Country house, 5-starBalls Farm Tye Road Elmstead Market, Colchester, United KingdomShow on map
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.7178ReviewsLuxurious Accommodation in a Serene Setting
Tranquil Atmosphere and Privacy: The Pheasant Retreat and Pheasant Lodge offer a peaceful escape on the grounds of a historic farmhouse, ensuring a serene stay away from the hustle and bustle.
Modern Amenities and Comfort: Enjoy complimentary WiFi, entertainment with a flat-screen TV and DVD player, and indulge in relaxation with an oversized bath in the private bathroom of The Pheasant Retreat.
Ideal Location for Exploring: With the Beth Chatto Gardens nearby and Colchester and the University of Essex a short distance away, our location at the edge of Dedham Vale and 'Constable Country' provides a perfect base for exploration.
9.7
Rated 9.7 out of 10 by 178 guests who stayed here.
Lovely, peaceful, uninterrupted stay.
Amazing bathroom. Really loved the private back garden and the sunset view seating to the front of the property.
Comfy beds! Everything so clean and to a high standard.
Real…
It’s perfect with a beautiful garden area and a huge bath which was amazing.
Gorgeous place. Peaceful and quiet. Immaculately clean. Very comfortable bed, fantastic huge bath and a separate shower too. It was my 60th and the bed was decorated very pretty, nice touch.
Nothing
Clean & comfortable. Beautiful peaceful location.
Peaceful, safe and very clean
Fantastic hideaway near Colchester. Extremely comfortable, has everything you need for a short stay. Bed was super comfortable and the bath...well that was an experience! Hosts very efficient and respectful of privacy.…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Balls Farm Tye Road Elmstead Market, Colchester, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.9 out of 10 — exceptional.
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Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Please note, due to Covid-19 restrictions, breakfast is not currently available at the property. Please note, rooms are strictly nonsmoking and any guests found to be violating this rule will be required to pay a cleaning fee to return the room to its original state. Please note visitors are not allowed at the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
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Balls Farm Tye Road Elmstead Market, Colchester.
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