Originally the head teacher's house, this charming cottage adjoins the owners converted Victorian school. Set in a quiet area a few minutes walk from the village centre, it is surrounded by countryside ideal for walking. Visit RHS garden Hyde Hall, 1 mile and South Woodham's Marsh Farm. Chelmsford, 6 miles has excellent shopping and restaurants as well as rail access to central London, 1/2 hour. Many interesting coastal towns with fishing/sailing in easy reach. Golf course, 4 miles. Shop 500 yards, pubs 200 yards.

Ground floor: Lounge with double sofa bed, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, shared utility, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, separate toilet & basin. First floor: 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 single, separate toilet & basin.

Services: OFCH. All fuel, power, bed linen (duvets) & towels inc. Parking for 2 cars. Video/DVD player (small library). Elec hob. Elec double oven. D/washer. F/freezer. M/wave. Washer/dryer. Enclosed garden with furniture. BBQ. Two pets welcome. Friday to Friday bookings.