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Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Dining
Nestled in the heart of a picturesque Suffolk village, Valley View Cottage offers a serene escape with its beautifully relandscaped garden and stunning views of the Box Valley. Unwind in the cozy sitting room by the log burner or enjoy al fresco dining on the raised platform overlooking the valley.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Colchester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

577209

About the area

Map
Colchester, Sufffolk

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Suffolk Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • University of Essex - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mill Street Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage located?

Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Suffolk Distillery and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Dedham Vale. Assington Barn and Bridge Cottage are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Immaculate luxury retreat in pretty village with great pubs - Box Valley Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Superb cottage

Best cottage we have stayed in (and it's been a few) lovely area too We will be back as soon as we can
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

A really restful stay in an excellent cottage. Great village location with really good pubs. Cannot fault the cottage for size and layout, with the benefit of a really nice garden with great views. Will be back next year…

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

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😊

Excellent accommodation extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean. Lovely area for walking. Local pubs very good too. My only grumble is not knowing dogs are not allowed upstairs until we arrived although we managed to work around it. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Gorgeous cottage!

Box Valley cottage is super comfortable with lovely fittings and furnishings. The bed in the main bedroom was so comfortable, the garden is gorgeous and a lovely place to sit out on a summer evening. The Crown Inn was excellent both for food or just to go for a drink. The village has a well stocked shop which was great if you ran out of something. Location was great as we visited places in both Suffolk and Essex.

10/10 Excellent

Heather H., Sarasota Florida

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A little Gem

This gem of a property is perfect. Every aspect of this rental is what you hope for when you book a rental. It was scrupulously clean and decorated with taste and charm. The log fire was perfect on a rainy cold November evening! We will return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

excellent few days

we had a lovely few days at stoke by nayland. box valley cottage was perfect for us, the cottage had been well thought out with nice touches, for example the speaker in the kitchen, nice to have the radio on with a cuppa in the mornings. our very timid dog even settled in quickly and enjoyed running in and out the enclosed rear garden. Welcoming pack was nice, really couldnt fault anything, we particularly liked the seating looking out on to the garden and luckily the weather was nice so we even got to sit on the garden bench before we headed out each day. there are nice walks around stoke by nayland and we also enjoyed trips to frinton on sea, dedham and flatford. The local dog friendly pubs were good, food was excellent. we will defiantly be returning at some point and will be recommending to friends and family.
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8/10 Good

Robin C.

Very nice cottage in a beautiful location

Box Cottage has an excellent location in the very pleasant Stoke-by-Nyland which boasts a church, two pubs and a general store/post office. The cottage has a well laid out downstairs with a sitting room, a separate dining space off the well equipped kitchen that opens out onto a small but inviting patio area. The main bedroom is spacious with a dressing table and wardrobe but the window is in need of improvement as it allows a draft and the noise from main village road which runs right outside the cottage. However the second bedroom is both small and overfilled with a large double bed that restricts movement around it and leaves no room for any other furniture and only wall hooks for clothes storage. There is an upstairs bathroom with a bath and over-bath shower attachment. The downstairs toilet also contains a washing machine. The off-street parking is a bonus as the village road is very busy but is only able to accommodate a small to medium sized vehicle. On-street parking is available but not necessarily near the cottage. The cottage is very suitable for a couple but may be a challenge for four adults. Having said all the above, we have really enjoyed our three visits to Box Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Super Suffolk Staycation!

The cottage was everything that it promised, well furnished and extremely comfortable. Hosting and customer service were great. Cleanliness, facilities and equipment were all that we would have hoped for. The garden was a delight - private and enclosed. Perfect for us and our little dog. Great village location with excellent pubs/restaurants on the doorstep and within easy reach of lots of local amenities. Beautiful countryside and very relaxing. Certainly a place to return to!!
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Our third stay!

Box Cottage is such a lovely cottage, so well equipped with a really comfortable super king size bed! The garden is such a lovely place to sit out in at any time of the day. Great location for coast and countryside. We love staying here so much we will be looking to book a fourth time!
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10/10 Excellent

Home from Home

I recently spent five weeks in Box Cottage and experienced all the comforts of home. The cottage is very well equipped and extremely comfortable. The garden is lovely with good seating a place to relax at all times. A long stay which turned into a very enjoyable holiday. I will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

What a great second stay

It was - like our first stay - 2 years ago a great time. Such a beautiful and well equipped house all super clean and so cosy. We just could have moved in!!! To all the other lovely people who tent it please put some water for the birds in the bird feeder the garden can be hot.
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10/10 Excellent

Graham A.

