Title: Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67582700/67582608/ba964b6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67582700/67582608/68ed0913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67582700/67582608/c2445cc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67582700/67582608/w3837h2560x3y0-adaca052.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67582700/67582608/e47dd8dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of a picturesque Suffolk village, Valley View Cottage offers a serene escape with its beautifully relandscaped garden and stunning views of the Box Valley. Unwind in the cozy sitting room by the log burner or enjoy al fresco dining on the raised platform overlooking the valley. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage Fantastic fully refurbished cottage in the heart of one of Suffolk’s prettiest villages with stunning views of the Box Valley. One end of the cottage has a large modern kitchen and dining area with direct views and access to a beautifully relandscaped garden, and at the other is a wonderfully comfortable and cozy sitting room with log burner. From the well-furnished bedrooms that share an immaculate bathroom are views of Stoke church, made famous by John Constable, and Polstead Village. Being just 100 yards from two of the best pubs in the area, along with access to bountiful walks and the village shop, this cottage is the perfect rural village getaway. The Ground Floor Entrance Hall – Through a covered porch is an area for coat hanging, shoes and boots. Kitchen – Galley style with large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric triple cooker and induction hob, microwave and ceramic sink. Dining Area – Open plan extension to the kitchen and features large wooden farmhouse table with bench seating and chairs for six. French windows open out onto garden views over the Box Valley. Washroom – Lavatory, hand basin and washer dryer. Sitting Room – Carpeted and decorated to a high standard, two comfy sofas are orientated around a log burner and Smart TV. This is the ideal room to snuggle down into after long country walks. The First Floor Church View Bedroom – Super King-sized bed that can be spilt into two 3 foot single beds (unless requested before check-in will be configured as one bed) along with bedside tables, there is a chest of drawers and freestanding cupboard. Valley View Bedroom – This smaller room features a King-sized bed, chest of drawers and hanging pegs along with a ‘Tropical’ bedside alcove. A wide window provides a wonderful view over the stunning Suffolk countryside. Bathroom – Floor to ceiling travertine marble, lavatory, hand basin and shower bath for lazy soaking or invigorating shower with wall mounted and handheld shower heads. Outside Through the kitchen French windows is a completed relandscaped gravelled garden, newly planted flower beds and planters and a raised platform with Rattan seating and barbeque area offering delightful views over the Box Valley. Down the side of the cottage is off street parking for two cars. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/808000/807924/852b863e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa Colchester - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 378 reviews CA $162 CA $194 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=807924&PinnedHotelID=807924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102351000/102350981/165a446b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barn conversion with private pool - Yew Tree Barn Colchester - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=102350981&PinnedHotelID=102350981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770400/73770305/01fbc044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kick off your shoes, stare into the fire and relax in rural bliss Edwardstone - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $792 CA $792 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=73770305&PinnedHotelID=73770305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74540000/74538900/74538890/1cacae86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Extraordinary 15th century timber framed cottage in famous Medieval village - The Tryst Lavenham - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=74538890&PinnedHotelID=74538890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103089500/103089419/d1c3dee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Perfect Base in Colchester Colchester - Washer - Dryer - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=103089419&PinnedHotelID=103089419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109720000/109715800/109715734/2345c215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely barn in a beautiful setting with swimming pool. