Rockinghams Farm, Layer Marney, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9UL, United Kingdom
#1 of 1 hotels in Layer Marney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 130 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 September 2024
Colin
United KingdomNothing
Nice location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Thomas
United KingdomI can't really say much about what I didn't like. The signal was poor, but we didn't go there for signal, we went there for a get away.
It was cosy and the staff was friendly!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Chapman
United KingdomPull out bed a bit hard but you are camping! Myself and another family were staying which was fine for the 1 welfare unit containing a shower & toilet but imagine it could be an issue if more guest needed to use it.
Quite location tucked away from the world. Lovey views and plenty of open space, fields & woods to walk the dog. As it was a campsite I wasn't expecting a tv in my pod so that was an added bonus.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Emma
United KingdomComfortable and clean
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomPerfect location, peaceful, extremely friendly people and so understanding after my mishap! Very accommodating and cosy little pod.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Michelle
United KingdomTv didn’t work as had no signal/aerial A little bin inside would be helpful But we absolutely loved it here!!
Lovely place to stay so quiet and peaceful perfect place to relax and unwind, we had already decided we would be back before we even left!!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Lisa
United KingdomOnly one decent toilet & shower to share for all campers. The other single toilet smelled terrible & the door didn’t shut at all. Need more toilets as the wait was quite worrying, lol
Lovely location, great accommodation. As a solo traveller l felt safe. Loved watching the swallows & horses over the fields. Useful to have kettle, microwave, toaster, TV & fridge too.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Kyrstie
United KingdomWe had limited signal/Internet access on our phones and there is none available in the pods - that's ok, we understand that was a reality before we went, but it made it difficult to hot-spot our phones for the TV etc. There were only 2 toilets and one was within the same block as a shower so at times we were waiting around to use the toilet etc. Not a huge deal but with other campers/pod users, it did mean we had to be tactical about going to the bathroom/our morning showers.
The view and the set up are really good if you like 1 step up from camping! The bed is pretty comfortable and the toilet/shower was clean and not too far of a walk from our pod. Host was absolutely lovely and very accommodating, lots of lovely walking available around and we were lucky enough to have EXCELLENT weather. We were totally relaxed, noise was at a minimum and because we took a fan the pod wasn't too hot. Local town isn't too far at all so easy to collect supplies for cooking and the fire pits/bbq available made for a lovely relaxed evening sitting and chilling on the little porch area.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Abbi
United KingdomNothing! It was honestly an amazing stay, definitely going to visit again!
In the sticks, was just so beautiful!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Lee
United KingdomAmazing , clean , peaceful
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Robert
United KingdomCamping field is very close to the house. The pods and tents in the field are very close together. There is one small portacabin which has a shower and a toilet, this was clean and had plenty of hot water. There is also a separate portaloo, which was dirty and smelly. More showers and toilets are needed. The listing states it has a double bed, but it's a sofa bed, which is uncomfortable.
Easy to find using Google maps. Rolling fields, forest, lakes. Quiet location, very little noise from the roads. Not too far from Tiptree by car, which has supermarkets, bakeries, takeaways, pharmacy etc. There are 2 pods in the field. Wheelbarrow full of fire wood available to buy for £15, which is enough to last one night. The pod was cosy, sofa bed, small TV, small fridge, kettle, toaster, 2 plates, 2 bowls, cutlery, tea towel. Pull out dining table was a good size, 2 stools provided. Hanging rail for clothes and shelf above that too. Window at rear of pod, which opens wide and has a curtain. Glass door to enter the pod, which has a curtain for privacy. This was stiff and difficult to lock. Small metal garden table and 2 chairs on porch. Small barbecue and fire pit on gravel in front of wooden porch. Small fire extinguisher provided under TV table. Shower and toilet in portacabin, which was clean and hot water plentiful. Toilet paper and hand soap provided.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Ian
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful and peaceful location. Amazing place to relax and unwind.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Camilla
United KingdomNothing everything was great
Everything
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomBeautiful quiet environment
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomWashing up facilities not great, no liquid and dirty sponges but that's only minor issue
Loved how quiet, peaceful and private it was. Very friendly staff and the pod was fab with firepit and bbq
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Samuel
United KingdomThe only down fall the beds were super hard but that’s all
It was beautiful little place to switch off to in the lovely outdoors , was a nice little Anniversary get away
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Michaela
United KingdomNothing it was perfect !!
Waking up to nature
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Tracey
United KingdomFantastic surroundings very quiet and peaceful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
William
United KingdomNo running water to tap at outside sink to fill kettle
Lively quiet location with dog walking. Pod warm & cosy and dog allowed in with me. Pretty much everything you would need in there. Clean toilet/shower cabin close by
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Jamie
United KingdomEverything, we have been coming here for 8 years now. The land is truly amazing. Pods with bbqs and firepits is the icing on the cake.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Francesca
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like but if I had to pick something I would say the bed could have been a bit more comfortable!
Peaceful, good communication with the Host, log burner was a lovely touch and the pod was sooo warm for a stay in early March!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomToilet and shower are a bit basic
Very comfortable and warm... quiet and peaceful...I will be booking again
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Platt
United KingdomPod ceiling covered in cobwebs and I hate (scared) spiders above me. But didn't/ wouldn't complain as it was last minute booking and out of season.
Loved the pod. So warm . Perfect size. Bed comfy . Shower was hot and powerful. Fire pit provided (buy or bring firewood) . Made glamping in February perfect .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Wilber
United KingdomWas a lovely staying ,definitely we will be back.
Stayed in January 2024
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