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Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Colchester, Suffolk
- Place, Dedham Vale1 min walk
- Place, Colchester Castle Park14 min drive
- Place, Colchester Zoo15 min drive
- Airport, London (STN-Stansted)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Garden Bedroom
1 King Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Adorable cottage with a log burner in heavenly village - Constable Lodge
An adorable cottage in the central village of Constable’s Dedham Vale that boasts a complete renovation including oak wooden flooring, log burner, new kitchen and large bathroom along with sun trapping front and rear gardens. With clever use of all the space the cottage creates exceedingly comfortable living areas ideal for romantic and family getaways. Being on the edge of an affluent and historic village provides easy access to local shops, a great riverside pub and wonderful walking along the River Stour and the beautiful rolling countryside that inspired John Constable.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall – Connects the kitchen, dining & sitting area and the stairs.
Kitchen Area – Galley style with sink, electric cooker & hob, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer dryer, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Dining Area – Scandinavian style wooden table with four chairs.
Sitting Area – Open plan connected to the dining area with a leather Chesterfield sofa and smaller two seater upholstered sofa orientated around a log burner and 32” Smart TV. There is a French style window that opens straight onto the front garden.
Willie Slott’s Bedroom – A play on Willie Lott’s House made famous by Constable, a super comfortable king-sized bed ‘slots’ perfectly into this cabin style bedroom with a built in wardrobe and bedside table.
Family Bathroom – Walk-in power shower, bath, hand basin and lavatory.
The Hay Wain Bedroom – King-sized bed that can split into two singles, wooden chest of drawers and bedside tables along with plenty of hanging space on an alcove mounted rail. There are views over the village.
Outside
Enclosed rear garden partial paved and lawned with four rattan style chairs and a table, along with a further smaller metal table and two chairs. This garden is surrounded by mature trees and wonderfully captures and afternoon and early evening sun. To the front is a smaller lawned garden directly accessible from the sitting area which get sun all day.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall – Connects the kitchen, dining & sitting area and the stairs.
Kitchen Area – Galley style with sink, electric cooker & hob, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer dryer, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Dining Area – Scandinavian style wooden table with four chairs.
Sitting Area – Open plan connected to the dining area with a leather Chesterfield sofa and smaller two seater upholstered sofa orientated around a log burner and 32” Smart TV. There is a French style window that opens straight onto the front garden.
Willie Slott’s Bedroom – A play on Willie Lott’s House made famous by Constable, a super comfortable king-sized bed ‘slots’ perfectly into this cabin style bedroom with a built in wardrobe and bedside table.
Family Bathroom – Walk-in power shower, bath, hand basin and lavatory.
The Hay Wain Bedroom – King-sized bed that can split into two singles, wooden chest of drawers and bedside tables along with plenty of hanging space on an alcove mounted rail. There are views over the village.
Outside
Enclosed rear garden partial paved and lawned with four rattan style chairs and a table, along with a further smaller metal table and two chairs. This garden is surrounded by mature trees and wonderfully captures and afternoon and early evening sun. To the front is a smaller lawned garden directly accessible from the sitting area which get sun all day.
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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
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Colchester
Colchester is home to this apartment. Dedham Vale and Jumbo Water Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Assington Barn and Colchester Leisure World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Milbank Stadium.

Colchester, Suffolk
What's nearby
- Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Colchester Castle Park - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
- Colchester Zoo - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
- Flatford Mill - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
- University of Essex - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Anchor Inn - 6 min walk
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Paddy & Scott’s - 11 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
- Dog & Pheasant - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8 Oct, 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Pieter Blaton
1 Jan, 2026
Nice cottage in nice village
Pieter Blaton
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
29 Sept, 2023
Excellent mini stay
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul, 2023
Fantastic Cottage
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
18 Jul, 2024
Lovely, homely cottage in a good location
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
martin E.
18 Jun, 2025
Constable cottage. Nayland
martin E.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
26 Oct, 2023
A lovely cottage
10/10 Excellent
Toos L.
12 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a picturesk village
Toos L.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
3 Jul, 2023
A June week in Nayland
Anna B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ann B.
7 Jul, 2024
Another comfortable stay in this delightful cottage
Ann B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Janice F.
4 Jun, 2024
Mixed feelings
Janice F.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
6 Aug, 2025
Nice accommodation, shame about the parking
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
15 Jan, 2023
Perfect retreat
Chris D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
14 Jan, 2023
Perfect retreat
Chris D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
13 Jan, 2023
Perfect retreat
Chris D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
12 Jan, 2023
Perfect retreat
Chris D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
11 Jan, 2023
Perfect retreat
Chris D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
4/10 Poor
5 Jan, 2023
Awful experience
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
15 Aug, 2022
Chilled Relaxing Cottage Break
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