The Squirrels- Alresford, Essex

The Squirrels is a private studio annexe that sleeps 2. Squirrels is attached to our home and amidst our extensive and pretty gardens. It has its own entrance and a private patio area with furniture and a charcoal barbeque.

Enjoy the neutrally styled and modern interior of The Squirrels. Relax in the comfortable lounge in front of the wall-mounted smart 40 inch TV or cook a delicious meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Tea and coffee are also provided. Unwind in the the stylish bedroom that has a comfortable king size bed and french doors out to the private patio. 

Enjoy access to the beautiful gardens and outdoor pool (Mid May-September). We have our own dog who you may see enjoying the grounds and our garden is also home to our rescue chickens. The Squirrels is the perfect bolthole for short-breaks and exploring Alresford, Essex and the local coastline. The Squirrels is a beautiful bolt-hole however is attached to our house so general family noise maybe heard. Situated next to the road so general traffic noise can be heard too.  The Squirrels is suitable for 2 Adults in 1 bed. Please bring and use your own towels for the pool. Private driveway parking. Key safe available. You are welcome to use our outdoor space to enjoy the pool and garden although you will need to do so via front door and past driveway to our garden. 

If you'll be celebrating a special occasion during your stay please let us know.

The Location 

Alresford village has a good selection of shops and takeaways within walking distance of the property, as well as riverside strolls along the River Colne and access to several fantastic nature reserves and gardens worth exploring, such as The Beth Chatto Gardens, planted in the 1960s, Cockaynes Wood, an ancient woodland mentioned in the Doomsday Book and home to a variety of birdlife, including barn owls, as well as the Essex Wildlife Trust's Fingringhoe Wick, a set of quarries that have been turned into a nature reserve and form part of the Colne Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest. Seven miles away, the historic city of Colchester offers a wider range of amenities and eateries, as well as an impressive 12th century castle, built on the foundations of a Roman temple, and there are many remains of Roman architecture still present in the city, including the remains of a theatre in the Dutch Quarter. Stroll the park that surrounds the castle and pay a visit to Hollytrees Museum, while foodies will enjoy a trip to Mersea Island, the home of the native oyster. Explore the National Trust's Bourne Mill, originally built as a fishing lodge in the late 16th century, and for a more bustling environment, you can hop on a train and head into London with ease, should you wish to spend the day in the thriving capital city.

Alternatively, head to the coast at Clacton-on-Sea, less than ten miles away, to discover a host of beaches as well as plenty of entertainment, from an amusement park to a pavilion and pier, making this a great way to spend a day when the sun is shining.

The city of Chelmsford is within driving distance, with its 11th century cathedral, museum of local history and excellent shopping and dining out facilities, while the picturesque countryside of the Dedham Vale AONB, on the Essex/Suffolk border, is also easily accessible.