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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Off-street parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy Property In Quiet Part Of Town

The Nook is the perfect place to stay whether you are visiting Colchester for business or leisure. The property is a 15 minute walk from Colchester Town centre or a 5 minute bus ride. Colchester Town station is 30 minute walk. The property is a one bedroom house attached to the owners property. Downstairs there is a shower room, lounge/diner with kitchen area. Upstairs there is a double galleried bedroom. There is a private secluded garden and an off road parking space is available.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8130571
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Colchester

Colchester is home to this holiday home. Roman Circus House and Jumbo Water Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming. Colchester Natural History Museum and Colchester Leisure World are also worth visiting.
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Colchester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Colchester Arts Centre - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 8 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Brews - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Cat - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Playhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hospital Arms - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Property In Quiet Part Of Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy Property In Quiet Part Of Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Property In Quiet Part Of Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Property In Quiet Part Of Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Property In Quiet Part Of Town located?

Situated in Colchester, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Birch Grove Golf Club, Manifest Theatre and Roman Circus House. Headgate Theatre and Mercury Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Colchester Town Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very warm welcome and appreciated slightly early check-in.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina D.

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

Lovely property and great hospitality

Thoroughly enjoyed this stay. Everything catered for by the owners and cosy / comfortable surroundings. I can highly recommend The Nook and hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nook is the perfect place for any visit. The location is a quiet area, yet close enough to everything. The property has everything you would need, including many basic extras that most rentals don't have. Everything is clean, tidy and welcoming. One of the best places we have stayed.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Cosy little house

Very nice and cosy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Paul N.

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

Great holiday base for two

Our stay at The Nook was great. It was comfortable, really clean, well equipped and nicely furnished. It was well situated for walking into Colchester and visiting local places of interest. And Margaret, the host, was warm and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfect, cozy accommodation

Margaret was extremely helpful when we arrived. She detailed the property and showed us everything. We were very comfortable. It was very clean and offered everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Jane A.

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

Family visit

The location of the Nook for us was ideal. We were very close to family. Although small it had every necessary convenience for us. We enjoyed our stay there and found Margaret and Nick both helpful and friendly. We shall definitely be staying there again on our visits to Colchester.
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

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

The Nook

The Nook was a lovely little accommodation that had everything I needed whilst staying in Colchester for Work. Margaret and Nick were both very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful Property especially the sweet private garden to have a coffee in the morning all you hear are the birds very quiet own private parking this property is really home from home Margaret and Nick have really thought of everything Exceptionally clean and bright 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maryrose B.

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

The Nook, home from home, we enjoyed our stay very much,

Thank you for a lovely stay at The Nook, Our hosts Nick and Margaret were lovely, the Nook was clean, comfortable, warm quiet, and it was a great location. The only thing I would suggest is that, replace the dishwasher with a washing machine. Thank you once again we would definitely like to stay there again Kind regards Maryrose
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2023
Maryrose and her husband were friendly and considerate guests
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

A Perfect Holiday Base!

The perfect holiday home whether exploring the area, or like us in town to visit family and friends. The owner Margaret made us very welcome and it was reassuring to have her living close by. The Nook has a great location in a quiet and safe residential street. Located not far from the town centre and near the local bus route. The Nook is beautifully presented, warm, clean and comfortable with the benefit of Wi-fi and TV. We visited during a particularly cold spell in April but the house was warm. The patio garden would be lovely if visiting in the summer months. We would not hesitate to recommend the Nook and hope to visit again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Sehr schön und zufrieden

Gut, eine sehr schöne und gemütliche Ferienwohnung. Nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beverley i.

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

Excellent

Great location, lovely place just like photos Host were great too. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bev s.

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

Warm, cosy accommodation in a great location

The Nook was exceptionally clean, warm and comfortable.....perfect for the two of us. We loved the location: it was about a 20 minute walk into the centre of Colchester which we enjoyed. However, if you are not so keen on the walk, the buses run regularly from the end of the road. Colchester Castle is definitely worth a visit as is the zoo. Margaret was delightful: helpful, friendly and easy to contact in advance of the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

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

An exquisite property, a true home away from home.

