The Gildhall

Higham, Essex

Although The Gildhall is several hundred years old, the picture-perfect thatched cottage has been updated to provide a warm and cosy place to stay with everything you could want in a home from home. The surrounding parkland and gorgeous mature gardens really set the scene for a wonderful peaceful break.

Property Overview

  • Charming detached thatched cottage with character and special features.
  • Well-equipped farmhouse kitchen with Aga and breakfast dining area.
  • Enclosed garden with furniture for enjoyable alfresco dining.
  • Quality linens and en-suite bathrooms in all three bedrooms.
  • Access to 15 acres of parkland and enclosed gardens, perfect for exploring.
  • Peaceful escape for family and friends with driveway parking for 3 cars.

Description

Although The Gildhall is several hundred years old, the picture-perfect thatched cottage has been updated to provide a warm and cosy place to stay with everything you could want in a home from home. The surrounding parkland and gorgeous mature gardens really set the scene for a wonderful peaceful break.

The Gildhall is a charming detached thatched cottage with a host of features and character to make it a very special place to stay. The cottage is timber framed with exposed beams, a winding staircase and the Aga in the kitchen gives a warm and cosy feel. The farmhouse kitchen is well equipped including a breakfast dining area in addition to the dining room with refectory table and seating for six guests. The sitting room has french windows leading out to an enclosed garden with furniture, allowing you to enjoy some alfresco dining. The Gildhall welcomes well-behaved dogs.

Three good sized bedrooms on the first floor, a double and two king-sized, all have quality linens, superb views and are accompanied by an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. The floors are 'sloightly on the huh' as we say here in Suffolk - a bit on a slant here and there!

Outside you have access to fifteen acres of gorgeous parkland, as well as your own enclosed mature gardens, perfect for children and dogs to explore safely. There is driveway parking for at least three cars. All in all this very pretty and tastefully furnished historic cottage and gardens are a lovely find, and make a peaceful escape for family and friends.

Additional Information

Two well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).

A cot and high chair are available on request (no linen is provided).

Access note: Due to the age and character of the property the stairs are quite steep, floors uneven upstairs and a few low beams.

Features

No features listed for this property.

Location

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What's Nearby

Supermarkets Near The Gildhall

  • East of England Co-op Foodstore, Dedham (2m)
  • East of England Co-op Village Shop, East Bergholt (2.2m)
  • Pippin Produce (3.7m)
  • East of England Co-op Foodstore, Capel St Mary (4.1m)
  • CUCKOO POINT SUPER STORE (4.3m)
  • Londis (4.4m)
  • Co-op Supermarket (4.4m)
  • East of England Co-op Supermarket (4.4m)

Food And Drink Near The Gildhall

Restaurants

  • Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant (1.7m)
  • Dedham Boating Club (1.9m)
  • The Boatyard Dedham (1.9m)
  • Jubilee Restaurant (3.3m)
  • Craft Nurseries Restaurant (3.8m)
  • Grange Country Holiday Park (3.9m)

Pubs

  • Swan Inn Stratford St Mary (1m)
  • Anchor Inn Stratford St Mary (1.1m)
  • The Marlborough (2m)
  • The Lion, East Bergholt (2.2m)
  • Carriers Arms East Bergholt (2.4m)
  • The Shepherd and Dog (2.5m)

Takeaway

  • Ardleigh Takeaway (3.9m)
  • Magnificent Wok (4.1m)
  • Fresh Spice (4.3m)
  • Jasmine House (4.4m)
  • Tudor Chip Shop (4.4m)
  • Hadleigh Fast Food Ltd (4.4m)

Things To Do Near The Gildhall

Attractions

  • Thorington Lodge (1.3m)
  • Thorington Hall (1.3m)
  • Dedham River Trail (1.9m)
  • Willy lott's cottage (3m)
  • Dollops Wood (3.3m)
  • Kersey Mill (5.7m)

Historical Landmarks

  • Stutton's soldiers memorial (6.9m)
  • Daisy's Wood (7.5m)
  • Woolverstone Memorial Park (9.6m)
  • War Memorial (10.5m)
  • War Memorial (12.1m)
  • Melford War Memorial. (12.6m)

Park and Gardens

  • Black Barn (0.6m)
  • Holton St Mary Millennium Green (1.7m)
  • Moorats Park (National Trust) (1.9m)
  • Lower Park (2.2m)
  • Dedham Hall Farm (2.2m)
  • King George's Field Boxted (2.6m)

Transport Near The Gildhall

Taxi

  • Dave’s Private Hire (2.4m)
  • Boxted Private Hire (2.7m)
  • Hadleigh Private Hire Cars (3.2m)
  • Riverside Taxis in Manningtree (4.2m)
  • A & L Private Hire (4.5m)
  • Beaumont Cars (4.5m)

Car Charging

  • ChargePoint Charging Station (1.5m)
  • bp pulse Charging Station (2.7m)
  • bp pulse Charging Station (2.7m)
  • PodPoint Charging Station (4.1m)
  • EB Charging Station (4.4m)
  • ElectricBlue Charging Station (4.4m)

Dog Parks / Dog Daycare Near The Gildhall

  • St Mary's Canine Creche (3.7m)
  • Dogs Play Centre (4.2m)
  • Poppy's House - doggy day care (6.6m)
  • GoGo Walkies (8.2m)
  • Colchester Canine Creche (8.7m)
  • Play Paws Dog Daycare (8.8m)

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