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 577209 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.99083%2C0.89412&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tCksmzukE_RaE-lOT3-D-CFlCD4=) Colchester, Sufffolk #### What's nearby - Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Suffolk Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Colchester Castle Park - 15 min drive - 16.3 km - University of Essex - 16 min drive - 18.4 km - Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 19.0 km #### Getting around - Manningtree Station - 13 min drive - Stansted Airport (STN) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Mill Street Cafe - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage located? > Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Suffolk Distillery and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Dedham Vale. Assington Barn and Bridge Cottage are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. Jun 29, 2025 #### Superb cottage Best cottage we have stayed in (and it's been a few) lovely area too We will be back as soon as we can ##### Christine M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine D. Jul 20, 2025 #### Our third stay! Box Cottage is such a lovely cottage, so well equipped with a really comfortable super king size bed! The garden is such a lovely place to sit out in at any time of the day. Great location for coast and countryside. We love staying here so much we will be looking to book a fourth time! ##### Katherine D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 31, 2025 #### Super Suffolk Staycation! The cottage was everything that it promised, well furnished and extremely comfortable. Hosting and customer service were great. Cleanliness, facilities and equipment were all that we would have hoped for. The garden was a delight - private and enclosed. Perfect for us and our little dog. Great village location with excellent pubs/restaurants on the doorstep and within easy reach of lots of local amenities. Beautiful countryside and very relaxing. Certainly a place to return to!! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 12, 2025 #### Lovely cottage A really restful stay in an excellent cottage. Great village location with really good pubs. Cannot fault the cottage for size and layout, with the benefit of a really nice garden with great views. Will be back next year… This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. Aug 24, 2025 #### Beautiful cottage in an ideal location This is a lovely cottage in the centre of Stoke by Nayland. Two great pubs within walking distance and lots of good walks from the doorstep of the cottage. Good sized kitchen/diner with patio doors at one end into the garden which is gravel and decking. Nice seating area in one corner. Downstairs toilet with washing machine. Door through to a very tastefully decorated sitting room. Upstairs two good sized bedrooms and a large bathroom. The cottage is immaculate and we couldn’t fault it. The owner Juliet is super helpful too. Would definitely recommend. ##### Jennifer P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 19, 2025 #### Home from Home I recently spent five weeks in Box Cottage and experienced all the comforts of home. The cottage is very well equipped and extremely comfortable. The garden is lovely with good seating a place to relax at all times. A long stay which turned into a very enjoyable holiday. I will be back. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham A. Apr 13, 2025 #### Excellent value for money Ideal location for base for getting around the area. Cottage esceptionally clean and well presented. Excellent value for money. Have plans to book for latter par part of 2026as a base for visiting family in the Constable country areas. ##### Graham A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 17, 2025 #### What a great second stay It was - like our first stay - 2 years ago a great time. Such a beautiful and well equipped house all super clean and so cosy. We just could have moved in!!! To all the other lovely people who tent it please put some water for the birds in the bird feeder the garden can be hot. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin C., West Kirby, England Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent cottage in an outstanding village So good that we are planning to return next year. ##### Robin C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippe D. Jan 2, 2024 #### Perfect spot in countryside Nice size, equipment & location with nice owner to help when needed. And closeby to anything you need, rural walks, nice pubs, colchester & seaside ##### Philippe D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hazel L. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil home from home Beautifully appointed cottage with everything you could need for your stay. Great communication with the owners and a peaceful location with access to many attractions. Thank you for such a fab weekend retreat we only wish we could have stayed longer ##### Hazel L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah H. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Box Valley Cottage Very nice property, however, off-street parking is limited and we had to park on the road, which was busy during the day time. As mentioned the property was of an excellent standard and a great option for a couple or small family. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippe D. Feb 14, 2024 #### Nice cottage in rural suffolk Very nice cottage with good equipment especially living room & kitchen/dining area in rural suffolk not far from Colchester. ##### Philippe D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 14, 2024 #### Fab u lous We were very comfortable in your cottage, and found everything we needed for our stay. We explored the surrounding countryside and little villages loved some of the delightful houses in the area, the weather was even better than we expected as it was late in the season thank you very much. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian R. Jun 2, 2024 #### Excellent cottage We have stayed in many cottages up and down the country always 4\*+ this was one of the nicest. Very well thought out. Very peaceful, great little village with well stocked shop. Lovely part of the country with lots to visit. Would highly recommend. ##### Gillian R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian H. