Chestnut Lodge

Colchester, East Anglia

🚆 Nearest station: · 1.8 mi

Chestnut Lodge is a cottage near Colchester, offering space for six and making it a practical choice for families or groups travelling together. Sudbury (Suffolk) station is the nearest, around 8.5 miles away, for those who'd like the option of arriving by train. History and heritage fans will find plenty close by. The Ridgewell Airfield Museum is just 1.6 miles off, offering a glimpse into wartime history, while the Colne Valley Railway nearby is a treat for anyone who enjoys trains and railway heritage. A little further out, Alderford Water Mill adds another dose of local history to the mix. With all three within a few miles of each other, they make for an easy day of exploring without much driving between stops.

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Sleeps: 6
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Sudbury (Suffolk) 8.5 miles
Braintree 9 miles
Braintree Freeport 9.4 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.6 mi

Ridgewell Airfield Museum

Military museum in Halstead

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.8 mi

Local museum in Earls Colne

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Places to visit

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Hedingham Castle

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Ickworth House

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