Title: The Brambles Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Brambles Cottage in Colchester with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Brambles ![Cottage | Terrace/patio - The Brambles (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91800000/91793500/91793422/648bd419.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Brambles (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91800000/91793500/91793422/2c14ecbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - The Brambles (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91800000/91793500/91793422/6263f8dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Pool | Outdoor pool - The Brambles (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91800000/91793500/91793422/a9ea02c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Brambles (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91800000/91793500/91793422/3da6c547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Brambles provides amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £541 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb ## 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. ### The Brambles Cottage in Colchester with kitchen An outdoor pool, an arcade/games room and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The cottage features free WiFi, a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - 24-hour pool access - Outdoor pool ### 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 ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### 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 - 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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. ### We should mention 24-hour pool access ### Property is also known as The Brambles Cottage The Brambles Colchester The Brambles Cottage Colchester ## About the area Colchester is home to this cottage. High Woods Country Park and Abberton Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colchester Zoo and Xtreme Gaming. Colchester Natural History Museum and Tenpin Bowling Colchester 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%7C51.87435%2C0.85777&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tPUTW5LHJCh8-7-ZcNSE-PIPFn8=) Sprotts Farm Holt Road Polstead, Colchester, England, CO6 5BT ### 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 3 min drive \- 1.7 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 8 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Colchester Golf Club 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Birch Grove Golf Club 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - University of Essex 12 min drive \- 4.5 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station 8 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) 55 min drive ### Restaurants - The Fat Cat 4 min drive - The Hospital Arms 4 min drive - Donkey & Buskins 4 min drive - The Ale House 4 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Brambles have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Brambles? ### Is The Brambles pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Brambles? ### What time is check-in at The Brambles? ### What time is check-out at The Brambles? ### Where is The Brambles located? ## Have a question? 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