to The Lake House. A beautiful country retreat in the heart of the Essex countryside. Enjoy a day fishing in our private 2 Acre fishing lake or walk down to the local village of Finchingfield (voted the prettiest village in Essex), for afternoon tea, or visit the nearby historic towns of Colchester, Saffron Walden, Chelmsford or Sudbury. The area is renowned for its outstanding beauty and is frequented by walkers and cyclists alike. We welcome you to stay anytime.