BALDWIN’S HILL COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Loughton

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove

Resting in an idyllic position in the Epping Forest is Baldwin's Hill Cottage. This historic building has been transformed into a contemporary-styled holiday home. Park up in your private space and admire the beauty of the grounds; boasting a wildlife garden attracting local fauna. Seating areas are provided amongst the grass, which in early to mid-summer is waist high and bursting with wild flowers, it's an extremely scenic spot to base your escape. Enter into the porch with its characterful stained glass windows before making your way in to discover the beautiful sitting room, with a luxurious seating arrangement placed in front of the Smart TV and woodburning stove, it makes a fantastic social spot, with its beautiful botanical wallpaper tying with the theme of the property throughout. The well-equipped kitchen offers every essential for a self-catered stay, from its designer retro fridge/freezer to its dishwasher and even a washer-dryer, you can find all you could need here. Note: The ground-floor shower room is only accessible via a steep and narrow staircase, not suitable for those limited mobility; please take care.

Amenities: Gas central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, combined washing machine and tumble dryer, Smart TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking. Wildlife gardens and decking with furniture, barbecue and fire pit. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1/4 mile. Note: Narrow staircase, please take care. Note: This property has a minimum 3 nights stay. Note: There is no cot or high chair at the property. Note: The ground-floor shower room is only accessible via a steep and narrow staircase, not suitable for those limited mobility; please take care

Region: The Home Counties comprise the counties that surround London and include Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex. Although mostly built up, they include some fabulous scenery and attractions which are well worth a visit.

Town: Loughton can be found within the Epping Forest District of Essex, boasting three conservation areas, fifty-six listed buildings and fifty locally listed, making it an extremely scenic base from which to explore the South of England. The town hosts a good selection of shops and pubs, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities being available in the forest, offering something for all tastes. In reach of London and the coast too, Loughton is a truly exceptional base.