The Lodge

The Lodge is a welcoming 19th-century bungalow set on Knights Farm near Halstead in Essex.

Offering a distinctive rural stay that suits families and groups of friends, this abode boasts an enclosed garden and allows dogs.

The Lodge forms part of a working farm, where chicken sheds and farm buildings are part of the surrounding environment.

On arrival, ample off-road parking allows you to pull up with ease and take in the open farm surroundings before heading indoors.

Step through the front door into the hallway, where the character of the house begins to reveal itself.

Artwork displayed along the walls adds colour and personality, guiding you through to the main living spaces.

The sitting room is light and airy, furnished with sofas arranged around a stone feature fireplace, creating a natural place to gather during quieter moments of the day.

Stepping inside, the hallway leads you through a home that feels characterful and lived in.

Artwork displayed on the walls adds personality and colour, setting the tone as you move into the main living areas.

The sitting room offers a welcoming place to spend time together, with sofas arranged around a stone feature fireplace, creating a natural focal point for evenings spent relaxing, talking or watching television.

The kitchen and dining area provides a generous space for shared meals and unhurried mornings.

Wooden fixtures and a breakfast bar give the room a traditional feel, making it well-suited to preparing meals together, lingering over coffee or gathering around the table at the end of the day.

The layout allows everyone to move comfortably through the space, whether cooking, dining or planning outings.

The Lodge offers four bedrooms across one level, including two double rooms and two single rooms, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for families and groups of friends.

The bathroom layout is practical for shared stays, with a family bathroom featuring a bath with shower over, alongside a Jack-and-Jill shower room that connects through to a second WC and the fourth bedroom.

A separate cloakroom adds further convenience.

Outside, the enclosed garden offers a secure space for children and pets, with a lawn that invites time outdoors between trips out.

The setting reflects its working farm location and provides a relaxed area to sit back, enjoy the fresh air and take in the surroundings.

Shops and pubs can be reached with a short drive, making it easy to balance self-catering with meals out.

The Lodge is well placed for exploring the wider area.

Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers riverside walks, gently rolling countryside and villages that inspired the landscapes of Constable.

Colchester provides a full day out with its historic castle, museum collections and the popular zoo, where varied habitats and spacious enclosures appeal to visitors of all ages.

Sudbury, the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, combines art, heritage and waterside scenery, with galleries, historic streets and boat trips along the River Stour.

Make The Lodge your base for an Essex countryside break.