Welcome to Carpenters Farm Holidays
Two Luxury Self Catering cottages for 6 or 8 people near Colchester

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The Burrows - 4 bedroom holiday home for 8 with Hot Tub
Luxurious Holiday Cottage with Private Garden, Games Room and Hot Tub

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The Hayloft 4* Cottage Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
Private and peaceful holiday cottage for family farm stays on the East Coast

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Farm Stays with onsite Facilities
Two Farm Cottages for 6 or 8 with Café, Fishing Lakes and Craft Studio

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Close to the glorious East Coast
Enjoy the sea air and beaches on the Essex Sunshine Coast!

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Welcome to Carpenters Farm

Bring your friends and family to a real working farm near the Essex Sunshine Coast where two fabulous cottages enjoy an ideal location to relax, reset and explore. Enjoy onsite dining at The Barn Café, painting workshops in The Pink Parrot Pottery studio, plus our own fishing reservoir. There are also two local family friendly pubs within a mile! Historic Colchester with its grand Roman castle and parks, plus award winning Colchester Zoo, make great days out! With London, an hour’s reach by train, or seaside resorts like Clacton on Sea nearby, there is plenty to keep everyone happy.

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Ultimate Family Getaway

Outstanding 5* cottage for 8 with hot tub and private garden

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Family Friendly Holidays

3 bedroom 4* cottage for 6 with private courtyard seating

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Facilities on the Farm

Farm stays with café, fishing reservoir and craft workshops

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Stay ay Carpenters Farm, Colchester

L ocated within minutes of each other, there are 2 cottages here on the farm – ideal for couples, friends or family groups. The Hayloft barn conversion is an ideal base for up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms, with an enclosed courtyard patio. It is situated centrally on the farm, with private parking and farm views. The Burrows is a new-build detached house, with a large garden and hot tub, sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms. Situated within easy access to onsite facilities, it too has private parking, a log burning stove and a separate TV room with a games station – ideal for teenagers.

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Hayloft airy lounge
The Burrows kitchen with breakfast bar
Hayloft double bedroom
The Burrows double bedroom
Hayloft open plan living
The Burrows lounge with wood burner

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Featured Places to Visit

Explore Colchester and surrounding area – there are many things to do!

Plough Pub

A modern, relaxing pub and restaurant, with beer garden, close to Great Bentley village green

Lavenham

Considered to be Britain’s best preserved medieval village with over 300 historic and timber framed buildings

Colchester Castle Museum

Visit Colchester Castle Museum and celebrate the oldest recorded town in England with something for all the family!

Carpenters Farm Craft Studio

Enjoy some creative family time at The Pink Parrot pottery studio during your farm stay at Carpenters Farm

Colchester Zoo

Visit Colchester Zoo during your stay at Carpenters Farm - it's a great day out for all the family!

Great Bentley Retreat

Why not treat yourself to a pamper or relaxing treatment - advisable to book ahead to avoid disappointment!

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Guest Reviews

Spacious barn accommodation in a lovely location. Plenty of room and Fiona was a lovely host. Went out of her way with some special touches. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend

JulieStayed in The Hayloft December 2020

Ideally situated for the beach and ‘’Constable country’’. Very comfortable barn conversion close to pubs, Tesco Express and railway station

Rob and CaroleStayed in The Hayloft October 2020

Could not fault the property at all. Absolutely spotlessly clean. Well maintained property in a lovely location with beautiful views

LauraStayed in The Hayloft September 2020

The Hayloft is the perfect place for a family break. It is well equipped for family living right down to a coffee machine and a supply of those things you might forget, like dishwasher tablets. Fiona is the perfect host. Nothing is too much trouble, she is friendly but respectful and her communication response was excellent.

BarbaraStayed in The Hayloft September 2020

Great location and lovely accommodation. Very clean. We had a great time and will hopefully go back.

ClaireStayed in The Hayloft July 2020

The best place we’ve stayed this year not to be over looked.

SimonStayed in The Hayloft August 2019

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