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

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Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
1 bedroom, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Golf view
The current price is NZ$554
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

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.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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
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

Property is also known as

su-31049-31049
1 Bedroom Accommodation in Birch Near Colchester
1 Bedroom Accommodation in Birch, Near Colchester Colchester

About the area

Map
Birch, near Colchester

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Layer Marney Tower - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • University of Essex - 18 min drive - 15.9 km

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.

How much does it cost to stay at This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale.?

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale. on 2 Apr 2025 start from NZ$554.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Pleasant comfortable
Clean tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A comfortable weeks rest.
A comfortable weeks rest. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

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

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.

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

G
Good for a short stay
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10/10 Excellent

frances

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

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

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.