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Tegfan – Fairytale Cottage on Dedham High Street

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A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a wooden counter, and a view to the outside.
A patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with windows.
A living room with a blue sofa, wooden beams, a television, and a fireplace.
A garden pathway leading to a conservatory with a brick wall and glass doors, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden beams, a window, and a nightstand.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1004 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Colchester, Essex
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. .This cottage is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Dedham Vale.

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 22 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 14 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fields Farm Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Fender - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Fish And Chips - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tegfan – Fairytale Cottage on Dedham High Street

Tegfan is a beautifully restored Grade II Listed Tudor cottage sitting in the heart of Dedham High Street — one of England's most picturesque villages, right in the centre of Constable Country. Unlike many "Dedham" listings that are actually situated in surrounding villages and require a car to reach the village itself, Tegfan sits directly on the High Street, with free reserved parking included — everything you need, from gastropubs to independent shops, is within easy walking distance.

Just one hour from London by train, Dedham offers miles of unspoiled countryside for walking, cycling, kayaking and paddleboarding, with world-class gastropubs and independent shops on your doorstep.

The cottage sleeps up to 3 guests across two bedrooms — a queen double and a single — with two bathrooms including a deep bath and rain shower, a spacious downstairs reception room and a cosy upstairs snug. Outside, a private enclosed patio with electric Ninja Woodfire BBQ awaits in the warmer months.

Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area for four, parking, Wi-Fi, central heating and hairdryer. A sofa bed in the upstairs snug is available on request.

Tegfan was named by our Welsh grandmother, who told us it meant "Happy Place." We hope it lives up to its name.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free cottage features a stereo, books, and kayaking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,004 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

This property is for holiday and leisure use only. Renovation relocations and contractor stays are not permitted.
No additional visitors without prior written approval. Unauthorised guests will result in immediate booking termination.
No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property including the patio. Evidence will incur fumigation charges.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Do not let on furniture, bring own bed, pickup poo

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Tegfan – Fairytale Cottage on Dedham High Street Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

KAREN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful cottage, couldn't have wished for more and Lou was an amazing host. Thank you Lou for making me feel so welcome. I will definitely be returning x
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026