The Battleburn Lodge was fantastic. The lodge was so well thought out with top quality fixtures and furnishings. Everything had been thought of with great detail and it was equipped with everything you could need for a few days away. What made it even better was its affordability, in an economy where everything is expensive it was nice to get a bit of luxury for a decent price rather than having to pay over the odds. The super king size bed was incredibly comfy too. Very welcoming for dogs and in such a peaceful location. Even with a lot of rain we still had a fantastic time and would definitely return and recommend to others. A little hidden gem.

Exceptional place, facilities and generous welcome, very highly recommended and not too far off the beaten track

A lovely lodge in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Weve already booked to return!

Great cabin, beautifully finished and super location for exploring the east coast

Fantastic stay at Kesters. We booked the Friday and Saturday night but as there was nobody in the lodge before us or after us we benefitted from both an early check in and a late check out, both kindly offered by the host Rachel. She also provided a complimentary bottle of fizz, a local bottle of ale and some amazing cookies on arrival which was a lovely little touch. Perfect location for a nice relaxing weekend break, would definitely return.

The lodge was very nice and clean with everything you need. Beautiful peaceful location to use as a base for visiting different areas. Would like to return in the warmer months when hopefully there would be less rain ????????

Just returned home after a fantastic 3 night stay at Kesters Country Lodges. We stayed in the Caythorpe and could not have asked for anything more. The lodge is beautiful throughout and the attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Everything provided in the lodge is of a very high standard, including the welcome oaties! Will be looking to rebook as soon as possible - just wish it wasnt so far away from home! Thank you Rachel and the team ????

Recommended to all, the lodge was brand new with all we needed plus many extras. Everything has been thought of! Owners friendly welcoming and helpful.

Great loved it

Absolutely loved the lodge! So beautifully set up and the most stunning location. We will definitely be back!

The Swaythorpe lodge we stayed in is definitely luxury. Everything you could want is provided. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. Relaxing peaceful location..Cant wait to return

We were so lucky to have beautiful sunshine all week. We enjoyed a visit to the coast, to Sledmere House, North Yorkshire Moors, Dalby Forest, Helmsley and Thornton le Dale. We ran out of days and would have liked to visit Beverly - maybe next time! The lodge had a generous decking area with comfortable furniture and a barbecue, perfect to come back to after a trip out.

We had a wonderful break. The lodge was spotlessly clean with everything you would need with a few little treats on arrival. If you want somewhere for peace and quiet this is definitely the place to go. If youre lucky you maybe spot a barn owl. Rachel who looks after the lodges is lovely.

We have recently returned from a wonderful four night stay in the Pockthorpe Lodge and our only 'complaint' is that we couldn't stay longer! It is a beautiful quiet area and the lodges are gorgeous. The lodge has luxurious fixtures and fittings (all slept so well in extremely comfortable beds) and we just loved it. There is so much to explore in the surrounding area and we ran out of time to do it all. Rachel the owner was brilliant at communicating with us by email and the welcome gifts on arrival is a lovely touch.We have already looked at when we can return but you will not be disappointed with these lodges. We can't wait to return but will stay for seven nights the next time.The Lant Family

Thoroughly enjoyed our break at Kesters, lovely, clean and comfortable lodge with all home comforts we needed. Definitely would book again!

Excellent, found plenty to do, lots of places to visit

A great retreat from the city,a beautiful log cabin set near a farmPerfect

Brilliant & cosy cottage far enough out the way to be secluded but close enough to local amenities. Amazing hotub & bathroom with underfloor heating throughout tops it off. The owners, Rob & Sharon are wonderful! (And of course Bonnie) Will definitely be coming back again for longer ASAP!!

Beautiful cottage with hot tub and log burner. lovely hosts, peaceful, perfect for our mini break. Hope to return for longer soon!

Really well equipped house, lovely and warm too which was so nice on a rainy December day! Bath was just lovely and a nice big shower! The property is under a flight path - this did not disturb us at all! Dont be put off! A great location for dogs who hate fireworks as it's in the middle of nowhere. Really beautiful, well converted property. Thank you!

It was everything we wanted for our weekend away and we loved staying here. We'll definitely be back! Our pups absolutely loved the underfloor heating and had so much fun in the garden. In fact Luna came home with a strained tail and according to the vet it was because she was wagging it so much over the weekend!! Very happy pups and hoomans!

Lovely cottage. Great location for us. Away from the hustle and bustle. Great hot tub . Lovely helpful non intrusive owners. They have it just right!

Absolutely loved how well maintained and equipped this cottage is. Plenty of dog walks right on the doorstep. Very friendly host, they were so efficient and communication was excellent. We enjoyed meeting the animals on the farm and the very curious pig penelope. Perfect escape for us and the doggos. Will definitely be back, brilliant value!! Highly recommend.

Beautiful property, spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable, had a fabulous break, hot tub amazing x

Very kind and considerate owners. Couldnt be better. Enormously helpful and extremely pleasant. Charming half-timbered cottage with a great strong shower, cosy kitchen & living room combination and very comfortable bed. Fantastic parking directly next to the rented cottage. Well heated and very charming, and spotlessly clean. Great walks across the fields to the local village of Thaxted and of course within easy travelling distance of the village, replete with half-timbered houses and windmill.

We had a wonderful time in Goddard Mead. The cottage was very complete and there were walks on the doorstep. The welcome and stay was very warm. The owners are lovely people.

The owners Rob & Sharon, have gone to a great deal of work to sympathetically convert this historic building & we couldn't have had a warmer greeting from them both & of course Bonnie. Goddard's Mead has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The location is in a great area of Essex and would recommend taking the time to wander around Thaxted and other villages/towns nearby to discover it's fascinating history & buildings.

Such a lovely place to stay in a really beautiful, private location. The owners were really friendly and helpful, nearby if needed but without breaking that sense of privacy. The hot tub was perfect after a day of cycling! One thing to be aware of, the cottage is right under Stansted's flight path, and so there's a lot of aircraft noise. It only took us a couple of hours to get used to it and it didn't spoil our holiday at all, but something to be aware of if you're sensitive to noise.

The lovely cottage is situated on a working farm, but is very private. The owners, Robert and Sharon, are delightful. The cottage is very spacious with good equipment in the kitchen and the bathroom. The bed is really comfortable. The garden is secluded; dog proof and with good furniture. There are numerous walks around. Thaxted has good restaurants. We liked The Star and The Maypole. The Swan and the Indian are not bad either. We thoroughly recommend this place.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Sharon and Robert were great hosts and made us feel very welcome. The accommodation had everything we needed and was clean, comfortable and secure for our dog Archie. The location was ideal too with plenty of walks to find and Thaxted and surrounding villages are lovely places to visit. We felt our batteries had certainly been recharged during our week and we enjoyed our relaxing break!