BAYE HOUSE
Bed & Breakfast
ABOUT
Whether you are looking for a room for the night or a holiday let for a large group, a warm welcome awaits you at Colchester's Baye House, a charming property in West Stockwell Street.
We are just steps away from the High Street shops and restaurants and Colchester Castle with its beautiful landscaped park grounds. Ideally located in the historic dutch quarter, a short walk to cultural attractions, museums, First Site Gallery, the Mercury Theatre and Arts Centre. A short ride to Colchester Zoo, the general hospital, Essex University, Constable Country and the coast.
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The house is spacious, light and full of character and in an attractive street overlooking a medieval church. We have a lovely garden enclosed by a high wall with lounge seating and woodland play area where our cat Hargreaves likes to stroll around.
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OUR ROOMS
We have seven bedrooms in total and can cater for 16+ guests either as a whole house let or individually.
OUR SERVICES
Breakfast
Individual room prices include a help yourself breakfast in our farmhouse style guest kitchen diner with cooking facilities.
Free Wifi
Desk and comfortable chair for Laptop use and a TV in each room
Garden
Enjoy alfresco dining and barbecues. We have a lovely private garden enclosed by a high wall with lounge seating, a woodland play area and trampoline.
Daily Housekeeping
Fluffy white towels and freshly made beds during your stay.
Free Parking
We have off-street parking available for 4 cars and visitor permits available for street parking spaces.
Open Fires
We have indoor fire places in our sitting rooms for cosying up during the winter months.
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GUEST REVIEW
THINGS TO DO
Colchester Zoo
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Visit the best zoo in Europe
Colchester Zoo is a perfect all-weather family activity. Highlights include feeding the elephants and the giraffes; soft play and multiple play ground fun; see the snakes, crocodiles, kimodo dragons, lions, tigers and bears.
Cultural Sites
Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town and was the first city and capital in Roman Britain. Its rich history dates back over 2000 years.We are just steps away from Colchester Castle and it's beautiful landscaped park grounds. Also close by are the museums, First Site Gallery, The Minories as well as the Mercury Theatre
Colchester Town
We are situated in the old town just off the High Street. There is a regular market every Friday and Saturday. Expect a wide variety of stalls, but there's always a great selection of food, drink and streetfood. There 's also a good selection of high street shops and independents and some fantastic restaurants for eating out.
Cycling and Walking
Nearby you'll find a host of walking and cycle routes from which you can explore the beautiful countryside of North Essex and Suffolk.
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Spa and Wellness
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enjoy a day of ultimate relaxation and pampering at the Lifehouse Spa, Thorpe-le-Soken
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take a yoga class nearby in Trinity street
Coast and Countryside
There are many beautiful surrounding historic places such as Constable's Dedham, the medieval houses of Lavenham and Long Melford for its antique centres, restaurants and small shops.
We have a wonderful coast line. A 15 minute drive from Colchester takes you to West Mersea famous for seafood cafes, harbour sunsets and crabbing for the kids, then there is the beautiful sandy and craggy beach of East Mersea or the fine sands of Frinton-on-sea.
Other Activities
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Swimming and flumes at Leisure World
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Golf -including the dinosaur-themed crazy golf course Mighty Claws
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Frisbee Golf at the University of Essex
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FootGolf course at Waldegraves on Mersea Island.
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Tenpin bowling
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Rollerworld, Europe’s finest roller-rink.
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Quasar laser-tag