English Countryside Retreat: Sleeps 10

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A bedroom with a bed, a book, and glasses on the bed. There is a window with white curtains, and a view of an outdoor garden with tables and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wall, and a framed picture above a tall, textured column.
A dining table set with blue and white plates, clear glassware, and candles.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Sible Hedingham, ENG
  • Place, Alderford Water Mill
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sible Hedingham Library
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hedingham Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+1
3 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Halstead

Halstead is home to this vacation home. Hedingham Castle and Clare Castle Country Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Braintree and Haverhill Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Cressing Road Stadium.
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Sible Hedingham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Alderford Water Mill - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sible Hedingham Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hedingham Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 45 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 55 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Braintree Freeport Station - 19 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Tap - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bull Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King's Head - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is English Countryside Retreat: Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at English Countryside Retreat: Sleeps 10?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at English Countryside Retreat: Sleeps 10 on Nov 8, 2026 start from $588, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at English Countryside Retreat: Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at English Countryside Retreat: Sleeps 10?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is English Countryside Retreat: Sleeps 10 located?

Situated in Halstead, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alderford Water Mill and Sible Hedingham Library. Hedingham Castle and Colne Valley Railway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had good communication from booking, checking in and after our stay. The house is large with lovely size rooms with some old furniture plus modern pictures. The kitchen is stocked well but feel needs a few larger glasses and upgrade of some utensils. The grounds are lovely and you can often see the squirels and bird's in the garden. I gave the property a good due to the fact it looks a little run down, but our overall stay was excellent was perfect for us and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Christmas 2021

The property looks dreadful when you arrive, it is tired and old with weeds growing through steps leading up to a faded front door. The grounds are beautiful and the house large enough for our family. We had a lovely time but we’re disappointed that the house was tired. The open log fire is wonderful, the rugs in the lounge need replacing and the dehumidifier outside the basement rooms was noisy at night. All in all it’s a great location, the staff we came into contact with are lovely and very helpful but the house needs updating and maybe as it was Christmas a Christmas tree would have been a nice touch. We rent every Christmas for a family get together. Not quite worth the money but thank you Abby for getting it ready for us and helping with finding us an electric car charging point locally x
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2023
We have passed your comments on to the owner who is constantly making improvements. The steps are actually covered in beautiful flowering shrubs... but have been jet hosed and cleaned allowing shrubs at the edges.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The only way was Essex

A spacious property with plenty of room inside and out for ten adults. Outside furniture was rather tired, but fine inside. Generally well equipped kitchen, but short on tea towels and no oven gloves to be found! One of the double beds is a bit on the small side, but beds generally very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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