A lovely self contained cottage with a garden view, a fab interior and a super comfy bed. Melanie was very welcoming and the breakfast was lovely. I'd definitely stay here if I was in the the area again.

Made very welcome, the accomodation is a lot more "independant" than the website describes and was perfect for us and our very short (one night) stay. It would be perfect for anyone using Maningtree as a base for a longer stay (Contable country exploration etc.) Very close to town centre yet very quiet. Off road parking, independant access, more like an apartment than a B&B. Thoroughly recommended.

Mel was great, lots of helpful tips of taxis and and restaurants. The accommodation was very comfortable. Lots of interesting books and art work to look at whilst enjoying the breakfasts provided.

Lovely lovely apartment full of interesting things including lots of mannequin lamps designed by Mel. Very comfortable and a good selection of food stuff to consume. Mel is very friendly, interesting and welcoming. Also a great record collection to play! Had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Mel was a very welcoming host and provided us with very comfortable accommodation.The breakfast supplies were generous and just right for our needs.The cottage is in an excellent central position and easy access to local pubs and (URL HIDDEN) was warm and cosy to return to at the end of the day.We thoroughly enjoyed being in the area.

Would highly recommend

This is a beautiful, quirky, homely place with great books, interesting features and situated in a friendly and stunning seaside village seemingly untouched by tourists. The hosts were also superb. We loved it!

Melanie's place is very spacious, comfortable and homely. She made us very welcome but also gave enough time and space to do our own thing. It's the perfect place for chilling out out. All amenities were great and we had everything we needed, except more time to spend there. Will definitely stay again when we return to Manningtree.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very welcoming and cosy. Elizabeth was prompt and easy to reach. Great value for money!

Thank you for hosting our family. We had a lovely stay in your accomodation, which is an urban house styled like a hunting lodge...

The house is set in a lovely little town with all you need from a little tesco express too some nice pubs. We can definately recommend the crowns beer garden where you can sit and watch the tide come in. The house was clean and tidy with some nice touches and good facilities, highly recommeneded

A beautiful, old house with a great location next to the pub! Elizabeth was great at communicating and we thought the house was really good value for money. Kitchen utensils were a bit thin on the ground but everything else was super!! Would recommend.

Excellent accommodation. Host was super helpful with lots of information available at the house. Would definitely recommend.

An excellent house in a wonderful location. Shops and estuary within walking distance plus a fantastic pub next door which you can take your take-away into to eat!! Amazing we loved it! Elizbeth is a super host too, communcation excellent.

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Elizabeth s house is fabulous. In the heart of Manningtree. Super clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. We couldn t have found a better place to stay and it made our trip. Thanks again Elizabeth xx Karen

Ruth was most gracious and helpful. My wife and I felt very welcome. We felt as if we knew Ruth for a very long time. Breakfast was perfect and the coffee awesome. Very beautiful place to put our heads down. Quiet and pastoral on the river.

We had a wonderful stay at Ruth's home. We weren't able to meet with Ruth, but the access was convenient and the home itself is picturesque inside and out. The location is also good for striking out into Dedham, is on the waterfront and a few mins walk from the small town centre.

Although through circumstances we were unable to meet Ruth in person she made us feel very welcome with helpful advice prior to setting out. On arrival we found the home exactly, better even than, as described with fruit, breakfast supplies, drinks etc all laid on. A very useful file describing the location of everything we may need along with information about local amenities was appreciated. Add to that a perfect location with panoramic views of the estuary and lots of good walking. Plenty more to see and do in the locality too.

What a great little home, warm, cosy and beautifully decorated in a cracking location overlooking the river and estuary. Communication with Ruth regarding the keys and arrival was seamless. We would definitely recommend.

Another lovely stay in Ruth's very comfortable home.

A lovely host and a lovely property close to the centre of Manningtree and also very close to Mistley as well. Lots of nice walks nearby plus few good pubs and restaurants. Not far from the Essex/Suffolk coast either. Ruth is knowledgeable on lots of subjects but if you don't feel like chatting she is happy to leave you be. Comfortable and quiet downstairs ensuite room. Also does a nice continental breakfast or a cooked one on request.

