About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Cottage of Content in Wivenhoe offers a cosy holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property features parquet floors, a sofa, and a dining area, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the private garden or on the terrace, enjoying garden views. The outdoor dining area provides a perfect setting for alfresco meals. Modern Amenities: The holiday home provides free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a fireplace, TV, and free parking. Local Attractions: Located 58 km from London Stansted Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Colchester Castle (9 km) and Colchester Zoo (13 km). Freeport Braintree is 34 km away, Hedingham Castle 38 km, and Chelmsford Train Station 45 km.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE parking!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely little cottage very comfortable & clean with everything you need. Host very helpful.
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic, quiet, and peaceful location but close to the centre of the village and shops/ cafes/ pubs. Really well equipped and decorated/ fitted out cottage. Clean and comfortable kitchen, lounge and beds. Great well fitted bathroom and...
Rosie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A beautiful, peaceful and cosy cottage. We were very comfortable here and hope to return.
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely little place close to everything and good pub The Greyhound very near! Clean, quiet & slept well 😌. Great!
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cottage was perfect for our 2 night break, a lovely renovation.
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and perfectly situated for everything a real hidden gem
Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect for the two of us.. beautifully clean, smelt wonderful. Everything you could want for a short break. We slept really well.. peaceful at night ( and day actually) and a few minutes stroll from the Quay and the Wivenhoe Trail. Brilliant...
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully decorated, everything you might need for a short trip away with the family and in an excellent location.
Jo-ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The cottage was clean, comfortable, and cosy. Exactly what we were after.
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely cottage, great location, very clean, very tidy, big beds!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Lovingly refurbished with style and soul, Cottage of Content retains all the quirks and character of its Victorian roots, while being fully equipped with everything you need for a truly relaxing stay. Please use the entrance down the stoney alleyway path. The cottage of content is located towards the end of the pathway after the little brown gate, and you will see the red door on arrival. This is the garden to the house and main entrance. Elegant interiors with period features and thoughtful touches 47” Smart HD TV & unlimited WiFi Cosy log burner for chilly evenings Underfloor heating Sleek modern kitchen with induction hob, microwave & brand-new appliances Wet room bathroom Super King size main bedroom Double bed second bedroom As the house is old, the stairs are steep, so please be mindful. PARKING Free, on-street parking is available nearby. Whether you're here to unwind, explore, or simply enjoy the beauty of Wivenhoe and the surrounding areas I can’t wait to welcome you to Cottage of Content. Well behaved dogs are welcomed.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Cottage of Content takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cottage of Content in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.