We had such a lovely stay! The rural setting was peaceful and scenic and the hot tub really made it special. Perfect for relaxing walks in the countryside too. Highly recommend!

The owners really went above and beyond when the storm knocked out the power, which was lovely. The cottage was spotless, warm and well-equipped. Our dog loved the secure garden and we all enjoyed the hot tub!

We had a really nice stay at this place, nestled in a peaceful, private spot. The owners were super friendly and always on hand if we needed anything, but they kept a respectful distance to maintain the tranquility. The hot tub was a lovely touch after a day out cycling-absolutely relaxing! The only thing is, the cottage is quite close to Stansted’s flight path, so there’s quite a bit of aircraft noise. It didn’t bother us too much once we got used to it, but it’s worth noting if you’re sensitive to noise. Overall, a great find!

Really enjoyed our stay, the owners were lovely and the jacuzzi was a massive bonus!

Really enjoyed our stay! The cottage was comfy, well-equipped and perfect for a quick escape.

Really enjoyed our stay, the cabin had everything we needed.

We really enjoyed our stay at Goddard Mead. The cottage had everything we needed and the walks right outside were a big bonus. The owners made us feel so welcome, lovely people indeed.

We had a fantastic stay at this place! The house was super well equipped and kept us cosy despite the pouring rain outside. The bath was really relaxing and the shower was a decent size - perfect after a long day. Being near the flight path didn’t bother us at all and it’s ideal if you’ve got dogs that dislike fireworks since it’s quite remote. A really lovely, well converted spot. Thanks a lot!

Had a lovely time, definitely planning to return soon.

The lakes are stunning and the area is perfect for a peaceful break.

Beautiful setting, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Really enjoyed our stay here, the place was lovely and we’re already thinking of returning soon!

We loved the cosy cottage, especially the hot tub and log burner. The hosts were so friendly, really peaceful spot. Can't wait to come back!

We had a lovely stay at Goddard's Mead. Rob and Sharon have truly put a lot of effort into restoring this historic building and it shows. They gave us such a warm welcome, along with Bonnie, of course! The place has everything you need for a comfy, relaxing visit. The location is perfect for exploring Essex - definitely recommend taking some time to wander around Thaxted and the nearby villages to soak up the history and charming sights. It’s really worth it!

We had such a lovely stay at the cottage! The location was perfect-peaceful, quiet and surrounded by beautiful farml and. We enjoyed seeing the horses and the owners were super friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. Definitely recommend it for anyone after a relaxing getaway. We’ll be back!

We had a really nice, relaxing time despite the rain. Definitely somewhere we'd come back to!

We loved the cottage! It’s perfectly tucked away but still close enough to enjoy local shops and eateries. The hot tub was a real treat and the bathroom with underfloor heating was a luxury. Rob, Sharon and Bonnie made us feel so welcome. Can’t wait to return!

We had a fantastic time at Cwtch Cottage! The place is full of character and feels super cosy, especially with the log burner blazing away. Everything we needed was there and it was spotless when we arrived. The weather was pretty rubbish the whole time, but honestly, we didn’t mind because the cottage was so comfy. The location’s lovely too and breakfast at the on-site cafe was absolutely gorgeous! We’re already thinking about our next visit-can’t wait to return!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The place was spotless and peaceful. Hosts were super friendly and helpful. The hot tub was a lovely touch! Perfect for couples.

We had a lovely stay at this cosy little cottage! The log burner made it super warm and the owners are genuinely friendly. Highly recommend for a relaxing break!

While the verandah table was a bit wobbly and the indoor table was still sticky from varnish, we had a great time. The beds were super comfy and the Wi-Fi plus smart TV worked flawlessly. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay!

We absolutely loved the cottage! It had everything we needed-spotlessly clean and cosy with a lovely log burner, logs included. The peaceful setting by the lakes was perfect, plus the nearby cafe with a cracking fry-up. Definitely recommend!

We loved our stay here! Sharon and Robert really go the extra mile to make sure you’re comfy and relaxed. It’s perfect for a peaceful escape. Can’t wait to come back again soon, definitely recommend!

We loved the cosy cottage, perfect for a peaceful getaway. The hot tub was a real highlight! Just a heads up, planes can be a bit noisy at night.

We really enjoyed our stay at Cerrig Cottage. It’s a lovely space - well thought out and super cosy. Everything was in great condition and the owner even went out of their way to put up a stair gate for us, which was really kind.

Really enjoyed our stay, definitely coming back!

We stayed at this peaceful spot and honestly, it’s perfect if you’re after some serious chill time. The area isn’t bustling, which we loved. We mostly relaxed at the cottage, only wandering out a few times. It’s a great place to unwind and enjoy a quiet weekend away, no stress at all.

Had an amazing time! Wales was perfect for us and the place we stayed was just right.

We really enjoyed our stay! The area is packed with things to see and do, making it tough to fit everything into just a week. Definitely a trip to remember! Highly recommend it.

Despite the rain, we all really enjoyed our relaxing break, it was just what we needed!

Brilliant beautiful place, cabin very clean. Only negative not a lot to do when weather is wet. But would recommend to everyone

Absolutely fantastic!!! Could not fault the site, location or owners in any way. We stayed for 3 nights in one of the cabins. Beautiful scenery and wildlife just outside our windows. We even got to try fly fishing at the lake... the kids Absolutely loved it, we even came home with a 3 legged pet frog. Can't wait to go back!!

A lovely, peaceful site beside a lake and set in beautiful countryside. If you're after a quiet escape with fantastic scenery then this will be hard to beat! Lots of things to see and do in the surrounding area and not far from the coast.

Really lovely place and very well run. Enjoyed the fishing alot and the cafe.

Escape from the world, peaceful and tranquil. My dogs were relaxed as there was no one else around, usually there take ages to settle in , not here.

Beautiful location very quiet and lots of birds perfect for relaxing

Very enjoyable; good location. Excellent fishing.

Really nice place so peaceful and quiet I didn’t do any fishing but the lake looked great would definitely recommend this place for fishing if a family break like I had 5 star I will definitely be returning

Lovely location very quiet. Lovely walk around the lake. Lodge was exceptionally clean when I arrived and smelt lovely.

Great as a base for exploring and if into fly fishing its golden

Me and my partner stayed a week in Ash Lodge and it was beautiful!! Great views off the front porch and we could ever take both our our fur babies with us! Looking forward to booking again next year

Very quiet location with a lovely lake view.