We had a wonderful stay in a lovely home, in a great area, with a host who was very helpful. We would have like to stay longer.

This was a very well appointed home with the airbnb accommodation excellent. The room was large and the bed was very comfortable. The facilities were also very good and breakfast was very pleasant Manningtree is an excellent centre for visiting Constable country, Sutton Hoo and many other very interesting places of interest.

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Really lovely room and ensuite bathroom. Parking not a problem, found a space around the corner. Excellent breakfasts! And lovely hosts - cake was delicious. Handy Tesco Express down the road and easy access to the estuary and surrounding countryside. Ideal for visits to Constable country and Beth Chatto's dry garden, and just enjoying Essex. We will be back!

Lovely spot. Well located in Manningtree with everything you could need within a couple of minutes' walk. Very homely set up and Sarah and her husband very friendly and helpful - the offer of a lift from the station was very kind although it is easy walking distance. Great breakfast spread and very comfy bed. Mind your head on the old beams if you're too much over six foot though!

Sarah was very welcoming and we really enjoyed our stay, we just so happened to be going to the same wedding as her & her husband! The breakfast was lovely, would highly recommend.

Great accommodation and host. The room was clean and comfortable, and I slept really well. Breakfast was great and Sarah was very hospitable, and communication was very good. Fully recommended!

Sarah was incredibly hospitable and helpful. She went above and beyond to help us make sure our stay was the best it could be. Truly a lovely person and a great place to stay.

Lovely place to stay, and lovely hosts. Unfortunately our stay was too short but would really recommend to stay here. Best breakfast ever!

Lovely comfortable room and excellent hosts. Highly recommended staying at Sarah's if you're in the area.

Sarah answered my inquiry quickly and was very helpful. Although the train station of Manningtree was within 15 minutes walk, Sarah kindly offered to meet me on my arrival - and despite train delays, she was very flexible and was there as I stepped off the train! A short drive to the house - which is situated in the town, close to pubs, shops, supermarket and restaurants. Sarah made me feel at home immediately! I was given a key to the back door which meant flexibility without disturbing the main household. I entered a lovely courtyard with entrance to a well equipped shared kitchen and dining room. The house I believe was built in 17th century and has the most amazing and tranquil vibe with exposed beams and low ceilings - yet it feels bright and airy. I mostly had this area to myself and enjoyed a good breakfast each morning, left out for me by Sarah, and a delicious homemade Victoria sponge cake! I arrived at night and needed to head off on foot the following morning, so after a cup of tea, Sarah offered to give me a guided tour - taking me past restaurant options and showing me where I needed to go for the following day. My room and private bathroom were lockable from the inside and could be reached by exiting the dining room and taking a small winding staircase up. It was all very lovely, homely, warm and comfortable. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom had wipes and soaps and moisturiser (handy if I forgot anything). I really felt as if I had known Sarah for a very long time as she was so accommodating and approachable. I was left to my own devices and my time there went too fast! I enjoyed learning of the history of the Witchfinder General who left his mark on this village with some gruesome tales and ghost stories! Sarah once again kindly offered to drive me to the Station to see me on my travels home. I will definitely return , possibly with my dog next time. I would highly recommend Sarah and her lovely home. My first airbnb experience! Thank you

A very nice B&B, with a fine view over the river Stour. Sally welcomed us, made sure we were comfortable and made us a great English breakfast in the morning. The room was furnished with antique and the bathroom is one of the finest you will ever see in a B&B. The location is great, perfectly located to discover Essex and Suffolk. For us it was a great final night in UK before taking the day ferry to NL. Harwich is really close by. Highly recommended!

