Title: Ivy Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4609&destination=Colchester%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=114936041&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ivy Cottage ## Photo gallery for Ivy Cottage ![Living area - Ivy Cottage (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114936100/114936041/75d03ee5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Ivy Cottage (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114936100/114936041/04b4dcea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Ivy Cottage (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114936100/114936041/57b1fad5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ivy Cottage (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114936100/114936041/7e03f154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ivy Cottage (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114936100/114936041/561b05f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Ivy Cottage, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ivy Cottage Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. All accommodations are individually decorated and offer free WiFi and showers. Guests will also find kitchens. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. This accommodation has kitchens with kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Family friendly - Playground ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### 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 - Garden - Individual decor - 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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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards 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 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 Ivy Cottage Cottage Ivy Cottage Colchester Ivy Cottage Cottage Colchester ## About the area Located in Colchester, Ivy Cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming. Colchester Natural History Museum and Colchester Zoo are also worth visiting. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Cottages in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Cottages.d4609-aaCottages.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%7C51.77880%2C0.90056&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=69kgtqiSVtotszWAfcSmRVmVOrc=) 10 Firs Chase West Mersea, Colchester, England, CO5 8ND ### What's nearby - ![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 16 min drive \- 10.3 miles - ![Colchester Castle Park showing a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081369/7503fe40-29b4-4424-9853-20ceb802d43a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Castle Park 20 min drive \- 10.7 miles - ![Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094515/bbf84a27-b3d2-4273-a137-97f340dadb3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Flatford Mill 38 min drive \- 25.6 miles - Mersea Island Museum 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - University of Essex 20 min drive \- 11.5 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Kelvedon Station 22 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) 80 min drive ### Restaurants - Donkey & Buskins 12 min drive - The Plough 7 min drive - The Railway Tavern 29 min drive - The Hare and Hounds 14 min drive - The Layer Fox 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ivy Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ivy Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Ivy Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Ivy Cottage? ### Where is Ivy Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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