Title: Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105340114&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Holiday home in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/88acccd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/67af6766.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/9a5580a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/2e674326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/84b99638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just outside White Colne, in the heart of the countryside, Old School house offers a charming retreat. Explore large grounds, unwind in the living room or reading room and enjoy quality time with family and friends. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Old School house sits in the countryside just outside White Colne and is a property that is full of character as well as being surrounded by Nature. Not only does the property have large grounds to walk around it also boasts a large living room, tv room, reading room, 4 bedrooms, a separate outside studio with its own bathroom and a large kitchen diner. This is the perfect place to get away with all the family and is still used by the owners regularly for their own get aways from life. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats only - Up to 25 kg per pet - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24330000/24329500/24329437/512c3e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Located near Colchester and set in some amazing natural beauty. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Colchester, this holiday home is in a rural area. Paycockes and Gainsborough's House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include East Anglian Railway Museum and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Assington Barn and Colchester Zoo are also worth visiting. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Holiday homes in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4609-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.938744,0.72491&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gd%60%7CHuql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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m3WxS4wXn0Ftf1nGlHsHPoHVMJw=) Colchester, England ### What's nearby - ![A serene English country scene. Willy Lott's cottage near Flatford Mill featured in several of Constable's paintings including the Haywain. It was renovated in the 1920s #NationalTrust #art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011630/b7e3543e-20f6-4800-83e1-4b4eba9623ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dedham Vale 13 min drive \- 9.3 miles - ![Colchester Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081373/642303a6-7942-40d0-993a-51f21990e2ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Zoo 15 min drive \- 10.9 miles - East Anglian Railway Museum 4 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Milbank Stadium 10 min drive \- 6.7 miles - Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum 11 min drive \- 7.6 miles ### Getting around - Chappel and Wakes Colne Station 7 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Black Horse Cafe 5 min drive - Costa Coffee 8 min drive - The Hook 9 min drive - White Hart Inn 8 min drive - The Swan Inn 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks? ### What time is check-in at Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks? ### What time is check-out at Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks? ### Where is Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ally A. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely big cottage in great location for visiting the area Comfy and spacious cottage with all the facilities needed for a family get together. Kitchen is well equipped, a quiet location with pleasant walks nearby, and good access for the local attractions. ##### Ally A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale L. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience. Loved it! I totally loved this place. Beautiful setting, delightful gardden. Beautiful inside. Loved the facilities and the chance to use old china plates and bowls and cutlery. Large enough to find a space to be on your own. ##### Dale L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline M. 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely house with plenty of room for a family party. Well equipped. We enjoyed the garden too, we had a dog with us.We enjoyed exploring the area, the autumn colours plus visits to the zoo and railway museum.Thank you to our host for helping when one of our party fell ill.Overall a very good stay, highly recommended ##### Caroline M. 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