A hidden gem! We had a wonderful stay at East Cliff House; superb service, romantic bedlinen and a gorgeous bathroom. Sally is a perfect host and provides good advices for the area and wonderful home cooked breakfast, which we enjoyed in the cosy garden. All this is topped up with the possibility of buying art and antiques, which we also took advantage of - we'll be back :-)

We really enjoyed our stay with Sally. She was very welcoming, easy to deal with and very responsive. The room is very comfortable and clean, with a lovely outlook onto the garden. The house was lovely and well presented and is an easy walk from the station. We also enjoyed walking around the Mistley and Manningtree area. Thanks again

We had a really lovely stay at East Cliff House. The accommodation is excellent, clean and really well appointed throughout. The bed was really comfy, and there was enough room in the bedroom to comfortably fit the travel cot for our son. Breakfast was delightful and filled us up for a long morning. Sally was a fantastic host. We felt welcome and looked after and we even got to enjoy our breakfast while she entertained our son! We wouldn't hesitate to come back if we are in the area.

Thank you Sally for looking after me so well. Throughly enjoyed your hosting, company and fine breakfast. You made me very welcome in your lovely and interesting home

The house was just what we needed for our one night stay. Daniella was accommodating towards our need to book at the last minute while visiting a sick friend.

The host was very welcoming and the flat was clean and tidy. Many thanks.

The house was lovely and exactly as advertised. It was situated near the centre of Manningtree. It was ideal for my walking and birdwatching holiday. The negative was that the time of entry to the house was changed to later because of Daniella's work as I was travelling to Manningtree to start my holiday. I was not pleased with this as I had to change my plans.

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Daniella took action to make contact with us, checking our intentions and time of arrival. The cottage, whilst small, was just what we needed and was as shown on the website. Close to places to eat, it gave us a nice overnight base to explore the surroundings.

We stayed here while between homes - we had sold locally but our purchase was not yet ready for completion. We chose it because my husband commutes from Manningtree, so the location was vital. It is a sweet little place, a bit small for our requirements but suitable for a couple or single person. Daniella was very sweet, though there more than a few requirements she requested of us during the stay to help maintain the property. She contacted us regularly to check that everything was ok and talk through the details of the house. It's clearly her second home and she stores lots of personal items here, so very limited space for our own things. I didn't mind too much as it was daily life as usual for us, but if we had been staying here for a relaxing holiday break we would have liked more space and less requirements. Having said that, Daniella was very helpful and made several allowances for us at what was for us a difficult time.

Daniella was great coordinating my arrival. Her home was lovely, bright and clean. Exactly as pictured. The stairway is quite steep. The shower and bath were wonderful. Great location in Manningtree.

Nice comfortable accommodation as described, would suit a couple on vacation. Whilst the host is a likeable and easily contactable person, you get the sense Air B&B hosting isn't her main priority as I found out when I had a week long booking cancelled with two and a half days notice. The reason given was a misinterpretation of the dates I had booked and a change of plans on behalf of the vendor. She asked me if I could cancel the booking myself, which I thought was rather cheeky!

We had an amazing stay in Cedar House with Allan and Gaye: two very interesting, down to earth hosts with an excellent knowledge of rural Suffolk. The accommodation was far superior to many of the hotels and bed and breakfasts we have stayed in all over the country. The bedding and breakfast were both lovely, leaving us well refreshed to explore Dedham Vale and the surrounding beautiful countryside by foot. We had a lovely relaxing break exploring the area, you can take boat trips along the river and the walks are beautiful and picturesque. The area is also famous for being the birthplace and inspiration of John Constable. Perfect hosts and lovely relaxing break!

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We were welcomed warmly by Gaye and Allan, and had a brilliant stay in their beautiful house. The en suite room we stayed in was stylishly decorated, bathroom was very modern and clean. Gaye provided a very tasty breakfast - we felt like we had a boutique hotel experience for an Air Bnb price!

We very much enjoyed our stay at the artfully decorated home of Gaye and Alan. The excellent and helpful hosts gave us a spacious, lovely room overlooking the wide garden, and prepared a great breakfast. We certainly come back!

Our stay with Gaye and Allan was our first AirBnB experience and it was 5 star in every way! We enjoyed every single minute of being in this beautiful, light filled home of such gracious welcome with such fascinating and delightful hosts. Very comfortable private room with ensuite modern bath overlooking a beautiful garden and expansive lawn. A generous, delicious quintessential English breakfast was stylishly made for us to start each morning. Convenient location for touring Constable country and Suffolk. We are so grateful for all they did to make our trip exceptionally memorable. Highly recommend!

