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Colchester Vacation guest house rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, fireplace and TV

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  • Guest house
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

This charming 7 double bedroom historic house in West Stockwell Street, "perhaps the most attractive street in Colchester" (Nikolas Pevsner, The Buildings of England 1954). The building dates back to 1600 with later additions in the Georgian period.

We are just steps away from the High Street shops, restaurants and, Colchester Castle and its beautiful landscaped park grounds. Also close by are the museums and First Site Gallery as well as the Mercury Theatre, Arts Centre. We are only a short ride to Colchester Zoo, the general hospital, Essex University, West Mersea and the beautiful Constable Country.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: 5 Twin beds
  • 3 Family bathrooms, 1 En suite, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Trampoline
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Here is a run down of the bedrooms .All beds are made up with linen, plus towels We have 5 dbls on the first floor with desks, chairs wardrobes and tv"s, three at the front and two at the back. Rooms are all large sizes Sea room ..Queen bed plusa sofabed that folds down to 1 or 2 single beds. Basin Sun room double bed Seagulls double bed ..room for two folding beds Flowers king size double Trees room has a kingsize bed There are 2 cots and 2 highchairs in closets Loft room 1 has three single beds Loft room 2 has two single beds plus fun mezzanine (child) bed plus folding chair/bed. Two kitchens both with full cooking facilities, crockery, glasses and equipment for a large group with dining ta
A Beautiful 7 bedroom Georgian Guest House in Colchester Town Centre – Home 6790628

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    Things to know

    Check in: 03:00 Check out: 11:00
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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: ($250.01) £200.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Only guests booked in are allowed on the property.
    We must respect the peace and quiet of our neighbours so guests will be quiet when arriving and leaving the house and when in the garden return inside the house at 10pm. This is an agreement of the booking as is strict recycling♻️Be aware there are doorways with low heights and uneven floors/paths and guests are responsible for their safety. Guests are responsible for the safety of their children.❗️Do not leave the doors open to the street.

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    About the owner

    Anne M.
    Calendar last updated:
    13 Dec 2023

    Years listed:
    8

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    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
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    lucinda h
    Woodborough, United Kingdom

    Stunning house in a perfect location.
    Oct 2017

    What a fantastic property! This house is like a time capsule in the most perfect way. Decorated with such flair. Anne was the perfect host and made us feel at home. We had a gathering of 10 girls on a… More 

    20 Oct 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you for being such great guests and your appreciation. Come back for a reunion anytime!

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Perfect place!
    Sep 2017

    We visited baye house for a hen and it was absolutely perfect. All the rooms are beautiful. We couldn't of found a better place. Thank you!

    25 Sep 2017

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    Sarah C

    Trip with friends
    Aug 2017

    We had a wonderful stay at Baye house. It's a beautiful house with plenty of living areas. There are 5 big bedrooms and 2 smaller twin rooms. There is a beautiful garden with a lovely seated area… More 

    17 Aug 2017

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    Anna C

    Perfect Stay!
    Jun 2017

    What can I say! What a beautiful house! As soon as we arrived, we knew that we were in for a brilliant weekend. Everything is beautifully kept and there was plenty of space for the 14 girls during our… More 

    15 Jun 2017

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    Response from the owner
    A pleasure to host ..Sarah and friends are the nicest of guests, good liaison and arrived following directions without getting lost around Colchester's tricky town centre system. They left the house clean and tidy on time and were really appreciative and delightful. Would recommend and welcome back

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    Hen weekend in Colchester
    Apr 2017

    Had the best weekend in Colchester for my sisters hen... The house and it's prime location ticked all the boxes, for what resulted in an excellent weekend. The house is in walking distance to t… More 

    10 Apr 2017

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    Response from the owner
    Thanks for the great review..and so great to have you all come back and see us again soon ))

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    Review 1-5 of 5

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    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

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    How can I retract my booking request?

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    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Anne (the owner) a message.

    If Anne (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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