Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Colchester, England

Colchester Zoo11 min drive
Colchester Castle Park11 min drive
University of Essex12 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunkbed Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Downstairs Cloakroom

Toilet

Upstairs Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to our newly refurbished, luxury house. Situated in the grounds of a 17th Century Manor House, this self-contained home benefits from its own private entrance, private garden and a games room.

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.

This recently refurbished house is on the eastern wing of our Grade II* listed manor house, with its own entrance, private garden with patio furniture and BBQ and unlimited off-street parking.

The house includes two master bedrooms each with a king-size bed, a kids bunk room, a family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom, a 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 park land, so bring your bikes (we can safely store them) and your walking/running shoes to explore over 3km of woodland trails.
Enjoy family fun by rowing at our private lake, 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).

We have a large outdoor heated pool which you're welcome to enjoy. (As we do have a couple of guesthouses on the estate, we do ask guests to prior book pool times to ensure they have exclusive use of the pool.) Our pool is open from April to September.

This private home is perfect for a family trip or a romantic weekend away. There is a host of nearby activities to keep you entertained:
- Colchester Zoo
- Colchester Castle
- Stour Valley
- Dedham Vale
- East Anglia Railway Museum
- Mersea beach

There's a large selection of good local restaurants and take-aways, but if you want to cook-in, the apartment has a full kitchen, with both a Co-Op and Sainsbury's only a short drive away.

Kitchen:
• Electric oven with four induction hobs.
• Full range of appliances including full-sized fridge freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and microwave.
• Coffee Maker (Tassimo.)
• Pots, pans, plates and utensils.

Lounge:
• 50” Smart TV 4k.
• Apple TV Plus, Netflix. Prime Video and access to our Itunes video library.
• Comfortable seating for 6 people.
• Board Games.

Dining Area:
• Dining table for 6 people.

Master Bedroom #1:
• King sized bed.
• Bedside cabinets with reading lights.
• Hanging Rail.

Master Bedroom #2:
• King size bed
• Bedside cabinets with reading lights.
• Hanging Rail.

Bedroom #3:
• Bunk beds with 2 single beds.
• Toys, books and board games.

Bathroom:
• Shower.
• Complimentary Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Soap

Other:
• Complimentary high-speed fibre Wi-fi (100Mb).
• Travel Cot.
• High Chair.
• First Aid Kit.
• Fire Extinguisher.
• Smoke alarm.
• Carbon Monoxide Detector

Outdoors:
• Your own private garden
• Outdoor dining table and sun loungers
• BBQ.
• Outdoor games including swing ball and croquet.
• 3km of woodland trails for walking, jogging or mountain bike riding
• Come and meet our goats, sheep and horses.

Property manager

Stuart Harris

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke in the garden.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Colchester Arts Centre and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Xtreme Gaming. Travelling with kids? Consider Colchester Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Milbank Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Colchester, England

What's nearby

Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive
Colchester Castle Museum - 10 min drive
Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive
Colchester Castle Park - 11 min drive
University of Essex - 12 min drive

Getting around

Bures Station - 13 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Anchor Inn - 7 min drive
The Oak Tree Coffee House - 10 min drive
Dog and Pheasant - 7 min drive
The Cricketers - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate located?

This family-friendly Colchester holiday home is located on a lake, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Dedham Vale, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Xtreme Gaming. Colchester Natural History Museum and Colchester Castle Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Leah K.

2 Jan 2024

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

Our Family Stay..

We did enjoy our stay..Although arriving on Boxing Day with not one Christmas decoration insight was sad.. Everything felt bleak and empty.. Other then that we were happy with everything..

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iona W.

2 Jan 2024

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

Christmas break

The property was excellent, with everything you could need. It was in a perfect location for us as we were visiting family who lived a few minutes drive away. Communication with Stuart and Kerry was super. Would love to return and explore the grounds further.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmain S.

29 Jun 2023

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

BEAUTIFUL AND IMMACULATE COTTAGE

I booked the cottage for a 2 night stay along with 4 friends to celebrate my birthday. The cottage is just incredible and the grounds equally so. It has evrything you need including a dishwasher and is very spacious. I had a dinner party for my birthday and the table seated 6 comfortably but could extend if needed. The swimming pool was also a lovely bonus for out stay. Will definitely be back again. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

16 Apr 2023

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

Memory lane trip

Perfect accommodation for a group and we definitely shall return. Spotless, beautiful grounds, easy check in and a lot of helpful local knowledge supplied by the hosts. A perfect stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

14 Apr 2023

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

Excellent in every way!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay here. The house was exactly as described. The property is incredible, as is the main house. We loved exploring all of the different parts of the garden, including playing on the small playground. Our boys were also quite taken with the robot lawnmowers and the sheep and goats. We will absolutely look to rebook another time, perhaps when the pool is open!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023