Lexden Contractor Base- Modern 4 bed with Parking, WiFi & Quick Access to Sites- Catchpole Stays

In general, I'm very happy with the choice to stay here. It's a lovely house, with a large living room, a dining room and four reasonably-sized bedrooms. Everything was very clean upon arrival, the heating was effective, and there's a driveway for parking, a large TV, and good internet. The hosts communicated all information effectively and have left a folder with instructions for appliances and tips for the main places of interest. We are familiar with the area and chose the house because of its location - it's on a quiet street in a pleasant, residential part of town and has a supermarket a couple of minutes' drive or a 15-minute walk away. It's also convenient for the Tollgate retail centre and the zoo. For anyone with an EV, there's a charging station located about halfway between the house and the supermarket on Dugard Avenue.

We felt that the kitchen was a little short on equipment, especially for stays longer than ours. As it was, having a blender and more kitchenware would have been useful. I would also have expected to find a corkscrew.

Cleanliness, Comfort, and location

Nothing

Location,spacious,full facilities, large garden. Everything really

Location was really good. Spacious house with parking, but not properly managed.

Cleanliness was below par. Garden was full of weeds. Some of the amenities provided were in bad condition. Iron box was burned and it damaged my t-shirt. Our parents did not stay at the property due to lack of cleanliness and hence the holiday trip was messed up. We complained and the host tried their best to compensate. Otherwise I would have rated a 4 as disappointing.

A wonderful and spacious house! We really enjoyed our stay, everything was great. The neighborhood is quiet and pleasant, and there is a convenient off-street parking spot right by the house

Fantastic spacious property, great location

The house was in a good state of repair throughout and spacious enough to accommodate 8 people comfortably. There was a bathroom with shower and toilet, an en-suite in the main bedroom and a toilet downstairs so no need to queue! Games were provided in addition to a huge tv. The location was perfect for us to visit Colchester town the zoo and Jimmy's farm. Information was provided about the local area and for all the electrical appliances. Tea and coffee were provided which was a nice touch. Off street parking for 2 cars was also handy.

Location, house was very spacious and well equipped and comfortable

Nothing really

Comfortable, clean and warm, in a quiet cul-de-sac with off street parking, just a few minutes drive to Colchester.

No problems 😊