Excellent value for money

Ideal location for base for getting around the area. Cottage esceptionally clean and well presented. Excellent value for money. Have plans to book for latter par part of 2026as a base for visiting family in the Constable country areas.
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10/10 Excellent

Fab u lous

We were very comfortable in your cottage, and found everything we needed for our stay. We explored the surrounding countryside and little villages loved some of the delightful houses in the area, the weather was even better than we expected as it was late in the season thank you very much.

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Box Valley Cottage

Very nice property, however, off-street parking is limited and we had to park on the road, which was busy during the day time. As mentioned the property was of an excellent standard and a great option for a couple or small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Delightful comfy cottage

The cottage is excellent. Everything you could possibly need we found it here. Comfy bed with plenty of space for the two of us. Roomy kitchen diner opening straight on to a delightful back garden, fully enclosed, excellent piece of mind for us with the dog and lots of comfy seating provided with a BBQ should you need it. Parking space at side of house quite tight for our vehicle but always plenty of parking at the front of the cottage. Lots of local info provided and we ate out a couple of times at The Crown in the village which was very good. The only small gripe I had was that the oven needed a good clean and some of the cooking tins and pans could do with an update but as I don't go on holiday to cook this didn't bother us at all as Idylic Cotttages seem on the ball I am sure this will be rectified. Stoke By Nayland is a beautiful area and we are going home refreshed! Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Small but perfectly formed

We spent a few days at this lovely little cottage. It’s been nicely converted fairly recently and done with flair and thoughtfulness. Any of those little things you may have forgotten you will almost certainly find in a drawer somewhere about the place. The owner has truly thought of everything. We were a tiny bit worried about the car parking, but needn’t have been, we were able to park on the road outside. We chose this place because we know and love Stoke by Nayland. A particularly lovely part of this gorgeous part of the country. Would visit again. Thank you for providing such a cute cosy property.
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

Excellent cottage

We have stayed in many cottages up and down the country always 4*+ this was one of the nicest. Very well thought out. Very peaceful, great little village with well stocked shop. Lovely part of the country with lots to visit. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Hazel L.

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Tranquil home from home

Beautifully appointed cottage with everything you could need for your stay. Great communication with the owners and a peaceful location with access to many attractions. Thank you for such a fab weekend retreat we only wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

You won’t be disappointed…

Easy to find, easy to park, easy to get in and created a fabulous first impression. Plenty of hot water, good heating and very cosy. Two decent bedrooms and a great layout/use of space downstairs. The little patio garden was clean and inviting, easily accessed from the French doors and perfect for us with two little dogs (who like wandering in and out and basking!).
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe D.

Nice cottage in rural suffolk

Very nice cottage with good equipment especially living room & kitchen/dining area in rural suffolk not far from Colchester.
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe D.

Perfect spot in countryside

Nice size, equipment & location with nice owner to help when needed. And closeby to anything you need, rural walks, nice pubs, colchester & seaside
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10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

A week in November

We were lucky with the weather but walked every day with the dog straight from the cottage- wonderful walks and beautiful scenery. The cottage is fantastic, everything you need, attention to detail, warm and comfortable. Great pubs in the area, especially The Anchor at Nayland, and all happy to have a muddy Golden Retriever in. Can recommend the cottage and the area for a really nice break.

10/10 Excellent

Heather H., Sarasota Florida

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Perfect Again!

Second time at this property and it did not disappoint. Extremely clean and very well appointed. The Bed in Master bedroom is really comfortable and cozy. The kitchen has everything you need to self cater. Will probably return for a third time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

Fabulous cottage in a beautiful area

Beautifully furnished cottage in a very pretty village. Really clean and well equipped, can’t think of anything to fault it. There is a lovely courtyard garden which would make a great outside space in warm weather. Parking absolutely not an issue. If the space next to the cottage is too tight for your car there is always room directly outside on the road (20mph limit). Great centre for walks either directly from the cottage or within easy distance. I had always discounted this area before as I thought it would be a bit urban being so close to the A12 and Colchester but that was very wrong. Very quiet and rural. Very cosy to return to after a day out with plenty of hot water for a good bath and really comfy bed (always two of my main criteria). Dog friendly along with treats left in the lovely welcome pack.

10/10 Excellent

Robin C., West Kirby, England

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Excellent cottage in an outstanding village

So good that we are planning to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023