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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
15 Customer Reviews
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"A lovely, well equipped cottage that provides easy access to a beautiful part of the country."
The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The cottage was easy to find and the parking arrangements were straightforward. The rooms were clean and tidy, with lovely decor. We would be happy to stay here again.
You were wonderful guests thank you Property Owner
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x twin
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room with open fire
- Central heating
- Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking available
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile
The property
Tucked away on the outskirts of Colne Engaine, Colchester, is this delightful three-bedroom cottage, The Gate House.
A former wellness centre settled on a working farm, The Gate House enjoys a superb location within easy reach of Colchester, Dedham Vale, Suffolk Coast, Heaths AONB, Lavenham, Sudbury, Clare and Hadleigh, making it a fabulous pet-friendly choice for a group or family of six wanting to explore the area.
Be welcomed in the spacious and well-equipped kitchen, where you can rustle up family favourites, ready to enjoy around the dining table for six as the conversation flows and the wine is poured.
After dinner, retreat to the sitting room, where you can relax on the plush seating in front of the Smart TV, whilst your pooch takes up their favourite spot in front of the open fire.
The ground floor is completed by a handy cloakroom.
Head upstairs, where you can wash away the day in the gorgeous shower room, before retiring to one of three beautifully presented bedrooms, two king-size and a twin.
Explore the village, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal at the welcoming Five Bells pub, or stock up on essentials at the village shop.
For a wider variety of dining options, head to Halstead, where you can indulge in a sweet treat at The Little Book Café, Turkish cuisine at The Shiish, Japanese at Yoshi Haru and American delights at Pheonix Arizona.
Continue on to Earls Colne, where you can enjoy wildlife walks through the Colne Valley Local Nature Reserve, test out your swing at the Colne Valley Golf Club, or dine at the award-winning Lion Brasserie.
Further afield, you can explore the bustling city of Colchester, where you can spend a fun-filled day at Colchester Zoo, visit the historic sites of Colchester Castle and St Boltoph’s Priory, picnic in Castle Park, or indulge in fine dining at one of two Michelin Star restaurants, Kintsu and Church Street Tavern.
For a luxury escape to Essex, choose The Gate House.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.
Where you’ll be staying
COLNE ENGAINE
Earls Colne 1.2 miles; Halstead 2.5 miles; Colchester 11 miles.
Colne Engaine is a lovely village resting between Halstead and Wakes Colne in Colchester. The charming village offers a good selection of local amenities, including the Five Bells pub, a well-stocked village shop, a village green and a recreation ground. For a wider selection of attractions and amenities, visit Earls Colne, home to the Colne Valley Golf Club, Colne Valley Local Nature Reserve, The Lion, and Malda. Continue on to Halstead, where you will find plenty of places to dine, including The Shiish, The Curry Cottage, Yoshi Haru, Pheonix Arizona and The Locomotive, along with the Empire Theatre, Greenwood Park and Halstead Public Gardens. Further afield, you can discover the delights of Colchester, where you can visit the historic sites of St Boltoph’s Priory and Colchester Castle, Lexden Springs Nature Reserve, National Trust – Bourne Mill, Colchester Zoo, Highwoods Country Park and Colchester Golf Club.