Birds Farm

3.0 star property
3-star aparthotel near University of Essex

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Duplex, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Game room
Duplex, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Courtyard
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Colchester

In Colchester .You'll find Beth Chatto Garden and University of Essex within 2 miles (3 km) of this aparthotel. Also, Wyvernwood is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hollytrees Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 24 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Spice - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zest - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Birds Farm

3-star aparthotel near University of Essex
Birds Farm offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Birds Farm offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 1 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Bed rails
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Pool toys
  • Stair gate

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 20 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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 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: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Birds Farm Aparthotel
Birds Farm Colchester
Birds Farm Aparthotel Colchester

Birds Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Croydon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024