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

Exceptional

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
Abberton Reservoir
6 min drive
Layer Marney Tower
7 min drive
London (SEN-Southend)
56 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Golf view

Fireplace

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Abberton Reservoir and High Woods Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colchester Zoo and Xtreme Gaming. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Birch, near Colchester

What's nearby

Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive
Layer Marney Tower - 7 min drive
Colchester Town Hall - 11 min drive
Colchester Castle Park - 13 min drive
University of Essex - 18 min drive

Getting around

Colchester Kelvedon Station - 12 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Prettygate - ‬8 min drive
‪The Layer Fox - ‬3 min drive
‪Bungalow Diner - ‬7 min drive
‪The Alma - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Layer Marney Tower, Abberton Reservoir and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre. Colchester Zoo is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David R.

15 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant comfortable

Clean tidy

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

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10/10 Excellent

2 Nov 2020

A comfortable weeks rest.

A comfortable weeks rest. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Janette

15 Oct 2020

The best things come in small packages.

The best things come in small packages. Well equipped and comfortable. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

8 Sept 2020

The cottage was lovely for our last minute staycation.

The cottage was lovely for our last minute staycation. Trevor was easy to communicate with regarding arrival times and very accommodating. It’s compact but we knew this when we booked and had everything we needed in a small space for a weeks break. It was easy to get to the beaches of Essex and into the Suffolk countryside and we enjoyed exploring. The only slight negative was that for a village location the road outside is very busy and quite noisy but it didn’t spoil the holiday. You just need to be aware if you are taking a child as we did (10 year old) to keep them safe. It would have been nice to have abit more outside space but again we knew what we were getting and the bench outside is good to sit with a glass wine. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

29 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage in a great location

Great! Trevor the landlord was very helpful. The treats were fantastic. We had a lovely stay.

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8/10 Good

David

22 Nov 2019

G

Good for a short stay

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10/10 Excellent

frances

26 Oct 2019

s

small but neat a great well equipped cottage,warm and has comfy bed great for two people and dog,who settled straight away,what more could you ask for ,less rain tee hee,

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10/10 Excellent

Julie

16 Feb 2019

Perfect for 2 people.

Perfect for 2 people. Very clean. Everything you could need and some nice touches like tea and coffee and toiletries.

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8/10 Good

William

5 Feb 2019

Baytree cottage is very small and compact but ok for two people and a dog.

Baytree cottage is very small and compact but ok for two people and a dog.Good location for exploring surrounding area.Cottage is lovely and warm and cosy.