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About
We are in a semi-rural location, 4 miles to the east of Colchester and 2 miles from the University. Our five cottages have either one, two or three bedrooms. Four are on ground level and surround a central courtyard. The remaining cottage is in the main barn over two levels. Each cottage has a fully equipped open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area. The bathroom has a bath with over bath shower. All rooms have thermostatically controlled electric heating. All bedding and towels are provided; however, please bring your own towels for the swimming pool. The pool is enclosed by a safety fence and is seasonally heated from the end of May until mid September. Complementary Wi-Fi is included. Cots & high chairs are available on request, free of charge (subject to availability). In the main barn is the reception area, where you can find local information and access the laundry, which is equipped with a coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer. Located on the first floor is the games room. Ample parking is available in the guest car park. Birds Farm is open all year and short breaks may be available outside the peak season.
No Smoking
Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 5
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Partridge | from £370.00 to £540.00 per unit per week |
| Pheasant | from £420.00 to £620.00 per unit per week |
| Plover | from £370.00 to £540.00 per unit per week |
| Robin | from £320.00 to £430.00 per unit per week |
| Swallow | from £370.00 to £540.00 per unit per week |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted - Card payments are made using an email link to a secure site. No card terminal available for on-site card payments.
Catering
- Barbecue - Charcoal barbeque only. (charcoal not supplied)
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Children's indoor play area
- Cots available - Supplied free of charge. (subject to availability)
- High chairs available - Supplied free of charge.(subject to availability)
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Oven
COVID-19 Response
- 2m distancing in place - In reception area.
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
- Open now
- Outside seating
- Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Heating Facilities
- Central heating - All rooms electrically heated with individual thermostats.
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
- Games room onsite - Open 8am until 8pm.
- Snooker/billiards/pool onsite - Pool table.
- Swimming pool - outdoor onsite - Pool for registered guest use only.
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided - Laundered on-site. Change of bedding/towels provided on a weekly basis.
Parking
- Free Parking on Site
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Non-smoking property
- Pet Friendly
- WiFi or internet access - Complimentary
Room/Unit Facilities
- Bath
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom - All cottages have ground floor bedrooms.
- Hairdryer - Hairdryer in every bedroom.
- Radio
- Shower - Over bath shower.
- Television - Freeview only.
Site Features
- Garden
Property Facilities: Partridge
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- WiFi or internet access
- Cots available
- High chairs available
- Bath
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Shower
- Television
- Central heating
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Ironing facilities
- Linen provided
Property Facilities: Pheasant
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- WiFi or internet access
- Cots available
- High chairs available
- Bath
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Shower
- Television
- Central heating
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Ironing facilities
- Linen provided
Property Facilities: Plover
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- WiFi or internet access
- Cots available
- High chairs available
- Bath
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Shower
- Television
- Central heating
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Ironing facilities
- Linen provided
Property Facilities: Robin
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- WiFi or internet access
- Cots available
- High chairs available
- Bath
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Shower
- Television
- Central heating
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Ironing facilities
- Linen provided
Property Facilities: Swallow
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- WiFi or internet access
- Cots available
- High chairs available
- Bath
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Shower
- Television
- Central heating
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Ironing facilities
- Linen provided
Map & Directions
Colchester
Road Directions
By Road:From Colchester, follow A133 towards Clacton. In Elmstead Market, go past the petrol station, then turn right into School Road, keeping Budgens on your left. After approximately 1 mile at a Y junction, turn right into a small lane. Bird's Farm is on the right.
