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Sleeps 4, one double and one twin |
 | 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 hot tub for frazzled parents to relax in. |
 | A visiting beautician/hairdresser, offers a full range of treatments. These treatments 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 WiFi, an iPod dock, a DVD player and Freeview TV. |
 | Outdoors there are buckets, spades, an outdoor playground with swing set and a playhouse. |
 | Children can feed the animals and help collect the eggs from the chickens whilst making friends with the resident horses and sheep. |
 | There is a play barn with table tennis area, a soft play area for babies/toddlers and a TV area with a Wii. On the weekends in the winter months there is also a bouncy castle inside the barn. |
 | WiFi is available. |
 | The Coast is about a 30 minute drive. |
 | The pretty centre of Nayland with shops, Post Office, The Anchor Inn Pub with great food and a kids' menu is around a 20 minute walk. |
 | 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. |
 | A maid service can be arranged on request. |
 | Frozen home cooked meals and ice creams are available at the farm from local suppliers and a pre-arrival shopping service is also available. For a weekend treat, guests can order freshly baked croissants on Saturday and Sunday mornings. |
 | There is a private 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: 4 + 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:
Gainsborough: Part of the former stable block, this pretty two bed cottage has a brand new, private hot tub on its patio and is wheelchair accessible, making it ideal for families with crawlers or new walkers in tow. The entrance to the front and rear is ramped - handy for pushchairs - whilst the one level set up means that there are no pesky stairs to worry about. The two bedrooms, one double and one twin, are set either end of the cottage with the open plan living space in between. The snug lounge has a welcoming wood burner, cosy soft furnishings and a TV with Freeview and DVD player. The lounge leads out onto the private patio via a set of French doors. There is one family bathroom with modern shower but no bath (baby bath provided). The kitchen is equipped with microwave, oven, hob and fridge.
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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.
Past Guest Ratings: * (1 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Our 6th time at Gladwins - because we love it so much. Always a joy at any time ...
Our 6th time at Gladwins - because we love it so much. Always a joy at any time of year.
'Fantastic pool and spa facilities. Lovely touches of luxury in the cottage and ...
'Fantastic pool and spa facilities. Lovely touches of luxury in the cottage and 'foodie' heaven. Nancy the dog loved the garden. Fallen in love with Suffolk and hope to come back.
