Title: 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32910000/32900600/32900570/21689f2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32910000/32900600/32900570/817f671e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32910000/32900600/32900570/ddc9e1d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32910000/32900600/32900570/0a3ffc2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32910000/32900600/32900570/b989cf7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Birch village, where charming cottages like this one offer the perfect blend of comfort and tranquility. Unwind by the wood burner, enjoy a warm welcome pack or simply relax in your private parking spot. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - 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. ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111025100/111025028/c04aeee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage With Scenic Walks Great Tey - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $80 CA $163 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=111025028&PinnedHotelID=111025028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118800000/118799900/118799874/6dc3b5dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spring Vale Bungalow Colchester - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=118799874&PinnedHotelID=118799874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100730000/100720600/100720521/4b4929d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Peldon Peldon - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews CA $859 CA $859 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=100720521&PinnedHotelID=100720521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105082400/105082340/f9a9dd4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Angie's Beachside House Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=105082340&PinnedHotelID=105082340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89259500/89259478/dc11465c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-31049-31049 1 Bedroom Accommodation in Birch Near Colchester 1 Bedroom Accommodation in Birch, Near Colchester Colchester ## About the area ![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%7C51.83475%2C0.81963&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tIsxSo5-ZcP5u9-gDEdaaONxysQ=) Birch, near Colchester #### What's nearby - Layer Marney Tower - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive - 5.0 km - Abberton Reservoir - 5 min drive - 6.2 km - Colchester Castle Park - 13 min drive - 11.3 km - University of Essex - 17 min drive - 13.9 km #### Getting around - Colchester Kelvedon Station - 12 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬1 min walk - ‪Tiptree Tea Room & Jam Shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪Harvester - ‬7 min drive - ‪Nando's - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester? > As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester on Nov 1, 2025 start from CA $469.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester-Hotels-1-Bedroom-Accommodation-In-Birch.h32900570.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Layer Marney Tower, Abberton Reservoir, and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre. Colchester Zoo is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1 bedroom accommodation in Birch, near Colchester Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. Feb 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant comfortable Clean tidy ##### David R. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 2, 2020 #### A comfortable weeks rest. A comfortable weeks rest. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette Oct 15, 2020 #### The best things come in small packages. The best things come in small packages. Well equipped and comfortable. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Janette This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Sep 8, 2020 #### The cottage was lovely for our last minute staycation. The cottage was lovely for our last minute staycation. Trevor was easy to communicate with regarding arrival times and very accommodating. It’s compact but we knew this when we booked and had everything we needed in a small space for a weeks break. It was easy to get to the beaches of Essex and into the Suffolk countryside and we enjoyed exploring. The only slight negative was that for a village location the road outside is very busy and quite noisy but it didn’t spoil the holiday. You just need to be aware if you are taking a child as we did (10 year old) to keep them safe. It would have been nice to have abit more outside space but again we knew what we were getting and the bench outside is good to sit with a glass wine. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Sarah ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine G. Dec 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cottage in a great location Great! Trevor the landlord was very helpful. The treats were fantastic. We had a lovely stay. ##### Lorraine G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### David Nov 22, 2019 #### G Good for a short stay ##### David This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### frances Oct 26, 2019 #### s small but neat a great well equipped cottage,warm and has comfy bed great for two people and dog,who settled straight away,what more could you ask for ,less rain tee hee, ##### frances This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Feb 16, 2019 #### Perfect for 2 people. Perfect for 2 people. Very clean. Everything you could need and some nice touches like tea and coffee and toiletries. ##### Julie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### William Feb 5, 2019 #### Baytree cottage is very small and compact but ok for two people and a dog. Baytree cottage is very small and compact but ok for two people and a dog.Good location for exploring surrounding area.Cottage is lovely and warm and cosy. ##### William ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Crawley-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-London-Gatwick-Hotel.h6579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodbridge-Hotels-The-Crown-Hotel.h520172.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.ca/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Novotel-Milton-Keynes.h892420.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful Country Cottage private Indoor Swimming Pool ,Hot Tub, & Games room.](https://www.expedia.ca/Swindon-Hotels-Beautiful-Country-Cottage-Private-Indoor-Swimming-Pool.h34047025.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Peterborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Peterborough.h281577.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Peterborough.h2928593.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Lumley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Hotels-Lumley-Castle-Hotel.h175571.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information)