17 Castle Road, Colchester, CO1 1UW, United Kingdom
#2 of 61 Holiday rentals in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Kayleigh
United KingdomA total gem of a place, Max and Kay are wonderful hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. My partner and I have stayed twice and will definitely be back it's a very special place. Thank you so much.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Fitzpatrick
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike it was amazing.
This is an amazing place to stay and will look forward to booking again in the future.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Judith
United KingdomNot a problem for us, but be aware that the stairs are fairly steep.
Delightful tastefully appointed cottage in very quiet and secluded location but only moments' walk to beautiful Castle Park, castle, Hollytrees Museum, Firstsite, Curzon cinema, shops etc. Parking if needed less than a minutes' walk away in Greyfriars car park (£8 a day). Community feel to area with local Forresters pub close by. Easy keysafe check in, milk, tea coffee and biscuits welcome. Good tv and fresh cotton bedlinen. Eco considered choices of toiletries and kitchen detergents.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Louise
United KingdomIt isn’t dirty by any means but there was a fair few cobwebs around the windows, the shower isn’t great you needed to run around under it to make sure you got wet!
Lovely character, lots of nice touches like milk, tea etc.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Anne
FranceCute and cozy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Michelle
United KingdomGorgeous little cottage! Woke up to birdsong every morning. 5 minute walk to the high street, perfect location. Would stay again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing
N/A
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Jessie
United KingdomReally lovely, cosy house, in a fantastic, quiet location. Hosts obviously have great attention to detail.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Gemma
United KingdomNothing
It was so cosy and well equipped! A little home away from home. Highly recommended and will definitely return. Thank you so much!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
John
United KingdomNothing
Really well laid out, great facilities, very convenient location for my work. Loved all the little touches like coffee machine and nice shampoo
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Carrigher
United KingdomCharming character of the property and location to the city
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Mike
United KingdomWe both love how relaxing and tranquil the house is away from the main city centre, but also not a long walk if we want to do a bit of sightseeing.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Betsy
United KingdomThe living room was a bit dark. No much natural light.
The bed was super comfy and the bath was lush! It was a quiet area and Netflix on the tv
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Faisal
United KingdomLiked all of it, cottage had a nice atmosphere and all amenities were provided
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Debbie
United KingdomNothing really, although we would’ve preferred parking on site or immediately outside, and a few items for breakfast for the price.
Beautiful, cosy, clean, well furnished, well equipped, finished to a very high standard, comfortable, very close to visitor attractions, close to car park, tv, WiFi worked well, fairly private, pretty bespoke outdoor lighting, very quiet, milk, coffee and tea provided
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Jayne
United KingdomStylish, excellent location, lots of extras provided
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Jake
United KingdomNo parking close to the property, although a car park was nearby.
Beautiful and characterful property. Very well equipped and luxuriously furnished
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Rona
United KingdomThe path leading to the house could do with a bit of TLC. The plants need cutting back. It would also benefit from having a hand rail both sides of 5he stairs as they are a little steep. My knees made it troublesome.
Easy to find and access. Everything you could need was there, even milk and biscuits. That was a great find as I’d forgotten them! Lovely property.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Julia
United KingdomGorgeous house in the perfect location!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Elzbieta
United KingdomBeautiful, very clean and comfortable cottage with everything you could need. Great location as well! Wonderful place to stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Al
United Kingdomnothing
Not applicable
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Deborah
United KingdomWe had to leave it!
Such a quaint little cottage tucked away from the world but close to everything . Kay had thought of everything to make it super cosy , and answered messages really quickly . Take no notice of any negative points , it turkey is wonderful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Tobias
United KingdomParking for 4 nights cost around £45. It was really hot even with the windows open, really needed at least a couple of fans. Some of the kitchen utensils were dirty.
Great value for money, great location, it was finished to a great standard.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Sharon
United KingdomBeautiful place, really loved all the features and the home comforts. The location was perfect. I hope to return one day
Stayed in June 2023
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