Countryside 2BR/1Bath Cottage in Braintree - Millie's Cottage for up to 4

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Finchingfield, Essex

Hedingham Castle15 min drive
Braintree Village16 min drive
Audley End House19 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Millie’s Cottage - Countryside View

A two bedroom holiday cottage in the beautiful village of Finchingfield situated near the windmill on the historic causeway in a location that provides delightful views over the village green and the large duck pond.

The property boasts heavily beamed rooms and also has a delightful inglenook fireplace in the lounge. Also on the ground floor is a nice sized dining room complete with table and seating for all guests, a compact galley kitchen and downstairs bathroom.

Upstairs, the property has a double bedroom complete with built in wardrobe and a twin room which can be converted to a second double room if required.

Outside, Millie’s cottage has a pretty garden to the rear, complete with patio and barbecue area, and an outside store which houses the washing machine and an additional large fridge freezer to keep all of those essential holiday refreshments.
A two bedroom holiday cottage in the beautiful village of Finchingfield, situated near the windmill on the historic causeway, the location provides delightful views over the village green and the large duck pond.

The property boasts heavily beamed rooms and also has a delightful inglenook fireplace in the lounge. Also on the ground floor is a nice sized dining room complete with table and seating for all guests, a compact galley kitchen and downstairs bathroom.

Upstairs, the property has a double bedroom, complete with built in wardrobe, and a second bedroom with two single beds.

Outside, Millie’s cottage has a pretty garden to the rear, complete with patio and barbecue area, space to store bikes and an outside store which houses the washing machine and an additional large fridge freezer to keep all of those essential holiday refreshments.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Drake Cottage - rose in bloom and side gate to courtyard garden.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Cats welcome, Dogs welcome, Pets welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Braintree

This cottage is located in Braintree. Cheeky Chimps Funhouse and Bridge End Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Braintree Village and Market Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Chelmsford City Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Finchingfield, Essex

What's nearby

Hedingham Castle - 15 min drive
Braintree Village - 16 min drive
Audley End House - 19 min drive
Chelmsford City Racecourse - 19 min drive
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 29 min drive

Getting around

Bishop's Stortford Elsenham Station - 19 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

White Hart PH - 10 min drive
Three Horseshoes - 12 min drive
The Maypole - 9 min drive
The Vine Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
The George Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Millie’s Cottage - Countryside View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Millie’s Cottage - Countryside View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Millie’s Cottage - Countryside View located?

Situated in Braintree, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Great Bardfield Town Hall and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Great Bardfield Cottage Museum. Stambourne Playing Field and Camping close are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little stay

Perfect getaway for a wedding nearby. Pizza at the local pub was ace. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

Really excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathboy K., Hastings

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cottage!

The owners have thought of everything in this property. I cannot fault it at all. One of the best holiday places we have stayed in. I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darryl G.

30 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucolic Village life.....

Property is great. Could maybe do with a lick of paint here and there, but feels very cosy. What you should perhaps know bout is the village. It looks like a very sleepy little place, and is beautiful, however it is also seemingly the local mecca for motorcyclists. So on a sunny weekend expect there to be hundreds of motorbikes in the village. Now as a biker myself, I found this great, but realise it may not be to everyones taste. No complaints about the property at all though. Pet friendly too so double bonus. Plus the garden is pretty secure to make sure your pooches are safe. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Peter

29 Mar 2024

A Great Atmosphere in and around Millies Cottage

Everything about Millies Cottage was ideal for our needs, the view from the living room and kitchen/dining area was relaxing looking out over the village green, the elevated position reduced any vehicle noise, the rear garden fully enclosed & ideal come the warmer summer months, lots of dog walks on the door step, places to eat & drink, cosy bed, cosy cottage and thank you Shaun for the information and welcome texts. We were visiting family in the area, so ideal for us & will return!

About the host

Hosted by Host

Visit Essex describes Finchingfield as the 'most photographed village in England' and has won awards for its traditional picturesque setting. The combination of duck pond, village green, hump-backed bridge and pub, overlooked by colour-washed cottages, windmill and a medieval church, give it an unbeatable series of views, which are often found on calendars, chocolate boxes, tea towels, postcards and jigsaws.

Millie's Cottage is named after the owner’s grandmother who lived in the cottage with her husband Ernie in the early 1900’s. Ernie was a local farm worker and Millie was a house keeper at Brick House, the property situated near the pond.

The cottage has remained in the family and the owners father, Richard, was born here in 1934. Richard was an organ builder and has played the church organ in the village for the last 60 years. If you stay at the cottage you’ll see an example of his handy work, a coat rack made of oak and the manual pulls from an old organ.

It is a property which holds many memories for the family who hope you have a chance to enjoy it as much as they have.