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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
6 Customer Reviews
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"Arrived to find the property had not been cleaned from previous guests which disturbed our stay, we had had a long day at work and had to contact the housekeepers who arrived very promptly but due to rushing they missed various things like fag butts on tables etc."
Next day we tried to watch telly of an evening to discover you HAVE to have an firestick/amazon account to access any TV application. Very poor design for a holiday let where every user is different. Had to go away and get someone to make us an account just to be able to access other iplayers. Would seem the owner is not equipt to run this property as a successfully functioning holiday rental. No apology from Sykes or the owner either.
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"The property indoors was delightful but getting in on arrival was awkward - no reference to where to find the keybox and when we did spot it through the foliage on the gate, it was difficult to open the gate as after sliding the visible bolt, we couldn’t see what else was stopping it opening."
We were hardly able reach over to unlatch it. Trying to input the code was a nightmare bending down double, unable to see whether the right number had gone in. On leaving the key, it was raining and I was under a constantly running overflow from the gutter. Instructions and more appropriate positioning are sorely needed as is repair to the gutter. The bungalow is otherwise comfortable and very well equipped. A friend called to see us after a couple of days and in helping with parking on the gravel area, we were appalled to find the accumulation of bags of rubbish between the garage and boundary fence. The nearest one had spilled and there was cosmetic and sanitary detritus on the ground. We had contacted Esme about our own rubbish disposal and were told Friday was collection day and that there should have been a notice on the kitchen wall. There wasn’t and there was no collection on Friday. It seems it was Wednesday.
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"The cottage was lovely and a good size for our party of six."
It was spoilt by some of the issues we had. No instructions for putting out the waste or recycling. We stacked our waste at the rear of the garage along with previous waste that had not been disposed of. It was very smelly and an obvious health hazard. Packet of rolls with a 2023 date on found in back of cupboard. The floors in the showers and in the bath were very slippery when wet. Bath mats or anti slip system would solve this. There was mould on the ceiling in the ensuite bathroom and adjacent bedroom. More saucepans of various sizes needed. Helpful, easy to read advice on how to use microwave , oven etc, Used sanitary items left in bedroom bin. Single toilet seat cracked and stained. Not able to use outside seating area as it needed cleaning to get rid of green algae. Because the front door is very stiff to open and close handles would be very helpful. The keybox was very hard to find on arrival and so low down was difficult to use. Instructions on where it was located would be useful.
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"Was a lovely property but was very tired and need of a good deep clean/maintenance."
Is this not considered before the busy start of the holiday season. I wouldn’t know where to start my list and picture/video evidence of how poor things were which was a shame because it was a lovely place. All I can say at the moment is pet free, dog bed and dog poo garden!!!
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"No host details are shared with us."
Only housekeeping details shared and the number and email not reachable. House needs deep cleaning. Folder for property was too detailed. Need to simplify. Beside of these kids love the house during the easter holiday. Quite place.
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"The Cloakroom ceiling light did not work The moving metal parts to the main entrance door quite stiff Otherwise the property was comfortable and well maintained with a very attractive living area."
Unfortunately the wet weather meant we could not make use of the garden.
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x king-size
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Cloakroom
- Kitchen/diner with TV
- Sitting room with electric stove-effect fire
- Conservatory
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 3 cars
- Enclosed rear garden with lawn and furniture
- Sorry, no pets, no smoking
- Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
The property
Tucked away in the historic town of Colchester, Essex is this characterful single-storey dwelling, 256 London Road.
Benefitting from off-road parking, an enclosed garden and an electric stove-effect fire, 256 London Road welcomes six guests, perfect for a family or group of friends seeking a memorable getaway in Essex.
Park up, cross the threshold into your new home-from-home, ready to kick back and relax in the inviting sitting room as your other half gets to grips with a superb array of appliances in the well-equipped kitchen.
Cook up a delicious meal before settling down at the dining table or outside in the enclosed garden to tuck into a feast, toasting to a wonderful escape over a bottle of bubbly.
Pop corks until sundown, turning conversation to your exciting plans for the day ahead before retreating to the bathroom to freshen up with a warm shower or long soak.
Choose from three superb bedrooms, including a king-size with an en-suite shower room and two additional king-sizes to rest your head in, catching your well-earned slumber before another fun-filled day.
When you’re ready to explore, head to the centre of Colchester, where you can discover Colchester Castle, take a stroll through High Woods Country Park or visit one of the most popular zoos in the UK, Colchester Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals from around the world.
Uncover the beautiful and unique gardens of Beth Chatto Gardens, learn about the famous history of Tiptree jams at the Tiptree Jam Factory, enjoy a range of diverse natural history at Colchester Natural History Museum or relax in the picturesque Castle Park in the heart of Colchester.
With the Dedham Vale AONB, Ipswich and Chelmsford within accessible reach, you’ll have so much to do and see.
Experience all of this and more at 256 London Road.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.
About the location
COLCHESTER
Mersea Island 9 miles; Clacton on Sea 18 miles; London 50 miles.
Colchester is a historic, large town in the region of Essex. It has been named as one of the fastest growing towns and is claimed to be the oldest town in Britain. Colchester is 50 miles northeast of London with good links by road and by rail, being less than 50 minutes from London Liverpool Street station, as well as within easy reach of Stansted Airport and from the passenger ferry port of Harwich. The river Colne runs through the town of Colchester which then leads to Mersea Island, home to the Colchester native oyster. Colchester today is a thriving, modern town with great visitor attractions including Colchester Zoo and Colchester Castle, as well as fantastic places to eat, drink and shop. Poised at the gateway to East Anglia with picturesque villages and only paces away from the coast the Colchester area is the perfect destination for a well-deserved short break or family holiday.