Gaye and Alan are perfect hosts; lovely house, delicious breakfasts and ideally situated for exploring Dedham Vale. Thanks for a thoroughly relaxing weekend.

Gaye and Alan were very welcoming and let us leave our bags early so that we could explore the area. This is in the beautiful Constable country with stunning views right from his landscapes,many of which are unchanged after 200 years. On our return they gave us some very welcome tea and biscuits which they shared with us and we're very natural and friendly. We ate at an excellent restaurant which they had recommended. The house and our room were quite lovely. The bed was not only attractive but extremely comfortable. I'm not a great sleeper but I slept like a top! We woke to a lovely cooked breakfast. We couldn't have enjoyed it more.

This is an excellent place to stay – a lovely house, very welcoming hosts and always a good breakfast.

Lovely, relaxing stay with everything provided to ease the challenges of travelling. Even managed to repair my son's shirt.

Janet's cottage was a really comfortable place to spend time unwinding and a great location to explore the beautiful countryside nearby. I would thoroughly recommend it.

My husband and I have just enjoyed a three night stay in Chestnut Cottage. It's in a great location within the village of East Bergholt, and amenities are within walking distance (there is a great cafe only metres away which does good cakes!). The cottage itself is clean and well equipped (we cooked every night), and Janet provides a welcome pack which is really appreciated if you arrive late on a Sunday! Communication was easy and Janet always replied promptly. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

Lovely little cottage in a beautiful village and Janet is the perfect host.

The cottage was lovely and very comfortable. Janet has obviously put a lot of time and effort into making sure one feels at home. We especially appreciated the information booklet on the area, the ginger cookies, and the pint of milk in the fridge! I'd recommend this to anyone looking to relax for a few days while visiting Dedham and the surrounding areas.

Lovely place

We had a very enjoyable stay here. The village was lovely and we would certainly recommend the bakery! Janet was a lovely host whose communication was exceptional. We would happily stay here again if we come back to the area.

We highly recommend Janet's cottage! It was spacious, clean, new, had comfortable beds, and a kitchen and bath with everything one would need. It has a nice private patio area. We appreciated the bread and ginger cookies. The location is great for visiting the area. Janet was friendly and gave us suggestions for some places to see. People will be happy staying here. Paula and Paul

We couldn't hope for a better stay! The property and its garden are beautiful and full of character, an our host was absolutely lovely! We were received with a nice cup of tea and biscuits (some even for our lovely baby), the room was big, comfy and immaculate, and breakfast was delicious. Do not miss an opportunity to stay in Rosemary B&B and to have a lovely chat with its delightful host!

We had a lovely warm welcome from Natalie, had a cup of tea in her inspirational garden and an introduction to the house and surroundings. The area is really beautiful. A perfect weekend away.

One word sums up both the accommodation and the hostess 'charming' !! Loads of character in a beautiful village - we had a lovely stay and would definitely return - thank you very much

Rosemary in East Bergholt was a very pleasant place to stay, with a cultured and informative host. It was quite expensive, and best contacted outside Airbnb. I am a bit concerned about Airbnb: it is a brilliant aggregator site and testament to the cleverness of West Coast tech firms. But the company serving the UK is registered in Ireland and payment is in euros. It may pay VAT in the UK, but does it pay any tax? Or is it dodging tax? We strongly approve staying in B&Bs in order to get cash to the forest floor of the economy. That's the opposite of tech giants playing games with taxation. If it is doing business in the UK, it should stump up in the UK, too. Unfortunately, the internet is now rammed with these aggregator sites, whereas five years ago the websites of individual B&Bs popped up quite easily. That is to the detriment of consumers, and tiny businesses like Primrose B&B.

