Cottage holiday rentals in City of Colchester

Loved our stay at Langetot! Everything was clean & tidy and as expected. Great location with nature all around. The hot tub was a great optional add-on & I enjoyed mornings in there reading & listening to the birds. Just a heads up for those coming from North America - the beds in the UK are quite a bit smaller & shower pressure is lower. We expected this but some might not.

Great location and Paul was a very helpful and communicative host, even helping one of our guests recover some belongings they had left behind. Thank you very much, Emily

The Old Farmhouse was one of the best equipped Airbnbs that we have ever stayed in. We particularly loved the hot tub and the four ponies/donkeys. Although you can walk around the fields surrounding the house, you have to drive to Finchingfield for food and drink etc. We had a Sainsbury’s supermarket delivery which worked well.

Thank you for such a wonderful stay. A very relaxing cottage with lots of things to do around. Perfect for a relaxing weekend where you don’t need to leave the place. The cottage was beautiful and incredibly clean. We will definitely return.

Loved the accommodation there is a big step from the veranda so be careful it was so nice to get in from a busy day sightseeing and jump in the hot tub.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Staff were really nice and friendly and helpful. Will definitely be visiting again thanks to Debbie Dan and Kit

A fabulous, well equipped home with a great view and visiting wildlife - pheasants, hares and swallows. Easy walking distance to Suffolk Barn for our family wedding and short drive to Bury St Edmunds. Very comfortable beds, fluffy towels and calming colour scheme. Extremely well equipped kitchen and generous welcome provisions made it easy to feel straight at home. We would love to come back to explore the local area and spend more time taking in the view and relaxing in the tub. Thank you to our hosts who were so accommodating and welcoming.

We went for our friend’s birthday and had a wonderful time. The hot tub and Sauna was just lovely and very relaxing. Lovely cottage perfect for 4 people. The host was very responsive and recommended a fabulous restaurant nearby. I would advise to come to Diss by car as the cab service was not great so had difficulty getting about. You have to book cabs in advance. Overall it was Great weekend

Amazing little cozy cottage. Beautifully furnished, great aesthetic. Welcoming food items were a lovely touch along with items in the bathroom in case you forget to bring essentials. Lovely little kitchen area with oven, hob, microwave, kettle and toaster etc means you can knock up a meal during your stay. Almost at the edge of the village, with literally minutes walk to miles and miles of bridleways and footpaths through gorgeous countryside. Very Very quiet location to get away from it all. I walked the dog to the white horse pub (10 mins) in the evening and regretted not having a torch as there were no street lights for most of the route. Fantastic communication and flexible arrival departure times when able. Wifi is a little limited compared to the full fibre at home but you are right out in the countryside. It's adequate enough for email and browsing.

This was our second time in Lavenham and our second stay at Esther’s. The house is easy to find (parking outside the front door if available) and get access to. The house is clean, well furnished and had most, if not all of everything extra we wanted. Over the weekend that included a BBQ, fan, clothes horse and some biscuits! Esther is very responsive and accommodating, a great host.

An absolute gem, only minutes from Cambridge & the IWM Duxford. We used one if the nearby ParknRides to go into Central Cambridge, great idea, easy use. David was a great host, discrete, helpful & responsive. Clock Cottage was comfy & well stocked. Thank you, we had a lovely stay.

We adored staying at Mike and Sam’s perfect little cottage. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The surrounding area was stunning and we enjoyed a few local walks, as well as driving further to beaches etc.

We had a short but very pleasant break at Buttercup Cottage. The bed is super comfy and the house has everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable stay. The stairs are pretty steep but there are very well placed handles and motion sensor night lights, so that you don't take a tumble in the night on the way to the loo. Very considerate. A lovely characterful property.

Peaceful stay at this lovely very large house. Kids were well catered for with the games room and big garden with swings. Everything with spotless and Catherine was so helpful. We loved it

My third stay in this beautiful barn and once again everything was perfect. The large totally secure garden space is such a bonus for the dogs. Jonathan always communicates promptly and is very helpful. I saw a little owl in the garden this time which was the icing on the cake. I totally recommend this peaceful place surrounded by glorious farmland.

Absolutely loved this little house, everything you need for a stay away from home. Great location and the garden is a little sun trap. The bath is also amazing we will definitely stay here again.

I had an amazing stay! The place was spotless, stylish, and exactly as described—if not better. The host was incredibly responsive, friendly, and made check-in a breeze. The location was perfect: close to everything but still peaceful and quiet at night. I especially appreciated the little thoughtful touches throughout the home that made it feel extra welcoming. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

It’s the cutest and the tiniest house on Mersea island. Lovely staying there. The location is brilliant too, right near the sea and the fishing boats.

Sarah and Scott are wonderful hosts. They are friendly and welcoming yet valued our privacy. The independent suite was super clean and cozy, and had everything we needed. The property itself is in a rural area, which we appreciated for its peacefulness, but it does require a car.

Karen is a lovely and highly professional host. Her place is a fantastic escape into a very quiet and peaceful location, we absolutely loved it. Also her home made jams and farm eggs are simply delicious. An enormous amount of information provided in files helped us make the most of our stay and explore the area. Don't hesitate to book Karen's place, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we did.

We had a lovely time at Little Blue Cottage. It’s located in a very nice village with great amenities. Close by to some lovely walking trails and the water. It was a great place to stay for a couple of nights with everything you need within walking distance. Lauren is a great host and we would definitely stay here again.

A lovely and very well equipped house with comfortable furnishing - a particular highlight is the garden sitting areas. The house easily accommodated 5 guests and a small dog, and its location is good with a couple of pubs, shops, and the beach within walking distance. The owners are very friendly and provided clear and straightforward instructions. West Mersea itself is a lovely little town, with a very nice beach area, lots of interesting walks, and not far from larger towns such as Colchester. Overall we loved our stay at Chandlers Cottage.

A very cozy little cottage, in an excellent location. The hosts have thought of everything needeed and used the space extremely well. We felt very comfortable there and would come again. We loved the fact that it had bascis, like teabags, sugar, milk, oil and some washing up liquide, which is super, if you are only staying for a long weekend as we did and are travelling from abroad (with no option to take such things home).

Faultlessly appointed property! Well worth the money