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Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate

Escape to your own secluded hideaway amidst 80 acres of countryside. Meet our friendly goats or borrow a bike for adventures through woodland trails.

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate


Welcome to our newly refurbished, luxury house. Situated in the grounds of a 17th Century Manor House, this self-contained home benefits from its own private entrance, private garden and a games room.

There are over 80 acres of gardens/countryside and a 3km woodland trail for you to explore.

Located on the rural Essex / Suffolk border, we are just 3 miles from Colchester the oldest recorded town in Britain.

This recently refurbished house is on the eastern wing of our Grade II* listed manor house, with its own entrance, private garden with patio furniture and BBQ and unlimited off-street parking.

The house includes two master bedrooms each with a king-size bed, a kids bunk room, a family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom, a full kitchen with all the amenities and a living area with comfortable seating and large SMART TV.

You will have access to 80 acres of estate park land, so bring your bikes (we can safely store them) and your walking/running shoes to explore over 3km of woodland trails.
Enjoy family fun by rowing at our private lake, come and pet the goats, sheep and horses, or borrow a hamper and have a private picnic anywhere on the estate. For an additional charge, you can have exclusive fishing rights for the day on the 1-acre carp lake (home to over a dozen 25lbers).

We have a large outdoor heated pool which you're welcome to enjoy. (As we do have a couple of guesthouses on the estate, we do ask guests to prior book pool times to ensure they have exclusive use of the pool.) Our pool is open from April to September.

This private home is perfect for a family trip or a romantic weekend away. There is a host of nearby activities to keep you entertained:
- Colchester Zoo
- Colchester Castle
- Stour Valley
- Dedham Vale
- East Anglia Railway Museum
- Mersea beach

There's a large selection of good local restaurants and take-aways, but if you want to cook-in, the apartment has a full kitchen, with both a Co-Op and Sainsbury's only a short drive away.

Kitchen:
• Electric oven with four induction hobs.
• Full range of appliances including full-sized fridge freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and microwave.
• Coffee Maker (Tassimo.)
• Pots, pans, plates and utensils.

Lounge:
• 50” Smart TV 4k.
• Apple TV Plus, Netflix. Prime Video and access to our Itunes video library.
• Comfortable seating for 6 people.
• Board Games.

Dining Area:
• Dining table for 6 people.

Master Bedroom #1:
• King sized bed.
• Bedside cabinets with reading lights.
• Hanging Rail.

Master Bedroom #2:
• King size bed
• Bedside cabinets with reading lights.
• Hanging Rail.

Bedroom #3:
• Bunk beds with 2 single beds.
• Toys, books and board games.

Bathroom:
• Shower.
• Complimentary Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Soap

Other:
• Complimentary high-speed fibre Wi-fi (100Mb).
• Travel Cot.
• High Chair.
• First Aid Kit.
• Fire Extinguisher.
• Smoke alarm.
• Carbon Monoxide Detector

Outdoors:
• Your own private garden
• Outdoor dining table and sun loungers
• BBQ.
• Outdoor games including swing ball and croquet.
• 3km of woodland trails for walking, jogging or mountain bike riding
• Come and meet our goats, sheep and horses.

Property manager

Stuart Harris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke in the garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1750 sq ft (163 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Colchester, England

What's nearby

  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 10 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min drive
  • University of Essex - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Bures Station - 13 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lexden Crown - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate located?

