Location
Enjoying a secluded location within the Stour Valley, close to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just a few miles north of Colchester.
Cedar Tree Manor East of England
Historic manor on the edge of Constable country
Not every Elizabethan manor comes with a cinema room, gym and swimming pool but Cedar Tree Manor in Essex does. You are met with towering octagonal chimneys, Dutch gables and leaded, stone mullion windows. Step into the huge wood-panelled entrance hall, which doubles as a dining room, and say hello to the knight in armour. Explore the many reception rooms – bar room, drawing room with comfy sofas and a pool table, music room with baby grand piano, and the cosy snug. Escape to the old library for solitude, watch a film on the 126-inch screen in the cinema room, play games in the arcade room and hit the gym and sauna. There’s no shortage of log burners and Smart TVs amidst the historic splendour, and the Sonos sound system gives you music pretty much wherever you go.
In the 100-year-old ornamental gardens, with their centrepiece Cedar of Lebanon, explore the walled garden, rose and yew walks, 18th century lily pond, apple and pear arcade, and various spinneys and ponds. There’s 60 acres of private woodland, parkland and paddocks and you can walk a woodland path around the perimeter. Step through a gate reputedly from Dick Whittington’s London home and lose yourself in the wilderness garden. Bringing things up to date, there’s also a hot tub, a 20m swimming pool and children’s play equipment.
Back inside, the family kitchen has a dining table and sofas to keep things sociable, and there’s also a catering kitchen. Eventually it’s time for bed and the main house sleeps 14, with the option to make up several extra beds. You can also spill into the East House, which sleeps another six. For guests with accessibility needs, you can book Orchard Cottage, a bungalow in the grounds which has two ground floor bedrooms (additional cost). Cedar Tree Manor is close to Dedham Vale - immortalised on canvas by John Constable - and the Roman town of Colchester.
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from £6,325
for 3 nights
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Restrictions
No stag parties
No fireworks
Sleeps 20Plus 8 on extra beds (no additional charge)
Bedrooms 10Scroll for a link to the full list of rooms in the property.
Bathrooms 5Scroll for a link to the full list of rooms in the property.
Dining Capacity 28See House FAQs below for further details.
Wifi
Pool
Hot Tub
Games Room
Cinema Room
Open Fire
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
What we think
What to Expect
We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Cedar Tree Manor just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.
- Luxury bed linen, bath towels and pool towels
- Well-equipped family kitchen, smaller East House kitchen and separate caterers’ kitchen
- Dining table in the main hall that seats up to 14 guests (other dining tables in the music room and family kitchen - see FAQs below for further details)
- Full fibre broadband Wi-Fi
- Cinema room with 126” Smart TV with Sky, Netflix, Prime, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount and Peacock
- Smart TVs in the bar room, drawing room, snug, old library and family kitchen with streaming services as above
- Arcade room with air hockey, pinball, multicade, pool table, table tennis, Smart TV, PlayStation 4 and Sonos speaker
- Pool table in the drawing room
- Log burners in the main hall, bar room, drawing room, snug, old library and family kitchen (logs provided)
- Fully equipped gym with treadmill, watt bike, leg press, chest press, free weights and Sonos speaker
- Further Sonos speakers in the family kitchen, drawing room and main hall
- Sauna
- 12 acres of formal gardens and 60 acres of private parkland and woodland
- Heated 20m outdoor swimming pool with tiki hut and seating (available 1 April - 30 September)
- Hot tub (seats 6)
- Croquet lawn
- Children’s swing and slide
- Gas/charcoal BBQ
House FAQs
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What are the check in and check out times?
Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am.
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How many cars can park at the property?
There is parking for 30+ cars at the property.
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Are children welcome?
Children are very welcome at Cedar Tree Manor. Two cots and two highchairs are available on request (please bring your own cot linen) as well as a collection of toys. Please note, parents should supervise children at all times around the swimming pool and there are several ponds in the grounds.
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Are pets allowed?
Up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed at Cedar Tree Manor, subject to a fee of £100 per dog. Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on soft furnishings.
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Are stag and hen parties allowed?
Stag parties are not permitted at this property. Mature hen parties (over 30s only) are permitted.
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Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?
Yes, you can order online with Sainsbury's for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.
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How many guests can sit at the dining table?
The main dining table in the entrance hall can seat up to 14 guests. There is a second dining table in the music room that can seat up to 14 guests. It's possible to move the music room dining table next to the hall dining table (or vice versa) to seat up to 28 guests.
There is also a dining table in the kitchen that can seat up to 10 guests and the East House dining table seats up to 6 guests.
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Can you recommend any local places to eat out?
Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs and restaurants, all within a short distance of the property:
The Angel Inn, Stoke by Nayland
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What is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Colchester (4 miles). The train journey is 45 minutes direct from London Liverpool Street.
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What is the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Stansted (33 miles), approximately a 45 minute drive from the property.
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Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?
Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,500 during your stay at Cedar Tree Manor. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
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How do I book?
You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.
When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).
