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Newly Refurbished Cottage in the Orchard of Manor House

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Dining
Interior
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Colchester, Essex
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Colchester Zoo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Dedham Vale and 7 minutes from Colchester Community Stadium. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from High Woods Country Park and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Colchester Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of Essex - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Bures Station - 13 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Newly Refurbished Cottage in the Orchard of Manor House

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.

The space:
This recently refurbished cottage is on the grounds of our Grade II* listed manor house, with its own entrance and plenty of parking.

The house includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, a guest bedroom with a king-size best, two bathrooms, full kitchen with all the amenities and a living area with comfortable seating and large SMART TV.

You will have access to 80 acres of estate parkland, so bring your bikes (we can safely store them) and your walking/running shoes to explore over 3km of woodland trails.

Enjoy family fun in the pool, come and pet the goats, sheep and horses, or borrow a hamper and have a private picnic anywhere on the estate.

For an additional charge, you can have exclusive fishing rights for the day on the 1-acre carp lake (home to over a dozen 25lbers).

Please note the use of the pool has to be booked in advance (this is free of charge.) Our pool is open for use from April to September.

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

2 Bedroom Cottage in the Orchard of Manor House

Newly Refurbished Cottage in the Orchard of Manor House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really wonderful

This is a little slice of paradise. Honestly everything was better than expected and we felt like we had been on a proper holiday. The owners are lovely and so very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay, very peaceful

Great property but the bed is not a king size bed in either bedroom, they are double. We are both extremely tall and so ended up sleeping in separate beds to get a peaceful night's sleep (we have a super king at home but are fine with a king).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cottage

We had a lovely stay away in Orchard Cottage. It had everything we needed and was clean, warm and welcoming on arrival. The grounds were absolutely gorgeous and Stuart and Abby were so helpful with all our questions and requests. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

From start to finish we could not fault any of our stay. The property and grounds were amazing! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020