10/10 Excellent
Dale L.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience. Loved it!
Dale L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks
Holiday home in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Colchester, England
- Place, East Anglian Railway Museum4 min drive
- Place, Colchester Zoo16 min drive
- Place, Colchester Castle Park18 min drive
- Airport, London (STN-Stansted)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks
Old School house sits in the countryside just outside White Colne and is a property that is full of character as well as being surrounded by Nature. Not only does the property have large grounds to walk around it also boasts a large living room, tv room, reading room, 4 bedrooms, a separate outside studio with its own bathroom and a large kitchen diner. This is the perfect place to get away with all the family and is still used by the owners regularly for their own get aways from life.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Colchester
Located in Colchester, this holiday home is in a rural area. Paycockes and Gainsborough's House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include East Anglian Railway Museum and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Assington Barn and Colchester Zoo are also worth visiting.
Colchester, England
What's nearby
- East Anglian Railway Museum - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
- Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
- Mercury Theatre - 17 min drive - 20.3 km
- Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
- University of Essex - 22 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Black Horse Cafe - 5 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
- The Hook - 9 min drive
- Lamarsh Lion - 5 min drive
- White Hart Inn - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ally A.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely big cottage in great location for visiting the area
Ally A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ray Catchpole
Languages:
English
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