Welcome to Rookwoods. This detached cottage is located in the village of Sible Hedingham in Essex and can sleep five people in two bedrooms.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor twin with pull-out child's bed and Juliet balcony. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire. Electric storage heaters with open fire. Electric oven, 2-ring hob, microwave, fridge,freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and fuel for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Secure bike storage. Large enclosed lawned garden with decked area and furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 10 mins walk. Note: The first floor room has a sloping ceiling. Note: There owner can provide stabling for horses by arrangement. Note: Max 4 adults.The owner comes into the garden on a Wednesday morning for 2 hours to clean she will knock at the property prior to entry.
Location
Rookwoods is a detached former coach house in the north Essex village of Sible Hedingham. The cottage sleeps five people and has one double bedroom with an en-suite, a twin room with a pull-out bed and a family bathroom. Also in the cottage is an open plan living area with a kitchen and a sitting area with an open fire. Outside is off road parking and a large enclosed lawned garden with outdoor furniture. Ideal for discovering rural Essex, Rockwoods is a lovely family holiday cottage.
Sible Hedingham is a village in north Essex dating back to medieval times with plenty of timber framed cottages dating back to the 15th century.
Picturesque rolling Fens, unspoilt beaches, and pretty waterways – East Anglia is a dream holiday destination. Norfolk offers beaches, saltmarshes and quaint villages whilst equally as charming are the coast and countryside of Suffolk.
Reviews of Rookwoods
"Weekend breakaway with our dog ... Arrived late afternoon. The sign to the entrance road was missed, it's very small and faded. On entrance into the cottage first thoughts "oh this is lovely", ok so it's January you expect it to be a little chilly, we were advised that fuel for the log fire was available in the cottage, logs plentiful for a day, but with no kindling to light the logs ?. There was one wall mounted heater that despite its best efforts was not sufficient .. Needless to say back into the car in search of kindling to get fire started. More logs available from owner at extra price. Underfloor heating in bathrooms .. Yes ... We took the duvets from upstairs bedrooms for added warmth overnight as no other form of heating main bedroom. With the beautiful surrounds, it was a shame we could not wander around ... But if you take your dog the back garden Is the only place they can go, or a quick on the leash march through the owners land. It's not really the ideal place to take your dog unless you are prepared to drive out ... It may have been better in the warmer months, but way too cold to stay during winter with inadequate heating .. Needless to say we left a day early as was spending a small fortune on log fire"
Reviewed by Caroline B on 22/01/2017
"Can't understand some of the comments on this property on here- we found it to be nice and comfortable-very nice inside and out- very warm inside-beds were great-ok the cooking equipment could have been better-but who cooks every day on holiday-plenty of pubs etc nearby-good parking spaces- yes the TV was'nt 40"- but again who goes on holiday to watch TV?? we had a great time."
Reviewed by tony w on 21/10/2016
"Sign on main road impossible to spot, Issues with cottage and poor attitude from owner spoilt the break somewhat. Dangerously hot towel radiator burnt arm of my son, toilet broke on day 1 and both sons stepped on carpet gripper spikes on stair carpet. I have to say, things do happen but it is all about the response from the owner. Some hosts are happy to welcome guests and other merely tolerate them. The owner should really review the equipment in the cottage, no washing machine, minimal kitchen utensils, 4 guests but only 2 garden chairs?? and no garden umbrella for shade, a tiny TV [ok we weren't there to watch freeview but still]. The general refurbishment of the cottage was to a good standard BUT, can definitely do better. The cottage welcomes dogs [apparently] however they are not allowed anywhere on the grounds except immediately in front of the cottage, so we could not walk through the fields. An unfriendly feel to the place."
Reviewed by raerudd on 29/07/2016
"A lovely cottage, lovely area, lovely garden, lovely holiday. The bed was probably one of the most comfortable we have slept in while away from home. The rooms were all very clean and comfortable, and the owners were very helpful."
Reviewed by Mr Hughes on 02/07/2016
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rookwoods. The cottage is warm and welcoming with lots of books, interesting pictures and nice comfortable chairs - a great place to relax. The garden is enclosed and was much enjoyed by our spaniel. The boot room is incredibly useful especially if you have a dog and walking boots. All in all, a beautiful and compact cottage."
Reviewed by Mrs Cox on 26/04/2016
"Beautiful main ensuite bedroom with under floor heating. Very comfy beds in both rooms. Shower room and boot room also have underfloor heating. Cottage comfortably warm, we didn't need to light the fire. Hairdryer in the drawer was a nice touch but difficult to use as it has a continental plug. Kitchen poorly equipped with unmatched crockery. Only one sharp knife. Nearly useless tin opener. A soup plate cracked when we put soup in it. A casserole dish would be a good addition. There is a microwave but not simple to use. Hardly any cupboard space and fridge very small with tiny icebox. Extractor fan didn't work but we knew dinner was ready when the fire alarm went off. We opened the windows when cooking. On the patio a shabby two seater bench and and table. Garden is secure for dogs who enjoyed the new sniffs. Patio door difficult to close and only the outside door in the main bedroom has a handle on the outside. Steep steps to second bedroom which grandson loved. Owners dogs appeared at the door several times. Other than that the place is quiet. Area is pretty and the Bell in Castle Hedingham is dog friendly with good food and the Henny Swan is wonderful. Dogs were not allowed in the paddocks even on leads."
