This cottage places you within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and within a 10-minute drive of Paycockes. The cottage includes a kitchen and a fireplace.
Forrester Park Golf Club - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
Getting around
Colchester Kelvedon Station - 10 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min drive
The Old Crown - 14 min walk
Kelvedon Labour Club - 4 min drive
The Blue Anchor - 2 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - QU7633
The semi off-grid glamping site offers guests a chance to escape the humdrum and busy pace of life, making time to enjoy a unique glamping experience.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Electricity, bed linen and towels provided. Outdoor cooking area with wood-fired cooker. External shower room with shower cubicle and toilet. Cool box. Decking. Barbecue. 3/4 acre private grassland. Parking. No smoking.. A beautiful accommodation including a glorious lotus belle and tent and your very own croft hut offers all the facilities you need for a romantic break away. Set within a secluded meadow of long grasses and wildflowers and plenty of native trees, you’ll feel true nature all around you. Inside Shepherds Belle you’ll find an attractive black metal double bed with colourful bedding and solar lighting, creating a cosy atmosphere. Think ethnic bohemian style with solid wood furniture and colourful soft furnishings.
The tent has a back and front door flap, windows with a silky roof curtain, which when lowered reveals a clear ceiling enabling you to lay back and relax viewing the night sky and stars above from the comfort of your bed. Measuring 5m the tent is spacious and has excellent headroom due to the unique shape and high walls.
Have fun cooking outdoors on the Silver Fire Rocket stove; a wood-fired cooker for boiling kettles or cooking up single pan meals, there is also a gas BBQ with Pizza stone perfect for cooking up any meal. In addition to the tent, guests have exclusive use of their own little green Croft which sits neatly beside tent. The Croft hut is a utility and washing hut, with a 3-day cool box and shower room. An additional hot and cold tap is situated outside on the back of the hut which is ideal for washing up after a BBQ.
This is a great location for exploring the local towns and villages including Chelmsford and Colchester. On the same glamping site is Ryeland Hut perfect for friends or couples, the hut is 40m away and well screened for privacy.
Bourne Mill National Trust is close by, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped “Dutch” gables. There is a millpond and some of the machinery, including the waterwheel which is intact and working and also Colchester Zoo.
Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut (QU7633) can be booked with Ryeland Hut (QU7632) to accommodate upto 4 guests.
Hot tub (private, up to 4 nights £100, £125 for a week, paid to the owner upon request).
The owners can provide transport for guest's luggage, please contact the owner to arrange. In dry weather guests may drive down to the accommodation to unload.The Shepherds Belle at Oaksbrook Ltd is a Certified Woodland Champions Club site regulated by Natural England.By booking and staying on the Woodland Champions Club site or using its facilities you agree to become a member of Woodland Champions Club and have your details shared. There is no fee for glamping membership and your details may be shared by Woodland Champions Club for the purposes of the running of the Club’
Suitable for up to 2 pets
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. The cottage also includes a fireplace.
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
su-QU7633-QU7633
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this cottage?
This cottage is located in Colchester, close to Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Zoo, and Forrester Park Golf Club. Paycockes is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.
Is there parking available at Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - QU7633?
No, there isn't parking at this cottage.
Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What do couples enjoy most about Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - QU7633?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each cottage and a fireplace in some.
Does Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - QU7633 have a hot tub?
No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cottage include breakfast service?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - QU7633 have connecting rooms available?
No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
What is the closest airport to this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Stansted Airport (STN), which is 27.5 mi away (49 minutes by car). Another top airport is London (SEN-Southend), which is around 18.6 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - QU7633?
No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut - QU7633.