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The Hide

3.0 star property
3-star accommodation with private hot tub in Colchester

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An open patio with a dining area, a hot tub, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a window, and a built-in oven.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden beams, and a view to the outside.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view into the kitchen.
A dining area with a long wooden table set for six, equipped with plates, cutlery, and wine glasses.

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Reeves Hall Meeting Lane East Mersea, Colchester, England, CO5 8TE
  • Place, Mersea Island Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Fishing lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪100 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Close to the beach.You'll find Mersea Island Vineyard and Cudmore Grove Country Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Mersea Island Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mersea Island Vineyard - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Fishing lake - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 30 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 40 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • University of Essex - 43 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 23 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Island Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brightlingsea Swimming Pool Cafe - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Hide

3-star accommodation with private hot tub in Colchester
This cottage offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer private hot tubs and fireplaces. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include showers. This Colchester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards.

Property is also known as

The Hide Cottage
The Hide Colchester
The Hide Cottage Colchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hide to the airport?

This cottage is 43.5 mi (80-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hide?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hide on Aug 7, 2026 start from $1,814, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hide have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Hide to the beach?

This cottage is 13.9 mi (31-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does The Hide offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Hide?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Hide?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Hide?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does The Hide have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Hide have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Hide to downtown Colchester?

This cottage is 0.6 mi away from East Mersea.