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Wow! This place is amazing. The dogs had such an amazing time, so quiet and relaxing. We will definitely be coming back.

Neil, Fiona, Bentley and Bella
What an amazing peaceful break away! No need to worry about anything as Jane is very helpful and great with recommendations. The barn is so cosy like a home from home. Lots of walking to do with dogs. Jack and barley are super friendly too (hosts dogs) and like to play and come walking with you. We loved every minute and hope to be back next year!

Annie
Great hospitality and county location. Well appointed accommodation with all creature comforts. Perfect for our two Cockerpoos who felt right at home. Will definitely be back!

Paul
Just had a great week with my dog Barnie at The Herdsman, a real home from home. Jane was a fantastic host, very welcoming, nothing seemed too much trouble. Barnie loved running through the fields with Jack and Barley, he didnt want to come home. Looking forward to returning soon.

Stuart
We were very happy with the cottage, it was the perfect weekend away. Jane, our host, was most attentive and informative about the cottage and its features. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs in the surroundings, our 3 dogs were very content! Would high recommend!

Megan
If you have dogs, this accommodation is fantastic, great walks, secure accommodation. spacious, relaxing environment. loved it

Eileen
The barn conversion is very comfortable and spacious. Ideal place to take dogs on holiday with many lovely walks on the doorstop. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Loved seeing the horses in the paddock from the patio doors.

Jenny
A very nice quite location and a very nice and helpful owner. (Jane) Reviewed by Trevor, 17th May 2019 It was ok as a base but it would have been nice to have had a better outlook that's our opinion. Garden fence is rather low if you have a dog that can jump!

Garry
Just returned from spending a lovely week at Brook Farm with my dog. I would highly recommend it! Lovely cottage and beautiful surroundings, best of all its very dog friendly. I’m hoping to return next year.

Jodie Hicks
Just returned from spending a lovely week at Brook Farm with my dog. I would highly recommend it! Lovely cottage and beautiful surroundings, best of all its very dog friendly. I’m hoping to return next year.

Jodie Hicks
This cottage is perfect, a real converted barn. Very spacious. Mr and Mrs Gilbey could be more welcoming and heloful. If you have dogs lovely place to walk round the farm. The owners dogs are very welcoming. Really could not this place and will definitely be returning.

Suzanne
A wonderful place to stay home from home. Made to feel very welcome by he owners. It is a great location central to either Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, London. Generous welcome basket. We look forward to staying again.

V
Great Place,Great Hosts,Great Price. What more can you say !!!!

Jason
Everything was very pleasantly comfortable. Nice touches in case you forget a few personal items. It is an ideal tranquil place to escape to. Jane is qualified to offer plenty of relaxing therapies to help you unwind. Dogs and horses are friendly and happy to have visitors nearby. Wellies are useful! Great property and great owners.

Donna
Wonderful quiet place and perfect escape from the rat race! Very well equipped property and extremely comfortable. Definitely hoping to come back.

Adrian and Vicky
Amazing place to just chill out and have adventures. Fantastic place, fantastic animals, fantastic property and fantastic people. Thank you 😊

Adrian and Vicky
Had a lovely relaxing short stay at The Herdsman over the weekend. A fabulous setup in a beautiful setting with a warm welcome on arrival. I combined my stay with a workshop held at the farm and enjoyed the surroundings during the stay we were even lucky enough to see the Red Kite fly overhead whilst eating breakfast!

Vicky Slack
Really enjoyed our stay. Great for the dogs to have so much space to run around. Lovely house, had everything we needed.

Jackie, Derrick, Fred, Marbles and Ozzie
Thanks you Jane and Steve, we loved and enjoyed our restful weekend. Our 2nd visit enjoyed as much as the 1st.

Sue and Phil Pellatt
Jane was there to welcome us when we arrived and showed us around the property, everything we needed was there even for the dog, she made the dog feel welcome and all very comfortable for him, this was his first holiday and had lots of space for a run,cannot fault it at all..definitely would visit again.

Susan
Very beautiful cottage, perfect for the relaxing two weeks we had planned. Enjoyed watching the horses and Vegas and Phoebe loved their walks and space to play especially when Jack and Barley joined us. Big thank you to Jane and Steve.

Becky and Dale Dawson
Had a relaxing time at the barn, so quiet and the dogs had a ball out in the fields. Jane was so welcoming and so were her beautiful dogs. Hope to return soon.

Stuart, Carole, Rory, Cooper and Gideon

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Paul and Alanna

★★★★★

A tranquil private meadow in amongst the trees. We arrived on the hottest day of the year, so the cool tub was much needed. The owner was welcoming and helpful. We stayed on site nearly the whole time not wanting to leave the peace and privacy . The hut was comfortable and spotless. Everything was perfect. Thank you for a very relaxing weekend.
The meadow and your very own arboretum are truly beautiful.

