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Birds Farm

Aparthotel units in Colchester with kitchenettes and furnished patios

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Room
Courtyard view

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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School Lane, Colchester, England, CO7 7EY
  • University of Essex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Beth Chatto Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 521 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 585 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 513 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, Birds Farm is near a train station. Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood. Colchester Natural History Museum and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Alresford Station - 5 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Spice - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Birds Farm

Aparthotel units in Colchester with kitchenettes and furnished patios
Self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Other amenities include charcoal grills. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a pillowtop bed. Guests will find a kitchenette with an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Birds Farm offers 5 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Colchester aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 1 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Birds Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Birds Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Birds Farm?

Self-parking is available for GBP 1 per stay.

What time is check-in at Birds Farm?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Birds Farm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birds Farm located?

Situated in Colchester, this aparthotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Beth Chatto Garden, University of Essex and Wyvernwood. Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Visitor Information Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km). Alresford Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Birds Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fabulous find

Fabulous find, great communication from owner, arrived late and excellent direction to rental was given. On entering the property was very impressed, what a bargain for such a lovely property. Would definitely recommend Birds Farm if your visiting Colchester or surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Birds farm is a lovely place to stay for the local Essex or Sussex area. Very quiet in the evenings, despite being just off a busy road. Great facilities, good comfy beds, very warm heating and well supplied cooking facilities. A pool for summer, grounds and a Summer house and a well stocked games room for kids if the weather is bad. We found it superb for our short trip and would happily return. As we were a little out of season it seemed that some of the cottages opposite ours were being updated or renovated- ours didn’t seem to need anything- but if they are being redecorated, they will be superb! A super stay and great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointing

Sadly the accommodation was very dirty and in places hadn’t been cleaned at all. I’m not sure if we were unlucky as we booked after reading amazing reviews. Beds were clean but the rest of of the property was very dirty. Microwave with spilt food in, fridge extremely dirty and had food in, bathroom had used loo roll on the floor, floors were filthy, I had to go buy cleaning products as we stuck to the floor. Kettle switch had been stuck on so just fell off, shower curtain was brown, cutlery and bowls dirty. Stains on throws of beds. Holes in bedroom stuffed up with tissue. Dead bugs on the floors in bedrooms, cobwebs and poorly finished decor. Not as per photos at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Amenities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024