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

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Colchester, Sufffolk
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Suffolk Distillery. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Suffolk Distillery and a few minutes from Dedham Vale
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Colchester cottage is smoke free.

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
  • Free toiletries
  • 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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A cozy retreat in a beautiful spot!

This is a truly exceptional cottage. Incredibly clean, surprisingly spacious downstairs and a complete treat to stay in. Generously equipped with everything you might need, warm, cozy, comfortable and with very special views.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Superb cottage

Best cottage we have stayed in (and it's been a few) lovely area too We will be back as soon as we can
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Our third stay!

Box Cottage is such a lovely cottage, so well equipped with a really comfortable super king size bed! The garden is such a lovely place to sit out in at any time of the day. Great location for coast and countryside. We love staying here so much we will be looking to book a fourth time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage in an outstanding village

So good that we are planning to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

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…
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quentin T.

A lovely cottage in a gorgeous village in an AONB

The property was set grand for Christmas and was very comfortable. The only issue was road noise at the front on occasion and the back bedroom is a tad small. The downstairs domain was perfect for a Christmas for 4, plus 2 dogs. The village is lovely, as are many nearby, and dog walks were plentiful and very scenic. Our meal at The Crown was fabulous- great service and food. Must visit the "wool trade" churches in Stoke-by-Nayland, Nayland, Wissington, Stratford St Mary and of course East Bergholt. Best walk in Britain along the Dedham Vale past Flatford Mill (Constable Country). Suffolk; worth visiting more than once!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Philippe D.

Perfect spot in countryside

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham A.

Excellent value for money

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Road noise

Box Valley Cottage vey nice but noise from the road was constant starting from very early in the morning .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super Suffolk Staycation!

The cottage was everything that it promised, well furnished and extremely comfortable. Hosting and customer service were great. Cleanliness, facilities and equipment were all that we would have hoped for. The garden was a delight - private and enclosed. Perfect for us and our little dog. Great village location with excellent pubs/restaurants on the doorstep and within easy reach of lots of local amenities. Beautiful countryside and very relaxing. Certainly a place to return to!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil home from home

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Philippe D.

Nice cottage in rural suffolk

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

10/10 Excellent

Home from Home

I recently spent five weeks in Box Cottage and experienced all the comforts of home. The cottage is very well equipped and extremely comfortable. The garden is lovely with good seating a place to relax at all times. A long stay which turned into a very enjoyable holiday. I will be back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Box Valley Cottage

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a great second stay

It was - like our first stay - 2 years ago a great time. Such a beautiful and well equipped house all super clean and so cosy. We just could have moved in!!! To all the other lovely people who tent it please put some water for the birds in the bird feeder the garden can be hot.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

Excellent cottage

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

😊

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fab u lous

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

A week in November

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Gorgeous cottage!

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

An amazingly clean and homely cottage.

We had an amazing few days away. Perfect for visiting other villages. We loved the garden and outside seating provided, and the weather enabled us to enjoy it too! Our dog also loved the outside space. The welcome pack was very thoughtful and there were even some dog treats. The inside was tastefully done and spotless.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Lovely cottage

A superb cottage in a lovely location with a very comfortable bed. Particularly liked the kitchen/diner with the map on the wall and a lovely outlook over the garden and countryside beyond. Having the Crown Inn a few hundred yards away was a real bonus - lovely pub with good food. Good walking county and lots do in the surrounding area. Would recommend visiting Orford and walking beside the river and a visit to the artisan Pump Street bakery is a must!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Beautiful cottage in an ideal location

This is a lovely cottage in the centre of Stoke by Nayland. Two great pubs within walking distance and lots of good walks from the doorstep of the cottage. Good sized kitchen/diner with patio doors at one end into the garden which is gravel and decking. Nice seating area in one corner. Downstairs toilet with washing machine. Door through to a very tastefully decorated sitting room. Upstairs two good sized bedrooms and a large bathroom. The cottage is immaculate and we couldn’t fault it. The owner Juliet is super helpful too. Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

You won’t be disappointed…

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!).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little Gem

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