Indulge in elegance at Toppesfield Hall Cottage: Hot Tub, Tennis, Bike Hire, Relaxation Treatments!

Escape to your own dog-friendly countryside cottage with private hot tub at Toppesfield Hall — a peaceful retreat on the Essex/Suffolk border, around an hour from London. Perfect for families, friends and relaxed countryside getaways, Toppesfield Hall Cottage combines spacious indoor-outdoor living with an undercover hot tub, fire pit evenings, enclosed garden and access to the woodland sauna, games room and open countryside walks right from your door.

Open the bi-fold doors and step straight into your private outdoor entertainment space, complete with undercover hot tub, fire pit and enclosed garden — ideal for relaxed evenings outdoors whatever the weather. Dogs are warmly welcomed too, with secure fencing helping everyone switch off more easily.

Inside, the cottage is designed for easy self-catering stays, with a well-equipped kitchen including a fridge/freezer, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and everything needed for cooking at home, along with a separate utility cupboard with washer/dryer.

The light and airy living spaces are ideal for spending time together, whether that’s cosy evenings in, family meals around the table or slower mornings with coffee while looking out across the countryside. Guests can also enjoy a Smart TV, Bose speaker system and WiFi throughout.

Life at Toppesfield Hall is about more than just your accommodation. Guests can enjoy the woodland sauna experience with cold drench shower and relaxation deck (available to book), along with a tennis & games court, indoor games room, bike hire and countryside walks directly from the grounds.

Whether you spend your days exploring nearby villages or simply staying close to the hot tub and fire pit, the cottage is designed for easy, relaxed time together.

The village of Toppesfield is just an easy 8-minute walk away, with a dog-friendly pub, village shop, post office, park and beautiful countryside walks to explore.

Located on the Essex/Suffolk border, Toppesfield Hall is perfectly placed for exploring nearby countryside villages, market towns and days out — though many guests choose to stay onsite and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

ON SITE AT TOPPESFIELD HALL
Woodland sauna experience with cold drench shower & relaxation deck (bookable)
Tennis & games court (free for guests)
Indoor games room with pool table, table tennis, darts, fussball and family-friendly equipment (free for guests)
Bike hire to explore quiet country lanes
Mindful and relaxation treatments available in your cottage
EV charging points
Free WiFi throughout

During late summer and early autumn, guests are welcome to pick apples from the woodland orchard area.

OTHER INFO

Toppesfield Hall Retreat consists of five woodland lodges and a cottage, each with its own private hot tub and enclosed garden.

Ideal for families, groups of friends, couples and multi-generational stays looking for a relaxed countryside escape near London.


Layout

Downstairs:
Large Kitchen/Diner with wide opening into the Lounge (providing an open plan feel)
Bathroom with Bath, Separate Shower, Toilet and Sink
Utility Room

Upstairs:
2 Bedrooms


Sleeping Arrangements

This cottage has 2 bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 6-
Bedroom 1: 1x King Size Bed
Bedroom 2: 2x Single Beds
Lounge: 1x Double Sofa Bed (automatically included if you book for 5 or more guests).
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a charge for the sofa bed if only 4 guests or less are staying.
We have travel cots and high chairs available to hire if you have any little ones (these can be booked direct for a small cost).


Exterior

Toppesfield Hall Cottage, is a Grade 2 listed Victorian Cottage, with original sash windows to the front. It has a private fenced garden with Fire Pit.

Logs & Coal available to purchase on site.

There is a 6 Seat undercover Hot Tub, a Fire Pit and a Coal BBQ, Patio Table and Chairs and two Sun Loungers in the garden.

Wildlife on-site
Toppesfield Hall is set in the countryside, and our guinea fowl and other local wildlife add a charming touch to your stay. Please note: they may be vocal at times including night-times.


Local Area

As you get closer to the Essex/Suffolk Border, you will be sure to notice a greener outlook.

Driving through Toppesfield Village you will see our wonderful pub with its spacious outdoor garden for children to play and dogs to roam. You will also pass St Margaret’s Church, our community shop and post office.

This village is full of natural beauty and much character too. There is a park for the children and the village green provides a safe haven for family picnics and games.

Toppesfield Village can be accessed via a short 8 min stroll across the grassed footpath from Toppesfield Hall or from the main country road.


Getting there

From Stansted Airport: 19miles/37min

From Sudbury Train Station: 11miles/22min

From Braintree Train Station: 12miles/25min


Accessibility

There is a small step into the front and back doors.
The bedrooms are upstairs and the Bathroom is downstairs.
For these reasons, we do not market this property as accessible.