Woodpeckers is our original holiday let. A charming, ground-floor annexe, attached to our home and amidst our extensive and pretty gardens. The modern annexe sleeps 2 adults and 1 child and is also dog friendly. It boasts a hot-tub and private terrace. Set in extensive pretty gardens that you are welcome to enjoy. We have our own dog who you may see enjoying the grounds and our garden is also home to our rescue chickens. The stunning shared outdoor pool is available May to September. Inside Woodpeckers features a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven, fridge with small freezer, kettle, microwave. Tea and coffee are provided. Smart 40 inch TV in lounge with comfortable sofa/sofa bed if required. Bedroom has a kingsize ziplink bed which can be made into 2 singles if required. Dressing gowns, complimentary soaps and shampoo provided. 

Woodpeckers is a beautiful retreat 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.  Woodpeckers is suitable for 2 Adults and 1 child. There is space for a travel cot or the double sofabed can be used for the third guest/child. Please bring and use your own towels for hot tub and pool. Dog friendly. Private driveway parking. Keysafe available. 

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.