This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale.

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Dates

December 2024

18

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Golf view

Explore the area

Birch, near Colchester

Colchester Zoo
4 min drive
The Hare and Hounds
1 min walk
Marks Tey Station
14 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)
51 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Electric night storage heaters, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: No charging of electric vehicles.. Located in the quaint village of Birch, these semi-detached, cosy cottages (31049 and 31050) have been built with the purpose of a holiday home in mind. Adjacent to the owner’s home, both properties comfortably sleep 2 guests with the option of extra guests with the sofa bed in the living space. Wood burners give a warm and welcoming feel to the cottages which have a contemporary theme throughout. It is a good base for exploring Essex and Suffolk, birdwatching on the nearby nature reserves, sea angling from Mersea Island, or just enjoying the local beaches and countryside. Close to Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town with a castle, museums, art gallery, many Roman remains, a good shopping centre, Colchester Zoo and a mainline rail link to London (40 minutes). Mersea Island is 8 miles away for its locally caught fish and oysters, as well as its sailing and beaches. Within easy driving distance are the popular sightseeing destinations of Flatford Mill, Lavenham, Finchingfield and Kersey. Shop 4 miles, real ale pub serving food 300 yards.
Free WiFi

Digital safe available.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Layer Marney Tower. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a fireplace.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a TV
Just a 4-minute drive from Colchester Zoo and 6 minutes from Abberton Reservoir

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
On-site parking

Kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

TV

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near the sea
In a rural location

Things to do

Golf on site
Golf nearby

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

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
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

su-31049-31049

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Birch Near Colchester

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Birch, Near Colchester Colchester