The Hayloft at Carpenters Farm

A light and airy barn conversion with exposed oak features. Open plan living area with courtyard patio. Three bedrooms upstairs: Master with King bed & ensuite shower room & farm views; Double room , Twin bunk bed room , Family bathroom with heated towel rail and in tub shower. Secure parking & private entrance Onsite fishing reservoir and pottery studio. Close to local beaches. Free WiFi. Contact for short breaks. Use the QR code on picture 18 in gallery to link to a virtual 360 tour March 2021 update **** A high Four star rating again this year from Visit England with our housekeeping and cleaning commended and scoring 100% across the property. **** This accommodation suits couples, groups of friends or families with children. It suits romantic breaks, short breaks, seaside holidays, walking and exploring breaks and much more. The kitchen is well stocked for self catering and has a washing machine with outside drying space. There are toys and games, high chair,travel cot, stairgate,booster seat, plastic crockery & cutlery. Towels are provided and comfortable mattresses . Protectors are on all matterress and lippows. A welcome tea tray is provided on arrival. Comprehensive local information and guides are provided. Our WiFi is generally very good and will support gaming but as we are in a rural area mobile and broadband reception can occasionally drop. From May to September a gas BBQ is available to use in the courtyard patio area. Parking is outside the gated entrance, off road with room for up to 3 cars. Guests can take walks around the farm ( seasonal limitations ) see a real working farm with farm machinery or book time in the Pink Parrot pottery studio on site . There is also a fishing reservoir on the farm . The village is served by a regular bus service and train station. There is a Chinese takeaway, Tesco express, post office, 2 x public houses, garage ( no fuel) , hairdressers, beauty salons x 2, Butchers and Deli and Restaurant within 1 1/2 miles. We will meet you shortly after arrival to help familiarize you with the accommodation and its features, the local area and answer any questions guests may have. We live nearby to assist guests should they require it. The farm is located in a semi rural quiet and safe community but within a short distance of the coast, large towns , shopping , entertainment and major roads. There is a pub within a 5 minute walk which serves food and has weekend entertainment ( covid19 permitting) A family friendly pottery studio is onsite plus a fishing reservoir.There are many lovely countryside walks along public footpaths in the vacinity. The area does not have many cycle paths and we would advise experienced children accompany adults out on bikes on the local and rural roads. Hi Vis clothing recommended. There is a bus which stops outside the farm which goes to Colchester. The train station is one mile away on the London Liverpool Street line. There is a local taxi service. We recommend a car is required for guests staying with us. The property is strictly No Smoking and No pets. Trained assistance dogs are welcomed. Guests with limited mobility may not be able to access first floor bedrooms and bathrooms. There is one dedicated parking space but room for more vehicles ( up to 3 )