Beautiful thatched 5/6 bedroom Dynes Cottage

A large thatched cottage, parts of which date back 400 yrs, Dynes Cottage is in a complex of 3 houses & surrounded by beautiful fields & country walks. With a private outdoor courtyard & a beautiful orchard, you can relax with the whole family. The cottage is just 1/2 a mile from beautiful Finchingfield, one of the prettiest villages in the country, & which boasts a number of excellent pubs & tea rooms. The cottage is hosted by Cath, Al & their family, who live in an adjacent house on site. Dynes Cottage is a large thatched cottage set on a small complex with two other residential properties. The complex is owned by Cath & Al and is just half a mile along a very quiet country lane from the beautiful and quaint village of Finchingfield, with its pubs, antique shops and tea rooms. The site is very peaceful and surrounded by fields. The front aspect of the cottage looks out over fields and boasts beautiful sunset views. There is parking for two cars onsite (further parking is available on request) and the cottage has a large private outdoor courtyard with an outdoor dining area. The Cottage also benefits from use of a beautiful orchard with apple, plum and pear trees. The cottage has a large, recently renovated, kitchen with seating for 10/11 people. There are 3 additional living areas, including a lounge with an open fire and 400 year old beams, a games-room with a football table and playstation, and a dramatic dining room which seats 8. The cottage has two separate staircases with two bedrooms up each one. The fifth bedroom is downstairs and can be treated as ensuite if required. There is a small additional 6th 'secret bedroom' which has a full sized single bed, but which can only be accessed from Bedroom 4 via a reduced size door. It is perfect for a child or a small adult who doesn't mind squeezing through the doorway! If this room is used then the cottage can sleep 10 plus one additional guest. The cottage is surrounded by fields with a large selection of beautiful off-road walks. Finchingfield was part of the Tour De France route in 2014 and the country lanes provide miles of picturesque road cycling routes. Cath & Al are both keen walkers and cyclists and can provide routes if requested. Please be aware that the cottage is on a septic tank, so no wet wipes or sanitary products may be flushed. Dynes cottage is an hour east of London and 20 minutes from Stansted airport. The nearest train station is Braintree which is approximately 7 miles away and has trains direct to Liverpool Street Station. Whilst taxis are available it is best to arrange in advance. It is recommended that people bring a car for their stay if they wish to enjoy the area beyond the village. There is parking for two cars on site. The cottage is approximately a half mile walk to the picturesque village of Finchingfield and there are a variety of attractions in the area. Cath & Al live on site and are generally available if you have any questions. Please be aware that we may be in the orchard from time to time to tidy the garden and collect fruit and veg. Just an hour from London, Dynes Cottage is set just half a mile from the beautiful Finchingfield, one of the prettiest villages in England. Finchingfield boasts three friendly pubs, three delightful tearooms, antique shops and an art gallery, all situated around the beautiful village green and duckpond. The Cottage itself is surrounded by miles of idyllic country walks and small country lanes which are perfect for cycling. Indeed Finchingfield was part of the 2014 Tour de France route and is incredibly popular with cyclists. 1hr east of London, 20 minutes from Stansted and 20 minutes from Braintree station. We would recommend bringing a car to get around while you are here so you can visit the beautiful Audley End House and Gardens, historic Thaxted and the other nearby attractions. There is free parking on site for two cars. Dynes Cottage is ideally located for families looking to escape London for a break. Whilst only an hour away from London, Finchingfield is a world away with its idyllic country lanes and picturesque tearooms. There is a small fenced off pond in the Orchard and a greenhouse, so young children should be supervised. You might spot Cath or Al pottering around there tidying up the fruit and veg that they grow there, so don't be afraid to say Hi!