BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED BARN CONVERSION ON THE EDGE OF CONSTABLE COUNTRY

 
 
 
Ardleigh barn rental - Vinces Barn: Beautifully landscaped private garden
Vinces Barn: Beautifully landscaped private garden
 
Ardleigh barn rental - Vinces Barn: Beautifully landscaped private garden

Vinces Barn: Beautifully landscaped private garden

Beautiful Master Bedroom: French doors onto patio

Beautiful Master Bedroom: French doors onto patio

Spacious sitting room with wood burning stove

Spacious sitting room with wood burning stove

Modern large kitchen / dining Room

Modern large kitchen / dining Room

Modern Fully Equipped Kitchen

Modern Fully Equipped Kitchen

Bedroom 3 with ensuite

Bedroom 3 with ensuite

Modern large bathroom

Modern large bathroom

Relax on our garden swing!

Relax on our garden swing!

Our guard dog

Our guard dog

Come and meet our Dexters

Come and meet our Dexters

Our guinea fowl

Our guinea fowl

Our goslings

Our goslings

Finally our laying girls!

Finally our laying girls!

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  • Per night £130 - £160
  • Per week £700 - £900
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per night (USD) $203 - $250
Per week $1,094 - $1,406
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Ardleigh vacation barn rental
3 Bedroom property, sleeping 6+2, all en-suite, on Essex/ Suffolk border

This lovingly restored property, which was originally stables dating back to 1700s, has been converted to provide a spacious, well furnished holiday home. The property is all on ground level and well equipped with 3 large double/ twin bedrooms (all en-suite), a huge sitting room and separate kitchen/ diner. Set on a 20 acre small holding with well maintained, landscaped gardens, Vinces Barn provides luxury accommodation for both families and couples to cater for your home away from home.

The spacious sitting room with feature wood burning stove provides an ideal environment to unwind after a long days sight seeing. For the long summer evenings the outside patio is an ideal spot for reliving the days adventures while watching the setting sun with a cool drink.

The property is well equipped to cater for groups up to 8 people dining in and the many local pubs and restaurants nearby provide ample opportunity for those wishing to dine out.

Home Description: Additional Information: Welcome pack is provided with fresh eggs from our hens and an initial supply of fire wood is provided upon arrival.

The property is fully cleaned prior to arrival.

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Ardleigh barn rental - Vinces Barn: Beautifully landscaped private garden

Vinces Barn: Beautifully landscaped private garden

Beautiful Master Bedroom: French doors onto patio

Beautiful Master Bedroom: French doors onto patio

Spacious sitting room with wood burning stove

Spacious sitting room with wood burning stove

Modern large kitchen / dining Room

Modern large kitchen / dining Room

Modern Fully Equipped Kitchen

Modern Fully Equipped Kitchen

Bedroom 3 with ensuite

Bedroom 3 with ensuite

Modern large bathroom

Modern large bathroom

Relax on our garden swing!

Relax on our garden swing!

Our guard dog

Our guard dog

Come and meet our Dexters

Come and meet our Dexters

Our guinea fowl

Our guinea fowl

Our goslings

Our goslings

Finally our laying girls!

Finally our laying girls!

Cowslip

Cowslip

Nearest Airport : London Stansted at 40 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Harwich at 15 Miles
Nearest Train : Manningtree at 3 Miles
Nearest Beach : Frinton at 15 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Ardleigh at 2 Miles
Nearest Golf : Colchester at 7 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Dedham at 3 Miles

Located on the edge of Suffolk and Essex, Vinces Barn provides an ideal base to explore the surrounding Constable Country, as well as visit the many historic towns and villages in this part of the UK. With easy access to road and rail links to London (60 mins), it also offers an ideal base for visiting the capital.

Dedham Vale provides a multitude of ways to explore the sights of the river Stour. Local attractions include the Alfred Munnings Museum and Flatford Bridge Cottage where you can view works of famous artists from this area.

Colchester is the oldest recorded town in English history. The many local museums and attractions (incl. the restored Castle) provide a great insight into the history of the town. The historic villages and towns in East Anglia such as Lavenham, Cambridge, Newmarket racecourse and Bury St Edmunds are all within driving distance.

Frinton and Clacton beaches, award winning Colchester Zoo, Beth Chatto Gardens and Jimmys Farm are all close by.

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation barn rental in Ardleigh, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
High Season
Jun 15 2013 - Jun 28 2013
£140
£160
£750
3 Nights
 
 
Summer Rates
Jun 29 2013 - Jul 19 2013
£140
£160
£775
3 Nights
 
 
Summer Holidays
Jul 20 2013 - Aug 30 2013
£900
1 Week
 
 
September Rates
Aug 31 2013 - Sep 27 2013
£725
1 Week
 
 
Mid Season
Sep 28 2013 - Oct 25 2013
£130
£150
£700
3 Nights
 
 
Half Term
Oct 26 2013 - Nov 1 2013
£750
1 Week
 

Notes

  • Standard rental for 7 nights for up to 6 people with change-over on Saturdays.
    Short term breaks (3-4 nights) available on request during low season and as late availability during high season.
    Rate includes standard (timed) heating during winter months (Sept-March).
    Surchage may apply for short stays, additional guests and non standard changeover.
    Check-in time: 3pm, Check-out time: 10 am.

