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 The Wyvern Maze. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool or Colchester Community Stadium. Visit our Colchester travel guide
Birds Farm provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this aparthotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Self parking (surcharge), charcoal grills, and smoke-free premises
Outdoor furniture and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as furnished patios and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
Highchairs and children's books
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
32-inch TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birds Farm on Nov 4, 2026 start from $126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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?
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 University of Essex, Beth Chatto Garden, and The Wyvern Maze. Wyvernwood is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Birds Farm Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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
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10/10 Excellent
Roger
Oct 30, 2024
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
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10/10 Excellent
Teresa
May 16, 2025
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
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8/10 Good
Nicola
May 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Really comfortable bed. Super clean.
Great for a couple of nights stay. Close to the University to meet up with our daughter.
Would recommend the Beth Chatto Garden near by for a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
Mar 30, 2025
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
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4/10 Poor
Natasha
Apr 22, 2025
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.