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 😊 Excellent accommodation extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean. Lovely area for walking. Local pubs very good too. My only grumble is not knowing dogs are not allowed upstairs until we arrived although we managed to work around it. Would definitely stay again ##### Gillian H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia H. Nov 16, 2023 #### A week in November We were lucky with the weather but walked every day with the dog straight from the cottage- wonderful walks and beautiful scenery. The cottage is fantastic, everything you need, attention to detail, warm and comfortable. Great pubs in the area, especially The Anchor at Nayland, and all happy to have a muddy Golden Retriever in. Can recommend the cottage and the area for a really nice break. ##### Julia H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate D. Jul 3, 2023 #### Gorgeous cottage! Box Valley cottage is super comfortable with lovely fittings and furnishings. The bed in the main bedroom was so comfortable, the garden is gorgeous and a lovely place to sit out on a summer evening. The Crown Inn was excellent both for food or just to go for a drink. The village has a well stocked shop which was great if you ran out of something. Location was great as we visited places in both Suffolk and Essex. ##### Kate D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane M. Jun 6, 2021 #### An amazingly clean and homely cottage. We had an amazing few days away. Perfect for visiting other villages. We loved the garden and outside seating provided, and the weather enabled us to enjoy it too! Our dog also loved the outside space. The welcome pack was very thoughtful and there were even some dog treats. The inside was tastefully done and spotless. ##### Jane M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary S. Mar 22, 2024 #### You won’t be disappointed… Easy to find, easy to park, easy to get in and created a fabulous first impression. Plenty of hot water, good heating and very cosy. Two decent bedrooms and a great layout/use of space downstairs. The little patio garden was clean and inviting, easily accessed from the French doors and perfect for us with two little dogs (who like wandering in and out and basking!). ##### Gary S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate D. Oct 8, 2022 #### Lovely cottage A superb cottage in a lovely location with a very comfortable bed. Particularly liked the kitchen/diner with the map on the wall and a lovely outlook over the garden and countryside beyond. Having the Crown Inn a few hundred yards away was a real bonus - lovely pub with good food. Good walking county and lots do in the surrounding area. Would recommend visiting Orford and walking beside the river and a visit to the artisan Pump Street bakery is a must! ##### Kate D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H., Sarasota Florida Oct 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Again! Second time at this property and it did not disappoint. Extremely clean and very well appointed. The Bed in Master bedroom is really comfortable and cozy. The kitchen has everything you need to self cater. Will probably return for a third time! ##### Heather H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H., Sarasota Florida Nov 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little Gem This gem of a property is perfect. Every aspect of this rental is what you hope for when you book a rental. It was scrupulously clean and decorated with taste and charm. The log fire was perfect on a rainy cold November evening! We will return one day. ##### Heather H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Robin C. Aug 7, 2025 #### Very nice cottage in a beautiful location Box Cottage has an excellent location in the very pleasant Stoke-by-Nyland which boasts a church, two pubs and a general store/post office. The cottage has a well laid out downstairs with a sitting room, a separate dining space off the well equipped kitchen that opens out onto a small but inviting patio area. The main bedroom is spacious with a dressing table and wardrobe but the window is in need of improvement as it allows a draft and the noise from main village road which runs right outside the cottage. However the second bedroom is both small and overfilled with a large double bed that restricts movement around it and leaves no room for any other furniture and only wall hooks for clothes storage. There is an upstairs bathroom with a bath and over-bath shower attachment. The downstairs toilet also contains a washing machine. The off-street parking is a bonus as the village road is very busy but is only able to accommodate a small to medium sized vehicle. On-street parking is available but not necessarily near the cottage. The cottage is very suitable for a couple but may be a challenge for four adults. Having said all the above, we have really enjoyed our three visits to Box Cottage. ##### Robin C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jun 27, 2024 #### Small but perfectly formed We spent a few days at this lovely little cottage. It’s been nicely converted fairly recently and done with flair and thoughtfulness. Any of those little things you may have forgotten you will almost certainly find in a drawer somewhere about the place. The owner has truly thought of everything. We were a tiny bit worried about the car parking, but needn’t have been, we were able to park on the road outside. We chose this place because we know and love Stoke by Nayland. A particularly lovely part of this gorgeous part of the country. Would visit again. Thank you for providing such a cute cosy property.