Natalie's house is on a quiet village road and surrounded by a truly stunning garden - she's right to be proud of what she's created over the last 45 years of gardening! The rooms are peaceful, clean and cosy. Both Heloise and Natalie were charming, welcomed us very warmly and made us feel very at home, and gave us good tips about things to do and places to eat nearby. Homemade breakfast with honey from the garden's own bees was a treat. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Welcoming and pleasant

I went to Rosemary for a writing retreat. I found a very considerate kind host. The room was large, very clean with fabulous views over the lovely gardens. Highly recommended.

I had a delightful 1 night stay in this cosy and beautiful B'n'B. I was greeted with a wonderful warm reception and enjoyed tea and biscuits, finding out about the area and it's history, tour of the B'n'B and getting to know to my host. It was really welcoming and made me feel right at home. I took myself to the local pub (5 mins walk away) for the evening (bring a torch or if you like me the app on the iPhone because there are no street lights) for a drink and meal which was lovely before returning and relaxing in my room (really comfy nights sleep by the way, slept like a log). The cooked breakfast the next day was delicious and ready set me for the day of walking in the footsteps of John Constable. For anyone looking for a relaxing time in the countryside then I hardly recommend this B'n'B. Tips: Taxi is around £8 from Manningtree If you are into country walking like myself then you walk to or from (in daylight) Manningtree in around 1.5 hours Vist the National Trust cafe at Flatford Mill - beautiful cakes to be had

Jenny was a wonderful host. She was friendly and helpful and we would happily stay there again.

The room is very spacious, and so is the bathroom, everything is extremely clean and Jenny is a wonderful host and will explain everything you need. The place is really cozy, and is settled in a very nice village, is possibile to arrive in Dedham by a beautiful footpath that we suggest to try if you have time. The breakfast is really tasty and generous, and the conservatory is so charming! Jenny helped us with our trip organization and introduced us to the people at the pub - do not miss it!

If you are looking for a spacious,comfortable room with own bathroom in an amazing house and garden, with very friendly and helpful hosts and lovely cats, in a quite and picturesque surrounding countryside THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! Thank you so much, Jenny and Simon, for making my stay so easy and comfortable!

The host was very welcoming and informative

Jenny's place is in a beautiful quiet location (make sure you follow directions carefully though, as it can be quite hard to find!) with lovely and extensive gardens. Large and immaculate bedroom and ensuite with tea and coffee on offer, breakfast served in delightful conservatory, three nice cats a bonus. Jenny and her husband are interesting and very friendly people who are generous with their time and conversation. Altogether excellent hosts, and highly recommended.

Lovely home and garden, and Jenny and Simon are friendly, helpful and interesting hosts. Jenny offered a most pleasing and welcome light breakfast in the conservatory each morning, including orange juice, delicious bread and even a cafetiere and proper coffee. Jenny is also great for local advice, and provided nice touches like torches to help us find our way at night. Great, quiet room with en-suite shower room (inc good strong shower), big TV and super-comfy memory foam bed. Highly recommended if you're looking for a cosy base to explore the Bergholt, Dedham and Flatford areas.

A haven of peace in hosts very kind. What a pleasant surprise to find this lodge on arrival because the photos are below reality. Do not hesitate, go there. A 10-minute drive from the Essex University campus.

We had a wonderful family retreat here. Louise was a great host and provided everything we needed. The place is a beautifully converted candle factory set in an idillyic village.

This is a really lovely house in the centre of the village, minutes walk from the shop and 2 pubs. It's large, clean and comfortable with a large garden. I would recommend staying here.

Perfectly central in Dedham, behind the pharmacy, opposite the church, around the corner from the small co-op store and the parking was just outside the house. Halls Farm Store was also good for food about 1 mile away. Close to walks.

We had a wonderful stay, took the whole house for new yr, plenty of room, plenty of hot water, great location, pub just wonderful,& next door. Thank you Claire

This is a fantastic house in a great location and we really enjoyed our long weekend. The garden was just lovely and we appreciated being able to BBQ in the evenings. Louise was extremely helpful - thanks Louise!

A beautiful house in a lovely location. Louise was very helpful and prompt with all her replies. The house is cosy and comfortable with some great period features and fantastic walks around. Stay here of you like history. Thanks Louise.

