A serene and cosy one-bedroom lodge, situated in a privately gated residence, overlooking unspoilt countryside and natural garden. This modern property boasts a bright and airy living room with panoramic views, fully fitted kitchen, double bedroom and main bathroom. Set in the beautiful Essex/Hertfordshire countryside near the renowned Lea Valley regional nature park, you will be truly spoilt for choice for things to see and do locally from fantastic scenic walks, horse riding, water sports, boating, golfing and fishing on the stunning Dobbs Weir and nearby lakes, all within walking distance. A perfect spot for picnics or a spot of pub lunch by the nearby waterside. Slightly further afield you can reach London by train in less than half an hour. Stansted airport is just 28 minutes by car. Food and groceries can be pre-ordered on request.

Surrounded by 6 acres of paddock and woodland, Evie Rose Cottage is a stable conversion which is semi-detached with the owners’ home, and offers a private bolthole, making it a perfect base for touring the area or just relaxing by the fire. It has been restored, decorated and furnished to a good standard and is a quaint, comfortable property.
Located next door to a state of the art, brand new driving range which is flood lit for guests to enjoy; 9-hole golf course, adventure golf, club house with bar and restaurant, plus a well-equipped gym (at cost). Pets are welcome too, so why not bring along your 4-legged friend and enjoy the open space? A village shop, hairdressers, post office, pub and takeaway can be found within 1 mile, whilst the village of Stansted, 3 miles, has a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. Local attractions include Audley End House, Stansted Mountfitchet Castle and Toy Museum, and Hatfield Forest. Also nearby are many attractive historic villages, including Thaxted and Finchingfield. There are also excellent train links from Elsenham train station, 1½ miles, to Cambridge 30 minutes and London 45 minutes and only 2 miles from Stansted airport. Shop 1 mile, pub ½ mile and restaurant ¼ mile.

This brand new (in 2022) holiday retreat is set on a fruit farm in the Essex countryside. Bramley Cottage is a one-bedroom property which provides fabulous holiday accommodation perfect for a couple looking to get away for a short break or week long stay. The open-plan living space flows through the bi-fold doors to the outdoor patio where you can relax in the evening sun keeping warm by the glowing fire pit. On chillier days, enjoy the warmth of the wood burner in the living space. The double bedroom provides a restful night sleep, then wake up to beautiful views of the fruit farm and countryside beyond from the window. Bramley Cottage is set within a fruit farm where you can pick your own plums in season, or purchase some of the delicious local honey on offer.
Set within the Epping Forest District of Essex, this area provides lots to do and explore, including the steam railway which starts from Chipping Ongar, only 3 miles away, which winds through the beautiful Essex countryside. Looking for a high adrenaline activity? Lee Valley White Water Centre is within a 25-minute drive. Enjoy walking or mountain biking within Epping Forest.
There are many historic houses and museums close by including The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Copped Hall, Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, Epping Forest District Museum and National Speedway Museum. Fancy a little retail therapy during your break? Head to Epping Forest Shopping Park. Epping, Waltham Abbey and Ongar are vibrant historic towns with active market days. Loughton also hosts a monthly farmer’s market and North Weald Airfield boasts one of the country’s biggest open air markets every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday.
The towns and villages in this area offer a friendly welcome and a variety of unique settings where cafés, restaurants and pubs sit alongside the best in local retail, surrounded by heritage that extends into the surrounding countryside and with easy access to the capital, there are plenty of places to visit whatever time of the year.