Luxury self-catering accommodation in Bishop's Stortford
Just outside of London and with oodles of character, this historic Hertfordshire market town on the Essex border is the perfect rural escape from slick city living.
Littered with independent shops and punctuated with half timber buildings, Bishop's Stortford, best known for residing close to Stansted Airport, is a pretty town within easy reach of central London. Two markets a week, plus a monthly farmer's market showcasing the finest fare the local area has to offer, ensure a lively atmosphere in the town centre, while parks, castles and pick-your-own-veg farms give a sense of country living within arm's reach of the city.
The surrounding countryside is bucolic England at its best; acres and acres of patchwork farmland, hedgerows brimming with juicy blackberries and rivers aplenty for peaceful walks and pub lunches in sunny gardens. Nearby, National Trust nature reserve Hatfield Forest, awash with ancient oak trees, is perfect for rural rambles, cycling and horse riding.
Clementine House
Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop´s Stortford, Essex, UK
With a powder-blue door and window shutters reminiscent of Provence, Clementine House is a luxury country home with a pool near the market town of Hatfield Broad Oak in rural Essex.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £4,995 per week, £3,750 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Heated outdoor swimming pool (available April - September until 9pm daily), tennis court
