Prince Cottage enjoys a location in Colchester, 19 miles from Hedingham Castle and 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 18 miles of Freeport Braintree. The bed and breakfast offers garden views, a picnic area, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available. At the bed and breakfast, all units include a desk. There's a shared bathroom with bath in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. After a day of cycling, hiking, or pub crawls, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. Colchester Castle is 1.8 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Colchester Zoo is 4.3 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 34 miles from Prince Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE parking!


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Colchester
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  • Machiel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Exceptionally friendly hosts. Excellent food and drinks. The room was small (I knew that beforehand) but with a very good bed and a desk to work on. Thank you Dee and Märchioness!
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There were so many interesting objects around the property, all from a time period that matched the age of the house. While drinking coffee or eating the most amazing muffins and delicious breakfast at the dining table, my eyes were constantly...
  • Stanislav
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful cottage with a unique character. The owner is very kind, friendly and accommodating. The room was charming and clean, and the bed had a lovely heated blanket (a first for me!:)). Had a great night's sleep. The breakfast was also...

Hosted by John B.

9.7
9.7
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John B.
The Prince's Cottage, a lovely blue cottage, is sited in the middle of the historic town of Colchester, 10 minutes walk from the famous Colchester Castle. Originally built in 1801, the Cottage has maintained a lot of its original features despite being updated several times over the years. We offer two bedrooms in our cosy and full of character cottage which is ideal for a relaxing break or holidays. The double bedroom comes equipped with a wardrobe, an office desk and its own fridge. The single bedroom comes equipped with an office desk. There is a living room, a conservatory and access to a large and beautiful garden with outdoor seating, which is available at all times. There is fast WiFi available throughout the property. In the living room there is a TV, digital piano, radio/cd player and books galore. There is free on street parking is available outside the cottage. A regular bus service operates just few minutes from the cottage. Colchester Town train station is also just a few minutes walk from the cottage.
Colchester Castle, Museum, Pubs, Cinema, Cafes - all within walking distance.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Prince Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Prince Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Prince Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Prince Cottage

  • Prince Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Water park
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Movie nights

  • Check-in at Prince Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Prince Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Prince Cottage is 0.8 miles from the center of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Prince Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Single