Private Room in Bed & Breakfast
Comfy Rooms in a Peaceful Holistic Retreat Close to City Centre
Essex, England, GB
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 Shared bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Alex
Colchester, Britain · Joined November 2023
I am a plant based nutritional chef and health coach, and I host living foods and detox retreats in my home in Colchester, Essex. I help people to realise their own self-healing nature, and to feel rejuvenated and empowered. I also offer bed and breakfast, fine dining, workshops, foraging,
Hobbies & Interests
My main interests are those I pursue as a career, i.e. food and nutrition, but I have many hobbies besdies. Some of these are gardening, foraging, mycology, sea swimming, listening to music, meditation and reading.
Languages Spoken
English and partial French
Companion Animals
One cats, Astrid a female torty
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Heat
Hot water
Wifi / Internet
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Vegan snacks
Closet / drawers
Water filter
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Library
Laundry – washer
Meditation / yoga space
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Free street parking
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
Cooking Classes
Nutrition Counseling
Wellness Coaching
Tour Guide
Other
Overview
Capacity
2 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
2 nights
Maximum stay
31 nights
Check-in
Flexible
Booking window
Available year-round
Weekly discount
10% off (7+ nights)
Monthly discount
20% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Double
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
Being on the edge of the city centre, everything is in walking distance, but it's a less busy and the back garden is a unique oasis and an escape from the busyness all around.
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Location
Essex, England, GB
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Guest Reviews
What guests say after staying
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
A cosy home converted into a commercial vegan kitchen and holistic retreat space, hosted by a couple who are professional vegan chefs and health coaches. Guests get to learn about the nutritional benefits of the plants they are eating and how to prepare exciting nutritional meals with them.
The space
The main guest room offers a comfortable double bed and a view over peaceful back gardens. There is a box room, also with a comfortable double bed. And there is a double sofa bed available in the main reception room, providing accommodation for up to 6 guests in total.
The kitchen
This is a boutique commercial kitchen which is always busy with catering orders, cookery and raw food classes, recipe development, and hosting retreat guests. It is very much geared up for raw and living foods preparation, and there never has been or ever will be microwave to be found.
Other things to note
There are 2 very affectionate twelve year old cats co-inhabiting with the owners. Off street parking is available in the bay in front of the house, and visitor permits are available for nearby streets. The road in front of the house is fairly busy, particularly at peak times, although there is a bus one in one direction which cuts down on traffic. High speed broadband with strong wi-fi is available, and the router is switched off at night.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Lock on bedroom door
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Not suitable for companion animals
No parties or events
No smoking
Long-term stays allowed
Vegan-only cooking / food storage