Cottage vacation rentals in Colchester

The pictures really do match the reality. Beautiful house, large private garden, peaceful surroundings. Kitchen was as shown, large, all the neccesary pots, pans, crockery and utensils. Lounge was large and comfortable. Hot tub is obviously a large plus and the location makes for a peaceful a d private experience. If I had to provide feedback, the only change I would make would be the mattresses. We are possibly a little spoilt at home but a small upgrade to them would make the difference. Overall the accomodation was exactly as shown, Russell was a friendly, helpful and responsive host and we had a great time.

Great location and Paul was a very helpful and communicative host, even helping one of our guests recover some belongings they had left behind. Thank you very much, Emily

Was already impressed with the pictures on the listing but the property exceeded my expectations. Somehow it was better than the pictures would suggest!! Secluded, clean, charming, comfortable, spacious, characterful. Beautiful views. Friendly donkeys. Immaculate gardens. Tranquil walks. The most equipped kitchen you can imagine. We were a group of 8 and everyone felt at home instantly. The one thing I would say is that the hot tub certainly needs pre-heating before you arrive if you intend using it the day you get there- it took at least 8 hours+ of rigorous attention to the wood fire to reach temperature. Overall a truly memorable and lovely stay. Thank you.

Hollie was fast responsive when I had messaged her before booking. The cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived and the hot tub was ready for use. We had a great stay here and enjoyed our time x

A beautiful cottage set in beautiful grounds. Perfect for our teenage girls who loved the hot tub and fire pit. Amanda our host was great and very helpful. Would definitely would love to stay again.

We booked this property to celebrate my mums 60th birthday and to say it was perfect is an understatement. We had a lovely long weekend in the hot tub with lots of BBQ’s. We also had 2 dogs and we felt so at ease that they were running around in the secure field. Will definitely be rebooking! Thanks Lucy & Co

As a family of foodies and in particular loving shellfish West mersea and the cottage were absolutely perfect for us. Our two teenagers loved the hot tub and we thoroughly enjoyed cooking good food in the small but perfectly formed kitchen and sitting in the sunshine in a very pretty deck watching the world go by. three nights was a treat, But perhaps a few extra just to make sure we could try all of the wonderful food offerings West Mersey provides . Thanks Roland for being a great host - we loved the cottage and would love to return.

Our stay at Rise Cottage was perfect. The cottage itself is charming and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Mark was the perfect host. He showed us round the grounds and the cottage and gave us some helpful tips as to local places to visit. We would definitely visit again!

Quite simply, a beautiful country cottage. If you're looking for a quiet country getaway, with lots of outdoor activities on your doorstep, then look no further! We hired the cottage on a bit of a short-notice whim only a few weeks before Easter. It's a beautifully converted little building, perfect for a couples getaway. The hosts are fantastic communicators, very proactive and my partner and I were impressed with the little touches inside which made us feel right at home. Very easy to reach by car from Ipswich or Felixstowe and so many things to see and do in the immediate area. It's perfect to use as a base for walking. I loved the little suntrap garden, was so nice to sit and have my morning coffee surrounded by birdsong. The cottage itself is very cosy with all modern appliances you might need. Definitely recommend!

Fabulous week long stay at The Stables. Really nice, well appointed, private accommodation and a perfect location for walks with the dog or as a base for exploring the area. Amanda was the perfect host. We thoroughly recommend The Stables.

We thoroughly enjoyed the 3 adjoined cottages as it gave extra space and privacy too. The games room is inspired - a refuge for older children or adults with table tennis, table football, a radio and outdoor games but an independent goal for our toddlers too with gocarts and balls. Walking routes from the door meant no travelling by car for us so we'll have to visit again to see some of the many sights we've yet to visit! There are quite a lot of stairs between all the cottages which the children loved but put their parents on guard! The views the hillside afforded though were magnificent. And the animals on the working farm were a source of delight. Well equipped, Kate was on hand should we have any queries.

