Enjoy a peaceful, cosy and romantic break in medieval, Grade II listed Post Cottage, built c.1500 as a timber-framed hall house. This detached and extremely spacious cottage (equally suitable for 2 or 4 people) is situated opposite the old village pump and forms the centrepiece of picturesque Toppesfield. There is a wealth of character and period features including beams and a magnificent inglenook fireplace, and it is comfortably furnished with antiques in keeping with its age. There is a large, stunning and secluded country garden to enjoy, with fabulous views over surrounding open countryside. Numerous attractions nearby include Constable country and the old Suffolk towns of Lavenham, Long Melford, Cavendish, Clare, Kersey and Sudbury, which have an ensemble of beautifully preserved timbered buildings. Colchester, which is Britain's oldest recorded town, famous for its castle and cobbled streets, is within easy reach. Pub and shop less than 50 yards.

Large, beamed living room with inglenook fire, wood-burning stove, sofa-bed (for +2) and rugs on wooden floor. Spacious beamed dining-room with open fire, rugs on wooden floor and magnificent oak dining table. Large farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, equipped to the highest standard. Two double bedrooms: one beamed with rugs on wooden floor, and one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. Utility. Study. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. First floor: Low/sloping ceilings, beamed throughout. Large landing bedroom with futon bed (for +2). Double bedroom. Twin-bedded room. *Elec and full oil CH incl *Open fire and wood/coal-burning stove - fuel incl *Garage *Driveway (3 cars) *Shop/pub 50 yds *Two TVs *Video *DVD *Two radio/cassette/CDs *Tel (incoming only) *Two double elec blankets *Auto wm/tumble dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Freezer *Cot *T/cot *H/chair *Large enclosed garden with patio, terrace, summerhouse, brick barbeque with tools, decking area with bridge over unfenced pond (toddlers beware!) with koi, waterfall and water feature, wooden/metal furniture *Easy walking access *Duvets with linen and towels *Non-smokers only *Friday to Friday