Beautiful riverside Tudor house

Wivenhoe is an undiscovered gem on the Essex/ Suffolk boarder, a sailing town full of artists and eccentrics! It is a great mix of tranquil riverside charm and holiday buzz, with plenty of great little restaurants, pubs and shops. The house is Tudor, built 1580. Lovingly restored and very luxurious! The house was originally built in 1580, and has been a pub and a haberdashers in its past lives! It spreads over 4 floors, with a large open-plan kitchen with dining table and couch area, opening onto a patio garden full of climbing roses and deck chairs- it's a real sun trap in the summer. On the ground floor is a very large open plan living room, with a wood burner to cosy up too, and stacks of games and books to entertain you. The view down to the river is lovely, and patio doors open onto a glass terrace from which you can watch the sun set on the water, perfect for a gin and tonic! This room is full of soft velvet couches and old heavy roof beams. The beautiful wooden staircase is a great feature. Off this room, is a double bedroom with a small toilet ensuite, it has a working fireplace and again all old original wooden beams- full of Tudor character! It's very useful if you have someone with you for whom stairs are difficult- they're close to the action with toilet ensure. Climb up the staircase and on either side are galleries, used by my children as play areas for drawing up and hiding- putting on shows and any other fantastic plans they devise with their friends- this house is a child's paradise! Lots and lots to do! On the doorstep there are several walks- along the river both directions, and a large woods to explore. Defiantly enough for a weekend so you can go carless, which is wonderfully relaxing. WITH A CAR Visit Hadleigh, Sulfolk for a pretty Tudor village with a riverside walk and eat at the excellent "The Ram". Drive to Dedham, right in the heart of Constable county. Beautiful riverside town, with outstanding food and very child/dog friendly garden at "The Sun Inn" or eat at "The Boathouse" (book if possible on (phone number hidden)) and go rowing after! Or catch the river cruise to Flatford and back (summer only). Flatford- a beautiful riverside village, in the depths of Constable country. National trust cafe- excellent by he river bank and a wonderful nature garden where the RSPB run daily activities for children, esp in summer. Somerlayton House and maze, and Fritton lake. Marks Hall and arboretum, north of Coggeshall- a very picturesque village with West St vineyard worth a visit for lunch and fine local wine ! Saffron Waldon (website hidden) Clapton pier, for old style funfair and amusements by a lovely sandy beach, and more teenage rides on the pier. Frinton, for very quaint and quintessentially English sea promenade, beach huts and cream teas in an old world atmosphere. From london it's a 70 minute direct train from Liverpool St Station. Trains go twice every hour, check timetables. From Wivenhoe you can catch a bus direct to Colchester, where you can catch a bus on to standsted airport. Lots and lots to do! You will have the whole house to yourselves. We won't be here it's likely and so we'll arrange for a friendly neighbour to meet you with keys, or use the key safe. I'm always available on the phone should you have any questions, or problems. The cleaners will probably do check out. Lots and lots to do! WITH A CAR Visit Hadleigh, Sulfolk for a pretty Tudor village with a riverside walk and eat at the excellent "The Ram". Drive to Dedham, right in the heart of Constable county. Beautiful riverside town, with outstanding food and very child/dog friendly garden at "The Sun Inn" or eat at "The Boathouse" (book if possible on (phone number hidden)) and go rowing after! Or catch the river cruise to Flatford and back (summer only). Flatford- a beautiful riverside village, in the depths of Constable country. Somerlayton House and maze, and Fritton lake. Marks Hall and arboretum, north of Coggeshall- a very picturesque village with West St vineyard worth a visit for lunch and fine local wine ! Saffron Waldon (website hidden) Clapton pier, for old style funfair and amusements by a lovely sandy beach, and more teenage rides on the pier. Frinton, for very quaint and quintessentially English sea promenade, beach huts and cream teas in an old world atmosphere. From london it's a 70 minute direct train from Liverpool St Station. Trains go every hour, check timetables. From Wivenhoe you can catch a bus direct to Colchester, where you can catch a bus on to standsted airport. This is our family home and is really only suited to family groups, or people with previous good reviews. We won’t be here, you do have the whole house to yourselves, but we do have some clothes here, and personal items. It’s not a sterile professional holiday let. Also, our neighbours are our friends, so absolutely no parties/ extra guests please!