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Sleeps 6, two double rooms, one on the ground floor and a further twin bedroom upstairs |
 | There is a lovely indoor heated pool where the water is kept at a toasty 30 degrees and it's the same depth, 1.25 metres, throughout. There is also a sauna and communal hot tub for frazzled parents to relax in. |
 | A visiting Beautician/Hairdresser, offers a full range of treatments which can be taken in the cottage or Treatment Room. |
 | Bath toys, kids books, toys and kids DVDs are provided. For parents and older kids there's extras such as WiFi, an iPod dock, DVD player and Freeview TV. |
 | Outdoors there are buckets/spades, an outdoor playground with swing set and a playhouse. |
 | Tots can feed the farm animals and help collect the eggs from the chickens whilst making friends with the resident horses and sheep. |
 | The farm has a Masseuse and Treatment Room, offering beauty therapy, Thai-Yoga, and massage. |
 | There is an indoor play barn with table tennis, a soft play area for babies/toddlers and a TV area with a Wii. On the weekends in the winter months there is often a bouncy castle in the barn. |
 | WiFi is available. |
 | The coast is about a 30 minute drive. |
 | Nayland is on the doorstep; with shops, a Post Office, and Anchor Inn pub with lovely food and kids' menu. |
 | The owners provide a wide range of baby gear including a selection of both travel and wooden cots, highchairs, baby bath, baby bouncer, baby monitor, steriliser, potty, stairgates, bedguards, socket covers and plastic cutlery. |
 | There are several cots and highchairs available. |
 | A CRB checked babysitter can be arranged if requested in advance. |
 | A maid service can be arranged on request. |
 | Frozen home cooked meals and ice creams are available at the farm from local suppliers. A pre-arrival shoping service is also available. For a weekend treat guests can order freshly baked croissants on Saturday and Sunday mornings. |
 | There is a private garden and patio. |
Late Availability Discount:
Bookings made within 7 days of travelling discounted by 30%, within 14 days by 20%
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 6 + Still sleeps in cot
This scenic cluster of pretty converted farm cottages are a picture-perfect prescription for family rejuvenation – especially those with stunning views from their private hot tubs!
The nine cottages offer stunning views over the Stour Valley, a stress-free short trip from London or the Midlands, a peaceful location within a 20-minute stroll of a picturesque town with family friendly gastro pub, and brilliant on-site facilities including a heated indoor pool, children's play areas and tennis courts, not to mention the friendly farm animals.
The interiors may be more homely
than boutique but they are high quality and well-equipped, plus, with gorgeous
White Company toiletries, and optional additional services like pre-arrival
grocery and baby essentials shopping, ready-meal deliveries, a treatment room
for pre-bookable beauty and massage therapy, and CRB-checked babysitting, they
allow parents to feel a little spoilt and relaxed so that they can enjoy the
kind of quality family time that is a luxury many would rate above designer
fixtures and fittings.
A typical day at Gladwin’s offers an experience of life on the farm far more
luxurious than those conjured up ideas of early starts and rustic living. A
morning of animal feeding and petting can be followed up by a relaxing swim in
the heated pool, a sauna, dip in the hot tub, or even a pampering session from
one of the visiting spa therapists. Mini guests face the tough choice of indoor
or outdoor play areas, unless the weather dictates it for them, and evenings
can be spent relaxing in front of the log burner with a delicious meal from the
farm shop and a DVD in the player. Plus the many lovely beaches and charming
towns of the area known as Constable Country are all within a short drive.
Accommodation Overview:
Constable is a cottage set in the recently restored former stable block. This cosy
3-bedroom cottage is ideally set up for families with twin bedroom leading to a double bedroom on the first floor. A second double on the ground floor, adjacent to the bathroom (WC, sink, bath and shower over) is ideal for older children / accompanying grandparents. Beams run throughout the cottage adding to its charm and character, whilst the log burner in the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area gives the cottage a cosy feel, especially on winter evenings. The lounge is equipped with a TV with Freeview, DVD player and an iPod dock. Double doors lead out onto a south facing, fenced garden with views over Stour Valley.
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Gladwins Farm is set in a peaceful location overlooking the
Stour Valley around five miles from Colchester and 20 minutes walk (5mins
drive) from the centre of the famous Suffolk cloth town of Nayland, which is
most picturesque thanks to its abundance of pretty medieval timber-framed
buildings. It’s easily reached within 2 hours of both London and the Midlands
making it an easy trip for both a short break and a week-long stay.
The long sandy beaches of Frinton or Mersea are within a short drive, and would-be
gladiators will love the roman exhibits at the Castle Museum in Colchester,
said to be Britain's first Roman town. There's also a world-renowned zoo.
There are plenty of
great places to eat out locally. Nayland’s White Hart and riverside Anchor Inn,
which has its own kitchen garden, lovely riverside terrace, wildlife walks and
a great kids menu, come highly recommended. There’s also the brilliant field
kitchen at Jimmy's Farm (near Ipswich), made famous by the TV show and a great
day out in itself thanks to its animals and nature trail - stock up on supplies
in the shop too.
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Another week of wonderful walks. Beautiful cottage. Peace shattered when grandch...
Another week of wonderful walks. Beautiful cottage. Peace shattered when grandchildren joined me!
I love coming here its a real treat! This is my 3rd visit....
I love coming here its a real treat! This is my 3rd visit.
