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Aparthotel

Birds Farm

3.0 star property
Aparthotel units in Colchester with kitchenettes and furnished patios

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Duplex, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels, toys
Courtyard
Courtyard view
Birds Farm sits in a quiet rural setting where guests enjoy practical comforts like in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. The seasonal outdoor pool provides a refreshing spot to unwind, while the adjacent nature reserve offers rewarding exploration opportunities.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
School Lane, Colchester, England, CO7 7EY

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Courthouse Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Spice - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬2 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 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.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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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
  • High chair
  • 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

  • 2 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 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
Cribs (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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Birds Farm Aparthotel
Birds Farm Colchester
Birds Farm Aparthotel Colchester

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birds Farm located?

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

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Birds Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
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

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at this time of year. Kara was fab and we met a super helpful housekeeper who is doing a degree who was a literal walking tourist information centre. Great atmosphere all round .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoy our stay at the farm. The location is very convenient, in a quiet spot but close to a well connected road. Our duplex had everything we needed for a short stay including a well equipped kitchen when and bathroom with toiletries. We took advantage of the amenities of the farm including the playing area with plenty of toys for a toddler aged child as well as pool and foosball tables and outdoor space (swimming pool was still close at this time). Only minor comments - the floor of the indoors game room was a bit dirty with possibly some dead bugs laying there in one of the sections of the room. Also the room temperature was on the warmer side in the rooms (~26C) when we arrived. All in all though we enjoyed our stay and we will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in May 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.
Dirty fridge
Floors filthy along with bin
Cobwebs
Stains on carpet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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