Margaret and Nick have thought of everything you may need on home away from home break. The private little garden with French door access gave the lounge an indoors/outdoor feel. Exceptionally clean, high standards all round. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ANN O.

Cosy

Very nice and comfy little cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Great place for two

Lovely property. Cosy and nicely furnished. It has everything you need when you are on holiday. Margaret and Nick even left milk, tea, coffee and biscuits which was a nice welcome for us after our journey. Good location for visiting places of interest and easy to get into Colchester town centre. Would definitely stay there again if we are in Colchester. Thank you Margaret and Nick.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petronella V.

Great accommodation in quiet residential area in Colchester

Owners are lovely people who go out of their way to make you feel welcome in their cozy an comfortable accommodation. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

John and Vicky R.

Verrrrry small

The Nook is very clean and well appointed. Location is good - just a brisk 20 minute walk into town. Parking was good and it was easy to drive out of town from there. However it was much smaller than we expected with no dining space, just a fold away table and 4 chairs which was far too big to open frequently. We actually pulled the sofa away from the window and set the table up in there. A small table and 2 chairs would make a better permanent feature there. And the small TV was much easier to watch with the sofa closer to it. The bathroom is downstairs, off the lounge. It is tiny and we found we had to have the door open to dry ourselves easily. Unfortunately, while we were there, the door wouldn't stay closed but I'm sure that has been rectified. The bedroom is small but adequatealthough we felt that a built in cupboard would be better than vintage suitcases for storage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

JANE R.

The Nook is a comfortable little holiday home. In a quite location on edge of town.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Nook. Comfortable, well equipped, nicely decorated and furnished throughout. Would definately recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Su T.

Neat and Tidy Bolthole, in great Location

This was a nice tidy, smartly decorated annexe property. The friendly owners were very welcoming, and milk and biscuits were provided upon arrival. It was a lovely looking property, but there was a little room for improvement. I left my suggestions for improvement with the owners in their guest book, and would hope that they note them to improve their business and make their cottage more appealing for future guests. If they made the improvements I suggested, it would definitely be a place that I could return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Such a lovely little place to stay, so cosy and snug. 5* defo

The property was amazing Warm, clean, tidy, really cosy and perfect to get away from it all and relax such an amazing little property, couldn't fault it. Your own little garden. Kitchen had every little thing you need to cook or bake. Bedroom was lovely and cosy. Shower room big and spacious. Sitting room really comfy and ideal for relaxing. Also Nick and Margarette both lovely people friendly hand really helpful. Defo stay again in the future. Thank you both for making my girlfriends birthday one to remember, Stephen & Larisa
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Looking forward to welcoming you both back to The Nook soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Brooke Keith .NSW Australia. great there weeks.

An absolute gem. Beautiful well equipped comfortable little cottage. Loved everything about it, french doors to private patio, own parking spot. Close to town. And host's Margaret and Nick, two lovely kind people. Thankyou, we had the best there weeks.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

Lovely cottage just right for a short or long stay

Beautifully appointed and equipped with a nice courtyard garden. Excellent standard all the times I have stayed here - cosy, comfortable in winter or summer and Margaret takes a real pride in making my stays great.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just perfect "The Nook"

Perfect little cottage, well thought out, all required amenities provided including parking, even had heated bathroom floors, just lovely, will definitely stay again.

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Binns

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I have lived in Essex all my life and in Colchester with my family for just over 2 years.

We have recently refurbished The Nook and are very proud of the results and our first guests said "We would like to live here!"

Why they chose this property

We love living in Colchester, having a vibrant, bustling town on our doorstep, yet our neighbourhood is peaceful and quiet.

We have good access to local countryside such as Mersea Island and Dedham. Good road links to go further field and London is 45 minutes away.

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