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10/10 Excellent
Claire
20 Oct, 2024
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The Cottage in the quiant village of Birdbrook
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Garden
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dryer
Explore the area
Birdbrook, Essex
- Sturmer Village HallPlace, Sturmer Village Hall9 min drive
- Camping closePlace, Camping close10 min drive
- Ridgewell Airfield MuseumPlace, Ridgewell Airfield Museum12 min drive
- London (STN-Stansted)Airport, London (STN-Stansted)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 01
1 King Bed
Bedroom 02
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 03
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Cottage in the quiant village of Birdbrook
The cottage welcomes you into an open plan living area with smart TV and comfortable sofa. The well appointed kitchen has an electric oven/hob, dishwasher, washing/dryer, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. The large dining table provides seating 6 people comfortably.
On the ground floor is a Double Bedroom and separate shower room with WC. On the second floor there is the Master Bedroom and Twin/Double bedroom and Family Bathroom.
The cottage is located perfectly for exploring Essex and Suffolk.
The cottage welcomes you into an open plan living area with smart TV and comfortable sofa. The well appointed kitchen has an electric oven/hob, dishwasher, washing/dryer, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. The large dining table provides seating 6 people comfortably.
On the ground floor is a Double Bedroom and separate shower room with WC. On the second floor there is the Master Bedroom and Twin/Double bedroom and Family Bathroom.
The cottage is located perfectly for exploring Essex and Suffolk.
No Pets allowed
On the ground floor is a Double Bedroom and separate shower room with WC. On the second floor there is the Master Bedroom and Twin/Double bedroom and Family Bathroom.
The cottage is located perfectly for exploring Essex and Suffolk.
The cottage welcomes you into an open plan living area with smart TV and comfortable sofa. The well appointed kitchen has an electric oven/hob, dishwasher, washing/dryer, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. The large dining table provides seating 6 people comfortably.
On the ground floor is a Double Bedroom and separate shower room with WC. On the second floor there is the Master Bedroom and Twin/Double bedroom and Family Bathroom.
The cottage is located perfectly for exploring Essex and Suffolk.
No Pets allowed
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
No Pets
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 23:30
Important information
You need to know
Property # 11383561
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Halstead
Halstead is home to this holiday home. Market Square and Braintree Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flitch Way Country Park and Great Cornard Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Cressing Road Stadium.
Birdbrook, Essex
What's nearby
- Sturmer Village Hall - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
- Camping close - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
- Ridgewell Airfield Museum - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
- Haverhill Golf Club - 14 min drive - 5.7 km
- Haverhill Arts Centre - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
- Braintree Freeport Station - 23 min drive
- London (STN-Stansted) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- The Red Lion - 4 min drive
- Tarka’s cafe - 3 min drive
- Baltic Amber - 6 min drive
- Prezzo - 7 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cottage in the quiant village of Birdbrook pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Cottage in the quiant village of Birdbrook?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Cottage in the quiant village of Birdbrook?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cottage in the quiant village of Birdbrook?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Cottage in the quiant village of Birdbrook located?
Situated in Halstead, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Camping close, Sturmer Village Hall and Stambourne Playing Field. Haverhill Golf Club is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen L.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is as described. Well-equipped for a very comfortable stay. Peaceful countryside setting located behind a typical old English pub!
Stephen L.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
12 Nov, 2025
Amazing accommodation at a reasonable price
The Cottage has large comfy bedrooms and great facilities. The PH that owns the property is next door is quaint and food is reasonably priced and tasted great. As it is a quiet village this means that there is no rowdy noise to be heard from the accommodation shpuld this be a worry for people looking to stay. The male staff member working that day (I didn't ask his name im afraid) is extremely helpful and polite.
This is my 2nd visit to The Cottage and certainly somewhere I will return to
Stuart
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jane
12 May, 2024
Lovely home with an amazing countryside view.
Wonderful people and a great pub next door. It was quite and private. Amazing view out the back with visits from wildlife. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals.
Jane
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
22 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and cozy
We loved the property! So nice for our teens to each have a room at such a reasonable price.
Our only challenge was working the appliances as we couldn’t find the instructions that were referenced on the welcome book, but we managed by looking up the user manuals online.
We would definitely recommend and stay there again as we have relatives in the area and visit often.
Laura D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire B.
17 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We had an excellent stay, property was very cosy and spotlessly clean.
We had a few small issues:
Pillows in all rooms were quite flat and a little uncomfortable.
Internet was not working, even after a reboot.
Could not locate the oven and hob instructions (could be added to the welcome pack?)
Claire B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Cheryl S.
30 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
I stayed here for 2 nights with my two sisters. It is a lovely property, newly fitted out with everything we needed. It is comfortable and lovely and warm. Only downside was no internet. There is wifi there but during our stay we never got an internet connection. If internet is not an issue for you I would highly recommend this property.
Cheryl S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane H.
20 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute House Behind a Pub in the Country
This is a lovely house in the country side. The backyard looks out into a field with wildlife and is peaceful and relaxing. There are two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. A great kitchen with everything you need. The pub is called The Plough and it has the best local people who work there. It was so fun to relax with good food and drinks after a day of fun and then just walk back to the house. We enjoyed our stay!
Jane H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Host
The tiny village in Essex was the site that inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond books. Birdbrook is a picturesque little village in north Essex, within the district of Braintree, that is said to have inspired the hugely successful novelist's spy books. The name given to this parish is supposed o have been derived from the brook which passes over part of it. Birdbrook is surrounded by the villages of Ahen, Ridgwell, Stambourne, and the more well-known Steeple Bumpstead.
Moyns Park, a Grade I listed Elizabethan country house is in the village, is said to have been when Ian Fleming took inspiration and put the finishing touches to his fifth James Bond noval From Russia with Love.
Moyns Park, a Grade I listed Elizabethan country house is in the village, is said to have been when Ian Fleming took inspiration and put the finishing touches to his fifth James Bond noval From Russia with Love.
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