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Ideally situated in the heart of the north Essex countryside, this cosy home offers the perfect romantic escape for you and your loved one. . All on the ground floor. Open plan living space: With beams and tiled floor. Living area: With wood burner, 22" Freeview TV and DVD player. Dining area. Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Bedroom: With double bed. Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail. . Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Pilates and personal trainer sessions available by arrangement. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Hot tub for 2 (private). Electric car charging point (Tesla). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . Perfect for couples, Toad Hall Cottage offers a south-facing countryside getaway, ideal for romantic breaks. The open plan living area and the master bedroom both lead to the outside decked area, where you will find a bubbling private hot tub, looking onto the surrounding fields. Nestled in the grounds of the owners’ home, you will have use of a private garden to enjoy during your stay. During the cooler months retire to the living area and warm your toes in front of the toasty wood burner after an evening spent in the hot tub. You are ideally situated to explore the north Essex countryside which is filled with walks, nature and fabulous pubs. Close by you can visit the pretty and historic villages of Long Melford, Lavenham, and Finchingfield, ‘the most photographed village in England’. Constable country is just around the corner, as is the market town of Sudbury. It is 1¾ miles to Chappel and Wakes Colne railway station, which connects to Marks Tey allowing you to get into London in under one hour. Colchester Castle is 8½ miles and Earls Colne a 15-minute walk away. Beach 13 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants ¾ m...