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Birds Farm

Birds Farm, Colchester, CO7 7EY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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Birds Farm
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1 bedroom 1 bed Free Wi-Fi Kitchen Private bathroom Garden Parking Pet friendly BBQ

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation

Birds Farm in Colchester offers a spacious apartment with a private garden and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Modern Amenities

The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a comfortable living area with a TV. Additional amenities include a patio, outdoor seating, picnic area, and free on-site private parking.

Leisure Facilities

Guests can enjoy the games room, barbecue facilities, and outdoor dining area. The property is highly rated for its swimming pool, family rooms, and family-friendly environment.

Local Attractions

Located 2 km from Alresford, 9 km from Colchester Castle, and 13 km from Colchester Zoo. London Stansted Airport is 61 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

House rules

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Please inform Birds Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Swimming Pool #1 is closed from Thu 01 Oct 2026 until Mon 31 May 2027

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

• Please inform Birds Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

• Swimming Pool #1 is closed from Thu 01 Oct 2026 until Mon 31 May 2027

• A damage deposit of £200 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $269. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

Legal information

This property is managed by Birds Farm.

Located in Colchester, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Birds Farm

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Birds Farm is 6.4 km from the center of Colchester.
Room options at Birds Farm include:
  • One-Bedroom Cottage
  • Two-Bedroom Cottage
  • Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Duplex Apartment
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.6

Very good

218 reviews

C

Callum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 days ago
10.0
+ Perfect distance from the city centre - quiet and out of the way but within a 10 minute commuting distance. Comfy beds and perfect open living space with all the facilities you'd possibly need. Perfect distance from the city centre - quiet and out of the way but within a 10 minute commuting distance. Comfy b...

review category group of friends · Duplex Apartment

D

Damian

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 months ago
10.0
+ Clean, well stocked with all the basics and in a lovely area. The pool was very well maintained and the outside seating/dining area was a lovely touch. Supermarket was less than 10 minutes away and it was also a short drive to the zoo. The property owners were very friendly and helpful, allowing us to arrive a couple of hours early to enjoy the pool, and my daughter enjoyed making friends with their daughter also and having a little playmate for 2 days. We absolutely loved it and can’t wait to come back!! Clean, well stocked with all the basics and in a lovely area. The pool was very well maintained and the outside seati...
- I can’t think of anything to complain about! I can’t think of anything to complain about!

family with young children · One-Bedroom Cottage

Facilities of Birds Farm

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Parking Family rooms

Wellness

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Grocery deliveries
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Living Area

  • Parking

Entertainment

  • Games room

Other

  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Birds Farm

8.6

Very good

218 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.8
Facilities 8.7
Cleanliness 8.8
Comfort 8.9
Value for money 8.7
Location 9.1
Free Wifi 7.5

Score distribution

Superb
142
Good
66
Okay
5
Poor
2
Very poor
3

Scores by traveler type

With friends 9.1
Solo travelers 8.3
Families 8.6
Business travelers 8.7
Couples 8.3

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Guest reviews

C

Callum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Duplex Apartment Duplex Apartment 3 days ago review category group of friends
+ Perfect distance from the city centre - quiet and out of the way but within a 10 minute commuting distance. Comfy beds and perfect open living space with all the facilities you'd possibly need.
D

Damian

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
One-Bedroom Cottage One-Bedroom Cottage 2 months ago family with young children
+ Clean, well stocked with all the basics and in a lovely area. The pool was very well maintained and the outside seating/dining area was a lovely touch. Supermarket was less than 10 minutes away and it was also a short drive to the zoo. The property owners were very friendly and helpful, allowing us to arrive a couple of hours early to enjoy the pool, and my daughter enjoyed making friends with their daughter also and having a little playmate for 2 days. We absolutely loved it and can’t wait to come back!!
− I can’t think of anything to complain about!
C

Claire

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
One-Bedroom Cottage One-Bedroom Cottage 2 months ago young couple
+ It was quite in a lovely location staff were lovely and we arrived early but staff allowed us to check in early
− The pool wasn’t very clean and has stained swimwear yellow
D

Dar

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Two-Bedroom Cottage Two-Bedroom Cottage 2 months ago solo traveller
+ Lovely rooms, very nice and cosy and clean. Great for a weekend getaway with friends! Defo recommend
− The shower water wouldnt warm up - cold showers for me but thats it!
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Chantelle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Duplex Apartment Duplex Apartment 2 months ago family with young children
+ The plover cottage was very quaint and lovely. The beds in bedrooms were very comfortable Appreciated the toiletries and coffee and hot drinks supply The fans kept the place cool
− Nothing