. Welcoming pack was nice, really couldnt fault anything, we particularly liked the seating looking out on to the garden and luckily the weather was nice so we even got to sit on the garden bench before we headed out each day. there are nice walks around stoke by nayland and we also enjoyed trips to frinton on sea, dedham and flatford. The local dog friendly pubs were good, food was excellent. we will defiantly be returning at some point and will be recommending to friends and family.
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10/10

The cottage is excellent. Everything you could possibly need we found it here. Comfy bed with plenty of space for the two of us. Roomy kitchen diner opening straight on to a delightful back garden, fully enclosed, excellent piece of mind for us with the dog and lots of comfy seating provided with a BBQ should you need it. Parking space at side of house quite tight for our vehicle but always plenty of parking at the front of the cottage. Lots of local info provided and we ate out a couple of times at The Crown in the village which was very good. The only small gripe I had was that the oven needed a good clean and some of the cooking tins and pans could do with an update but as I don't go on holiday to cook this didn't bother us at all as Idylic Cotttages seem on the ball I am sure this will be rectified. Stoke By Nayland is a beautiful area and we are going home refreshed! Thank you.
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10/10

Beautifully furnished cottage in a very pretty village. Really clean and well equipped, can’t think of anything to fault it. There is a lovely courtyard garden which would make a great outside space in warm weather. Parking absolutely not an issue. If the space next to the cottage is too tight for your car there is always room directly outside on the road (20mph limit). Great centre for walks either directly from the cottage or within easy distance. I had always discounted this area before as I thought it would be a bit urban being so close to the A12 and Colchester but that was very wrong. Very quiet and rural. Very cosy to return to after a day out with plenty of hot water for a good bath and really comfy bed (always two of my main criteria). Dog friendly along with treats left in the lovely welcome pack.

8/10

Very nice property, however, off-street parking is limited and we had to park on the road, which was busy during the day time. As mentioned the property was of an excellent standard and a great option for a couple or small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10

Easy to find, easy to park, easy to get in and created a fabulous first impression. Plenty of hot water, good heating and very cosy. Two decent bedrooms and a great layout/use of space downstairs. The little patio garden was clean and inviting, easily accessed from the French doors and perfect for us with two little dogs (who like wandering in and out and basking!).
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10/10

We stayed at Box Valley Cottage twice while visiting the UK from Australia. Box Valley cottage is in a beautiful location with easy access to many pretty villages nearby and lots of fabulous pubs and restaurants. The cottage was absolutely spotless and fully equipped including a welcome basket with lots of treats in. The beds are very comfortable and nice and cosy. There is a log fire but we did not need to use it as the weather was fantastic. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the pretty garden listening to the birds in the morning. Off street parking is available next to the cottage for a small car or plenty of on-street parking. We will definitely stay here again when in the UK :-)
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10/10

My partner and I stayed at the Box Valley Cottage for 5 weeks as we needed a temporary reaidence while relocating to the area. The cottage was perfect for us. The kitchen is very well apportioned. Large and roomy, easy to cook in with a large refrigerator and cooktop. The living space is cozy and comfortable. The beds were extremely comfy and we felt at home. The property had a beautiful backyard garden with views of the countryside. The Crown pub is excellent, the Angel Inn restaurant was incredible. Everything in the cottage was exactly as advertised. The washing machine was very welcome and the bathroom and shower was great. Just a wonderful stay.
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10/10

I only have high praise for Box Valley Cottage and the owners who have evidently lavished much care on this lovely place. Everything about the house was spot on and we wanted for nothing in terms of amenities, comfort and convenience. The attention to detail stood out and the cottage is delightful in every way. It's the perfect package and an absolute wrench to leave.
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10/10

Box Valley Cottage had everything we needed for a perfect week’s break. We thoroughly enjoyed the locality and exploring this beautiful part of Suffolk. After a day out and about it was a very special place to come back to, where we enjoyed relaxing, cooking and sharing our evenings together.
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10/10

Lovely cozy cottage. Well equipped and extremely clean. Excellent location for south Suffolk and attractions in and around Colchester. Definitely recommend.

10/10

Cosy, comfortable and spotessly clean. Cottage has a wonderful calm atmosphere. Very comfortable beds and a lovely courtyard garden. super village shop and pub (The Crown). Handy location for popping into Essex and around Suffolk. Very enjoyablestay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022