We had an amazing time at The Tallow Factory in Dedham. The house is spacious, clean and beautifully decorated and well-equipped. The house's fascinating history also added to the overall experience. Louise was so helpful in the run up to the weekend. She recommended, Lucy, an excellent Yoga teacher and a local masseuse, both of whom naturally helped us unwind and completely relax into the beautiful surroundings. There are excellent pubs, a co-op and lovely walks all close by. We were also able to hire rowing boats from The Boathouse restaurant, only a 6 minute walk away. I would definitely go back. Thank you!

This was a great house, enjoyed by our family and friends. It has all the amenities that would make the stay comfortable. Located in the countryside yet very close to London, I would definitely recommend the place

Cate's place was perfect for our stay - the house was even more beautiful, and the scenery even more picturesque, than we could have imagined. Cate was super helpful throughout and we hope we will be back one day! Thanks for having us.

Great place in a beautiful spot!

Hello, We stayed at the Flatford Lodge for 11 days and have experienced exceptional times. The places are beautiful and very well located. And what about the warm welcome and the availability of our host. This house is very cozy, well appointed and everything has been thought to make us spend pleasant moments. We will return for sure.

Cate and her sister Fran were super hosts. The house was smart, nicely decorated and very comfortable for a couple and 2-3 children. And certainly could fit more as stated. The view across to Dedham church tower is lovely, a picture postcard setting with all the comforts of home. There is a spacious front lawn with badminton racquets to amuse adults and children alike. Cate had kindly left us some croissants and essentials like milk and cereals. Thumbs up from our 3 day stay and would love to return on future visits

The Old Piggery is a lovely conversion in a secluded, quiet, position although within walking distance of the pub and community shop. The views from every room are stunning and there is a lovely walk down to and along the Stour estuary. Would definitely recommend !

Just 5 nights stay at The Piggery over the Easter weekend with my family. House is exactly as described. Absolutely lovely. Very spacious. Location is quiet with stunning views. Great spot to visit places around Suffolk. 10/15 drive to Manningtree where I can highly recommend Lucca to eat at or The Thorn just down the road in Mistley. Jash was a great host & was available by text or email if required. Would highly recommend & will definitely be returning.

Wonderful property and location. Arrangements and communication were accurate and precise. A beautiful part of the Country. We will return.

A great place with a beautiful setting. We had a lovely stay over a weekend, with plenty of space for all the family. Jash was a good host.

We really loved this place. Spacious, recently renovated to a high standard, perfectly considered, tastefully decorated. Peaceful private surroundings, lovely view down to the river, which is a leisurely 10 minute walk away. A very relaxing stay. Jash was a pleasure to deal with. We'll definitely come again!

Amazing location, beautiful views, outstanding accommodation and very friendly and very welcoming host.

Jash was a great host. We had a very nice stay at his place.

You will not be disappointed! The house and location are amazing.

Yes, welcoming and hospitable hosts. Clean , comfortable and reasonably priced

Rebecca was very welcoming and accommodating for our early start in the morning (swimming at nearby Alton Water). Clean and well-equipped room, delicious breakfast. Thanks!

Warm welcome and good sized space.

Perfect location for walking to Flatford Mill, Dedham and Stour valley. Rebecca's breakfast was delicious and sustaining. No need for lunch!

Rebecca and her family were very welcoming, I was greeted with with tea and cake on arrival. A comfy room and convenient separate entrance. Had a good breakfast to send me on my visit to Flatford. Rebecca had plenty of advice about the area and suggested a very good Italian in Manningtree for supper.

We really enjoyed our stay and Rebecca was a perfect host in first class accommodation which is reasonably priced. Excellent food in the nearby pub too.

I was not the one staying over, since I booked it for my sister and her husband as a gift. The feedback that i got from them was quite good. the place seems to be beautiful, great location and lovely host. They were overall very pleased.

Rebecca and her family were very welcoming and made a lot of effort to help us with our stay which was great. Very nice room and clean. Rebecca also cooked us a great full English breakfast which went down very well. Highly recommend.