7 Bed Cottage in Furneux Pelham

About this property

Nestled in a picturesque village setting at the heart of rural Hertfordshire, this peaceful countryside getaway boasting a heated pool and sauna is the perfect base for a relaxing retreat making lifelong memories with family and friends. The charming Hertfordshire village of Furneux Pelham boasts quaint, traditional thatched cottages, open fields and a welcoming community atmosphere − the ideal spot for those who love the countryside. The surrounding scenery is home to countless beautiful walking and cycling routes that carve through the countryside. Embrace everything there is to love about rural village living by enjoying the village scene of Furneux Pelham’s own pub and restaurant and the wide variety of pubs and restaurants in nearby Bishops Stortford (6.8 miles). Boasting many historic buildings brimming with local heritage, the picturesque, medieval town of Saffron Walden, with its weekly market and fabulous Bridge End Garden, can be reached within 11 miles. Hire a punt in Cambridge (25 miles), and take in the sights of the city from the River Cam. Also just 7.9 miles away at Much Hadham is the Henry Moore sculptures, gardens and studio museum.

The grand entrance hallway boasting a sweeping staircase and a chandelier sets the sophisticated ambience of this retreat. From here, walk through to the equally as handsome dining room flooded with plenty of natural sunlight from the stunning patio doors and with chic decor adding a touch of elegance. At the heart of this home-from-home, the kitchen/diner will capture your imagination, inspiring you to whip up delicious dinners and hearty breakfasts with your tasty local produce. Adjoining the kitchen, you’ll find a handy utility room. Featuring wonderful open fires, soft neutral hues and plenty of homely touches, the two peaceful lounges provide space for the whole group to relax and unwind at the end of a busy day’s adventure. There are three bedrooms on offer on the ground floor wing, one queen-size, one king-size and one zip-and-link twin (can be made up as a king-size on request at time of booking) that all boast the same style and sophistication as the rest of the ground floor. The family bathroom in this wing provides everything you will need to feel refreshed, from sunrise to sunset. Upstairs, you’ll find a further four bedrooms. Upstairs you'll find four further bedrooms. The spacious master bedroom, with super king bed, twin dressing tables, en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, twin wash basins and panoramic vies of the grounds. There are three further bedrooms, all with king-size beds, one boasting en-suite facilities. All of these bedrooms offer delightful views to wake up to. The contemporary family bathroom on this level is brimming with elegance. If you’ve still got plenty of energy left at the end of a long day, enjoy a game of pool in the pool lounge/games room before heading down the steps to the indoor heated swimming pool for a refreshing dip, sauna or glass of bubbly. Within the pool complex, you’ll find a raised seating area overlooking the gardens, a sauna with a shower room and sofas/seating areas − perfect for watching your party splash around in the pool.

Make the most of your wonderfully peaceful surroundings by dining alfresco on the patio in the large, enclosed garden. Children will love to let off steam playing garden games on the lawn. The quaint summerhouse surrounded by picture-perfect grape vines provides a peaceful spot to retire to come rain or shine. There is private parking for ten cars at the property.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 7 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 4 king-size, 1 queen-size, 1 zip-and-link twin (can be made up as a king-size on request at time of booking)

- 4 bathrooms – 2 bathrooms with bath, shower and WCs, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 shower room in the pool area and 2 separate ground floor WCs

- Double electric oven, electric hob, microwave oven, American-style fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher

- Utility room with 2 washing machines and a tumble dryer

- Travel cot available on request

- Open fire in each lounge and a wood burner in the pool room (first basket of logs supplied)

- 3 smart TVs – 1 in the lounge, 1 in the kitchen, 1 in the pool room, plus a TV in most bedrooms

- Large, enclosed gardens with 5 acres of lawn, multiple seating areas, outdoor dining furniture, sun loungers, built-in charcoal BBQ and summerhouse

- Private parking for 10 cars

- Shop and pub 1 mile

- Indoor swimming pool complex with heated pool (heated to 30 degrees all year round), sauna and multiple seating areas overlooking the garden

- Pool lounge/games room with multi-use pool and table tennis table

- Secure property behind electric gates

- No stag or hen parties, no weddings

- Short breaks may be arranged by prior arrangement with the owner

- Owner can not accept bookings within 3 weeks of arrival