Title: The Old Post Office - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Post Office Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for The Old Post Office ![Interior - The Old Post Office (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36188300/36188263/c36ba204.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen - The Old Post Office (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36188300/36188263/c4127efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Old Post Office (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36188300/36188263/a4665b5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Old Post Office (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36188300/36188263/0e912f1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 4 Bedrooms - The Old Post Office (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36188300/36188263/fe8590d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Old Post Office provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage boasts a fireplace and a deep soaking tub, while also offering a kitchen and a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a refrigerator, and other amenities include free WiFi and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request. This cottage offers 4 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - High chair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Egyptian cotton sheets ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a train station - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage ### 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 units - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73770300/73770249/28bd3fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meddlars - A romantic cottage by a historic Town great for walks, pubs and shops. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted 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 ### Property is also known as Old Post Office House Colchester The Old Post Office Cottage The Old Post Office Colchester The Old Post Office Cottage Colchester Old Post Office Colchester Cottage The Old Post Office Colchester Colchester The Old Post Office Cottage The Old Post Office Colchester Old Post Office House Old Post Office Cottage The Old Post Office ## About the area Located in Colchester, this cottage is near a train station. Suffolk Distillery and Tenpin Bowling Colchester are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dedham Vale and RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Portman Road. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Cottages in Colchester](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester-Cottages.d4609-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.98216%2C0.96163&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g_JycKGUe9zTBmjNQLqizIBdNJ0=) Higham Rd., Colchester, England, CO7 6ND ### What's nearby - ![A serene English country scene. Willy Lott's cottage near Flatford Mill featured in several of Constable's paintings including the Haywain. It was renovated in the 1920s #NationalTrust #art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011630/b7e3543e-20f6-4800-83e1-4b4eba9623ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dedham Vale 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094515/bbf84a27-b3d2-4273-a137-97f340dadb3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Flatford Mill 9 min drive \- 8.3 km - ![Colchester Castle Park showing a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081369/64366b73-4266-4609-89bf-0e923301c675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Castle Park 15 min drive \- 13.0 km - ![Colchester Zoo showing zoo animals and dangerous animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081373/661f9dbf-432f-499c-918f-54f2ad95b6b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Zoo 16 min drive \- 22.0 km - University of Essex 14 min drive \- 16.3 km ### Getting around - Colchester Great Bentley Station 16 min drive - Stansted Airport (STN) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - The Anchor Inn 7 min drive - Capel Village Bar 6 min drive - Mill Street Cafe 7 min drive - Wooden Fender 8 min drive - Jubilee Restaurant 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Post Office pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Old Post Office? ### What time is check-out at The Old Post Office? ### Where is The Old Post Office located? ## Have a question? 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