Title: The Foreman's House, Exclusive Adults only Luxury Accommodation, Entire House 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 home # The Foreman's House, Exclusive Adults only Luxury Accommodation, Entire House Holiday home in Halstead with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113232700/113232635/979e38b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113232700/113232635/d4d9d018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113232700/113232635/d517dbf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113232700/113232635/802037a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113240000/113232700/113232635/fd38d115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub at The Foreman's House, Exclusive Adults only Luxury Accommodation, Entire House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### The Foreman's House, Exclusive Adults only Luxury Accommodation, Entire House The Foreman’s House, located at Oak House, is a pre-1600s Grade II listed property in the picturesque village of Ridgewell. Situated in a Conservation Area in rural northwest Essex, near the borders of both Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, the house has been lovingly restored by its hosts, Ben and Will. Blending its rich history with a modern high-end luxury style, it retains its charming historic features while offering the utmost comfort. Over four years, we carefully restored, decorated, and styled Oak House with love and attention to detail. Furnished with high-quality, stylish pieces, Sit Back Relax in this beautiful Charming Historical Home with your friends and family.... Soak up the Charming Character of this beautifully presented holiday home... The house sits at the heart of the village, overlooking the village green. Behind the property are our design and development Studios Where we run a design, print, and development business focused on environmentally friendly products. Historically, the house has long been linked to these operations; it was once Blyth and Pawsey, a farm vehicle repair centre, and before that, a blacksmith’s. Known as the Foreman’s House, its historical significance endures to this day. Ridgewell is ideally located for exploring historic villages, towns, and cities, as it borders three counties. Nearby attractions include the charming market towns of Saffron Walden, Finchingfield, Long Melford, Lavenham, and Clare. For those seeking a city break, Cambridge and Colchester are also within easy reach. With so many wonderful places to visit and excellent dining options to discover, this area offers something for everyone. The house is also a point of interest in the local history society’s talks and walking tours. Built by a medieval carpenter from the area, it boasts historical carvings, including “Witches Marks” (apotropaic marks derived from the Greek word for “averting evil”) designed to bring good luck. If you look closely, you can spot hex symbols carved into the beams above the fireplaces. If you look closely on some of the beams above the fire place you will see the historical Carvings The Foreman’s House offers a unique blend of luxury, history, and location – a perfect base for your escape. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116320000/116310600/116310538/8139ed0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Countryside Cottage in Bulmer- Sleeps 6/7 Sudbury - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=116310538&PinnedHotelID=116310538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113055400/113055316/bd7ef09b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic Charm & Modern Comfort in Essex Countryside Finchingfield - 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You’re welcome to smoke outside in the garden near the summer house, ash tray provided Extractor Fan: We ask that you use the extractor fan when bathing or showering to reduce condensation, to preserve the house’s timber-frame structure Electric Vehicles: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate electric vehicle charging at the house. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock 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=52.036366,0.532721&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kfs%7CHo%60gB%3FY%3FY%40W%3FY%40Y%3FW%40Y%40Y%40WBY%40YBWBW%40YBWBYDWBWDWBWDWDWDWDUDWFUDWFUDUFUFUFUHUFUFSHUHSFSHSHSHSHQJQHSJQHQJQJOJQJOHOLOJOJMLOJMLMJMLKLMLKLKJKLKNILKLILINGLILGNGLGNGLENELENENCLENCNCNANCLANANAN%3FLAN%3FP%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLJNHLJJJLJLJLLLJJLLLJLLNJLJNLNHNJNJPJPJNHPJPHRJPHRHPHRHRFRHRHTFRFTHTFTFTFTDTFTDVFTDVDTDVDVDVBVDVBVDXBVBV%40XBVBV%40XBX%40V%40X%40X%3FV%40X%3FX%40V%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FVAX%3FXAX%3FVAXAXAVCXAVCXCVAXCVCVEXCVEVCVEVEVETEVEVGTEVGTETGTGTGTITGRGTIRITGRIRIRIPIRKPIPKRIPKNKPKNKPINMNKLKNMLKNMLKLMJMLMJMJKJMJOHMHMJMFOHMHMFOFMFODMFODMDODOBMDOBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40Q%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCOCMEOCOEMEOEMGOEMGOGMGMIOIMGMKMIOIMKKKMKMKMMMKKMMMKMMOKMKOMOIOKQKOKQKOIQKQISKQISIQISISGSIUISGSGUIUGUGUGUEUGUEWGUEWEWEUEWEWCWEWCWEYCWCWAYCWCYAWCYAWAYAY%3FWAY%3FYAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S9TQZ2JF4zdKEcI1gjuujHohrOY=) Ridgewell, Halstead, Essex #### What's nearby - Clare Castle Country Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles - Hedingham Castle - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles - Gainsborough's House - 21 min drive - 14.4 miles - Audley End House - 29 min drive - 20.3 miles - Kentwell Hall - 31 min drive - 16.2 miles #### Getting around - Chappel and Wakes Colne Station - 23 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Bell - ‬9 min drive - ‪White Hart Wedding Venue - ‬5 min drive - ‪Prezzo - ‬9 min drive - ‪Roughacre Brewery - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Barny Arms - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Foreman's House, Exclusive Adults only Luxury Accommodation, Entire House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is The Foreman's House, Exclusive Adults only Luxury Accommodation, Entire House located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Ridgewell Airfield Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Stambourne Playing Field. Clare Castle Country Park and Sturmer Village Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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