Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops

Coffee/tea facilities, Decorative detail, Bedroom

Property building, Patio, Facade/entrance

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(48 Ratings)

House in Colchester

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops, a property with a garden, is situated in Wivenhoe, 36 km from Hedingham Castl.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Holiday Home

1 Double • 1 Double • 548 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops

$$$$

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(48 Ratings)

House in Colchester

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Holiday Home

1 Double • 1 Double • 548 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(48 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

Nice stay in Wivenhoe

There was a problem initially with our booking but this was quickly and professionally resolved by Kate. We had a lovely stay in Wivenhoe.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Cosy, calm, quiet home from home. Lovely spot.

Fantastic little house, with a properly equipped kitchen for cooking at home. Its a calm space, on a quiet street - I loved that it was tucked up along a short path. The hosts have nailed the "little things" that make the difference - there are a few books, blankets, cosy lighting, but also sensible storage for clothes, food and the like. Easy to live in for a work week. Style and substance :-)

Only downside - the soft beds. I like a firm mattress and neither of the beds was that. That is the only reason I didnt give 10 stars across the board.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Cosy cottage lovely and clean , modern well stocked.

Cosy clean well stocked ❤️

Liked everything

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Nicely appointed

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Despite the above we thought the little cottage was lovely and we had a nice couple of days. Definitely more positives t

Lovely cosy cottage in a good location bed super comfortable friendly residents next door

No dishwasher Back door was very difficult to open & impossible to lock from outside Trivet tray on kitchen counter still had remains of food from previous guests

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Quiet and beautiful little cottage in a good location. The beds were super comfy. Liked the little sweets and snacks. The hosts were very helpful. Train station was also close by.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Superb

Charming, Victorian cottage in a quirky village. Equiped with everything we needed and extra touches such as Cava and treats. Enjoyed walking around the village looking at all the different architectural styles. Very convenient to be able to walk along the river path into Colchester and catch bus/train back. Loved the Castle Museum. Train to the coast was great too. Sitting on the patio with a glass of wine at the end of the day.

Nothing to dislike. Oven needed cleaning a bit more but we ate out mostly so not important.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Comfy and convenient

The cottage was clean and comfy with everything you need and some lovely extra touches. It is very peaceful and well located. Wivenhoeis a lovely little town with great choice of pubs, shops, restaurants, good transport and walks

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Lovely comfortable and well appointed cottage in a pretty area, will come again.

Pretty cottage with nice little touches.

Two of the windows wouldn’t shut. Very steep stairs.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Superb

charming cottage, cosy, comfortable, lovely decoration, and lot’s of welcoming treats! very calm as well.

1.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

The staged photos do NOT reflect the reality of the property’s poor condition

it was appalling & we moved out after 1 night stay even though we had paid for 3 nights

we’ve sent a list of items to the owners with accompanying photos & we’ve not had a response. This property should not be advertised on booking.com & we’ll be giving consideration to future bookings that we’ve made also….this property is not maintained & I will be putting in a formal complaint

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Pleasant

Very quaint well equipped cottage

Stairs very steep.my partner has mobility issues and nowhere in the write up does it mention very steep stairs and that also was a problem for our dog who could not get up them and nothing to grip on so had to carry our beagle up and downstairs very dangerous

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

lovely cottage and would highly recommend

lovely cottage, excellently presented, very clean & has all key items you need. welcome drinks and snacks provided which was a lovely touch - would certainly recommend.

n/a

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Even better in real life....

We had a wonderful few days at the Secret Cottage. It has a very homely feel and had all the accessories and facilities we needed. Beds were very comfortable and we all slept so well. The location was great too just a short walk to the pub and quay. It was all as described but better in real life once we found the secret entrance as shown in the photo. Plus the little extras made all the difference.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Perfect short break in a beautiful cottage.

