• 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!

Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo

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

Lavenham

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

Colchester Castle Museum

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

Great Bentley Retreat

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

Plough Pub

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

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Ideal to tie in with a stay at The Hayloft or The Burrows this SeptemberAlthough the Summer holidays are coming to an end, hopefully the Summer sun should be making a late appearance! Book now for September and enjoy it while it lasts!! ☀️🤞 ... See MoreSee Less

Ideal to tie in with a stay at The Hayloft or The Burrows this September
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Our guests at The Burrows and Hayloft have been enjoying the fabulous breakfasts and meals at the onsite Barn cafe this summer
Thank you to Kelly and Nigel who kindly donate vouchers to guests to use in the cafe during their stay. ... See MoreSee Less

Our guests at The Burrows and Hayloft have been enjoying the fabulous breakfasts and meals at the onsite Barn cafe this summer Thank you to Kelly and Nigel who kindly donate vouchers to guests to use in the cafe during their stay.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Wheat being combined yesterday here on the farm . If your little ones would love watching close up, booking to stay in the first 2 weeks of August is your best chance of seeing the machines in action.
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Wheat being combined yesterday here on the farm . If your little ones would love watching close up, booking to stay in the first 2 weeks of August is your best chance of seeing the machines in action. www.carpentersfarmholidays.co.ukImage attachmentImage attachment
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It's harvest time on the Farm so guests staying in August get to see big machines in action. Here are some pictures and videos( see next post) of wheat being combined yesterday by Farmer David with help from farm hand Harry. ... See MoreSee Less

Its harvest time on the Farm so guests staying in August get to see big machines in action. Here are some pictures and videos( see next post) of wheat being combined yesterday by Farmer David with help from farm hand Harry.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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