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Grace Bridgewater

One of the best trips I’ve taken, Jane’s place is peaceful and cosy with lovely views. The hut was in a private space and my dog loved exploring and I didn’t have to worry about him escaping. Jane was friendly and helpful and the cabin was all the amazing parts of camping with all of the home comforts of housing. I will definitely be recommending to friends and family! If I could give more than 5* I would!

Williams Party

The cottage facilities were excellent and beyond our expectations. Our dogs were made very welcome and there was a superb enclosed walking area. Highly recommend for a relaxing and comfortable break with friendly owners.

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Georgina Cannon

This place was amazing! We had such a relaxing time, away from London for a long weekend. Jane is by far the most caring air BnB host we have dealt with, she really looked after us and went above and beyond. We will be coming back!

Anonymous

Great location for us. Lovely walks for the dog. Very helpful and friendly. Very relaxing break. Make sure you book if you want to eat at the Old Crown, dogs welcome in bar area.

What a beautiful, comfortable holiday cottage. Just perfect for a couple looking for a place to escape. Private situation with the feel of being in the countryside but with shops a short drive away. Lovely hosts who give you all the privacy you need. Would certainly recommend.

Coming to the end of yet another perfect week at The Herdsman. Yet again it’s going to be a massive wrench to pack up and leave. Can’t wait until we’re back again.

Absolutely loved our time here and will definitely be planning a return visit, a week just did not seem long enough

Where to begin!! I absolutely adored my time at yours, it was true paradise, the most tranquil, beautiful place and I am so grateful to you for allowing me to experience it! Your hospitality and kindness throughout was second to none, so thank you so so much, it was very hard to leave.

Donna

Everything was very pleasantly comfortable. Nice touches in case you forget a few personal items. It is an ideal tranquil place to escape to. Jane is qualified to offer plenty of relaxing therapies to help you unwind. Dogs and horses are friendly and happy to have visitors nearby. Wellies are useful! Great property and great owners.

Jason

Great Place, Great Hosts, Great Price. What more can you say !!!!

Annie

What an amazing peaceful break away! No need to worry about anything as Jane is very helpful and great with recommendations. The barn is so cosy like a home from home. Lots of walking to do with dogs. Jack and barley are super friendly too (hosts dogs) and like to play and come walking with you. We loved every minute and hope to be back next year!

Paul

Great hospitality and county location. Well appointed accommodation with all creature comforts. Perfect for our two Cockerpoos who felt right at home. Will definitely be back!

Garry

A very nice quite location and a very nice and helpful owner. (Jane) Reviewed by Trevor, 17th May 2019 It was ok as a base but it would have been nice to have had a better outlook that's our opinion. Garden fence is rather low if you have a dog that can jump!

Jenny

The barn conversion is very comfortable and spacious. Ideal place to take dogs on holiday with many lovely walks on the doorstop. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Loved seeing the horses in the paddock from the patio doors.

Susan

Jane was there to welcome us when we arrived and showed us around the property, everything we needed was there even for the dog, she made the dog feel welcome and all very comfortable for him, this was his first holiday and had lots of space for a run,cannot fault it at all..definitely would visit again.

Eileen

If you have dogs, this accommodation is fantastic, great walks, secure accommodation. spacious, relaxing environment. loved it

Suzanne

This cottage is perfect, a real converted barn. Very spacious. Mr and Mrs Gilbey could be more welcoming and heloful. If you have dogs lovely place to walk round the farm. The owners dogs are very welcoming. Really could not this place and will definitely be returning.

Stuart

Just had a great week with my dog Barnie at The Herdsman, a real home from home. Jane was a fantastic host, very welcoming, nothing seemed too much trouble. Barnie loved running through the fields with Jack and Barley, he didnt want to come home. Looking forward to returning soon.

A wonderful place to stay home from home. Made to feel very welcome by he owners. It is a great location central to either Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, London. Generous welcome basket. We look forward to staying again.

Megan

We were very happy with the cottage, it was the perfect weekend away. Jane, our host, was most attentive and informative about the cottage and its features. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs in the surroundings, our 3 dogs were very content! Would high recommend!

We stayed at the herdsmen for 3 nights on the 23rd August.what an amazing place.jane and steve were lovely including there dogs.lovely and peaceful.beautiful walks.the properly itself was absolutely stunning.comfy bed.everything you need in a property was there..Great place to wind down after a long week..we recommend this place to anybody. Will definitely be going back.love it .great hosts.. thankyou so much for a great stay x

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The Herdsman was lovely. It was very comfortable and well equipped. We had a very relaxing stay. We all enjoyed walking round the farm and seeing the beautiful animals. Especially the gorgeous dogs! Jane was welcoming and very helpful. Overall our stay was excellent.

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