About this property

Modern Comforts: Luxury Stay, City Walk, Pool Table & Air Hockey, Garden, Parking, Business & Families - Oakview in Colchester offers a recently renovated holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a sun terrace. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and a patio. Free on-site private parking is available, along with bicycle parking for those who prefer to explore on two wheels. Convenient Amenities: The holiday home includes a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher. Additional amenities include streaming services, a work desk, and a dining area. Local Attractions: Located 2.9 mi from Colchester Castle and 34 mi from London Stansted Airport, the property is also close to Freeport Braintree and Hedingham Castle, each 17 mi away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Exactly as described, clean, spacious, comfy and beautifully decorated.
Louisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is a beautiful home. The decor has a very high end feel, with lots of lovely finishing touches. The beds are extremely comfortable and it's situated in a really quiet street. The decking area is great when the weather is nice and the pool...
Elina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nicely decorated and comfortable house in a good location. Responsive owners regarding the issue with feeling cold in the house.
Khalima
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had a wonderful staycation. It was perfect for families, with clean and comfortable accommodation, friendly and helpful staff, and plenty of family-friendly amenities and activities nearby.
Bianca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very cozy stay, everything was clean. The host was incredibly friendly and flexible. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully decorated, cosy, very helpful host and the games table provided hours of fun!
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. Facilities were great. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean. Instructions from host were clear and host was very helpful. Would stay again
Adrian
Romania Romania
Everything was wonderful, exceptional, beyond expectations! The hosts are special people, who always offered to help us, with everything they could! Whenever we go to England, we will be happy to stay in the same house, wonderful! Congratulations...
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely beautiful place. So clean and had all we needed there.
Tamara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully decorated. Large and spacious bedrooms. Everything that was needed for the stay was there. Filtered tap water. Games for the children to play with. Very clean. Would definitely stay again as we had absolutely no faults with the...

Hosted by Chris and Gioia

9.9
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Chris and Gioia
Perfect for family breaks, contractor accommodation, insurance stays, key workers, and locum professionals. Recently renovated to a high standard, Oakview is a stylish and spacious townhouse ideal for families, professionals, and small groups. Located in a peaceful area just minutes from Colchester General Hospital (5 min walk), The Oaks Hospital (5 min walk), Severalls Business Park (short drive), Colchester Stadium (short drive) and even city centre (short drive, reasonable walk), it's perfectly suited for both work and leisure stays. The home features four well-appointed bedrooms, including a master with a double bed, a twin room with two single beds, a third bedroom with a double bed, and a fourth with a pull-out king-size bed—each with quality linen provided. Two modern bathrooms offer spa-style comfort, including a rain shower, with towels, bathrobes, shampoo, and shower gel included. Relax on the massive, sumptuous sofa in the cozy living area, complete with a Smart TV offering downloadable apps like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon TV, and Sky (via NowTV). The fully equipped luxury kitchen includes an oven, microwave, toaster, and French press coffee maker—ideal for longer stays or shared meals. Additional features include super-fast broadband, adjustable central heating, unlimited hot water, a washing machine, a dedicated workspace, a hair dryer, and 24-hour host availability. Guests can unwind on the private garden terrace or enjoy the convenience of free off-road parking (2.4m height limit) and free on-street parking for larger vehicles. Takeaway meals and grocery deliveries can be ordered easily and often arrive in under 20 minutes, offering added flexibility. With Colchester Rugby Club and local attractions nearby, Oakview is a comfortable, well-equipped base for anyone visiting the area—whether for business, hospital work, or leisure. This is a private 4-bedroom house – when you book, you get the whole property (no shared spaces).
Hello I'm Chris, me and my partner Gioia love hosting and welcoming people to our home and town. We love giving that personal touch to everyone that stays. Available 24/7 for your needs and guest support and a dedicated team of local professionals to ensure your stay is seamless and comfortable. We proudly welcome holidaymakers, locum staff, key workers, executives, and other professionals—offering high-quality stays tailored to your needs.
Oakview is located in a quiet and convenient area to the north of Colchester City Centre, making it ideal for both business and leisure travellers. The property is within walking distance of Colchester General Hospital (NHS ESNEFT) and The Oaks Hospital, and offers easy access to the A12, making commuting simple for keyworkers, locum professionals, contractors, and visitors alike. A range of local amenities are close by, including Mimosa Bar & Restaurant (1.8 miles), Sainsbury’s Local (0.9 mile), Colchester Football Stadium (1.3 miles), Hollywood Bowling (1.3 miles), David Lloyd Gym & Swimming Pool (1.4 miles), and Colchester Rugby Club (1.7 miles). Popular food spots like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Greggs are just 1.5 miles away, along with EV superchargers for electric vehicles. Guests can enjoy convenient access to takeaway and grocery delivery services—JustEat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats all deliver to Oakview, with most orders and supermarket deliveries arriving in under 20 minutes. With everything you need close at hand and great links to the city, Oakview offers a perfect blend of calm retreat and everyday convenience.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Luxury Stay, City Walk, Pool Table & Air Hockey, Garden, Parking, Business & Families - Oakview

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle

House rules

Luxury Stay, City Walk, Pool Table & Air Hockey, Garden, Parking, Business & Families - Oakview takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £251 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property is professionally cleaned after every stay. Hotel-quality linen, towels, and essential toiletries are provided and fully replaced between guests.

The property will only accommodate the number of guests specified in the booking confirmation.

1) Only guests who are paid for as part of the booking are allowed to enter.

2) Any additional visitors or guests must be pre-approved and cannot sleep or dine or use facilities without written permission

3) Abuse of these rules is chargeable

4) Serious or repeated abuse can result in being asked to leave immediately and additional costs.

Please inform Luxury Stay, City Walk, Pool Table & Air Hockey, Garden, Parking, Business & Families - Oakview of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £251 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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