The cosyness of the cottage, the little touches, the surroundings, the quietness and the general relaxing nature of all of it.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Perfect cottage in the perfect location

What a delightful little cottage. A perfect cottage in a perfect location. There was so much to do locally, plenty of long walks in woodlands and by the river. The train station is two minutes walk away for trips the Colchester for more entertainment etc. You could even head to London. There are a number of pubs and a few little café and tea rooms. These appear to be independent and were so tiny that I didn't manage to get a place in the days that I was there. There are take aways, chip shop and a co op all within a few minutes walk. The weather was amazing and I was able to make the most of the patio which was flooded with sunshine and perfect for reading a book and having a drink. The house is compact, but thoughtfully decorated and clean and tidy. The age and character of the property lead to some limitations as you would expect, but I thought it was lovely for my short stay of a couple of nights. Despite being a terrace house it was quiet and peaceful. There are two double bedrooms which are light and spacious with lovely crisp bedding and such comfortable mattresses. The bathroom is quirky and colourful with lashings of hot water and lovely ethical cleaning products. The kitchen had all you could need, though limited space to put your food. There were nice touches of milk, tea, coffee and a bottle of fizz, should you wish it. I was very impressed and would certainly book to stay there again.

The house was wonderful but a couple of associated niggles.. Parking was not easy and I ended up quite a distance from the house. Fortunately you don't need the car as everything is in walking distance but it did make packing and unpacking more tricky owing to a disability I have. Owing to the age of the building the staircase is narrow and steep. It is painted which makes it slippy in socks! My own fault.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Everything- location, comfortable beds, lovely lounge and well appointed kitchen. Lots of little touches like treats, milk and wine were very welcome. A beautiful cottage with everything you would need. Loved it!

Nothing at all

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

Lovely location, very pretty, cosy cottage with everything we needed for a lovely break

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

perfect cottage for a get away

nicely tucked away, friendly neighbors and pet friendly

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Lovely quiet pet friendly cottage

I liked the cottage for itself and its stylish simplicity. But especially attractive to me was that it is pet friendly.

All was fine.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

House views

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Wonderful home with conscientious, kind ownership

quaint, private and cute.

no hot water from kitchen tap, needed to boil water from the kettle to do washing up.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

enjoyable would definitely book again

fantastic cottage location it had everything you needed for a relaxing stay.

nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Lovely place to stay and hope to return soon

sweet little cottage, well positioned for the village amenities

It was all good

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Superb

Location, character, hosts were lovely and very helpful.

Not much! We loved it

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Exceptional

We absolutelly loved our stay at this charming cottage. The facilities were great and the hosts very helpful. We appriciate we could stay in the cottage with our dog. Thank you for the welcome drink and snacks :) Thank you so much for making our break special!

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

A great little cottage tucked away in a very central but quiet location. Highly recommended.

A lot of thought had gone into providing extra touches from the welcome bottle in the fridge to toiletries in the bathroom. All the essentials were there and the cottage felt really homely.

The only thing missing was a hairdryer - but we were only there for 2 nights so it wasn't essential.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Hosts Marty and Kate, were extremely helpful.

Had to contact the host for the key code, as not given by Booking.com!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Amazing stay

Perfect location, amazing facilities and such a perfect getaway!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Loved everything.

Beautiful little cottage. Lovely decor and stocked with everything you need.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Superb

This lovely cottage has such character with a modern twist, its in a quiet location with only a few minutes walk to facilities, really nice place to stay.

The secret cottage was a lovely, clean and cosy place to stay in a great location near to facilities

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Cosy cottage in a beautiful location overall a very pleasent stay, we would recommend.

Excellent location, we were pleased to find a good childrens park very close to the cottage and the village was beautiful. The hosts left some thoughtful gifts including easter eggs and bubbly! Much appreciated.

Unfortunately the front door was broken so we didnt have direct accesses to the sun terrace. Internet was also disconnected which was inconvenient however we were appropriately compensated for this.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Colchester?

The average price for a rental in Colchester is $153 per night. This rental is $17 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops

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About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Colchester

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Holiday Home

Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops

House in Colchester

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Holiday Home

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Colchester?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Secret Cottage, Wivenhoe - Charming, Cosy, Convenient & Quiet, 2 x Double Bed Period Cottage PLUS Patio - 6 min walk train, 2 min walk High Street Pubs, Restaurants, Shops?

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