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The Old Post Office

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Higham Rd., Colchester, England, CO7 6ND
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the area

Colchester

At this cottage you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Dedham Vale and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Bridge Cottage. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with digital channels, and accommodation features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, a soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and designer toiletries are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of Essex - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 22 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 24 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 16 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fields Farm Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Fender - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬7 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.

The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Colchester cottage is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
This cottage offers 4 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

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

  • 4 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Post Office?

The Old Post Office offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Old Post Office?

Yep, The Old Post Office has a free self car park.

Does The Old Post Office have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at The Old Post Office?

No, but there is a deep soaking tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Post Office?

No, The Old Post Office does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Post Office?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.