English Oak

Colchester, East Anglia

🚆 Nearest station: · 1.8 mi

English Oak is a cosy cottage near Colchester, sleeping two, making it a lovely retreat for a couple looking to explore the surrounding countryside at a relaxed pace.

History lovers are well catered for, with Ridgewell Airfield Museum just 1.6 miles away and Colne Valley Railway a short hop further, offering a nostalgic look at steam travel. Alderford Water Mill adds another point of interest within easy reach. Sudbury (Suffolk) station, 8.5 miles away, gives you a rail connection for days when you'd rather leave the car behind.

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Saffron Walden Audio Tour: Castles, Canvases & Secret Garden...

Saffron Walden Town Hall, Saffron Walden · 12.9 mi

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Sat 14 Nov · 19:00

Jersey Boys Tribute Night

Witham Town Football Club, Witham · 14.7 mi

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Fri 4 Dec · 18:00

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

The Old Sun Inn, Saffron Walden · 12.9 mi

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Sat 5 Dec · 14:00

Funky Dory Christmas Shindig

Ashfields Carriage And Polo Club, Dunmow, Dunmow · 14.9 mi

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£1,286 per break

Sleeps: 2
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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Friars Meadow, River Stour Good8.4 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

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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Castle & Heritage · 2.7 mi

Hedingham Castle

National Trust · 9.4 mi

Melford Hall

National Trust · 11.2 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn

National Trust · 15.7 mi

Ickworth House

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