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A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace

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In the heart of Dedham Vale, The Tea Caddy offers a unique retreat with luxurious and meticulous renovation. Its rich interior design is inspired by Wedgwood patterns and features a dining room with views over the garden, Emerald Forest bedroom with farmhouse-style door, kitchen with real marble worktops, sitting room log-burner under exposed beams. Outside discover a newly-turfed lawned garden surrounded by flower beds that emit varied scents of tea.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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

A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy

Cottage in Colchester with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. 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. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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

Property is also known as

633668

About the area

Map
Colchester, Suffolk

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Flatford Mill - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • University of Essex - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station - 16 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Capel Village Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mill Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy located?

Situated in Colchester, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dedham Vale and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. Suffolk Distillery and RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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A fairy-tale luxurious cottage - The Tea Caddy Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

8.0

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stunning cottage

We have had a truly lovely stay in Tea Caddy cottage, so peaceful and fab location with a great big enclosed garden for playing with our dog The cottage is very tastefully decorated with the most gorgeous bathrooms, very comfortable throughout. Great places to visit nearby.
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Short Break

Had a lovely stay in this very picturesque property. Great location for our wedding venue. Lovely part of Suffolk
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10/10 Excellent

A sense of history in harmony with modern needs that tick all the boxes. Excellent in every respect.

Tea Caddy Cottage is quirky, idyllic and just right. It would be hard to imagine a more perfect place to take a break.
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10/10 Excellent

What a lovely place to stay

What a lovely place to stay, everything we needed for our stay - including two dog bowls - was there for us. The garden was beautiful, the location ideal and Tea Caddy Cottage was an absolute pleasure to be in. We’ll be booking again very soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Beautiful cottage

We had a wonderful stay at The Tea Caddy. Beautifully decorated and such comfort. We would definitely recommend and will come back for sure.
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10/10 Excellent

Suffolk break

Fabulous quirky cottage. Good base for all the places we wanted to visit. Warm, comfortable and very well equipped. Would recommend.
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8/10 Good

Kim P.

Magical Cottage

The cottage is magical the garden beautiful with easy access to local villages with river views lots of pub restaurants nearby
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10/10 Excellent

Inspiring time in a fantastic location

We had a wonderful time in the TEA CADDY COTTAGE in Higham. Very inspiring location in a great setting. The upside down layout of the cottage is a liitle bit special, but we knew that before did the booking from Germany. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage

This cottage is the definition of quaint, when you arrive you cannot help but stand and admire its unique charm. The interior does not disappoint with unusual bespoke features and beautiful Wedgwood accessories. We were visited by the local wildlife and had a lovely relaxing stay. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
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10/10 Excellent

Superb

Cosy cottage, interesting architecture, good local hikes. Thumbs up from us. We’ve stayed in a number of cottages from this company and they are always professional and responsive.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, quirky cottage

We had 4 great days in this little gem of a house. Fabulous, eccentric decor with excellent attention to detail in the provision of all you need for your stay Very comfortable beds with lovely linen, great showers with lots of hot water, well appointed and equipped kitchen for those inclined to cook rather than visit local pubs or restaurants. Beware of steep stairs if you are not very agile! An excellent place to stay I will be recommending to all and sundry!
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Extraordinary Cottage

This certainly has the wow factor ! A super little cottage tucked away in beautiful countryside. Beds were very comfortable and the showers a treat. Kitchen was fully fitted. The garden was beautifully planted with access to garden furniture and games in the garage. Charles at Idyllic Cottages was super helpful and friendly, we will definitely be booking with them again.
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne H.

A Beautiful Cottage

Tea Caddy is the most beautiful cottage. Its unique and stylish exterior is breathtaking, and the interior is beautiful. The cottage is comfortable, warm and cosy and it has everything anyone could need for a wonderful holiday. We were greeted with scones, butter, bread, milk and apple juice. There were logs for the fire and everywhere was spotlessly clean. The village of Higham is well located for days out to National Trust properties, picturesque villages and the lovely town of Bury St. Edmunds. There are also some great walks from Tea Caddy cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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8/10 Good

jennifer b.

Lovely quirky little cottage

Tea Caddy Cottage is a lovely place to stay, however the bedroom on the lower floor has a damp smell and the shower was not useable due to a very strong damp and sour smell. I think there may be a problem with the plumbing. Also some of the kitchen equipment wasn’t clean eg oven tins. However the building is delightful and the location lovely.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay

We had an absolutely fantastic time at the Tea Caddy. The owners have made a great job of utilising the space - it was like the Tardis - it seemed bigger on the inside! We all took the stairs to the kitchen area very carefully as they are steep but it was fine and you can’t change that! The decoration and quality of the finish in the property was excellent and it made it a lovely place to spend a week. I honestly don’t think we’d change a thing and we all said we would happily go back. Thank you also for the wonderful welcome pack and for the extremely well stocked kitchen - we had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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Beautiful and relaxing stay

We stayed with 4 adults and two well behaved dogs. The setting is beautiful and the grounds are maintained to a high standard. The decor throughout the home compliments the overall feel. As a warning to others need to be able to physically manage stairs with ease. The local area is packed with activities although most needed to be accessed by car. Did feel nervous about accessing walks as the cars that use the road can be quite speedy. Highly recommend this home and service from Charlie. Contacted us to report any issues and check in our stay. Would love to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

A beautiful tea caddy.

We very much enjoyed staying at the Tea Caddy cottage. We arrived quite late and were able to make a cup of tea. Also bread and scones with butter and jam had been provided. All the rooms were well furnished and comfortable especially the bed. The key was accessed via a locked box with a code which was easy to use. A spare key was provided so that you didn't lock yourself out which is a very good idea. Lots of thought went into providing torches, maps and outside lighting for various reasons. We weren't sure about the security of the fences so kept our dog on a lead. It would be nice to be able to let your dog off a lead knowing the fences are secure. For this time of year the cottage was very warm and plenty of hot water was available. We had a lovely stay.