School Hill, Birch, Colchester, Birch, CO2 0NA, United Kingdom
#1 of 4 hotels in Birch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 apartment reviews
9.5Cleanliness
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
David
United KingdomFantastic 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
Elaine
United KingdomAll great, no complaints
Perfect for what we needed, great property in a beautiful location. Immaculate too
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Karen
United KingdomThe 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
Kate
United KingdomEverything 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
Joanne
United KingdomCould 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
Nick
United KingdomThough 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
Mark
United KingdomLocation, facilities and comfort
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Richard
United KingdomWe were completely satisfied with everything Nothing could have been better
Breakfast was not included
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Richard
United KingdomLove 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
Lesley
United KingdomWe 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
Jonathan
United KingdomHaving 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
Carolyn
United KingdomBlinds 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
Philip
United KingdomShrubs 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
David
United Kingdomnothing 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
Amanda
United KingdomA 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
Corin
United KingdomNothing
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
Hazel
United KingdomNothing.
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
Judith
United KingdomNothing 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
Phoebe
United KingdomN/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
Pam
United KingdomNothing
Modern. Clean and extremely well appointed
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Adrian
United KingdomSome lights didn’t work. Couldn’t find Wi-Fi.
very high standard.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Jess
United Kingdomn/a
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Savage
United KingdomNothing. 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
Alan
United KingdomThe attention to detail delivered everything we could have hope for Fantastic and will return again
Stayed in August 2022
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