Acorn Cottage
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- Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
- Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
- Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
French
Nearest campgrounds
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Acorn Cottage
26 Harwich Road
Colchester
Essex
England
CO7 7LS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.93393°N
0.99933°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brightlingsea | 8.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 11.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Dovercourt | 11.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jaywick | 12.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton | 12.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
firstsite 5.1 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 5.2 mi
Colchester Zoo 8.5 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 10.4 mi
Christchurch Mansion 11.1 mi
National Trust
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 1.9 mi
Thorington Hall 4.4 mi
Bourne Mill 5.4 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 14.2 mi
Paycocke's 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Constable Country 1 1.9 mi
Constable Country 3 1.9 mi
Constable Country 2 1.9 mi
Manningtree - Nayland - Wormingford - Bures: Part 1 2.2 mi
Le Talbooth - Essex Way - Stour Valley Path - Le Talbooth 2.2 mi
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Saturday, September 28, 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 26.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Acorn Cottage have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Acorn Cottage dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Acorn Cottage? Have a hike, a hack or a pedal around Dedham and Dedham Vale – aka Constable Country – and you’ll very soon see why he was inspired to paint so many pictures … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Acorn Cottage?
On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon