ABOUT
The Farm is a stunning Grade II listed farmhouse in an idyllic location, only 21 miles to the City of London. Features include outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, games room, wonderful lake view and a well established equestrian facility with 3.5 miles cross country course.
The Farm belonged to a single family and their descendants for ten decades and now for the first time in a 100 years it has been available for your exclusive use.
It's the perfect scenario for families with kids experiencing the farm and activities out, couples in love, short breaks with friends, horse lovers and to host the most memorable celebrations.
and of course
We are pet friendly! This is awesome!
FEATURES
Free Wifi
On the farm, Wi-Fi is free, you and your guests can connect your smartphone directly to the TV screen to watch YouTube videos, music and the best of Netflix movies and series.
As it's a farm some areas has a weak connectivity, which at the beginning you may feel upset about that, but take this as a good opportunity to take a break off your smartphone and relax :)
Cross Country Course
For an extra cost you can bring your own horse and book a session to ride on the course. It features 3.5 miles of tracks spread over 200 acres of stunning Essex countryside, this beautiful cross country course includes three water complexes, two large woods.
The Junior part, towards the north of the farm, features jumps between 55cm to 75cm. The Senior part has jumps up to 105cm.
The course will be open from 16 May till end of September!
Hot Tub
When taking a much-needed break, what more could you want than lots of rest and relaxation? And what better way to do this than by renting a holiday home with your very own hot tub? Just imagine it. You in a secluded farmhouse, surrounded by nature, stepping into a gorgeously bubbling pool and feeling all your stress melt away.
Relaxing, restorative, and great fun, just what you want when you're on holiday!
Towels & Bed Linen
We know how important it is to arrive at your desired holiday home and have available clean towels and a perfumed cotton bed-linen, making it convenient for you not to worry about bringing all these extras inside your suitcase; for this reason we provide it all!
The farmhouse is also professionally cleaned at every checkout, but if extra cleaning is required, a maid will be available at an extra cost.
Pool
When looking for a holiday home in the countryside, a house with swimming pool is always a good choice. Whether you are celebrating an important occasion, enjoying a family reunion, or looking for a Party House for a hen, stag, or a birthday party, a swimming pool is always a great way to keep your guests entertained.
We have you covered! Our lovely and large pool is open all year-round.
Pet Friendly
One of the benefits of a UK staycation is that your doggy, cat, rabbit, horse... pals can come too!
At The Farm, we want the whole family to make amazing holiday memories and your furry friends are no exception.
Pack up the car with everything you and your family need to start relaxing in your pet friendly accommodation in the beautiful Essex Countryside.
GALLERY
THE FINER DETAILS
The Farm is a most attractive Grade II listed period property believed to date from the 15th Century with later additions. The main façade has a number of pretty Gothic arch windows and the property is approached from its own front drive under a magnificent Holm Oak.
The property presents rendered and painted elevations under a clay tile roof. Entrance hall, off which is the sitting room, with inglenook fireplace, dinning room with open fireplace and TV room on the left. Rear hall with farm office, cloakroom and kitchen/breakfast room with oil fired four oven AGA and range of units. Utility room and to the rear a large wooded room with multiple purposes use with open fire, hot tub, the room leads to the garden and pool area.
On the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms (one with en suite shower room) one of which has access down the rear staircase to the wooded room. Family bathroom.
The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with shrubs, trees and herbaceous
borders, together with a swimming pool with paved surround. Traditional stable block of timber frame which is also Listed Grade II. Grassland, meadow land and lake.
SEE & DO
Nuclear High Hopes
A premier high ropes & adventure park in Essex for adults & children, open all year round. Choose difficulty level from 4 of their courses. They also have Axe and Knife throwing experience.
Their activities are perfect for corporate groups, schools, youth groups, hens and stags and birthday parties.
"Adventure Awards Winner 2019"
It's only 4.7 miles - 10 minutes driving from us.
https://nuclearhighropes.co.uk
Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park
'Animals, rides & amusements!!!
They have over 200 animals at the farm, fantastic family rides, lots of outdoor activities, indoor shows & play zones plus plenty of awesome attractions for all types of weather.
Throughout the year they offer action packed events guide with hands on animal experiences, face painting, character appearances, children's entertainers & exciting games.
It's only 5.7 miles - 11 minutes driving from us.
Epping Ongar Railway
Step back in time and experience the romance of travel in bygone times as you pass through picturesque countryside, beautiful forest and historic towns. Epping Ongar is the longest heritage railway in Essex and the closest to London, easily accessible via the tube network. Their vintage buses start from the front door of Epping and Shenfield stations, whisking you back in time to their period stations, with heritage steam and diesel hauled trains.
It's only 4.4 miles - 9 minutes driving from us.
Secret Nuclear
Take your family on a day out to a former top secret location, and you’ll find that Essex has been prepared for far worse than chilly weather.
Beneath the surface at Kelvedon Hatch lies an underground bunker that is big enough for up to 600 people! Their virtual tour will enthral both, adults and children.
Since becoming a museum, Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker has become notorious as a haunted location, appearing on Living TV’s ‘Most Haunted’ as well as other programmes and has been the focus of many paranormal investigations. Let your family uncover the bunker’s secrets!
It's only 4.5 miles - 11 minutes driving from us.
https://secretnuclearbunker.com/
North Weald Airfield
North Weald Airfield is an operational general aviation aerodrome. It is the home of North Weald Airfield Museum. Although unlicensed it is home to many private aircraft and historic types, and is host to a wide range of events throughout the year, including the Air-Britain Classic Fly-in and smaller airshows.
Every Saturday they also have a
market & boot sale that has previously been known as the largest in the country. It is currently home to over 200 stalls of varying commodities.
It is a place that families can see and remember their forebears and of course is full of history.
It's only 7.5 miles - 17 minutes driving from us.
Clue HG
The perfect exhilarating, exciting, entertaining, team building, escape the room experience!
You and a group of friends have 1 hour to escape a locked room by solving puzzles and opening locks and navigating different rooms. You will have four different games to choose from. Bunker 38, Detonation, Sacrifice and The Dungeon of Doom.
Ideal thing to do with the family or for corporate events.
A top rated Trip Advisor escape game attraction with thousands of 5 star reviews across the UK.
It's only 4.3 miles - 10 minutes driving from us.