Located within the peaceful hamlet of Boxted within the Dedham Vale, Farthings is a single-storey pet friendly holiday home as well as a valley views from the garden. One set one among a pair, furnished and equipped to a very high standard, this property has added bonus of a hot tub and detached games room within the garden. Guests also have private use of the owner’s outdoor heated swimming pool (open May to end September), and large enclosed hot tub, as well as use of the owner’s extensive grounds - which have many exceptional areas where guests might like to picnic. The surrounding area is a delight to explore: you can find many footpaths within the hamlet and Flatford Mill, within the centre of Constable Country is 4 miles away. Dedham hamlet is 3 miles, where guests can hire a rowing boat upon the River Stour or enjoy walking within the unspoilt countryside. Farthings is also conveniently located for golf at nearby Stoke-by-Nayland (2 miles) whilst keen gardeners may enjoy a drop by to Beth Chatto’s Garden, 7 miles. Nearby Colchester, famous for being the oldest town in England, has a castle and museum set in gorgeous parkland that stretches down to the River Colne, a zoo and an interesting range of shops, restaurants, galleries and local pubs. Colchester also has a rail link to London which takes 50 minutes, so guests can enjoy a day within the busy capital city and then return to the peace and tranquillity of Farthings. For a day adjacent to the sea, guests can choose between the sunshine coast of Essex at Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton or the Heritage coastline of nearby Suffolk where the beaches at Felixstowe, Aldeburgh, Southwold or Walberswick can be enjoyed. Local pub 2½ miles. Living room as well as a wood-burning stove, French doors and oak floor. Large, well-equipped kitchen as well as a electric range (for cooking), TV and dining area as well as a oak floor. Utility. Two double bedrooms, one as well as a 5ft bed; each as well as a TV, oak floor and en-suite shower room as well as a toilet. Two twin bedrooms, each as well as a oak floor. Wholly-tiled bathroom as well as a separate shower cubicle and toilet. Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally Elec, full elec CH (underfloor in bathrooms), bed linen and towels inc T/cot H/chair Five LCD Freeview TVs Five DVDs Radio/cassette/CD Wi-fi Elec range inc M/wave W/machine T/dryer D/washer F/freezer Enclosed lawned garden as well as a large paved patio and furniture Gas BBQ Roomy parking Secure cycle store Outdoor heated swimming pool (32ft x 16ft, depth 3ft to 6ft 6in, open May-Sep) as well as a changing conveniences Large enclosed hot tub External games room as well as a table tennis, pool table, table football, darts and TV/DVD Easy walking access No smoking