This family-friendly Colchester vacation home is located on a lake, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Dedham Vale, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Xtreme Gaming. Colchester Natural History Museum and Colchester Castle Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Newly Refurbished Three Bedroom House on an English Country Estate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memory lane trip
Perfect accommodation for a group and we definitely shall return. Spotless, beautiful grounds, easy check in and a lot of helpful local knowledge supplied by the hosts. A perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas break
The property was excellent, with everything you could need. It was in a perfect location for us as we were visiting family who lived a few minutes drive away. Communication with Stuart and Kerry was super. Would love to return and explore the grounds further.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolute gem near Colchester. It is a very comfortable property next to a large estate. The grounds are beautiful and it is off the road enough that we felt very safe. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Leah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Family Stay..
We did enjoy our stay..Although arriving on Boxing Day with not one Christmas decoration insight was sad.. Everything felt bleak and empty.. Other then that we were happy with everything..
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every way!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here. The house was exactly as described. The property is incredible, as is the main house. We loved exploring all of the different parts of the garden, including playing on the small playground. Our boys were also quite taken with the robot lawnmowers and the sheep and goats. We will absolutely look to rebook another time, perhaps when the pool is open!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmain S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL AND IMMACULATE COTTAGE
I booked the cottage for a 2 night stay along with 4 friends to celebrate my birthday. The cottage is just incredible and the grounds equally so. It has evrything you need including a dishwasher and is very spacious. I had a dinner party for my birthday and the table seated 6 comfortably but could extend if needed. The swimming pool was also a lovely bonus for out stay. Will definitely be back again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend base
A really lovely property that’s kept its historical feel while having all the modern necessities! It was absolutely spotless with lovely luxury toiletries. The beds were super comfy with beautiful linens. Great facilities including the games room, state-of-the-art tv and kitchen appliances. Beautiful setting, easy access to the area but fabulously quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
East House
Wonderful location and park environment. The house provides every amenity, both for cooking, relaxing and using as a base for surrounding area. We made several walks around the park, it was too cold for swimming! We visited two of the local pubs, and the house was a great base for family visits in Boxted and Great Tey.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break in a great property in a tranquil location
The property was of a very high standard. The lounge furniture/beds were very comfortable and the bed linen/towels were excellent quality. The garden was very private and well kept. The walks around the grounds were lovely, it felt like you were miles from anywhere but with the added bonus of having local pubs, shops, etc. just a short drive away.I have already recommended the property to friends and would love to visit again in the future. Communication with the host was great, response time & information supplied was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing.
We had such a lovely time staying here. Amazing grounds, wonderful pool, stunning cottage. Everything was high spec and fantastically clean. Will definitely stay again. Stayed with 3 young children and all were entertained and loved seeing the animals. Very friendly hosts. 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely weekend stay
The house is lovely and very clean. We had a great weekend and especially enjoyed the swimming pool. We’d definitely like to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail W., Darlington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family reunion ever
I could go on for ever about this wonderful home - made even better by Stuart Kerry and family. Nothing was too much trouble. The house was perfect incredibly clean and fresh - kitchen immaculate and well equipped- extras like the pool made it even better. We loved the walks and animals and sitting watching the sunsets from the beautiful grounds was wonderful. I really can’t think of anything to say against the property or owners! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time had all round
As a group of 6 old school friends we couldn't have asked for anything more when staying at Stuart's place. There were lovely touches everywhere and the Harris' couldn't have been more hospitable and were always prompt when we had questions. Had many a great night tuning into the house Spotify and dancing around and the grounds were beautiful for walks the next day and having use of the boating lake and pool definitely added to our trip. Thanks for a fantastic trip!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Loved exploring the grounds. It was like having our very own center parcs!
We all had a great time will definitely return. Made to feel very welcome. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Excellent Family Break
An impressive Edwardian stately home and we stayed in a separate 3 bedroom house adjoining the property. The property we stayed in had a kitchen with all the modern facilities and all the rooms were clean and tidy. The grounds were extensive and we enjoyed feeding the very friendly goats. The pool was excellent and the owners were very accomodating. A place we would definately stay at again and would have no heistation recommeding to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Beautiful Rest
A wonderful space for relaxing and having fun with friends or family. Lots of space both inside and out and beautiful grounds to explore. Amazing morning sun in the garden outside and a great space upstairs for kids or gathering as friends. Stuart and Abi were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020