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Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks

Holiday home in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Colchester, England
  • Place, East Anglian Railway Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Colchester

At this holiday home, you'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from East Anglian Railway Museum and 9.1 km (5.7 mi) from Milbank Stadium. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 4 bathrooms, a living room and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Colchester holiday home include Assington Barn and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum.

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Assington Barn - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Hedingham Castle - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Bures Station - 4 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lamarsh Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks

Old School house sits in the countryside just outside White Colne and is a property that is full of character as well as being surrounded by Nature. Not only does the property have large grounds to walk around it also boasts a large living room, tv room, reading room, 4 bedrooms, a separate outside studio with its own bathroom and a large kitchen diner. This is the perfect place to get away with all the family and is still used by the owners regularly for their own get aways from life.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks?

No, Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience. Loved it!

I totally loved this place. Beautiful setting, delightful gardden. Beautiful inside. Loved the facilities and the chance to use old china plates and bowls and cutlery. Large enough to find a space to be on your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ally A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely big cottage in great location for visiting the area

Comfy and spacious cottage with all the facilities needed for a family get together. Kitchen is well equipped, a quiet location with pleasant walks nearby, and good access for the local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024