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Reviews of Lauriston Stay

School Hill, Birch, Colchester, Birch, CO2 0NA, United Kingdom

#1 of 4 hotels in Birch

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Review score

Based on 55 apartment reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    As above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location for our needs, spotless, exactly as described in the advert, very helpful host, would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Great find and would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All great, no complaints

    Perfect for what we needed, great property in a beautiful location. Immaculate too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location, excellent accommodation, fabulous host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was perfect at only a few miles from the wedding venue. Our host Karen was fantastic - nothing too much trouble and the communications were excellent. The place was spotlessly clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    Clean, modern, spacious, fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing

    Great location right by the wedding venue I was getting married at. Loved how accommodating Karen was. Both apartments were perfect for what we wanted.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect! We will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Could have done with a couple of smaller cups for espresso coffee? Only a minor observation as the apartment was well equipped.

    Excellent stay at Lauriston. Cartlodge was very comfortable with nice modern decor and equipped to a high standard. Definitely beats staying in a hotel. Karen and Neil were perfect hosts.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Stylish and comfortable base for visiting family for a few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Though there was no kitchen, there was more than enough equipment and space for cereal and hot drinks… with a comfy sofa in front of the TV. The bed was comfortable and the shower room is of a very high standard.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, facilities and comfort

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    I am local to the area from many years ago so I knew my way around and I knew exactly where I was g
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were completely satisfied with everything Nothing could have been better

    Breakfast was not included

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    10
    Perfect for a travelling engineer. Welcoming, warm and embracing.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Love it all.

    The secret garden, a delight, was a wonderful place to sit, soak in the atmosphere and beauty, drink tea and contemplate. The room was excellent, well fitted out, amazingly clean and the bathroom superb in every way, down to the squeegee.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    8.0
    Good host and location, spotless but facilities limited
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We booked two properties described as self catering I believe. One of which didn’t have any cooking facilities and tiny fridge. This didn’t matter in our case as we joined forces to eat and store breakfast stuff. Some extra external chairs would have been useful for this. Beds we’re rather small for us but we are used to super king. Could do with bottle opener, wine glasses and scissors.

    N/a re breakfast as self catering both the properties were absolutely spotless. The location was good for our purposes. The host gave clear instructions about how to find the properties. Tea coffee and milk were provided.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Having to leave by 10am. As we like to lie in on holiday and take it easy, we like not to be rushed when leaving.

    Self catering. Apartment to ourselves. Come and go as we liked.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    A great find - ideal for a weekend away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Blinds and glass in the 'front door' did not darken room so early morning light kept us awake. Wasn't sure why there were bottles of tap water in the room - were we not supposed to drink the tap water in the room?

    Clean, warm and comfortable with lovely decor. The mini 'kitchen' including the small fridge was a bonus. Nice and private room with comfortable seating area. A real hidden gem.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shrubs on the access drive need trimming back!

    Immaculate decoration of the room and shower room. Table and chairs in the small outdoor yard were appreciated. All of the fittings, crockery, furniture etc. was like new.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    10
    perfect, amazing place to stay after a hard day working 6hrs away from home
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to dislike

    amazing stay, very friendly staff, super clean, so welcoming and tranquil, I was able to unwind after a stressful day at work in a beautiful setting, will definitely be returning

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Super studio in lovely surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A blackout blind would be handy for one of the windows.

    Cute little outdoor seating area. Lovely to open the door, sit outside and hear the birds tweeting. Private. Room very clean and tidy. Easy to check in and out. Property beautifully maintained. Easy walk to a pleasant country pub for dinner.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    10
    Great location little gem
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The property was perfect for what i needed. Secure car parking. Very easy to use the heating and it worked really well so only need it for a hour. Lovely shower and the little kitchen was just right.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    10
    A great short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    A lovely loft property. Very clean, comfy bed, nice shower. Milk tea and coffee and biscuits left for us on arrival. The bedroom was nice and dark. We loved the flooring, the same throughout the property. We were going to Colchester Zoo and it was 5 minutes away so very handy for what we wanted. Found a lovely pub 2 minutes away for dinner. So all in all a great trip.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Modern comfortable accommodation in a lovely setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing to dislike.

    Location was excellent, small village with a good pub, Hare and Hounds, within walking distance. The accommodation was very good, very clean, comfortable and quiet. The best thing about our stay was our host. She was friendly and helpful with excellent advise on where to eat locally. We would not hesitate to return.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    10
    Beautiful studio, great host, perfect location for my work
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    I was blown away by the tranquility and the decor in the studio was beautiful! Karen the host made me feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble :)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Modern. Clean and extremely well appointed

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    8.0
    lovely property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some lights didn’t work. Couldn’t find Wi-Fi.

    very high standard.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    10
    it was absolutely amazing and super cozy :)
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was spot on.

    Faultless. Lovely clean accommodation. Modern and airy. Hosts were perfect. So helpful and really nice people.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    10
    Fabulous experience and a credit to the owners with great communication as well
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The attention to detail delivered everything we could have hope for Fantastic and will return again

    Stayed in August 2022

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