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The Old Stable - Essex farm stay

CO5 9EX, Messing, CO5 9EX, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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The Old Stable - Essex farm stay
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About this property

Accommodation Features

The Old Stable in Messing offers an adults-only farm stay with a beautiful garden. Guests can enjoy garden views and relax in the outdoor seating and picnic areas.

Facilities and Amenities

The property includes a minimarket, outdoor dining area, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a washing machine, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, dining table, outdoor furniture, refrigerator, work desk, shared bathroom, microwave, shower, TV, private entrance, dining area, electric kettle, kitchenware, wardrobe, and toaster.

Local Attractions

Located 17 km from Freeport Braintree, 26 km from Hedingham Castle, 7 km from Colchester Zoo, 12 km from Colchester Castle, 8 km from Layer Marney Tower, Birch Grove Golf Club, Feeringbury Manor Garden, Birch Gallery, National Trust, and Shalom Hall. London Stansted Airport is 43 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

House rules

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

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

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

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Legal information

This property is managed by The Old Stable - Essex farm stay.

Located in Easthorpe, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Old Stable - Essex farm stay

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Old Stable - Essex farm stay is 2.1 km from the center of Easthorpe.
Room options at The Old Stable - Essex farm stay include:
  • The double room features a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a washing machine, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.3

Very good

9 reviews

R

Rachel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Nov 3, 2025
7.0
+ The room was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean and warm The room was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean and warm
- Only one toilet for the site in the same room as the shower so if you walk over to the block and it's in use you have to wait or return. There is gravel outside the Old Stable doors which gets walked into the room and also makes it impossible for you or your neighbours to come and go quietly Only one toilet for the site in the same room as the shower so if you walk over to the block and it's in use you have...

young couple · King Room

S

Susie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Aug 18, 2025
10.0
+ So peaceful and wonderful place! Loved it!! So peaceful and wonderful place! Loved it!!

young couple · King Room

Facilities of The Old Stable - Essex farm stay

Parking

Safety & Security

  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Adults only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Contactless check-in/check-out

Guest reviews for The Old Stable - Essex farm stay

8.3

Very good

9 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.2
Facilities 7.6
Cleanliness 9.1
Comfort 8.0
Value for money 7.9
Location 8.3
Free Wifi 0.0

Score distribution

Superb
6
Good
2
Poor
1

Scores by traveler type

Business travelers 7.8
Couples 9.2
Solo travelers 7.7

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Guest reviews

R

Rachel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7.0
King Room Nov 3, 2025 young couple
+ The room was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean and warm
− Only one toilet for the site in the same room as the shower so if you walk over to the block and it's in use you have to wait or return. There is gravel outside the Old Stable doors which gets walked into the room and also makes it impossible for you or your neighbours to come and go quietly
S

Susie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
King Room Aug 18, 2025 young couple
+ So peaceful and wonderful place! Loved it!!
K

Karen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
King Room Aug 2, 2025 young couple
+ Beautifully clean and tranquil
J

James

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
King Room Aug 6, 2025 young couple
+ Beautiful setting
− Leaving
J

Julia

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4.0
King Room Oct 17, 2025 solo traveller
+ Nice environment
− More toilets and shower needed. Cabins could be a bit bigger with a step to get in for ease