Title: Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106741800/106741724/8dd51c39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106741800/106741724/dbe96b70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106741800/106741724/022863ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106741800/106741724/1d33cc4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106741800/106741724/2d13f5e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to rural perfection at this quintessential 16th Century farmhouse, wonderfully positioned in the heart of rolling Constable Countryside. Enjoy beautiful three-sixty degree views over a large immaculate garden and unrivalled seclusion from the two exceedingly comfortable en-suite bedrooms or outside on the patio where you can dine al-fresco with a BBQ and sunlounges. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage Rural perfection! Tucked away down narrow country lanes and a private half-mile section of the ancient Saint Edmund Way, this quintessential 16th Century farmhouse is wonderfully positioning in the middle of rolling Constable Countryside within walking distance of two of the Dedham Vale’s prettiest villages with great pubs. Following a full modernising renovation, the cottage retains its authentic historic character with extensive wooden beams, exposed brickwork and impressive inglenook fireplace glowing at its heart. With two exceedingly comfortable en-suite bedrooms, beautiful three-sixty degree views over a large immaculate garden and unrivalled seclusion, this is the superlative rural escape. Ground Floor Kitchen & Dining Room – Two rooms now combined as one to create a well-equipped kitchen and dining room incorporating the original architecture and floored with an intricate mosaic pattern. There is a sink, dishwasher, Rangemaster style electric six hob / double oven cooker, under-counter fridge and separate freezer, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine and antique dining table with six chairs. Utility Room– With worktop, washing machine and tumble dryer. Washroom – Lavatory and hand basin. Sitting Room – Three seater sofa, large matching armchair and further padded chair are orientated around a large inglenook fireplace with a modern log burner. There is also a 42” Sky integrated Smart TV with access to a plethora of channels. First Floor Nayland Bedroom – With King-size bed, matching bedside tables & lamps, chest of drawers and cloths hanging alcove. En-suite Shower-room – Serving the Nayland Bedroom with walk-in power-shower, hand basin and lavatory. Stoke Bedroom – With Super King-sized matching bedside tables & lamps, chest of drawers and a cupboard. A low doorway is the centuries old original and does requiring ducking. En-suite Shower-room – Serving the Stoke Bedroom with walk-in power-shower, hand basin and lavatory. Staircase – Is on the steeper side though not severe, so not recommended for those with restricted mobility. Outside Surrounding Patio – There is a patio all around the cottage which is at its widest to the West overlooking a large immaculately tended lawn, flower beds and rolling fields beyond which are frequent filled with livestock. This sun terrace has an outdoor dining table & four chairs along with a BBQ, two sunlounges and a raised fire pit. Sunsets at their inspiring best. Garden – The lawn around the cottage is for your private use and next to the driveway it is delignated by a low hedge the other side of which is for the use of the neighbouring barn conversion. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770400/73770305/01fbc044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kick off your shoes, stare into the fire and relax in rural bliss Edwardstone - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £402 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=73770305&PinnedHotelID=73770305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770249/9cbafd2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops. 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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 On-site 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 642221 ## About the area Located in Colchester, this apartment is in a rural area. Dedham Vale and Bridge Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Assington Barn and Tenpin Bowling Colchester. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Milbank Stadium. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Apartments in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Apartments.d4609-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.991024,0.863122&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_kj%7CHoqgD%3FY%3FY%40W%3FY%40Y%40Y%3FW%40YBW%40Y%40WBYBWBYBW%40WDYBWDWBWDWDWDUDWDWFUDWFUDUHUDUHUFUFSHUFSHUFSHSHQJSFSJQHQJQHQJQJQJOJOJQJMJOJOLMJMLMLMJMLKLMLKLKJINKLILILINILGLGNGLGNGLENGNCLENELCNCNCNCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBNDNDLDNDNDLFNFLFLFNFLHLHLHNHLJLHLJJJLLLJLLLLJLLLJLJNLNJNHNLNJNHPJPHPJPHPJPHRHRHPHRHTFRHRFTHRFTFTFTFTDTFTFVDTDVFVDTBVDVDVBVDVBXBVBVBX%40VBX%40VBX%40V%40X%40X%3FV%40X%40X%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FXAXAV%3FXAXAVAXCXAVCXAVCVCXCVCVEVCVEVEVCVEVGVETEVGTGTEVGTGTGTGRITGRITGRIRIRIRIRIPKRIPKPIPKPINKPMNINKNMNKLKNMLKLMLMJMLMJKJMJMJMHOJMHMHMFOHMFMFOFMFODODMDODOBMDOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCOCMEOCMEOEOEMEOGMGOGMGMIOGMIMIMKOIKKMKMKMKMKKMMMMMKMMOKMKOKOKOKOKQKOKQIQKQIQKSGQKSISISGSISGSIUGUGSIUEUIUEUGWEUGWEUEWEWEWEUCYEWCWEWAWCYCWCWCYAWAYCYAW%3FYAYAW%3FYAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4KlA5_bUY63_1_rNH3GU9ihbF_4=) Colchester, Suffolk ### What's nearby - Dedham Vale - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Colchester Castle Park - 26 min drive - 10.9 miles - Flatford Mill - 26 min drive - 12.3 miles - Colchester Zoo - 28 min drive - 12.7 miles - University of Essex - 28 min drive - 13.7 miles ### Getting around - Sudbury Station - 17 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) - 73 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Edwardstone White Horse Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage located? > Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dedham Vale and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Suffolk Distillery. Assington Barn and Bridge Cottage are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Constable Country perfection - Beachams Cottage Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 28 May 2025 #### Idyllic quiet stay A lovely cottage - clean, well maintained, and very quiet - in a lovely location: a great place to return to after a day out visiting local attractions, pretty much guaranteed a good night's sleep. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippe D. 18 Feb 2025 #### Perfect comfortable rural cottage next to Colchester Very comfortable & quiet cottage in nice rural surroundings with golf next door, good restaurants at walking distance & all facilities in nearby Colchester. ##### Philippe D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 6 Nov 2024 #### Great place Absolutely Fantastic location and the cottage was beyond expectations, the grounds around the property were beautiful keeled, lovely wildlife to watch and hear the owls. Lovely country and woodland walks, and looking forward to returning there next year. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 6 Oct 2024 #### Lovely stay, idyllic location, cosy cottage Overall the cottage was great. Spacious and well equipped. The surrounds were terrific and an absolute credit to the gardener. The information pack was first rate, and loaded with everything you'd need as someone new to the area. 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