About this property
This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
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.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- West Mersea Beach
- East Anglian Railway Museum
- Great Notley Discovery Centre And Park
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
When set against the many cottages we’ve stayed in over the years this was very much on the small side making the dining table unable to use without rearranging the sofa. No instructions with regards to heating especially the towel rail in the bathroom. No spare blankets, no cleaning cloths for wiping surfaces, no spare loo roll, ( we bought our own). The bed was,(for me), extremely comfortable. Comfortable but too cold for my wife. The location is excellent for north Essex and south SuffolkHare and Hounds pub is way too expensive for a northern lad I’m afraid. £18.50 for fish and a few chips. The local park and rides offer great value for Colchester, Chelmsford and Ipswich. All well worth a visit, Ipswich being the best to visit. Flatford Mill in Constable country is well worth a couple of hours.
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Cate Scott
A lovely small cottage in the centre of birch, very close to a pub. Very clean and everything in there I needed. Great to have the woodburner. Very cosy and I will return soon I hope. Thank you.
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Confirmed Guest
Comfortable, well equipped and very clean cottage. Storage heater in the living room/kitchen was a little tricky to get the hang of but lovely and warm once working. There is also the option of a wood burning stove in that room.