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The village is famous for housing one of the largest village greens in England

As house prices can be pricey and urban areas become busier, more and more people seek to leave the city life behind and find peace in the rural countryside. It can be difficult for commuters to experience that life and still be able to access the capital for work, especially with transport in most villages being rather limited.

If commuters could design their ideal setting, it would most likely consist of a tucked away, hidden gem village with a train station. If that is the case, then you can look no further as a picturesque village in the north east of Essex offers just that.

Great Bentley is most famous for its 43-acre village green, one of the largest in England. Hidden in the gorgeous countryside, Great Bentley is one location to house a train station with routes into London. Great Bentley railway station offers frequent trains directly into London Liverpool Street.

These services take just over an hour and 15 minutes to head directly into the capital. Alongside trains into London, Great Bentley also has direct trains into neighbouring city Colchester within less than a 20-minute train service.

Although the suburban charm is a great selling point and the renowned village green offers a fascinating fact to slip into conversations, Great Bentley is also home to lots of great things to do in its own right.

It is known for its traditional cottages, historic homes and vibrant atmosphere. House properties in Great Bentley have an overall average of £384,364 over the last year, according to Rightmove.

The village has its own primary school, a doctor's surgery, a Tesco Express, a post office and a delightful pub. To indulge in some scrumptious food, the village is home to The Plough, which has an average of 4.5 stars out of five on Google.

It offers several menus including but not limited to: a main menu, Sunday menu, breakfast menu, light lunch and sandwiches menu and a buffet menu.

Other nearby mentions include The Barn Cafe on St Mary's Road, with a welcoming atmosphere and The Fusilier Bar and Restaurant on Aingers Green Road less than a five-minute drive from the lush village.