Historic Setting: Woodview B Colchester in Birch offers a 4-star guest house experience within a historic building. The property features a tranquil setting, highly appreciated by guests.
Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, water sports facilities, and free on-site parking. Each room is equipped with a TV, ensuring comfort and convenience.
Local Attractions: Located 52 km from London Stansted Airport, the guest house is close to attractions such as Freeport Braintree (26 km), Hedingham Castle (31 km), Chelmsford Train Station (34 km), and Hylands Park (45 km). The quietness of the area and the convenient location enhance the guest experience.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
“Located in the countryside. Very quiet and peaceful. Access to en-suite room directly from outside. Very friendly and experienced host who had most things spot on.”
Greenslade
United Kingdom
“There was no breakfast provided but crockery and cutlery were left for us to eat the food we had brought.”
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Jan
United Kingdom
“Location very good, owner lovely to talk to and chairs outside so we could eat our breakfast . Lovely garden.”
Simon
United Kingdom
“Beautiful 16th century property. Fabulous shower room and hostess Julie.
Thank you Simon”
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William
United Kingdom
“Comfortable, right price and accessible to location of event”
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Lauren
United Kingdom
“Really lovely stay in a gorgeous house. Many thanks”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Lovely accommodation in a great location.
Excellent value for money.”
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Brian
United Kingdom
“Lovely friendly people, awesome building in a nice quiet location, would stay again, perfect location for what I needed 🙏”
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Richard
United Kingdom
“A stunning 400+ year-old house at the end of a track in the most quiet and peaceful of rural locations surrounded by open country and wonderful woodlands, yet less than 5 miles from Colchester. Mine was a 3 night bed-only stay. This was fine as an...”
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Shaun
United Kingdom
“Very quiet location and exceptional owners
The property is what looks like a Tudor built home with some fantastic features.
The parrot is just brilliant as you goto work in the morning “Hello””
Host Information
9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Woodview is a delightful four star bed and breakfast located in a picturesque South Essex village. The 450 year old beamed house offers just over one acre of landscaped gardens surrounded by farmland and woods. The accessible countryside is served by good footpaths.
Situated just one mile from the historic Layer Marney Tower and within walking distance of the welcoming village pub.
Whether you are just here for the day or have a longer stay planned Colchester and the surrounding area has a wide range of attractions. With 2000 years of history, combined with more recent attractions, Colchester has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy museums, art, sport, shopping or just relaxing and enjoying the cafe culture, Colchester has something for you. We are also ideally placed for exploring the rest of East Anglia with its nearby coast and countryside
Explore our website to find out more about Woodview Bed and Breakfast and what we have to offer.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE NOT DOING BREAKFAST AT THIS MOMENT
The area to the South East of Colchester is steeped in Roman history, in particular links to the Warrior Queen herself (Boudicea). There are also strong connections to the Royalist campaign during the English Civil War.
The award-winning Colchester Zoo is one of Europe's finest zoos and is essential for a fun-packed day out for all the family!
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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