Located on a quiet residential street less than 10 minutes' drive from Colchester's historic city centre, Timbers offers free private parking. Homemade marmalade, jams, bread and yoghurt feature on the breakfast menu. An iPod dock and a flat-screen TV are in each individually designed room. Luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are included in each modern private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi access, homemade truffles, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer are also provided in all rooms at Timbers. Local produce is used where possible in the full English breakfast. Fresh fruit juices and cereals are also available. With easy access to the A12, Beth Chatto Gardens and Constable Country, along with many others, are just a short drive away. Colchester Rail Station is just over 1 mile away. The Tiptree Jam Factory and Museum can be reached after a 20-minute drive.