Plumptons Farm, Ford Lane Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8AZ, United Kingdom
#3 of 18 hotels in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 211 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 September 2024
Robert
United Kingdomawesome location, comfy bed, full kitchen
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Shirls
United KingdomEverything So peaceful. So lovely
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Ash
United KingdomNothing :)
Great location, zero light polution - you could see so many stars! Staff/owners amazing! Great recommendation for indian take out (5mins away) Animals amazing! Overall, just amazing! Great to be able to disconnect from the world (although ability to use our netflix/disney for our toddler would have been nice haha)
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomThe trade off for the location was absolutely no phone signal (we're with EE) and needed to liaise with family we were visiting locally. There is also a long potholed road to access the studio.
The studio was clean, nicely decorated and very well appointed with everything required for a longer stay (equipped kitchenette, dining table, sofa, outdoor seating). The location was very peaceful (just chickens and goats for company!) and offered great walks / fresh air.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Jackie
United KingdomNothing to dislike. A little disappointed there wasn’t Prosecco and chocolates as mentioned in a lot of reviews. As it was a special celebration for us it would have been lovely.
The property was beautiful. Quality finish and good quality furnishings. Beautiful setting and so relaxing.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Kattrin
Germanylack of wireless (which was pointed out at time of booking) was a blessing and a "curse" at the same time
beautifully situated in peaceful countryside with only animals as neighbours (we were the only guests); spacious, clean and nicely decorated place; uncomplicated check-in and check-out.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Louis
United KingdomLeaving
Erica was a fantasic host the room was lovely the bed was so comfortable the shower was excellent the location was stunning meeting all the animals was unreal totally will stay here again to get some more of the relaxing break we had thankyou very much we loved every minute
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Zoe
United KingdomNo shower gel or soap x
The use of a kitchen and bath
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Luke
United KingdomBeautiful place and extremely relaxing. Bed was unreal
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Denise
United KingdomSurrounding area
Beautiful location and very clean. Host was very nice and helpful. Liked the hospitality tray
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Claire
United KingdomLovely stay, beautiful location, cosy and really comfy bed!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Songul
United KingdomVery beautifully decorated, so clean, quite and peaceful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Private and very relaxing
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Debra
United KingdomVery friendly hosts, lodge was Very clean. Very comfortable bed. Lovely peaceful location, enjoyed the visits from all the animals.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Vicki
United KingdomNothing! It was fab
Location was beautiful 😍 Lodge was lovely and very clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomWonderful location and clean comfortable accommodation with the added bonus of exceptional views and various wildlife. Awesome stay thank you.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Andy
United KingdomNeeded wifi. As I'm working I would require wifi connection. For someone taking a break it is ideal.
Clean comfortable and tranquil.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ricky
United KingdomVery peaceful , it was nice to see the animals come to the window in the morning , also had a lovely view of the countryside
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomVery clean and spacious complete with everything you need.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Sam
United KingdomThe hit water tap was boiling so just to be careful to add cold to it.
Everything so spotlessly clean and really comfy bed. Fantastic power shower over the bath. So peaceful and quiet and very remote.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Annabel
United KingdomLovely room with everything you need. Shower is powerful and the bath is nice and deep. We enjoyed meeting the goats and the owner is very friendly, felt we could ask for help had we needed it. The location is very peaceful and was easy to find. It is down a track which is a little rough in places but this is to be expected for the location, it wasn't an issue for us. Prosecco and chocolate was an unexpected bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Michelle
United KingdomNothing
The lodge was absolutely amazing so clean and tidy very welcoming with a bottle of Prosecco and Chocolates what a lovely touch. The views are stunning my fiancé and I enjoyed our 1 night stay and will be booking again. And the animals were lovely 🥰 as well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Sabina
United KingdomThe road is very bumpy to get to property but worth it once you see the lovely place
Space very welcoming
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Norton
United KingdomEverything was ok
Bed was the most comfortable ever slept in
Stayed in December 2023
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