Bramley Cottage

Couples seeking a quiet countryside escape will find Bramley Cottage on a working fruit farm in Essex, surrounded by open countryside and seasonal fruit trees. Built in 2022, the cottage is compact and entirely on the ground floor, with everything a two-person stay requires: a double bedroom, shower room, and an open-plan living and dining space that opens onto an enclosed garden. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, including a dishwasher and washer-dryer, and a wood burner warms the living area on cooler evenings. Electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are included; initial logs for the burner come too.

The garden has a patio, garden furniture, a firepit and BBQ for outdoor meals. One pet stays free, and there is parking for two cars on site. The setting makes it a good base for exploring Epping Forest by foot or bike, or visiting local attractions including the Coldharbour Steam Railway at Chipping Ongar and the Lee Valley White Water Centre. Bloomfield Fruit Farm itself allows you to pick seasonal plums or buy local honey. No smoking inside the property.