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Nestled in a secluded rural setting, The Pump House offers an ethereal retreat with a glass conservatory extension and 180-degree views over the Box Valley. Enjoy walks along the River Box, relax on the wooden terrace with BBQ and seating area or explore nearby pubs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free apartment building has a garden and barbecues. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

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)

General

  • Garden

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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About the area

Colchester is home to this apartment. Ipswich Waterfront and Dedham Vale are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Suffolk Distillery and Birch Grove Golf Club. Assington Barn and Colchester Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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Colchester, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • A serene English country scene. Willy Lott's cottage near Flatford Mill featured in several of Constable's paintings including the Haywain. It was renovated in the 1920s #NationalTrust #art
    Dedham Vale
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful
    Flatford Mill
    16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park showing heritage architecture and a park
    Colchester Castle Park
    17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Colchester Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals
    Colchester Zoo
    18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • University of Essex
    18 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station
    15 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Anchor Inn
    4 min drive
  • Jubilee Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • White Hart
    9 min drive
  • Mill Street Cafe
    3 min drive
  • The Cock Inn
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House located?

Situated in Colchester, this apartment building is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Suffolk Distillery and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Dedham Vale. Assington Barn and Bridge Cottage are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Al D.

Wonderful Suffolk dog walking base

Fantastic location and comfortable base for us and the two dogs. Good clear walking and friendly local pubs. Ground source heating was brilliant and the Pump House was always warm to return to. It was a very easy and relaxing place to stay
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8/10 Good

Great quirky accommodation in peaceful location

Great quirky accommodation in peaceful location. Shop and places to eat within walking distance. Wonderful for wildlife.
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8/10 Good

The Pump House

Beautiful location and an absolute heaven for bird watchers. Had the rain not made us go sight-seeing elsewhere, we wouldn’t have ventured out, being surrounded by all that natural beauty was wonderful. Look no further for a peaceful, relaxing getaway.
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8/10 Good

Great location for walking and relaxing

A lovely location and generally warm and cosy. Really good that the heating and waste are all environmentally sustainable. the wood burner was a nice touch and the walks straight out of the front door were excellent. A private and secluded location, perfect for that quiet getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

3 night break 2 adults & a dog

We had short 3 night break but wished we had stayed longer. The Pump house has been beautifully restored into a lovely holiday cottage and had everything we needed. We did a number of long walks directly from the cottage as there were number of public foot path so close. Our dog loved the garden and the river ( typical Labrador ). The pub is in easy walking distance. There is a fantastic information book in the cottage, with all the info you need to enjoy the area.Perfect break just what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Unique property in beautiful setting

We stayed as a couple for a short weekend getaway. The property is really well designed and quite unique - great to read the history of how it was converted. The main positive is the setting - in such beautiful countryside with wonderful views from the windows. We enjoyed just sitting and looking out for hours. It was really quiet and peaceful - just what we were looking for - but also close to local pubs and a short drive to lovely villages. The hosts were also very responsive and we had a great welcome pack of goodies. Would loved to have stayed longer if we could so that’s a recommendation in itself!

10/10 Excellent

Grandma R.

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

Amazing- The Pump House

We had a wonderful week at the Pump House.The location was perfect and plenty of wildlife.The Pump House was quite quirky with propeller type steps up to the Mezzanine and everything in keeping with the original building.We decided to be self catering, we would say the kitchen dishes were not very clean and had to scrub two saucepans and bought foil for the oven dish as it looked like it had not been cleaned properly by the previous occupants, however it did not detract from the overall stay at all, this was just an observation.When we arrived we were met with some lovely cake,biscuits,bottle of wine and cornflakes.We were suitably impressed.Thank you Hollie and Charlie, we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

unusual but it's a treat

Imaginatively restored former pump house, with two long comforable sofas in extension overlooking the field across the stream (horses and sheep) and the water meadow round the house. Underfloor heating is lovely, the lighting is brilliant, it's totally quiet but not isolated. Great walking from the house with wide footpaths almost everywhere and trafficless lanes. Very good village shop and idiosyncratic bookshop. Perfect location for visiting all the sights in Dedham Vale and beyond.
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8/10 Good

Joanne D.

Perfect week away

We spent 7 nights at the Pump house with our young working cocker Spaniel. Easy to find even in the dark as we arrived very late. The location is perfect plenty of walks from the door step, there is a public footpath which runs through the garden, so you do get walkers passing through. The public footpath will take you to the Crown pub which has a great beer garden and serves very good food. We also ate at the Anchor which was recommended by the team and had a wonderful Sunday roast there. The house itself is small but feels spacious. We had a week of sun so no need for any heating. Well equipped for cooking meals. Essentials there, milk, bread, butter and some cereal. We did a click and collect shop at Sainsbury's in Sudbury only 15/20 mins away. Our dog loved the garden as mentioned it isn't secure so you do need to keep an eye on your dog, we do especially as very inquisitive! The village and surrounding areas are beautiful. We enjoyed 6 Mile walks most days and one trip to Aldeburgh which had amazing fish and chips! We would happily return in the future.
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8/10 Good

Joanne D.

Perfect week away

We spent 7 nights at the Pump house with our young working cocker Spaniel. Easy to find even in the dark as we arrived very late. The location is perfect plenty of walks from the door step, there is a public footpath which runs through the garden, so you do get walkers passing through. The public footpath will take you to the Crown pub which has a great beer garden and serves very good food. We also ate at the Anchor which was recommended by the team and had a wonderful Sunday roast there. The house itself is small but feels spacious. We had a week of sun so no need for any heating. Well equipped for cooking meals. Essentials there, milk, bread, butter and some cereal. We did a click and collect shop at Sainsbury's in Sudbury only 15/20 mins away. Our dog loved the garden as mentioned it isn't secure so you do need to keep an eye on your dog, we do especially as very inquisitive! The village and surrounding areas are beautiful. We enjoyed 6 Mile walks most days and one trip to Aldeburgh which had amazing fish and chips! We would happily return in the future.
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8/10 Good

Great place to stay

Like the washing machine,but could have done with somewhere to hang washing.Needed also a shower mat.
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6/10 Okay

Sophie E.

short review

Lovely village and location but cleanliness could be improved especially kitchen stuff. Feels like it needs a deep clean.