1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Birch, near Colchester

Colchester Zoo4 min drive
Layer Marney Tower7 min drive
University of Essex18 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Enjoy a relaxing break at this property, located in the quaint village of Birch, close to Colchester. . Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Double) Adult (Double), French Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Small, enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture.. Electric night storage heaters, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: No charging of electric vehicles.. Located in the quaint village of Birch, these semi-detached, cosy cottages (31049 and 31050) have been built with the purpose of a holiday home in mind. Adjacent to the owner’s home, both properties comfortably sleep 2 guests with the option of extra guests with the sofa bed in the living space. Wood burners give a warm and welcoming feel to the cottages which have a contemporary theme throughout. It is a good base for exploring Essex and Suffolk, birdwatching on the nearby nature reserves, sea angling from Mersea Island, or just enjoying the local beaches and countryside. Close to Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town with a castle, museums, art gallery, many Roman remains, a good shopping centre, Colchester Zoo and a mainline rail link to London (40 minutes). Mersea Island is 8 miles away for its locally caught fish and oysters, as well as its sailing and beaches. Within easy driving distance are the popular sightseeing destinations of Flatford Mill, Lavenham, Finchingfield and Kersey. Shop 4 miles, real ale pub serving food 300 yards.
Free WiFi

Digital safe available.
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

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

This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Five Lakes Resort and Five Lakes Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colchester Zoo and Xtreme Gaming. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.

Birch, near Colchester

What's nearby

Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive
Layer Marney Tower - 7 min drive
Colchester Town Hall - 11 min drive
Colchester Castle Park - 13 min drive
University of Essex - 18 min drive

Getting around

Colchester Kelvedon Station - 12 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Jhaal - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Prettygate - 8 min drive
Donkey & Buskins - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

17 March 2024

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

Clean and cozy

Everything was as listed….the log burner was an added feature which we were happy to use on rainy days. The location was really goid… Colchester close and historically very interesting. North of the city was Constable country… nice walks and interesting info on the artists. South we enjoyed Tiptree museum, and the Salt marshes for walking and photography. Ovreall it was everything we wished for “

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

8 July 2022

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

Baytree Cottage

A clean well maintained property with ample space for the two of us plus a medium sized job.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Clive

29 September 2020

We found it cosy, warm, relaxing and calming.

We found it cosy, warm, relaxing and calming. We were allowed to take our cat as we had just sold a property and were in an awkward situation. After speaking to our cat he said he would also like to go back soon :) Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

12 August 2020

Excellent accommodation well placed for local attractions, Colchester zoo is a stones throw and a mu

Excellent accommodation well placed for local attractions, Colchester zoo is a stones throw and a must see! The village could do with a shop as there is literally nothing bar 1 pub. Shops are a drive. Loved mersea island, would stay here again Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

1 August 2020

We had a lovely time in 2 Bay Tree Cottages.

We had a lovely time in 2 Bay Tree Cottages. It is compact and cosy but so well considered and equipped with everything you could need. A lovely sunny space with patio garden; great walks on the doorstop and only a short drive to the dog friendly beaches at West Mersea and Walton on the Naze. Colchester only a few minutes away too. A great base to explore the local area, relax and unwind. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo