Beautiful 16th-century timber-framed farmhouse set in 400 acres of farmland, pastures and vineyard. Enjoy being surrounded by an array of wildlife including the resident miniature donkeys and Shetland ponies. Cosy base for couples or a family, with features including wood burners and a Buschbeck BBQ. Located on a working farm this stunning 16th-century farmhouse set in blissful surroundings is the ideal rural retreat for a family or couples looking to relax and unwind. Finchingfield is a picture-perfect, chocolate-box village in North Essex where you are spoilt for choice with a variety of places to eat and drink including traditional pubs, fine dining restaurants and tea rooms. If you do decide to head out for the day then you also have plenty of places within easy reach including the beautiful medieval market town of Saffron Walden just 13 miles away, or the market town of Clare only 9 miles away with a host of independent shops, antique shops and a further choice of culinary delights. 20 miles away is the widely recognised birthplace of thoroughbred horse racing, Newmarket. After parking at the back of the property, enter through the rear lobby, the perfect place to kick off those walking boots and hang up your coats. This is also the utility area with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk through to the rest of this wonderful property, which boasts many original features with exposed beams and tasteful artwork throughout. As you continue through into the hallway, to your right is the first lounge known as the Gold Room which provides a perfect place to relax, perhaps with a book or gather around the Smart TV as you fire up the wood burner and cosy up on the sofa or either one of two armchairs. Further along the hallway a cloakroom and the second lounge area which boasts glorious garden views and features another wood burner, two large sofas and two armchairs which surround a Smart TV. Back out into the hallway and to the right is the spacious open-plan kitchen/diner, which has another wood burner, and has been carefully designed with socialising in mind. It is equipped with a Rangemaster oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a sofa and an island with four stools where you can enjoy your morning coffee. Tuck into delicious homemade meals over at the dining table which can seat up to 10 guests and even features a small bar area. Upstairs on the first floor are four bedrooms, all of which have plenty of storage space for your belongings. Three bedrooms have a super-king-size bed and one bedroom with twin beds. Two of the bedrooms have their own en-suite shower rooms and WC and the remaining bedrooms have use of a family bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Open up the bi-fold doors and gather on the comfortable garden furniture while you enjoy some cocktails and a spot of al fresco dining or enjoy a dip in the wood fired hot tub. There is a large patio area with a Bushcbeck BBQ and a smoker where you can relax whilst watching the sunset over the open field. Keep an eye out for wildlife which can been seen on a regular basis including barn owls, roe deer, hares, wagtails, red kites and buzzards. You can help yourself to seasonal fruit and vegetables grown in the kitchen garden and a short walk from the cottage is the shack located within the vineyard which provides additional outside space for dining and drinks with countryside views. There is plenty of private parking for up to three cars. Please note this property is on a working farm. House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - 4 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size, 1 twin bedroom with 2 single beds (2’6”) - 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 cloakroom - Rangemaster oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher - Hot tub - Woodfired - Logs included - please note hot tub takes up to 6 hours to heat in the first instance - Utility room with washer/dryer - 3 wood burners (logs included) - Smart TV in both lounges - Outside kitchen terrace, patio area with Buschbeck BBQ, smoker and garden furniture - Ample private parking - Located on a working farm with mini donkeys and Shetland ponies and some farm machinery - The shack located at the vineyard offers additional outside space for dining and drinks - Regret no children under the age of 5 - will accept babes in arms - Pubs, shops and restaurants 2 miles Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.