Located in Colchester, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from East Anglian Railway Museum and 9 minutes from Milbank Stadium. .This vacation home is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Paycockes.
East Anglian Railway Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
Hedingham Castle - 14 min drive - 10.2 miles
Colchester Zoo - 15 min drive - 10.9 miles
Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 12.6 miles
Getting around
Bures Station - 4 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Black Horse Cafe - 5 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
The Hook - 9 min drive
White Hart Inn - 8 min drive
Lamarsh Lion - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks
Old School house sits in the countryside just outside White Colne and is a property that is full of character as well as being surrounded by Nature. Not only does the property have large grounds to walk around it also boasts a large living room, tv room, reading room, 4 bedrooms, a separate outside studio with its own bathroom and a large kitchen diner. This is the perfect place to get away with all the family and is still used by the owners regularly for their own get aways from life.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats only
2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
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
Bed sheets changed on request
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Towels (changed on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Caroline M.
Nov 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house with plenty of room for a family party. Well equipped. We enjoyed the garden too, we had a dog with us.We enjoyed exploring the area, the autumn colours plus visits to the zoo and railway museum.Thank you to our host for helping when one of our party fell ill.Overall a very good stay, highly recommended
Caroline M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dale L.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience. Loved it!
I totally loved this place. Beautiful setting, delightful gardden. Beautiful inside. Loved the facilities and the chance to use old china plates and bowls and cutlery. Large enough to find a space to be on your own.
Dale L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ally A.
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely big cottage in great location for visiting the area
Comfy and spacious cottage with all the facilities needed for a family get together. Kitchen is well equipped, a quiet location with pleasant walks nearby, and good access for the local attractions.