Title: Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113055316&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside Holiday home in Braintree ## Photo gallery for Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside ![Exterior - Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside (Finchingfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113055400/113055316/bd7ef09b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside (Finchingfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113055400/113055316/b84e1c22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside (Finchingfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113055400/113055316/233a54ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside (Finchingfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113055400/113055316/10317248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside (Finchingfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113055400/113055316/08c34779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside Offering six guests an idyllic holiday destination in the Essex countryside, Colemans Farm Barn features original beams and flint walls, with character and rustic charm in abundance, blended perfectly with contemporary features. Be welcomed into the large boot room where you can leave coats, boots and wet gear following country rambles, before entering the spacious living/dining room. Light the large woodburning stove and get settled on one of the sofas to watch TV or a film, or set up a board game around the table in here, perched before the large patio doors overlooking the garden. The timber-clad kitchen is bursting with character, boasting a large dining table with bright blue chairs and ample appliances to rustle up delicious dishes, with the helpful additions of a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Offering a ground-floor sleeping spot is the twin bedroom, whilst the stairs to the first floor bring you two delightful double bedrooms, continuing to showcase the timber beams and neutral décor with plenty of storage. Freshen up in the contemporary shower room, home to a large walk-in shower enclosure, a bath and heated rail to keep your towel toasty. Spend time out in the lovely garden, offering a real sun trap, perfect for alfresco dining, sunbathing and soaking up the fresh country air. Howe Street is bursting with thatched cottages and surrounded by rolling countryside, and lies just under two miles from Finchingfield, a well known picture-perfect village, boasting the nearest shop, pubs, tearooms and restaurants. Visit this delightful village and explore the various interesting buildings like the windmill and medieval church, with walks to enjoy from the village like one heading over to Great Bardfield, visiting the River Pant and Finchingfield Brook along the way. Enjoy a day out to Hedingham Castle, home to a well-preserved Norman fortress with plenty of scenic picnic spots and a café, or venture over to Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village, a reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement. The Colne Valley Railway can take you on a scenic journey on a vintage steam or diesel train, while the Audley End Miniature Railway is perfect for families with smaller children. Explore the historic buildings around Braintree, before heading to Great Notley Country Park for a fun bike ride along the cycling paths, stopping to let the children play on the large wooden climbing area here! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120642300/120642259/d126fbc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Ashen, near Clare Ashen, near Clare - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.986225,0.479239&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_mi%7CHgr%7CA%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FY%40Y%3FW%40Y%40WBY%40Y%40WBYBWBW%40YBWDWBWDYBWDUDWDWDWDUFWDUFWDUFUFUFUHSFUFUHSHSFSHSHSHSHQJSHQJQHQJQJOJQJOHOLOJOJMLOJMLMLMJMLKLKLKJKLKNILKLILINGLILGNGLGNGLENELENENCLENCNCNANCLANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDNDLFLFNFLFNHLFLHLHNJLHLJJJLJLJLJLLJLLLJLLNJLJNLNHNJNLPHNJPHPJPHPJRHPHRHRHRHRFRHRFTFTHRFTFTFTDTFVFTDVDTDVDVDVDTBVDXBVDVBVBX%40VBVBX%40VBX%40X%40V%40X%3FV%40X%40X%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FVAXAX%3FVAXAXAVCXAVCXCVAXCVCVEVCXEVCVEVEVETEVEVETGTGVETGTGTGTITGRGTIRGRIRIRIRIRIPKRIPKPIPKPINMPKNINMNKNKNMLKLMLKLMLMJMJMLKHMJMJOHMHMHMHOFMFOFMFMFODODMDODODMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOCOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOGMGOGMGMGOIMIMIMIOKMKKIMKMMMKKMMMMMKMMMKOKOMOIOKOKOKQKQIQKQIQKQISISISIQGUISISGUGSIUGUGUGUEUGUEWGUEWEWEUEWEWCWEWCWEYCWAWCYCWCYAWAYCWAYAY%3FWAY%3FYAW%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2cFRY5_fplDyEXE8aTF-_LQDKe4=) Finchingfield, England #### What's nearby - Great Bardfield Town Hall \- 6 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Great Bardfield Cottage Museum \- 7 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Stambourne Playing Field \- 9 min drive \- 4.7 miles - Hedingham Castle \- 12 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Ridgewell Airfield Museum \- 13 min drive \- 8.1 miles #### Getting around - Sudbury Station - 20 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Vine - ‬5 min drive - ‪White Hart Wedding Venue - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Bell - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tarka’s cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Swan - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside pet-friendly? ### Where is Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside located? ## Have a question? 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