We stayed for two nights as we had a wedding a few miles down the road. James and Beverley are splendid hosts, and I must say the photos online do not do the rooms justice. From our welcome until our farewell we were made to feel like long lost friends. The use of the large communal kitchen allowed us to chill a few beers and a bottle of wine in the fridge so we could watch the stars after we got back from dinner, cushions already laid out for us! The room itself was marvelous, from the giant bed to the "rain type" shower it was almost more comfortable than our own home. The warm pastries in the morning tasted all the better as we ate them in soft complimentary bathrobes. If we are back in the area again, or even if we just want a night away, this is where we will stay.

Very little! We wish we played with hosts dog!

Wow! What an amazing place to stay. In the country and in peaceful surroundings. Fabulously comfortable bed, good room size and natural light, very nice bathroom. Quality everything from linen to in-room facilities. Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, biscuits, cereal and yoghurt..plus a further delicious breakfast served to the room at a time of our choosing. We had easy access to a shared modern kitchen had we wanted to self cater. The professional and discreet attention to detail by Beverley and James is probably the best we have ever experienced.

Oohhh...absolutely nothing!

Th interior and exterior of the property is lovely. Well presented, well sign posted. The room was huge and everything well thought out. James was great at accommodating us and anything we needed, nothing too much and well communicated. Loved breakfast in bed type set up. Great location for Hedingham Castle where we attended a wedding. We stayed in Suite 1 and the view was beautiful over the gardens and beyond. We would love to come back

We didn’t have enough time there, we would have loved to spent more time there. The high vaulted ceilings, beams, suspended lights and large floor to ceiling window are a bit of a haven for spider webs which there were quite a lot. It doesn’t bother us too much however, as we are used to them living in the countryside!

Everything. Beverley & James are there to welcome you in and are always a phone call or message away. This is our third time staying here and on each stay we are always showed around the room and asked what time we would like breakfast. The room/ bathroom is always clean and the fridge/ counter too is stocked with everything we need. This time round I had forgotten to mention my Oat milk request & Beverley had kindly referred to her previous notes and stocked up for me on arrival. We plan on staying again and making use of the hot tub facilities as on the three stays it’s been for weddings. We’ve recommend them to all our friends and if you are attending a wedding we can’t recommend Pete at C&L cars enough!

Nothing! We love it there.

The accommodation is spotless, so comfortable spacious and airy. The location is peaceful with walks on the doorstep and many lovely places to visit within easy reach by car. We stayed in the gable ended room and the views are so relaxing. We enjoyed a perfect breakfast of warm pastries, toast, yoghurt, and cereal. Warm pastries bought to our room at the time we requested. A bowl of fruit was also a lovely touch. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room, with fresh milk in fridge with water and fresh orange juice. Dressing gowns, slippers, lovely bathroom toiletries, individually wrapped eye masks provided, good hairdryer and lovely quiet fan provided; truly a 5* experience! Can not recommend a stay at the Pannels enough, so glad we have found this special place. Beverly and James are such lovely people who are exceptional hosts. We will be back for another stay. Thank you for a lovely break.

There is nothing not to like!

We received a very warm welcome from James and Beverley, along with George, their chocolate lab. The suites are furnished to a very high standard. Very clean and comfortable. Plenty of tea coffee. We were made to feel at home straight away. Nothing was too much trouble. Great communication to make your stay literally perfect. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Perfect get away location. We hired the hot tub and relaxing in such a beautiful setting was amazing. We can not wait to return. Thank you so much James Beverley and of course George

The fact we had to leave 😪

10/10 absolutely stunning location quiet countryside in Essex!!! stunning rooms great atmosphere. James and Beverly are lovely warm and welcoming and I’m grateful for them welcoming us into there home and being amazing hosts everything you need for a lovely relaxing stay! Breakfast was delicious. 😃 would highly recommend and we will be staying here again xx also the hot tub was so relaxing and the rooms are super clean!!!!

Everything was amazing

Beautiful surroundings. Sympathetic conversion of barns to living area. Clean and not cluttered at all. There was fresh coffee to make in a cafetiere which was a plus for me. The range of toiletries was good quality and the shower powerful. The host, Bev, was friendly and explained all without being overbearing and a nuisance, just the right amount of courtesy!

Liked it all .The continental breakfast was lovely, however a choice of a cooked breakfast would have made it even better.

Exceptional attention to detail , immaculate property with a great history, luxurious, comfortable, location, style and space , warm welcome from the hosts. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, and the access to the communal kitchen was a welcome addition. Over the years we have stayed in many individual properties in the UK and abroad and this has to be up there with the very best …. Thank you James and Beverley for such a warm welcome.

Nothing !

Can't recommend this place enough! Location was lovely the views and set up was amazing, nice choice of breakfast fruit bowl on arrival and really delicious pastries delivered to the room in the morning, which was also lovely. We made use of the hot tub which was nice and private. Could not ask for anything more we had a really relaxing stay and will definitely be returning.