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Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Perfect Base in Colchester

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Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 444 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Colchester, England
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colchester Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About this property

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Perfect Base in Colchester

Welcome to Little Oaks, a delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that perfectly blends period charm with modern comfort. Nestled on Greenstead Road in Colchester, this cosy retreat offers an inviting atmosphere, ideal for couples, friends, solo travellers, or small families looking to explore the historic town, work nearby, or enjoy a peaceful stay. With its mix of old-world character and contemporary touches, Little Oaks is the perfect base for your Colchester adventures.

The Space
Step inside Little Oaks and you’ll immediately notice the unique character that gives this home its charm. The lounge features a warm, traditional fireplace, low ceilings, and a cosy, welcoming layout. Thoughtful decor, comfortable seating, and ambient lighting create a space perfect for relaxing with a book, streaming your favourite show on the TV, or simply unwinding after a busy day.

The brand-new kitchen is modern and fully equipped, designed to make cooking and dining a pleasure. With an oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, and all essential cookware and utensils, you can easily prepare meals whether you’re grabbing a quick breakfast before work or cooking a relaxed evening dinner. A small dining area ensures mealtimes are comfortable and convenient.

Bedrooms

Master Bedroom: This charming room features a comfortable double bed, fresh linens, and storage for your belongings. The calming decor ensures a restful night’s sleep.

Second Bedroom: Single bedding makes this room ideal for a child, friend, or colleague. Like the master, it offers fresh linens and a cosy atmosphere.

Bathroom
The home includes a modern bathroom with a shower and bath combo, fresh towels, and all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay.

Extra Features

Reliable Wi-Fi throughout the house for work or streaming.

On-street parking for convenience.

Self check-in via secure key safe, allowing flexibility for arrival times.

Fresh towels, linens, and basic amenities provided.

Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire home, including the lounge, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathroom. On-street parking makes arrival stress-free, while the key safe ensures flexible and secure self check-in.

Location & Neighbourhood
Little Oaks is ideally situated to take full advantage of everything Colchester has to offer. You’ll be just minutes from Colchester University, making it perfect for visiting academics, students, or conference attendees. The town centre is easily accessible, where you can enjoy historic streets, Colchester Castle, cafes, restaurants, shops, and the vibrant local market. A large Tesco Supermarket is nearby for groceries and essentials.

For leisure and sightseeing, there’s plenty to explore:

Colchester Castle & Museum – learn about the town’s rich history.

Castle Park – a perfect spot for picnics or a relaxing walk.

Colchester Zoo – a fantastic day out for families.

Historic streets and independent shops – great for browsing and dining.

Transport links are excellent, with local roads connecting easily to surrounding towns, and bus routes linking you to central Colchester and beyond. Whether you’re in town for work, study, or exploring the area, Little Oaks provides a comfortable, convenient base.

Why Guests Love Little Oaks

Cosy, characterful home with modern updates.

Ideal location close to university, town, and shops.

Flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 4 guests.

Easy self check-in and parking options.

Other Things to Note

No smoking or pets inside the property.

Families with young children are welcome, but there are no stair gates or baby equipment provided.

Fresh linens, towels, and basic amenities included for all guests.

Whether you’re visiting Colchester for work, study, or leisure, Little Oaks offers a welcoming, comfortable, and charming home to make your stay unforgettable. Experience the perfect mix of historic charm, modern convenience, and central location, all within easy reach of Colchester’s top attractions.

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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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

About the area

Colchester

Colchester is home to this holiday home. High Woods Country Park and Dedham Vale reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also worth visiting.
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Colchester, England

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Essex - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 11 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Perfect Base in Colchester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Perfect Base in Colchester?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Perfect Base in Colchester?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Perfect Base in Colchester located?

Situated in Colchester, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries. Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Natural History Museum are also within 15 minutes. Hythe Station is 11 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 19 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Ray Catchpole

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Catchpole Stays ltd is passionate about creating a serene and tranquil experience for all of its guests. Whether it be coming home after a busy day at work or exploring everything the local area has to offer.

Run by husband and wife team Ray and Natasha, they created the company for the sole aim of wanting to get into the hospitality business to provide experiences that people would look back on to remember. We truly believe that the meaning of life is the acquisition of memories and absolutely love going away ourselves for business and leisure to exploring areas that provide that perfect mix of leisure and activities. We therefore carefully consider where we chose to open up new accommodation to ensure it meets what we would expect ourselves.

We stay at all of our accommodation before they go live in order to ensure they are set up effectively and efficiently to allow you a hassle free and relaxing stay.

The company itself was established in 2019 and has 14 apartments available for short stays in Essex

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