St Peter's Cottage, Essex countryside

New build house in outstanding countryside location. Half acre (2000 m2) garden surrounded by open fields with views across the Blackwater River valley in every direction. The house is located next to the ancient monument of St Peter's Church, dating from the 11th century and now a stained glass artists studio. We are delighted to be able to make the cottage available for holidays and long weekends with the opportunity to relish the tranquility of this location and as a base for exploring the outstanding Essex coast and countryside. And with London just 40mins away by train from Witham station (2.5 miles/4km) the capital is in easy reach for sightseeing. The cottage has an open-plan living space across the whole first floor comprising a generous living room and kitchen dinning area. The space has large picture windows with views over the garden, adjacent church and fields beyond. This is a space that connects with nature and will allow you to enjoy this outstanding setting in any season and in any weather. On the ground floor there are three good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom/toilet. Each bedroom has its own character and lend themselves to flexible accommodation. The green room has a kingsize double bed; the pink room and blue room can be set up as either twin or double beds. The cottage has been equipped with new furniture, fittings and appliances throughout, chosen to make every stay trouble free and relaxing. This is a perfect choice for families who are looking for wide open spaces and a wealth of attractions and places of interest. The garden has a stream running through it which is perfect for paddling but small children must be monitored at all times. There are bicycles available to use and a ping-pong table. There is an outdoor barbecue and we recommend Little Mountain Farm's homegrown meat; the farm can be found in Great Totham. The garden area is spacious with shaded spots and open space for games playing. The Cottage is easy to use, all the appliances are new, and we expect that you won't need more assistance during your stay, but we are on hand to help. St Peter's is located close to the Blackwater Estuary which is an area of outstanding natural beauty and with a wealth of watersports activities. Maldon (3miles/5km), is famous for its Thames sailing barges, waterside pubs and historical monuments. Big name supermarkets can be found in Witham and Maldon and there are also great places to buy local produce. We recommend Jacob's Farm in Haybridge where the vegetables and fruit are homegrown. The ancient city of Colchester is a 30 minute drive away and the Norman castle, built on the site of the ancient Roman temple houses a fascinating collection tracing the history of the region. Colchester Zoo is another local attraction which is well worth a visit. The Cottage is an hour and half drive from central London and is about 10mins drive from the A12 motorway, which is accessable from the M25 motorway. Witham, 4km, has mainline train connections to London, Chelmsford and Colchester and London's Liverpool Street station can be reached in 40mins. There is good parking available at the station. Stansted airport is 30mins drive away and Southend airport is one hour away. The Cottage is 10mins drive from Maldon, the historical town on the Blackwater estury. The stream in the garden is a hazard for small children so you must ensure that small children are supervised at all times. But it is a great place to paddle and have fun, just with an adult on hand.