Title: The Hide 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 Hide Cottage in Colchester with free parking ## Photo gallery for The Hide ![Cottage | Outdoor dining - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/17d5a5c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/e9b6a15b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/a721387a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/9a0b7161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/d6f8f25c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Hide, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## 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. ### The Hide Cottage in Colchester with free parking This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. All accommodations are individually decorated and offer free WiFi and showers. Guests can enjoy private hot tubs, and other standard amenities include kitchens and 2 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at The Hide offers Hot tubs. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This accommodation has kitchens with kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. This Colchester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private hot tub ### 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 - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - 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 - 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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 The Hide Cottage The Hide Colchester The Hide Cottage Colchester ## About the area Located in Colchester, The Hide is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Colchester Arts Centre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. [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%7C51.79183%2C0.96234&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KB_dPFvBwIN_bo_ExMWralaXmKk=) Reeves Hall Meeting Lane East Mersea, Colchester, England, CO5 8TE ### What's nearby - Mersea Island Vineyard \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Cudmore Grove Country Park \- 6 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Colchester Zoo \- 18 min drive \- 10.7 miles - University of Essex \- 22 min drive \- 12.0 miles - Colchester Castle Park \- 23 min drive \- 11.1 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 23 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 80 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Yachtsmans Arms - ‬29 min drive - ‪The Railway Tavern - ‬28 min drive - ‪Mash And Barrel - ‬34 min drive - ‪Victory at Mersea - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mersea Barn - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hide pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Hide? ### What time is check-in at The Hide? ### What time is check-out at The Hide? ### Where is The Hide located? ## Have a question? 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