Guests say
Baytree Cottage 1 is a charming and cosy retreat, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, private parking, and convenient location close to Colchester, Tiptree, and local attractions. The cottage is dog-friendly and features thoughtful touches such as a wood burner and outdoor seating. While some found the space compact and had minor issues with heating instructions, the majority found it welcoming and ideal for a relaxing stay, with many expressing a desire to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
Guests consistently mention the excellent location, close to Colchester, Tiptree, and local amenities, with easy access to countryside walks and a nearby pub.
The cottage is described as comfortable and cosy, with particular praise for the beds. A few guests noted the space is small and one mentioned it was cold for their preference, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Facilities such as WiFi, wood burner, private parking, and well-equipped kitchen are appreciated. Some minor issues were noted with heating instructions and lack of spare items, but overall facilities are positively reviewed.
Guests mention thoughtful touches like a fan for hot weather, wood for the burner, and good communication from the host. No gifts are mentioned, so guests should note that such extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This holiday property is an ideal base for visiting Colchester, Mersea Island and the Dedham Vale..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric night storage heaters, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: No charging of electric vehicles.. Located in the quaint village of Birch, these semi-detached, cosy cottages (31049 and 31050) have been built with the purpose of a holiday home in mind. Adjacent to the owner’s home, both properties comfortably sleep 2 guests with the option of extra guests with the sofa bed in the living space. Wood burners give a warm and welcoming feel to the cottages which have a contemporary theme throughout. It is a good base for exploring Essex and Suffolk, birdwatching on the nearby nature reserves, sea angling from Mersea Island, or just enjoying the local beaches and countryside. Close to Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town with a castle, museums, art gallery, many Roman remains, a good shopping centre, Colchester Zoo and a mainline rail link to London (40 minutes). Mersea Island is 8 miles away for its locally caught fish and oysters, as well as its sailing and beaches. Within easy driving distance are the popular sightseeing destinations of Flatford Mill, Lavenham, Finchingfield and Kersey. Shop 4 miles, real ale pub serving food 300 yards.
Free WiFi
Digital safe available.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (7)
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Rosalind Reeves
Baytree is a lovely place to stay, it is comfortable and peaceful and I feel at home there. The property is very clean and well equipped with all that I need, there is off street parking and a small outside area with a seat for some fresh air, its very convenient for both Colchester and Tiptree – just 10 minutes away in either direction and plenty of nice places to visit not too far away. I have visited before and will be happy to return.
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Confirmed Guest
When set against the many cottages we’ve stayed in over the years this was very much on the small side making the dining table unable to use without rearranging the sofa. No instructions with regards to heating especially the towel rail in the bathroom. No spare blankets, no cleaning cloths for wiping surfaces, no spare loo roll, ( we bought our own). The bed was,(for me), extremely comfortable. Comfortable but too cold for my wife. The location is excellent for north Essex and south SuffolkHare and Hounds pub is way too expensive for a northern lad I’m afraid. £18.50 for fish and a few chips. The local park and rides offer great value for Colchester, Chelmsford and Ipswich. All well worth a visit, Ipswich being the best to visit. Flatford Mill in Constable country is well worth a couple of hours.
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Cate Scott
A lovely small cottage in the centre of birch, very close to a pub. Very clean and everything in there I needed. Great to have the woodburner. Very cosy and I will return soon I hope. Thank you.