Title: The Old Cattle Barn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Cattle Barn Holiday home in Colchester ## Photo gallery for The Old Cattle Barn ![Exterior detail - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/543655bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/8274df88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/bcb7d8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/1b4c4a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/d302f76d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Old Cattle Barn provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Cattle Barn Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place The Old Cattle Barn | Sleeps 6 | Layer Breton, Essex A countryside retreat with 3 stylish bedrooms, open-plan living, luxury bathroom, and sun-soaked patio. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups seeking peace, comfort, and rural charm - just 15 mins from Colchester Town! The space ✨ Luxury Countryside Retreat | Layer Breton, Essex The Old Cattle Barn - you secure exclusive access to a private setting. 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 An exceptional properties, the barn is tastefully designed with a blend contemporary elegance: Beautifully appointed 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 Your group will love: 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Cabin | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104080000/104076000/104075952/73fa16b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Remarkable 1-bed Cabin in Dunmow Dunmow - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included 6.0 2 reviews £139 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=104075952&PinnedHotelID=104075952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Triple | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11900300/11900261/4df61638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The New Chichester Hotel Wickford - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 6.8 120 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=11900261&PinnedHotelID=11900261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34315/0c00d53f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford Witham - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 6.6 231 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=34315&PinnedHotelID=34315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Cabin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2130000/2123900/2123886/64349f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Great Hallingbury Manor Bishop's Stortford - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.6 Good 1,001 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 15 Feb - 16 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=2123886&PinnedHotelID=2123886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=119578378&PinnedHotelID=119578378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=119578378,104075952,11900261,34315,2123886) ## Policies ### 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 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Colchester is home to this holiday home. Headgate Theatre and Colchester Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Layer Marney Tower and Roman Circus House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Cressing Road Stadium. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Holiday homes in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4609-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.824364,0.812432&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kyi%7BHut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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bhr1F-_FXeoPHyny8AWJi2ORz2I=) Essex, England ### What's nearby - ![Layer Marney Tower showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260773/11edf9c5-f636-433c-acc0-063db15d9e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Layer Marney Tower 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Colchester Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081373/642303a6-7942-40d0-993a-51f21990e2ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Zoo 5 min drive \- 3.7 miles - ![Colchester Castle Park showing a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081369/7503fe40-29b4-4424-9853-20ceb802d43a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Castle Park 14 min drive \- 10.0 miles - ![Colchester showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340810372/d960ada5-5cce-441d-9b18-b6ff7367e95b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colchester Town Hall 15 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 - Burger King 9 min drive - McDonald's 8 min drive - The Plough 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is The Old Cattle Barn located? ## Have a question? 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