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Eastlife Spring 2020

With spring flowers, warmer weather and Easter on the horizon, we’re helping you get out of the winter slumber and embrace the great outdoors. Spend the afternoon exploring the sleepy villages of Norfolk or Suffolk, learn to sail on the Broads or punt along the River Cam. Find out more about beach hut hire on the pretty shores of Mersea Island or discover the likes of Ely, Colchester and Ipswich with our travel guides. With spring flowers, warmer weather and Easter on the horizon, we’re helping you get out of the winter slumber and embrace the great outdoors. Spend the afternoon exploring the sleepy villages of Norfolk or Suffolk, learn to sail on the Broads or punt along the River Cam. Find out more about beach hut hire on the pretty shores of Mersea Island or discover the likes of Ely, Colchester and Ipswich with our travel guides.

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DOG FRIENDLYTailsAboutTownA cosy countrygetawayWritten by Emma Kemsley“we popped on ourbobble hats, poured aglass of wine and hada dip in the hot tub –bliss!”Whether it’s cold, wet and miserable or sunny, dry and bright,you simply can’t beat a cosy, country getaway. Howeverfinding a luxurious retreat which is dog-friendly as well asoffering the style and comfort is often problematic. But I amhere to tell you it does exist, and it’s in Hertfordshire!Who would have thought that nestled in the pretty villageof Cottered, near Buntingford, are two quirky, peacefulhideaways. Welcome to Bethnal & Bec; two luxury selfcateringretreats, beautifully furnished and offering everythingyou could possibly want for an overnight break, and I meaneverything!Fletcher, my husband and I checked-in on a wet and stormyafternoon. Entry was by code and easy to navigate fromthe instructions I’d been emailed. Fletcher squealed withexcitement.We were in the property less than 30 seconds before Fletcherdemanded to go in the fenced garden, home to a firepit andhot tub. Beyond this is a 1.5 acre, relatively secure field, whichFletcher thoroughly enjoyed running around.We stayed in Bethnal, which ticked all the boxes for anovernight stay; think warm and cosy, a crackling log fire,freestanding bubble bath, vinyl record player, comfy bed andNetflix. It’s self-catering but essentials are supplied such asbread, milk and eggs. The fridge, freezer and pantry is fullystocked if you wish to purchase more. There’s also a dine-inmenu available by pre-order.Fletcher was fully catered for too. On arrival there was a boxfull of everything you’ll need for your pet; towels, bed, bowls,treats, a toy and shampoo should your pooch get extra muddyon one of the surrounding country walks. There’s also a sharedportable doggy shower. Further items such as Pawesco anddog beer can be purchased from the dog-friendly pantryselection.Fletcher wasted no time devouring the dried fish snacks. Atreat I’ve bought him in the past that he refused to eat. Bethnal& Bec’s offering obviously tasted much better. However itwasn’t long before he turned his attention to the box of sticksand kindle for the fire. It’s no secret Fletcher is obsessed withsticks and he thought they had been provided for him to chewon.52

DOG FRIENDLYOnce we’d wrestled a log out of his mouth, we settled for anevening in front of the fire and watched a film. Despite thefrightful weather, we popped on our bobble hats, poured aglass of wine and had a dip in the hot tub – bliss!During the evening I let Fletcher outside into the garden…onlyfor him to disappear. My husband had the left the gate open.He blamed the gale force wind. I panicked and ran, screaming,bare foot and in my pyjamas, into the dark and pouring rainto find him. Luckily he hadn’t gone far. He was busy sniffingnearby.Fletcher safely indoors, we turned in for the night.Understandably dogs are not allowed on the bed (unless youbring your own bedding by prior arrangement), but Fletcherwas allowed on the sofa if covered by the towels and throwssupplied.Whenever Fletcher sleeps in the room with us, he thinks it’sacceptable to play ball at 3am. We were woken up by himdesperate to play in the early hours of the morning. We keptour eyes firmly shut and prevented him from jumping on thebed. He retired back to the sofa with a huge huff and puff andkicked off the cushions in protest.In the morning we had breakfast while looking out acrossfrosty fields. Fletcher had a final play in the paddock, beforehe decided to gatecrash my shower. He pushed the slidingbathroom door open and hopped in the double walk-inshower. Honestly, you can’t do anything in peace with aspaniel around!“Honestly, you can’t doanything in peace with aspaniel around! ”Bethnal and Bec prices vary, starting at under£150 per night for a 4-night midweek stay, and£165 per night for a 3-night weekend stay. Twomedium and large, or up to three small dogs, areallowed at £30 per booking.For information on Bethnal & Bec visitwww.bethnalandbec.comInstagram: @bethnalandbec53

DOG FRIENDLY

Once we’d wrestled a log out of his mouth, we settled for an

evening in front of the fire and watched a film. Despite the

frightful weather, we popped on our bobble hats, poured a

glass of wine and had a dip in the hot tub – bliss!

During the evening I let Fletcher outside into the garden…only

for him to disappear. My husband had the left the gate open.

He blamed the gale force wind. I panicked and ran, screaming,

bare foot and in my pyjamas, into the dark and pouring rain

to find him. Luckily he hadn’t gone far. He was busy sniffing

nearby.

Fletcher safely indoors, we turned in for the night.

Understandably dogs are not allowed on the bed (unless you

bring your own bedding by prior arrangement), but Fletcher

was allowed on the sofa if covered by the towels and throws

supplied.

Whenever Fletcher sleeps in the room with us, he thinks it’s

acceptable to play ball at 3am. We were woken up by him

desperate to play in the early hours of the morning. We kept

our eyes firmly shut and prevented him from jumping on the

bed. He retired back to the sofa with a huge huff and puff and

kicked off the cushions in protest.

In the morning we had breakfast while looking out across

frosty fields. Fletcher had a final play in the paddock, before

he decided to gatecrash my shower. He pushed the sliding

bathroom door open and hopped in the double walk-in

shower. Honestly, you can’t do anything in peace with a

spaniel around!

“Honestly, you can’t do

anything in peace with a

spaniel around! ”

Bethnal and Bec prices vary, starting at under

£150 per night for a 4-night midweek stay, and

£165 per night for a 3-night weekend stay. Two

medium and large, or up to three small dogs, are

allowed at £30 per booking.

For information on Bethnal & Bec visit

www.bethnalandbec.com

Instagram: @bethnalandbec

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