Letheringham Mill is an incredibly beautiful place, and the cottage I stayed in was out of this world. The grounds are stunning, so obvious Jacqui is a keen gardener, yet incredibly dog friendly. Inside is as wonderful as outside, and there is a wonderful eye for detail, and the cottage is so well equipped. I'm trying to be a tad careful as to the help Jacqui actually gave me, as I don't want future guests to expect the same and leave her in an awkward position.... she was a phenomenal host!

Watt cottage is a beautiful little cottage which makes you feel at home. The cottage was well equipped with all the essentials needed. Samantha communicated with me when needed and responded quickly. I would definitely recommend staying at Watt cottage. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Such a beautiful, peaceful place to stay ! Humperdink feels cosy and comfortable inside and then you have the peacefulness of the surroundings right on the doorstep . The weather was perfect so we enjoyed walking through the bird reserve as well as a lovely visit to Mersea island . Inside , there’s pretty much everything you could need for a stay and my teenage boys even enjoyed looking through and playing a couple of the games ! We saw pheasants, deer , rabbits and plenty of water birds and the clear starry sky was just beautiful. Highly recommended as a peaceful and relaxing get away from it all stay 😊

Well what can we say, perfect location/very very clean and tidy. Loads of lovely touches to make us welcome, it was better than a hotel. Loads to do locally and just short drives out to all the sort after locations you may needs. Make sure you go to Mrs T’s fish & chip shop in Southwold on the beach it’s a must. Everything was perfect and Kerry & Adam are lovely, what a stunning part of the world they live in. They even supplied some milk/fresh eggs/crisps/biscuits, towels/linen were scrumptious oh and the beds extremely comfortable. Basically your mad if you don’t book here👍 Matt/Zara & boys thank you again x

Fantastic cottage in idyllic location. Photos do not do it justice - it’s a beautiful cottage, full of character and charm. Lovely garden too. Had a wonderful stay and communication was excellent.

Cottage in a great location. In quiet lane. A short walk into historic Woodbrige - 3 mins. Similarly a short stroll to river front. Cottage is very comfortable and welcoming. Excellent. Thoroughly recommended. Would go again :-)

We had an amazing stay at 4 Angel Lane, Woodbridge. The cottage is small but has everything that you need as well as being in a perfect location. With the bonus of a lovely garden to enjoy the early spring sunshine our break was everything we were wanting. Thank you x

Adam welcomed us on arrival and was friendly and accommodating. When we needed to contact them about a couple of minor things, they were responded very quickly and dealt with any small issues immediately. Very friendly and provided local information. Accommodation was as expected, presented well - a 400 year old cottage with quirky, rustic and therefore in keeping decoration. Well appointed and plenty of kitchen accessories for cooking in if that's what you want to do. A lovely welcome pack provided :-) Nice pub over the road, beautiful walks to local villages with other great places to eat, a good location for a relaxing and walking and admiring the local scenery.. Area popular with bird watchers it seems (being right on the estuary...) Some road noise outside as the cottage is right on the road, but you soon get used to this if you're not already.

We loved staying here and I especially loved how peaceful the location was. Our children loved it and the spaces are gorgeous; our daughter especially loved how friendly the horses were. We arrived at 10pm on a Friday night and Amanda had left the keys in the door for us which made the end to a long drive from Leeds easier! The whole lodge is beautiful throughout and with underfloor heating was very cosy. I could imagine the summer months being even more luxury to the property with the bifolds and stunning views at the back of the property. Overall, we’d stay here again as it was such a lovely breakaway.

Excellent host and property in a handy location for Cambridge. The property is well placed if you are visiting Papworth or Addenbrookes - as Carol recommended, just ensure you allow sufficient travelling time if you have an early appointment.

Jacqui popped round to say hi. Extremely responsive & helpful. Lovely relaxing accommodation

A lovely, cosy stay at Bryony and Simon’s historic cottage. A great rural retreat to explore the local Suffolk countryside.