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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Luxury 2 Bed Cottage in the Orchard of a 17th Century Manor House offers a serene retreat in Colchester. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: The holiday home features family rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a washing machine, streaming services, and a dining area. Convenient Location: Located 34 mi from London Stansted Airport, the property is near attractions such as Colchester Castle (5 mi) and Hedingham Castle (15 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, family-friendly environment, and the quietness of the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful cottage with all you need. Pool was a bonus!
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such an amazing hidden gem! Everything about the accommodation and the setting was above and beyond what we expected. From the moment we arrived and drove into the grounds we were over the moon with our choice and the support and communication...
  • Chris
    United States United States
    Adorable, newly renovated and very comfortable and quiet cottage - we absolutely loved our stay.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely accommodation in beautiful grounds. everything was of a high standard and well maintained.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    Delightful, comfortable, private, quiet and restful. Everything needed for a country escape.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    1 cosy solitary dwelling It was so peaceful only the birds to listen to and deer to watch. A good location for a base and plenty of places close by for an evening meal and a pint.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived we were blown away with estate and property. We loved being able to take our daughter around the grounds and let her explore. It was so cute and beautiful, we would definitely return.
  • Saffron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved absolutely everything about this place! Can't even fault it, nothing negative to say!
  • Felicia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated and cosy. Very quiet and peaceful. The host was great with answering all of my questions prior to our stay and was very helpful and responsive whilst we were there. Very clean and great attention to detail throughout. We...
  • 21sandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was located some distance from the main house and looked onto the walled garden. It was super quiet and we heard owls and foxes during the night. The building has been beautifully restored. It was warm and cosy during some wild weather...

Hosted by Stuart

9.5
Host Review Score
Stuart
Welcome to our newly refurbished, luxury cottage. Situated in the grounds of a 17th Century Manor House, this self-contained cottage benefits from its own private entrance and a private garden. There are over 80 acres of gardens/countryside and a 3km woodland trail for you to explore. Located on the rural Essex / Suffolk border, we are just 3 miles from Colchester the oldest recorded town in Britain.
Before and throughout your stay we will be available for you to contact us at any time. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We are also happy to help you with any suggestions for what to do in the area.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.