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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Essex, England
  • Place, Layer Marney Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

With a stay at this vacation home in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and Abberton Reservoir. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Colchester Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Layer Marney Tower - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • University of Essex - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 16 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 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.

Whiskey Barn

An elegant 4-bedroom barn conversion set in Layer Breton, Essex. Perfect for group getaways, wellness retreats, family reunions, this unique space is designed for connection, comfort, and countryside luxury.
4 beautifully appointed bedrooms with super-soft beds - One bedroom is a large room that has two double beds, two singles. The other two bedrooms have king size beds, one has a double.
Huge open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area – ideal for entertaining
En-suite bedrooms

The space
✨ Luxury Countryside Retreat | Layer Breton, Essex

The Whiskey Barn - you secure exclusive access to a private setting that accommodates up to 12 guests.

Set amidst rolling fields and peaceful woodlands in Layer Breton, this extraordinary hideaway offers the ideal base for group escapes, family celebrations, holistic retreats, and stylish countryside weekends.


🏡 The Space

Spread across an exceptional space, the barn is tastefully designed with a blend contemporary elegance:

Beautifully appointed 4 bedrooms with premium mattresses and soft linens

Grand open-plan living areas with cosy corners

Garden patio, ideal for alfresco dining, morning yoga or champagne toasts at sunset


🌳 The Experience

Wake up to birdsong and gentle countryside light pouring in. Sip artisan coffee with panoramic views. Take long walks through the surrounding Layer Breton beauty spots, or simply relax in one of the many serene indoor or outdoor lounging spaces.

Your group will love:

Exclusive outdoor space

Elegant interiors with luxury finishes throughout

Pet-friendly options (only on request for well behaved pets)

Optional extras: Earlier check-in/late checkout


📍 Prime Essex Location

Tucked away in Layer Breton, you're just:

15 mins from Colchester (Britain’s oldest recorded town)

Close to Dedham Vale AONB, coastal walks, and charming pubs, Clacton-on-Sea beach

Under 1.5 hours from Central London, perfect for effortless retreats or reunions
Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home, which features a microwave. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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
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

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