Title: The Old Cattle Barn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/d7d26493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/0197505d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/45217017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/abbfb4ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/28b0ba45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old Cattle Barn provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer ## 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 ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91342100/91342044/d3ddcc14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom house in beautiful Coggeshall Coggeshall - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=91342044&PinnedHotelID=91342044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71068300/71068282/9ab2d999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bakehouse, Coggeshall Coggeshall - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=71068282&PinnedHotelID=71068282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578376/cb88550b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whiskey Barn Essex - Washer - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=119578376&PinnedHotelID=119578376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34315/8fe91f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford Witham - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 6.6 218 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=34315&PinnedHotelID=34315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105350000/105340200/105340114/84b99638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks Colchester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=105340114&PinnedHotelID=105340114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83480000/83475900/83475875/97959a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lilchester - Slice of Heaven Hidden Away... 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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 ![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 - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Colchester Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles - Abberton Reservoir - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles - Colchester Castle Park - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles - University of Essex - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles #### Getting around - Colchester Kelvedon Station - 9 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬16 min walk - ‪Tiptree Tea Room & Jam Shop - ‬6 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Old Crown - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is The Old Cattle Barn located? > Situated in Colchester, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Layer Marney Tower, Abberton Reservoir and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre. 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