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The Lodge near Halstead, Essex, consists of a single-storey layout with four bedrooms: two doubles and two singles. There is a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, a Jack-and-Jill shower room with walk-in shower and separate basin and WC, and a cloakroom with basin and WC. The kitchen/diner is equipped with a double oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, and there is a sitting room with TV. Outside, there is ample off-road parking and an enclosed garden with lawn and furniture. WiFi, fuel and power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Four well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. The Lodge offers a well-located base for families and friends exploring Essex. Please Note: There is a 300 GBP Good Housekeeping Bond

Halstead is a traditional market town resting in the Braintree District of Essex. The River Colne runs through the heart of the town and provides beautiful riverside walks. There are a number of amenities to satisfy visitors, including independent boutique shops, family butchers & bakers, cafés, restaurants; a wealth of floral attractions, buildings built by the Courtauld’s family and two beautiful Churches. The town is also popular with florists, with the Halstead in Bloom being formed in 2000 and from 2009 have been GOLD award Winners every year since; it was also named as Best Town in Anglia in Bloom, on 5 occasions by RHS Britain in Bloom. The nearby town of Braintree provides a popular shopping outlet, while a little further away lies Colchester, a historical Essex town, with a good choice of attractions including the family favourites Colchester Zoo and Colchester Castle.