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10/10 Excellent
KAREN R.
5 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KAREN R.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026
Entire home
Charming 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful English village
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41004 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Colchester, Essex
- Place, Dedham Vale1 min walk
- Place, Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum14 min walk
- Place, Colchester Zoo14 min drive
- Airport, London (SEN-Southend)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Charming 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful English village
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Colchester
Colchester is home to this cottage. Bridge Cottage and Dedham Vale are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Green Island Gardens Ardleigh and Brantham Leisure Centre. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Xtreme Gaming are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Colchester, Essex
What's nearby
- Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- University of Essex - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
- Colchester Castle Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
- Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 21.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hare & Hounds - 6 min drive
- Jubilee Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Fields Farm Cafe - 9 min drive
- Wooden Fender - 5 min drive
- Le Talbooth - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Lou Hart
Hello! I'm a yoga teacher and writer living between LA and Dedham in the English countryside with my dog Dylan. I love yoga, art, film, music, writing, pickleball and traveling all over this beautiful world.
No matter where I travel I always love coming home to Dedham. It is a magical place which still looks very much like the landscape that John Constable painted back in the 1800s.
No matter where I travel I always love coming home to Dedham. It is a magical place which still looks very much like the landscape that John Constable painted back in the 1800s.
Why they chose this property
Once you arrive you won't need a car to explore the miles of unspoiled countryside. You can enjoy stepping back in time and experiencing village life, but with cute cafes, world class gastropubs, chic boutiques and well stocked Coop (open 7am-10pm daily), all within walking distance. Dedham Vale is the perfect destination for walking, cycling, kayaking and paddle boarding vacations. Designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty by the National Trust, you can retrace the steps of the great landscape artist John Constable along the River Stour to Flatford and visit the spot where he painted The Haywain, his most famous piece.
What makes this property unique
Tegfan is a unique detached Tudor cottage with its own private patio right in the heart of Dedham village. Combining the charm of original exposed oak beams and wonky floors upstairs with high speed internet, all mod cons in the newly renovated galley kitchen, including a ninja woodfire bbq on the well-maintained private patio. Unlike other properties nearby, we also provide reserved parking in a private courtyard nearby, or if you prefer we can arrange for a permit for you to park on the High Street.
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