Title: The Stables 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 Stables Cottage in Colchester with free parking ## Photo gallery for The Stables ![Living area - The Stables (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91391200/91391167/34886723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Stables (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91391200/91391167/2ff5135f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Stables (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91391200/91391167/97ff7742.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Stables (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91391200/91391167/f7b7e056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Stables (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91391200/91391167/627ca68e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Stables provides amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £504 includes taxes & fees 5 Feb - 6 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 Stables Cottage in Colchester with free parking An outdoor pool, an arcade/games room and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. Self parking is free. 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. This Colchester cottage provides 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 - Fishing nearby ### 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 Stables Cottage The Stables Colchester The Stables Cottage Colchester ## About the area Colchester is home to this cottage. Dedham Vale and Bridge Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve and Great Cornard Country Park. Assington Barn and Lavenham Falconry are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [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%7C52.01828%2C0.89514&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KVHlhaIhrNy2bwWAuBFFnec6nns=) Sprotts Farm Holt Road Polstead, Colchester, England, CO6 5BT ### 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 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Suffolk Distillery 8 min drive \- 4.2 miles - Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve 10 min drive \- 7.9 miles - Assington Barn 11 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Great Cornard Country Park 13 min drive \- 7.9 miles ### Getting around - Sudbury Station 13 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - The Anchor Inn 8 min drive - Mill Street Cafe 7 min drive - White Hart 4 min drive - The Cock Inn 7 min drive - Le Talbooth 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Stables have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Stables? ### Is The Stables pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Stables? ### What time is check-in at The Stables? ### What time is check-out at The Stables? ### Where is The Stables located? ## Have a question? 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