English country cottage in Birch, near Colchester - Sleeps 3 + 1 Baby.

Baytree Cottage 11 bedroom, Sleeps 3 + 1 Baby.

This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale.

Accommodation details

Ground floor:
Open plan living space: With wooden floor.
Living area: With wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player and double sofa bed.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With gas cooker, microwave and fridge.
First floor:
Bedroom: With zip and link super knigsize bed (can be twin beds on request).
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.

Electric night storage heaters, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.

Located in the quaint village of Birch, these semi-detached, cosy cottages (31049 and 31050) have been built with the purpose of a holiday home in mind. Adjacent to the owner’s home, both properties comfortably sleep 2 guests with the option of extra guests with the sofa bed in the living space. Wood burners give a warm and welcoming feel to the cottages which have a contemporary theme throughout. It is a good base for exploring Essex and Suffolk, birdwatching on the nearby nature reserves, sea angling from Mersea Island, or just enjoying the local beaches and countryside. Close to Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town with a castle, museums, art gallery, many Roman remains, a good shopping centre, Colchester Zoo and a mainline rail link to London (40 minutes). Mersea Island is 8 miles away for its locally caught fish and oysters, as well as its sailing and beaches. Within easy driving distance are the popular sightseeing destinations of Flatford Mill, Lavenham, Finchingfield and Kersey. Shop 4 miles, real ale pub serving food 300 yards.