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The Old Post Office

Colchester accommodation with fireplace and kitchen

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Interior
Cottage, 4 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Cottage, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
When you stay at this cottage, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Essex. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A garden, a kitchen, and a washer/dryer are other features.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (3)

  • 4 smoke-free accommodations
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Washer/dryer
  • Deep soaking bathtub

Room options

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Interior

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 8

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About the neighborhood

Map
Higham Rd., Colchester, England, CO7 6ND

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Flatford Mill - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Jimmy's Farm - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • University of Essex - 14 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 64 min drive
  • Manningtree Station - 11 min drive
  • Manningtree Mistley Station - 13 min drive
  • Bures Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Capel Village Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Fender - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shepherd & Dog - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manningtree Station Buffet - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Post Office

When you stay at this cottage, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Essex. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A garden, a kitchen, and a washer/dryer are other features.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Property size

    • Private cottage
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
PETS

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Designer toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • GBP 25 per pet per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a train station
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 rooms

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Post Office offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Post Office does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this cottage?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at this cottage?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this cottage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Old Post Office and nearby?

The Old Post Office has a garden.

Does The Old Post Office have private hot tubs?

Yes, this cottage has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does The Old Post Office have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes cookware, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's the area around The Old Post Office like?

The Old Post Office is located a short 14-minute walk from Dedham Vale.

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The Old Post Office Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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