About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Acorn Cottage at Finchingfield Holiday Cottages in Finchingfield offers a recently renovated holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a garden and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: The cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, streaming services, and a dining area. Free on-site private parking is available. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy an outdoor seating area and a garden with garden views. The property also provides bicycle parking and outdoor dining furniture, ideal for relaxation. Local Attractions: Located 21 km from London Stansted Airport, the cottage is close to Hedingham Castle (14 km), Freeport Braintree (16 km), and Audley End House (21 km). Other attractions include Stansted Mountfitchet Station (25 km) and Chelmsford Train Station (36 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A gorgeous property with lots of room and open space outside. Perfect for a weekend getaway. It is very well equipped and the hosts are extremely helpful, even leaving welcome gifts
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So many extras over than expected. And a treat of shortbread and alcohol always welcome ! It felt like home, very safe, very secure.
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a beautifully thought out cottage in a peaceful location near a delightful village. We were very happy with the house and our nice welcome. The gifts of beer and super cookies were much appreciated. The linen, towels and kitchen supplies...
  • Sarah
    Ireland Ireland
    Very comfortable cottage in a lovely location. Cottage had everything you need, a home from home.
  • Mr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Set in beautiful quiet countryside, just 2 mins from Finchingfield, surrounded by nature. The setting is perfect for relaxing and tranquillity. You have everything you need in this stunning cottage. It truly is perfection 👌.. The Host really has...
  • Geoffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation in a lovely quiet location.This part of Essex is charming.We were made to feel welcome,but we're left to get on with our holiday.It was perfect for our little dog.Lots of lovely pubs to eat in
  • Anne
    France France
    Lovely decorated cottage, well equipped, and good sized rooms. Good communication and I really liked the personal welcome, too. Thank you. For info, you are slightly out of the village but it's a lovely walk down the country lane
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous cottage, wonderful location, host very helpful and went above and beyond to assist in a few special requests.
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a gorgeous cottage, it exceeded our expectations. A tranquil and peaceful location with all the comforts and lovely decoration. Plenty to entertain the kids as well with thoughtful touches. Thanks so much!
  • Josie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The cottage was in a pretty part of Essex and it was light and airy and perfect for four people. It had a relaxed homely feeling and we enjoyed hanging out in the lounge with its pretty window. The terrace would be great on a sunny day. Catherine...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Catherine Emmett

9.5
Host review score
Catherine Emmett
A home away from home, Acorn Cottage (sleeps 4) is a beautiful bungalow set in a complex of 3 houses & surrounded by gorgeous countryside, with sunset views. The cottage is a 'Guest Favourite' and in the top 10% of properties on Airbnb. The cottage is just half a mile along a very quiet country lane from the beautiful and quaint village of Finchingfield, one of the prettiest villages in England, with its pubs, antique shops and tea rooms. The village also boasts a much photographed, quaint village green complete with duckpond. Easily accessible from London (1hr) and Stansted Airport (20mins), the cottage gives a cosy base from which to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the charming walks in the area. The cottage is set up with everything that you need to be a home from home, with a range of kitchen equipment, fluffy towels, travel cot and high chair. The cottage is all on one level, making it accessible for all of the family. It boasts a bright sunny lounge, an airy kitchen, a beautiful bathroom and a fully-fenced, south-facing garden complete with BBQ. We welcome well behaved dogs so that all the family can enjoy their stay! The spacious master bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, a set of drawers and a full length mirror. The second bedroom has twin single beds and a small set of drawers. There is a large, traditional bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. The cottage is surrounded by fields with a large selection of beautiful off-road walks. Finchingfield was part of the Tour De France route in 2014 and the country lanes provide miles of picturesque road cycling routes.
Catherine has been a Super Host on Airbnb for over 4 years, with consistently excellent reviews for both this and her other larger cottage. Acorn Cottage is currently a 'Guest Favourite' on Airbnb - one of the top 10% of properties on that site. Catherine lives on site in a barn on the same complex. She is on site in case you need any help, but will otherwise leave you to enjoy your stay. While not hosting holiday homes, Catherine writes children's books, and you can even purchase one of her award winning books during your stay should you wish!
Acorn cottage is just a short stroll from Finchingfield, one of the prettiest villages in England. It boasts three lovely pubs all of which serve great food, two quaint tea rooms, a wonderful duck pond and village green. For families there is a play park, a football pitch and a tennis court in the village. The cottage is well place to explore the beautiful local market towns of Thaxted and Saffron Waldon, or for those looking a little further afield, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester and London are all within easy reach. Stansted airport is just 20 minutes away.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Acorn Cottage at Finchingfield Holiday Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.