The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage

Woodburn Cottage Ardleigh Road, Dedham, CO7 6EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>82</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
82 reviews

Lovely little house, cosy, clean. We will recommend to our friends.

Stagg United Kingdom
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The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 431 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 234 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Providing a garden, The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage provides accommodations in Dedham. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Chelmsford Train Station is 29 miles from the vacation home and Flatford is 7.4 miles away. This vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Freeport Braintree is 21 miles from the vacation home, while Hedingham Castle is 23 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 38 miles from The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dedham
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  • Stagg
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely little house, cosy, clean. We will recommend to our friends.”
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Bird House was super clean, welcome milk and fruit and great for exploring a beautiful part of Essex. The owner couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This was "self catering" hence breakfast N/A. We chose this accommodation for it's location which worked perfectly for us.”

Hosted by Jimmy Brew

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Jimmy Brew
The Bird House is a charmingly refurbished self-contained annex, with a spacious double-bedroom, sparkling modern shower room, fully fitted kitchen, comfortable living area and private patio set in the grounds of the charming 18th century Woodburn Cottage. The Bird House has an open plan living/dining/kitchen area with bi-folding doors offering views across the private patio area, beautiful garden and countryside beyond. The kitchen is equipped with everything that you may need during your stay - fridge (with freezer compartment), oven/hob, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and toaster. Complimentary tea, coffee and milk are also included. The dining area contains an extendable dining table, with seating for 4 people. The living room benefits from a large comfortable sofa, freeview TV, Blueray player and selection of DVDs. In addition, the sofa converts into a double bed with luxury memory foam mattress. Note that the living room is light and airy, with sheer muslin drapes - light sleepers may be woken by the sunrise! Wifi is available at the property. A travel cot and highchair are available should they be required. We welcome well behaved dogs!
Your hosts, Jimmy and Nicky, live next door with their two young children. They will meet you on arrival and are always available to assist with any queries.
The Bird House is a holiday home set in the grounds of Woodburn Cottage, which was originally built in the 1700's. It is located on Lamb Corner on the edge of Dedham village, providing an excellent base for exploring the stunning Dedham Vale, Colchester and beyond. The Bird House is less than 5 minutes drive - or 25 minutes walk along beautiful country footpaths - to the centre of Dedham, with it's wonderful pubs, quaint shops and boathouse. The mill pond and river provide great locations for picnics, wild swimming, and walks or boat trips to Flatford Mill. The Munnings museum and cafe is also within walking distance of the property. Manningtree and Colchester train stations are each just a few miles away and have taxi ranks. There are also bus services with stops nearby. There is plenty of free parking at the cottage if you arrive by car. Harwich ferry terminal is within 30 minutes drive, making The Bird House an excellent place to stop en-route to the continent.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Fast free Wifi 234 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage on this page.

  • The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage is 1.4 miles from the center of Dedham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Canoeing

  • The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Bird House at Woodburn Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.