Title: Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks - 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 # Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Vacation home in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/84b99638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/f3bfccfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/cba19d9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/8675ed07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/2e674326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Just outside White Colne, in the heart of the countryside, Old School house offers a charming retreat. Explore large grounds, unwind in the living room or reading room and enjoy quality time with family and friends. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Old School house sits in the countryside just outside White Colne and is a property that is full of character as well as being surrounded by Nature. Not only does the property have large grounds to walk around it also boasts a large living room, tv room, reading room, 4 bedrooms, a separate outside studio with its own bathroom and a large kitchen diner. This is the perfect place to get away with all the family and is still used by the owners regularly for their own get aways from life. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### 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 - In a rural location ### 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 - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111640000/111636800/111636725/208f480d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosgrove Cottage is nestled on the beautiful and secluded Langham Hall Estate Langham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=111636725&PinnedHotelID=111636725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83480000/83475900/83475875/97959a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lilchester - Slice of Heaven Hidden Away... 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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 ## About the area Located in Colchester, this vacation home is in a rural area. Freeport Outlet Village and Braintree Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dedham Vale and Great Cornard Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Cressing Road Stadium. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Vacation homes in Colchester](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4609-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.938744,0.72491&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gd%60%7CHuql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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m3WxS4wXn0Ftf1nGlHsHPoHVMJw=) Colchester, England ### What's nearby - East Anglian Railway Museum - 4 min drive - 5.3 km - Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 18.2 km - Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 20.3 km - Layer Marney Tower - 20 min drive - 22.8 km - University of Essex - 22 min drive - 24.6 km ### Getting around - Bures Station - 4 min drive - Stansted Airport (STN) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Lamarsh Lion - ‬5 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Thatchers Arms - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Hook - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from East Anglian Railway Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Milbank Stadium and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Paycockes and Assington Barn are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Reviews 10 ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ally A. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely big cottage in great location for visiting the area Comfy and spacious cottage with all the facilities needed for a family get together. Kitchen is well equipped, a quiet location with pleasant walks nearby, and good access for the local attractions. ##### Ally A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale L. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience. Loved it! I totally loved this place. Beautiful setting, delightful gardden. Beautiful inside. Loved the facilities and the chance to use old china plates and bowls and cutlery. Large enough to find a space to be on your own. ##### Dale L. 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