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Short SummaryColourful 2-bed cottage in central Colchester. Rainfall shower, free parking, pet-friendly. Sleeps 4.SummaryThe Round House is a two-bedroom cottage on a quiet street in central Colchester, within walking distance of the castle, the shops, and the station. The interior is bold and colourful with a confident sense of style that sets it apart from the usual rental. Two double bedrooms, a modern bathroom with rainfall shower, and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook properly. Free parking outside, pet-friendly, and self check-in from 3pm.NotesWelcome drinks and a few snacks will be waiting when you arrive. We also provide the basics, tea, coffee, milk, toiletries, towels, and bed linen. The property is over two levels. The stairs are steep, as is common with period properties in this area. We don't recommend booking for guests or pets with mobility issues, elderly visitors, or families with young children who need supervision near steep stairs. A virtual tour is available on request.AccessFull access to the entire property and rear patio. Self check-in via secure key safe. We'll send you the code and detailed arrival instructions before your stay. No waiting around, arrive at your convenience. Free on-street parking directly outside the property. CHECK-IN: From 3pm CHECK-OUT: By 11amTransitFREE PARKING: On-street directly outside the property. No permits or pre-arrangement needed. TRAIN: Colchester station is a short walk away. - London Liverpool St: ~60 min - Harwich (ferry): ~55 min - Clacton-on-Sea: ~25 min ROADS: Easy access to A12 and A120 for sites across Essex and Suffolk. BUS: Multiple routes from nearby stops into the town centre and surrounding areas.InteractionWe take genuine pride in making sure the property is right for your stay. While we won't be there in person, we're always reachable by message and can usually sort anything quickly. We host couples, families, dog owners, and professionals on work assignments. The property is set up to work for all of them.NeighbourhoodColchester was the first recorded town in Britain, and the history is still visible in the Roman walls, the Norman castle, and the medieval streets of the Dutch Quarter. Castle Park wraps around the castle grounds and is one of the better town-centre parks in the county. The town centre is compact and easy to walk. Eld Lane has the independent shops worth finding. The Minories Art Gallery is worth a quiet visit. The Mercury Theatre runs a good programme year-round. For a film, the Curzon is the considered choice. Beyond the centre, Dedham is about twenty minutes by car, with a beautiful church, tea rooms, and the Sun Inn. In summer you can take a rowing boat on the river. The Essex coast is half an hour in most directions. West Mersea has the oysters (check the tides), Walton-on-the-Naze has the tower and the coastal erosion story, and Colchester Zoo is a proper full-day visit if you have one to spare.SpaceGround Floor An open-plan living and dining area with a striking colour palette, glass dining table, and comfortable seating. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, gas hob, microwave, fridge freezer, and washing machine. First Floor Two double bedrooms, each with its own character. The main bedroom has a generous feel and catches good light. A chic dressing room sits between the bedrooms. The bathroom has a modern rainfall shower, toilet, and sink. Outside A private patio with seating, tucked away at the rear of the property. Utilities Smart TV with streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+), unlimited WiFi, central heating, all bills included. Parking Free on-street parking directly outside. No permits needed. Pets Dogs are welcome. Please let us know at the time of booking so we can make sure everything is ready.