The Annex

–Excellent location - show map
+12 photos
Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

About this property

Comfortable Living: The Annex in Colchester offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a modern bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, walk-in shower, and a comfortable seating area. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing retreat, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. The outdoor space is ideal for unwinding and enjoying the scenic surroundings. Convenient Amenities: The holiday home features a dining area, microwave, dishwasher, and a TV. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, electric kettle, and a wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: Located 63 km from London Stansted Airport, The Annex is close to attractions such as Colchester Castle (14 km) and Colchester Zoo (18 km). Freeport Braintree is 39 km away, and Alresford is 4 km from the property. Activities: Guests can enjoy golfing, fishing, and cycling in the surrounding area. The property is highly rated by guests for its comfortable accommodations and excellent facilities.

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Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
Sykes Cottages
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved Everything about this place. It was like home from home.”
Cat
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable, good location. Lovely couple”
Mikaela
Germany Germany
“Wir haben uns selbst versorgt, im Ort gibt es einen kleinen Laden. Die Küche war mit allem bestens ausgestattet. Unsere Vermieter haben uns mit Gemüse aus ihrem Garten beschenkt. Das war sehr nett. Die Unterkunft liegt sehr ruhig und hat einen...”
Mansour
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Nice , comfortable and clean. The staff was helpful and kind. The location is quite and fantastic.”
Martin
Colombia Colombia
“Muy comodo, limpio y bien equipado. Paul fué un excelente anfitrion. Muy recomendado.”

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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 91,891 reviews from 20440 properties
20440 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Annex, a single-storey abode consists a kitchen with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a dining room/conservatory, a sitting room with TV, and a snug with a selection of books. The bedroom consists of a double bed, along with a shower room and cloakroom. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture, bike storage, and off-road parking for one car. EV Charging available. Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture, and bike storage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Pub and shop 0.2 miles. WiFi, fuel, power bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Escape to Essex with your loved one by booking The Annex. Note: The garden is shared with owners. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 150.

Neighbourhood information

The village of Thorington is surrounded by splendid Suffolk countryside, close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh. The village is the home to a local shop and is a great base for exploring this wonderful area. The surrounding countryside is a haven for walkers and cyclists, while nature lovers will fall in love with the abundance of birdlife, butterflies, and wild flowers in the North Warren RSPB reserve at Aldeburgh. Nearby, the market town of Halesworth is full of character offering a weekly Wednesday market, a variety of shops, and independent cafés and restaurants. Visit the Oasis Camel Centre in Halesworth, and on hot summer days build sandcastles and play in the surf on the Blue Flag Pier Beach at Southwold. Venture to Pleasurewood Hills and unleash your wild side with a day of fun at this fantastic theme park! With so much to do around this wonderful area, Thorington is a wonderful, rural retreat for exploring the Suffolk Coastline, all year round.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Annex takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.