Title: Home away from Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home away from Home Holiday home in Colchester with free parking ![Executive House | Private kitchen | Fridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45020000/45017300/45017214/a994a206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Executive House | Living room | TV, iPod dock, MP3 dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45020000/45017300/45017214/aa8c3295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45020000/45017300/45017214/9fde3bc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Executive House | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45020000/45017300/45017214/d62d3f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45020000/45017300/45017214/90dab2a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a garden and laundry facilities at Home away from Home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Free airport shuttle - Dryer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking included ## 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. ### Home away from Home Holiday home in Colchester with free parking This holiday home features laundry facilities, a computer station and a garden. Free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and an iPod dock. A kitchen with a fridge is available, and added amenities include a dryer and a TV. This holiday home offers 3 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. This accommodation has kitchens with fridges. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a safe and an iron/ironing board. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Family friendly - Travel cot ### Kitchen - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - IPod dock - MP3 dock - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Computer station ### Comfort - Heating - Portable fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a train station - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Security system - Fire extinguisher ### General - 3 units - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 This property accepts cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as Home away from Home Colchester Home away from Home Private vacation home Home away from Home Private vacation home Colchester ## About the area Located in Colchester, this holiday home is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Woods Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Xtreme Gaming 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.88158%2C0.93344&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A4s7CxQ6ghi2tRpFLgmqCJKdjO0=) 58 Mascot Square, Colchester, England, CO4 3GA ### What's nearby - University of Essex - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Colchester Castle Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Colchester Town Hall - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Mercury Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - Colchester Zoo - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles ### Getting around - Hythe Station - 9 min walk - London (STN-Stansted) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk - ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk - ‪Pizza Night Plus - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home away from Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Home away from Home? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Home away from Home? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home away from Home? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Does Home away from Home provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request. ### Where is Home away from Home located? > Situated in Colchester, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Essex, High Woods Country Park and Hollytrees Museum. Colchester Visitor Information Centre and The Minories Galleries are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hythe Station is 9 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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