The recent reviews say it all really. We stayed for five nights recently as an end of season break. Yes, there were aircraft coming in for Stansted but they were interesting to watch and made no noise worth mentioning, so not a problem for us. The CL and its surroundings are kept in very good condition and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay - full credit to Mrs Sorrell. Easy access to public footpaths and good for those who like to walk their dog in the countryside. Thaxted is about 20 minutes' walk using the road and it is well worth visiting. The church is remarkable for a large village in a rural setting.