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About this property

Historic Setting: Cuckoo Rooms in Colchester offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace and an outdoor seating area, providing guests with picturesque views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and kitchenettes cater to various needs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegan and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch and dinner in a modern ambiance, complemented by a selection of wines. Convenient Location: Located 35 mi from London Stansted Airport and 1.2 mi from Colchester Castle, the guest house is also close to attractions like Freeport Braintree (18 mi) and Hedingham Castle (21 mi). Highly rated for room cleanliness, convenient location, and comfort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room with everything we needed for a couple of nights. Good location close to the station and the town centre.
  • Cindy
    United States United States
    I stay there every time I’m In town. It just feels like home. Comfortable bed. Great location. A fridge and a microwave. Reasonably priced. It’s the best.
  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    shower was very nice, host was amazing, responsive, and the property was spotless, smelt clean and was overall a perfect stay.
  • Raysa
    Portugal Portugal
    All well organized, clean, amazing staff, comfortable and in the city center. Best place to stay in Colchester.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, clean and comfortable room and bathroom
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed was so comfortable and I had such a good night's sleep. Great location and simple check in. Communication from host was brilliant when TV wasn't working and fixed straight away. Lovely touches like eye mask and ear plugs next to bed and...
  • Claudia
    United States United States
    Perfect location, you are walking distance to basically everything in town. Clean, comfortable room. Great bed and very roomy bathroom. Cute welcome basket with eye masks and ear plugs.
  • Bob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a great two night stay (my daughter and I) for a concert in the castle park (about 10 mins walk). The apartment was well designed, very spacious and very clean - great for families, with the additional fold out sofa-bed. The kitchen was...
  • Lydia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the room, its very stylish and clean also was nice to be able to access Netflix and have use of a mini fridge. There is a little terrace outside that was a nice place to sit and have drink on. The bed is comfortable and there was a fan...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very clean, and when I got hold of the owner when I got there due to not being able to find a hairdryer, she contacted me almost immediately to explain where it was.

Managed by Aiste B.

Company review score: 9.1Based on 243 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We offer a relaxing and modern oasis, inspired by the great outdoors in the beautiful old town of Colchester. Our rooms are quirky, stylish and full of personality, providing plenty of space, equipped with all amenities you might need. Regardless of whether it's a business trip, a family getaway or a romantic weekend away, we can assure you'll have a comfortable stay. Please be aware that the property is located on the first floor and the access is gained only via stairs. No lift access.

Neighborhood info

Colchester is a historic market town located in Essex and is recognised as a Britain's first city and the former capital of Roman Britain. This picturesque town is situated on the River Colne and offers a wide variety of things to do for all the family. With a number of museums, theatres, galleries and its very own Zoo (which is a home to over 200 species), young and old will find something new and exciting to explore. Colchester is also a great destination for shopping, housing a number of department stores, independent boutiques, a wide range of pop-up markets and year round festivals, including Octoberfest, Colchester's Christmas Market and smoke & fire festival (the UK’s largest BBQ festival) to name a few. Colchester is conveniently located just over 50 miles (80 km) northeast of London and is connected to the capital by the A12 road and its railway station which is on the Great Eastern Main Line. Fancy a day by the sea? Frinton-on-Sea and other seaside towns are only 30 minutes away by either train or car. ​

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Cuckoo Dough
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Cuckoo Rooms takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
£5 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.