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The Old Post Office

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Cottage, 4 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Cottage, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Higham Rd., Colchester, England, CO7 6ND
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪87 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located within a leisurely stroll of Dedham Vale, this cottage is within a few miles (5 km) of Bridge Cottage. This 4-room, 4-star cottage welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchens, fireplaces, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • University of Essex - 21 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 22 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 24 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 16 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fields Farm Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Fender - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬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.

The Old Post Office

This cottage features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. A stay here includes free parking.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a stovetop. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and the bathroom offers a soaking tub, a rainfall showerhead, a hair dryer, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

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

  • 4 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at this cottage?

This cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Colchester within a short 14-minute walk of Dedham Vale. You'll also find Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Old Post Office?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cottage. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is The Old Post Office good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a deep soaking bathtub, a fireplace, and premium bedding.

Does The Old Post Office have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at this cottage for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay.

Does The Old Post Office have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Post Office?

No, there aren't any cottage at The Old Post Office that offer a balcony.