    Booking terms and conditions:
    * 25% Holding deposit required to guarantee booking, with remaining balance payable 10 weeks prior to arrival
    * Bookings within 10 weeks prior to arrival require full payment on booking
    * Confirmation of booking via email from owners after receipt of holding deposit
    * Refundable £100 security deposit for breakages on arrival which will be refunded on departure
    * Payment methods accepted: Debit / Credit Card via Paypal (additional charge) or cheques and direct bank transfers all in GBP
  • Cancellation policy:
    * Cancellations up to 10 weeks prior to arrival receive full refund (-7.5% administration fee),
    * Cancellations up to 6-10 weeks prior to arrival receive 50% refund,
    * Cancellations up to 4-6 weeks prior to arrival receive 25% refund,
    * Cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to arrival no refund

    Please enquire for full terms and conditions, latest prices and availability.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation barn rental in Ardleigh, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • barn
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Village
  • Rural
Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking
  • Heating
  • Firewood
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Linens Provided
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Internet
  • Washing Machine
  • Toilet Paper
  • Sofa Bed
  • Towels Provided
  • Laundry Soap
  • Fireplace
  • Wireless Internet
  • Basic Soaps
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Grill
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Coffee Maker
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 4 - toilet
  • Spacious modern, fully tiled bathrooms with very powerful showers and nice deep baths. Egyptian cotton towels are provided.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , 1 baby crib
    Bedroom 4 - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Located in large sitting room
  • All bedrooms are en suite, spacious and beautifully furnished with large windows (beds 2 & 3) / patio doors (bed 1) overlooking the well maintained gardens. All rooms have large wardrobes with hangers provided, bedside cabinets with lamps and a chest of drawers. All rooms have luxury cream carpets and hand made full height curtains. Good quality cream bed linen is provided and additional blankets are provided, unlikely to be required as this really is a very cosy property.
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Games
  • CD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Radio
  • Books for Adults
  • Books
Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • 6 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair accessible
Attractions:
  • museums
  • botanical garden
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • playground
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • golf
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • fishing
  • swimming
Notes:
Vinces Barn is a very spacious property and furnished/ equipped to a very high standard. The property is all on one level, with 3 spacious bed rooms and en-suite bathrooms allowing ample space for both able and less able visitors. Double sofa-bed in the sitting room provides additional sleeping for up to 2 people. Huge central sitting room with wood burning stove makes an ideal hub for relaxing and entertaining after a days sightseeing. Large (modern) kitchen and dining room provide all the facilities needed to cater for large groups up to 8 people. Vinces Barn benefits from a large, enclosed, beautifully landscaped and mature garden, which is looked after by the owners. The large york stone paved patio with outdoor seating/ table makes an ideal setting for barbecues, 'Alfresco' dining and relaxing summer nights. In addition there are a small patio outside the main bedroom with stone bench and clematis enclosed garden swing. There is ample on site parking for 3 + cars.

Reviews for this vacation barn rental in Ardleigh, United Kingdom

Beautifully restored barn conversion on the edge of Constable Country
average rating of 2.5 based on 26 reviews
business
Beautifully restored barn conversion on the edge of Constable Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p471146
Ardleigh Essex
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Had a great time, enjoyed the house and garden

  • Submitted: Oct 9, 2012
  • Stayed: Sep 2012
A good base for touring around. Will come again some time.
Helpful votes: 0/1
business
Beautifully restored barn conversion on the edge of Constable Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p471146
Ardleigh Essex
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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We have enjoyed our first family holiday together!

  • Submitted: Oct 9, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
3 generations (Jack is helping to write this!!)

We have all enjoyed our wonderful home and all that it has to offer- Plenty of showers, a good kitchen AND SKY for "IN THE NIGHT GARDEN" and plenty of room to crawl around or practice walking/ There are so many places still left to visit that we will have to come back again.

Thank you
Helpful votes: 0/1
business
Beautifully restored barn conversion on the edge of Constable Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p471146
Ardleigh Essex
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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We have enjoyed a wonderful holiday at Vinces Barn

  • Submitted: Oct 9, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
Four generations aged between 92 years and four months. Very comfortable accommodation and perfect location close to many lovely places to visit.

A warm welcome and glorious weather - couldn't ask for more!.

Many thanks
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
Beautifully restored barn conversion on the edge of Constable Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p471146
Ardleigh Essex
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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We had a lovely stay

  • Submitted: Oct 9, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
The neighbourhood is very nice with lots of interesting villages to visit
We made full use of your colourful garden with the beautiful weather that we had.

With many thanks for the lovely holiday at Vinces Barn.
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
Beautifully restored barn conversion on the edge of Constable Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p471146
Ardleigh Essex
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Had a great stay at Vinces Barn

  • Submitted: Oct 9, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
A very lovely comfortable accommodation

The Creswell's were very welcoming and made sure we were well settled
Stayed here for the whole month and would happily stay here again

Thank You
Helpful votes: 1/2
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