Magical 17th century cottage with original beams & floors - The Old Post Office | Cottage in Colchester
4 Bedroom Cottage in Higham, Colchester
This charming 1650s cottage has recently completed a year-long restoration with Suffolk Council’s heritage teams. As a grade II-listed, timber-framed and rendered structure, this stunning property will take you straight back to the mid-17th century where you can marvel at the architecture and beauty of this single domestic residence and the lean-to shopfront. The original features have been lovingly restored while modern comforts have been upgraded with new central heating, TVs, beds and furniture ensuring a luxurious step back in time. Our beautiful accommodation is set in secure gardens with access to a fifteen-acre private park. As the perfect scenery to unwind in, the Old Post Office provides you with an ideal excuse to escape the demands of everyday life and visit this picturesque location with your friends and family.
The Ground Floor
Sitting Room – Solid oak floors, large Inglenook fireplace with club fender, heavily beamed walls and ceilings, sofas and chairs for eight guests with 42” smart TV.
Dining Room – Large dining table and eight chairs.
Kitchen – Farmhouse style with range cooker, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, and table and chairs for two.
The Post Room – With the charm of a bygone era featuring a sofa and chair so you can watch the world go by as the Postmaster would have.
Washroom – Lavatory, hand basin and washing machine
First Floor
Master Bedroom – King-size bed, en-suite to the Family Bathroom.
Postmaster’s Bedroom – King-sized bed, accessed through the Master Bedroom.
Third Bedroom –King- sized bed.
Family Bathroom – Underfloor heating, bath with overhead power-shower, lavatory and handbasin.
Old Ale House (annex)
Fourth Bedroom – Only a few feet from the main building is a fully renovated bedroom /studio including King-sized bed, 42” Smart TV, en-suite shower room with lavatory and basin. With double doors opening onto the patio this has ideal access for wheelchairs or the less mobile (who might also want a little privacy from the main house).
Magical 17th century cottage with original beams & floors - The Old Post Office is located in Higham. Magical 17th century cottage with original beams & floors - The Old Post Office provides accommodation, featuring among other amenities. This Cottage features to make your stay a comfortable one.
Magical 17th century cottage with original beams & floors - The Old Post Office has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Higham has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Higham, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Policies
Be prepared: check the latest covid-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel. 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