Reviewed by revstephvdt on 11/04/2016
"We liked the location, the lovely huge double bed and superb enclosed large garden for our dog. Overall this cottage was excellent."
Reviewed by Ms Johnson on 03/11/2015
"What a lovely week we have had. This was one of the most tranquil weeks holiday we have had. A jolly good week."
Reviewed by Mr Hankin on 13/06/2015
"We loved this cottage! I would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed by Rev Denly-Blum on 23/05/2015
""A five star property in the grounds of a real country house with stone walls, barns and own walled garden. The owners were friendly and on hand if you needed anything but also left you to enjoy their property. This is the best rental property we have stayed in and we have been recommending it to our friends. The high standard of accommodation was such a pleasant surprise.""
Reviewed by Ms Naeem on 13/03/2015
"Excellent presentation - clean, comfortable and warm. Lovely well fenced garden for the dogs. Quiet position but handy for local shops and two pubs in the next village that served good food."
Reviewed by Mrs Hornsby on 19/11/2014
"We had a wonderful stay - information was clear for initial access to property. The property felt private though still very much part of the owners wonderful estate. We loved waking up with pheasants in our garden and going to bed with the sound of an owl. Perfect location for exploring both Essex and Suffolk. What can we say - wonderful!"
Reviewed by Mrs Beall on 03/11/2014
"Exceeded our best expectations in all respects. Would certainly be very happy to stay there again"
Reviewed by Mr Stewart on 23/10/2014
"The cottage was clean, warm and welcoming. It suited us as a couple, with a large well furnished bedroom and en suite. Our dog was able to roam free in the enclosed garden. We will return here again."
Reviewed by Mrs Wood on 18/10/2014
"We had a great holiday and thought the Rookwoods was lovely - a wonderful location, lovely garden, very peaceful and beautifully decorated. "
Reviewed by Mrs Dallow on 01/09/2014
"We had a nic Easter week at Rookwoods with a family of four (with two kids aged 9 + 11). The scenery was very quiet as the house is on the edge of the little town of Sible Heddingham and dthe garden looked into the countryside. We could park our car in front of the house - no problem. The kitchen equipment was OK - less than you have at home, but normal for a rented cottage I assume. The only strange thing to us was that we never got to know the owner, although she seems to live on the same property..."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 10/08/2014
"Whilst this looks to be a lovely cottage it did not live up to the write up in Sykes brochure. There was no microwave, a rotten bench was all that consisted of the so called garden furniture. It sleeps 4 yet had only 6 wire coat hangers, and no attention to detail for example no matching chinaware, not even any place mats, settee was old and worn out. I could go on, but to put the positive side the bed was comfortable and the two bathrooms lovely, and has nice views. We had to cut our stay short as to get to and from property meant passing owners large house where our car or our dog if on foot got chased by owners dog every time."
Reviewed by Carole G on 23/07/2014
"The cottage was lovely and close to amenities whilst still feeling like we were in the middle of nowhere. We spent a lot of time relaxing as well as enjoying long walks with our dog. A lovely weekend."
Reviewed by Mrs Perkins on 13/05/2014
"The house was fitted out with care and with top class goods. There was ample space, lots of table room, lighting in the rooms and bedside was excellent. Homely and comfortable. "
Reviewed by Ms Frik on 28/02/2014
"Great hideaway location in rural Essex. Very peaceful setting but with amenities on hand at a short drive. Friendly and helpful owner in adjacent property. Would definitely return if we were back in this area. Works well for day trips to London and Cambridge."
Reviewed by Mr Baron on 21/02/2014
"This cottage is really very, very nice, we had such a lovely time in front of the log fire. The area is beautiful, we will be booking again, a great holiday for time together."
Reviewed by Ms Hazelwood on 17/02/2014
"The cottage was absolutely amazing, far away enough from everything to seem in the middle of nowhere and close enough to not be too far away. Every room was beautiful and the use of space was great. I felt cosy and extremely comfortable at all times and am seriously considering visiting again next year!"
Reviewed by Mr Bryan on 14/01/2014
"Lovley cottage, nicely decorated with a country feel with some thoughtful touches. Great places for walking the dog and a countryside break. Loved the open fire."
Reviewed by Ms Aziz on 06/01/2014
" Very quiet location, and easy to find. Nice and homely. The downstairs master bedroom was superb, a fantastically comfortable huge bed, lots of space to spread out. The underfloor heating was lovely, and it had a very nice en-suite bathroom. The towels provided were lovely huge bath sheets too, which was great! The enclosed rear garden was a huge bonus. The owner was lovely and helpful."
Reviewed by Dr Dixon on 29/12/2013
"We had a wonderful short break. The place looks and feels beautiful, and the interior has been thoughtfully crafted. Would love to revisit."
Reviewed by Miss Maskell on 23/12/2013