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A stone gate with a sign reading "Castle Park" leading to a building with a dome and a lantern on top.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a washing machine, and a staircase.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, a window with curtains, and a white door.
A neatly made bed with a pink towel, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table with a cup.
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a wooden boat.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom657 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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Colchester
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Town Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this vacation home is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Hythe Quay and Hollytrees Museum. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Colchester Visitor Information Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from The Minories Galleries.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Essex - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Odd One Out - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cloisters - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Naka Thai - ‬10 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy Central Home with Private Garden & Fast Wifi, Comfy 3BR Home • Contractor Friendly • Town Centr...

Spacious 3-bedroom home in the heart of Colchester, perfect for families, groups and contractors. Features a modern, open-plan living area, fully-equipped kitchen and a private garden. Sleeps up to 5 guests. An 11-minute walk from Colchester Town station, with a Co-op 2 minutes away and a Tesco Express 3. Free on-street parking opposite the house and on nearby Cannon Street, subject to availability, and easy self-check-in. Your ideal base for long stays and exploring historic Colchester!



The space

Welcome to The Barrack Nest, your spacious and modern retreat in the heart of Colchester. Perfectly suited for families, groups or professionals, this entire 3-bedroom home is designed for comfort and connection.



Living & Dining:

Step into a bright, open-plan living and dining area where you can relax and socialise. Unwind on the large, comfortable sofa (which converts to a bed for extra guests) and stream your favourite shows on the 55-inch Smart TV, with Freeview and all the main streaming apps.



Kitchen:

The sleek, fully-equipped kitchen features modern appliances and everything you need to prepare delicious meals, which can be enjoyed together at the family dining table.



Bedrooms & Bathroom:

Flexible sleeping across three bedrooms, all prepared with hotel-quality linen:

Bedroom 1: Super King zip-link bed, which splits into two single beds on request

Bedroom 2: One single bed

Bedroom 3: One single bed

Living room: Sofa bed

The house sleeps 5 and can be set up either as a Super King plus two singles, or as four single beds. Just let us know which you would prefer before you arrive.



The property includes a bright, modern bathroom with marble-effect tiles, complete with complimentary starter toiletries for your convenience.



Guest access

Guests will have private and exclusive access to the entire home throughout their stay.

Entire 3-bedroom house

Private, enclosed back garden

Open-plan living area and kitchen

Full bathroom



Check-in is simple and flexible with our easy self-check-in key box, allowing you to arrive at your convenience.



Other things to note

To ensure a seamless and comfortable stay, please note the following:

Location: The house is on Barrack Street, a busy road, but double-glazed windows throughout keep it quiet inside.

High-Speed Wi-Fi: The house is equipped with superfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, perfect for remote work or streaming.

Professional Cleaning: The property is professionally cleaned and sanitised after every stay.

Long Stays: For stays longer than one week, a complimentary weekly cleaning service is provided.

Housekeeping Schedule: Please be aware that housekeeping services may be present at the property between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturdays.

Complimentary Items: Your stay includes fresh linen and towels, starter toiletries, and kitchen basics such as tea and coffee.

Laundry: A washing machine is available for your use.



Save the listing if you are planning ahead - we take bookings up to a year out.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 657 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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