Title: The Hide Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=4609&destination=Colchester%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=114373334&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Hide ## Photo gallery for The Hide ![Cottage | Outdoor dining - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/17d5a5c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/9a0b7161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/a721387a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/e9b6a15b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - The Hide (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114373400/114373334/d6f8f25c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Hide, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## 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 This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. All accommodations are individually decorated and offer free WiFi and showers. Guests can enjoy private hot tubs, and other standard amenities include kitchens and 2 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at The Hide offer private hot tubs. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations have kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. This Colchester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## 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 ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### 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 - 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Cottages in Colchester](https://www.expedia.com/Colchester-Cottages.d4609-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.79183%2C0.96234&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KB_dPFvBwIN_bo_ExMWralaXmKk=) Reeves Hall Meeting Lane East Mersea, Colchester, England, CO5 8TE ### What's nearby - ![Colchester Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081373/642303a6-7942-40d0-993a-51f21990e2ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Zoo 18 min drive \- 10.7 miles - ![Colchester Castle Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081369/7503fe40-29b4-4424-9853-20ceb802d43a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Castle Park 23 min drive \- 11.1 miles - Mersea Island Vineyard 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Cudmore Grove Country Park 6 min drive \- 1.8 miles - University of Essex 22 min drive \- 12.0 miles ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station 23 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) 80 min drive ### Restaurants - Yachtsmans Arms 29 min drive - The Railway Tavern 28 min drive - Mash And Barrel 34 min drive - The White Hart Inn 6 min drive - Victory at Mersea 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hide pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Hide? ### What time is check-out at The Hide? ### Where is The Hide located? ## Have a question? 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