Plumptons Farm, Ford Lane Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8AZ, United Kingdom
#3 of 17 hotels in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 214 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 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
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Steve
United KingdomNothing at all !
Very clean and fresh. Bed was very comfortable and the property was very cozy.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Pauline
United KingdomLoved being away from the ground light and noise of a built up area. It was so peaceful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Joanne
United KingdomThe Owners were delightful, the dogs and goats were fab, and the chickens so funny, really delightful stay. The room was fantastic, everything was well thought through. Brilliant! 5*
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Maryann
United KingdomN/A
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Natasha
United KingdomI wouldn't say I didn't like it but just to note it is some distance from any shops.
Lovely quiet area. Clean and tidy property. Good communication prior to arrival. We booked well ahead of time and it was great value.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Ellie
United KingdomVery clean and comfortable
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Michael
United KingdomNothing
The room was super clean, well sited location. It was a great honor to meet betty
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Annie
United KingdomSofa needed some TLC
Location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Adam
United KingdomThe ONLY thing we could think this place was lacking was phone signal/Wi-Fi. Not a major issue for us honestly, but it would of course benefit :)
Beautiful lodge. Nice added touches like chocolates, Prosecco and tea coffee hot choc. Felt like a home away from home with surprise visits from a couple of chickens and a lovely black dog ❤️ will definitely be coming back next time we’re in the area to visit friends x
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Sally-anne
AustraliaNothing
Tranquillity and homely feel. By far my favourite in the UK.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Sam
United KingdomThe strong perfume smell may be from the washing liquid the bedding had been washed in or the cleaning products?
So so clean!! Bright modern room Great kitchen area. Great modern bathroom and powerful shower. Great facilities for a few nights stay and the bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in in my whole life!! Lovely touch from the owners of procesocco and chocolates in the fridge 😊
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Steve
United KingdomWe couldn't really fault anything at all. A pleasure to get a couple of days away from the reality of life 🙂
We loved the location, we loved the accommodation, the staff were friendly. It smelt lovely and was immaculately clean and presented. Betty kept us company for the duration and was a welcome surprise when she just wondered in.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Megan
United KingdomNothing could’ve been better. It was perfect. We will be back!
I loved the location. So secluded. We loved the visits from the animals especially Betty
Stayed in September 2023
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