Six Apples

Six Apples is a weatherboarded barn conversion in Wethersfield near Finchingfield, Essex. The property has five bedrooms, comprising a double with en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin, WC, and a Juliette balcony with furniture, a double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, a further double bedroom, a single bedroom, and a ground-floor single bedroom. There is also a family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC, and a cloakroom with basin and WC. The living areas include a kitchen/diner with woodburning stove, a sitting room with woodburning stove, and a snug/office. Oil central heating is provided. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, and toaster. Entertainment includes a TV, WiFi, and a selection of books and games. Fuel, power, and a starter pack for the woodburning stoves are included in the rent, along with bed linen and towels. Outside, there is an enclosed garden with lawn, mature trees, and furniture, as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool available between May and September in an enclosed, gated area. Off-road parking is available. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. There is a good housekeeping bond of 450GBP.

Finchingfield is a textbook example of a traditional English village, settled in the county of Essex in the Braintree district. Winning awards for its picturesque setting, Finchingfield appears on many calendars, chocolate boxes and jigsaws thanks to being home to colour-washed cottages, thatched roofs, a windmill and a medieval church. There are three pubs in the village, along with two tearooms and two restaurants, as well as two antiques shops and a local Post Office and store combined. Visit the 18th century Finchingfield Post Mill and climb up the first two floors to see the inner workings of this classic landmark. Nearby attractions include the Colne Valley Railway offering a journey on a vintage locomotive through picturesque countryside, the Ridgewell Airfield Commemorative Museum, and the delights of Braintree such at Great Notley Country Park and Braintree District Museum. Finchingfield offers a picture-perfect setting for a rural break full of walks and scenery.

The Home Counties comprise the counties that surround London and include Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex. Although mostly built up, they include some fabulous scenery and attractions which are well worth a visit.