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Birds Farm

★★★ School Lane, Colchester, England, CO7 7EY, Colchester, GB

8.8 guest rating· 5 reviews

About this hotel

Relax by the Pool and Grill

Take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or enjoy a BBQ at the charcoal grills.

Convenient Amenities

Benefit from luggage storage, laundry facilities, and self-parking on-site.

Homey Guestrooms

Individually decorated guestrooms with kitchenettes and private patios ensure a comfortable stay.

Experience a rural getaway at Birds Farm in Colchester, minutes away from University of Essex and Beth Chatto Garden. Book now to enjoy a serene retreat.

Rooms & rates

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 4 · 48 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>513-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 4 · 54 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>585-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 4 · 48 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>521-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · King bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>388-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and portable fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool toys
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Casino nearby
  • Charcoal grill
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Infant/toddler toys
  • Luggage storage
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  • Nature reserve
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Location

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School Lane, Colchester, England, CO7 7EY, Colchester, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.85 reviews

+ Great communication from owner+ Excellent direction to property+ Lovely property features− Poor cleanliness− Maintenance issues− Lack of cleanliness
Cleanliness3.5
Service8.8
Location8.5
Room Quality6.8
Amenities6.2
Value for Money6.2

Guest review

10.0

We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at this time of year. Kara was fab and we met a super helpful housekeeper who is doing a degree who was a literal walking tourist information centre. Great atmosphere all round .

Karen · 2025-06-02

Guest review

10.0

We really enjoy our stay at the farm. The location is very convenient, in a quiet spot but close to a well connected road. Our duplex had everything we needed for a short stay including a well equipped kitchen when and bathroom with toiletries. We took advantage of the amenities of the farm including the playing area with plenty of toys for a toddler aged child as well as pool and foosball tables and outdoor space (swimming pool was still close at this time). Only minor comments - the floor of the indoors game room was a bit dirty with possibly some dead bugs laying there in one of the sections of the room. Also the room temperature was on the warmer side in the rooms (~26C) when we arrived. All in all though we enjoyed our stay and we will be coming back

Teresa · 2025-05-16

Very disappointing

4.0

Sadly the accommodation was very dirty and in places hadn’t been cleaned at all. I’m not sure if we were unlucky as we booked after reading amazing reviews. Beds were clean but the rest of of the property was very dirty. Microwave with spilt food in, fridge extremely dirty and had food in, bathroom had used loo roll on the floor, floors were filthy, I had to go buy cleaning products as we stuck to the floor. Kettle switch had been stuck on so just fell off, shower curtain was brown, cutlery and bowls dirty. Stains on throws of beds. Holes in bedroom stuffed up with tissue. Dead bugs on the floors in bedrooms, cobwebs and poorly finished decor. Not as per photos at all.

Natasha · 2025-04-22

Fabulous find

10.0

Fabulous find, great communication from owner, arrived late and excellent direction to rental was given. On entering the property was very impressed, what a bargain for such a lovely property. Would definitely recommend Birds Farm if your visiting Colchester or surrounding areas.

Lorraine · 2025-03-30

Guest review

10.0

Birds farm is a lovely place to stay for the local Essex or Sussex area. Very quiet in the evenings, despite being just off a busy road. Great facilities, good comfy beds, very warm heating and well supplied cooking facilities. A pool for summer, grounds and a Summer house and a well stocked games room for kids if the weather is bad. We found it superb for our short trip and would happily return. As we were a little out of season it seemed that some of the cottages opposite ours were being updated or renovated- ours didn’t seem to need anything- but if they are being redecorated, they will be superb! A super stay and great value.

Roger · 2024-10-30

Good to know

The seasonal pool will be open from May to August.

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.

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Smoking

No smoking

›Pets

Pets welcome

›Accessibility

No elevators

›Pets

Pets allowed

›Children and extra bed policy

Children welcome

›General

Private host property

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Pets

Service animals are allowed