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The Railway Sleeper Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Colchester

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Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Basic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Basic Room | In-room dining
Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Railway Sleeper Lodge provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
172 Bergholt Rd, Colchester, England, CO4 5AJ

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Essex - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Station - 8 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Victoria Inn - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Guesthouse near a train station
The Railway Sleeper Lodge provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Railway Sleeper Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi, desk chairs, and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hair dryers and soap
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, electrical adapters/chargers, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests are recommended to download the property's Railway Sleeper mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
The Railway Sleeper Colchester
The Railway Sleeper Lodge Guesthouse
The Railway Sleeper Lodge Colchester
The Railway Sleeper Lodge Guesthouse Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Railway Sleeper Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Railway Sleeper Lodge located?

Situated in Colchester, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of High Woods Country Park and Tenpin Bowling Colchester. Firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Colchester Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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