1 Bed in Colchester (oc-87423) | Cottage in Messing

The shepherd’s hut is set in a Woodland Champions Club Members Site, overseen by Natural England. Their ethos matches that of the shepherd’s hut owners, who both work towards creating Woodland habitat and conservation projects. When booking a stay, guests are given free membership. Set amongst acres of glorious rolling countryside, the farm on which the shepherd’s hut is located offers activities such as complementary therapies and classes. Those wishing to explore scenic footpaths or cycle tracks can head to the local woods. A little further afield, take a short drive to Mersea Island (13 miles) with locally caught seafood, beaches and sailing, or take a boat charter from Maldon (9 miles). Colchester, regarded as Britain’s oldest town, is 10 miles away, with quaint cobbled streets and a host of independent shops, as well as Colchester Zoo. The train station at Kelvedon (2.5 miles away) gives you direct access to London for a day's sightseeing.
As you arrive at the owner’s property, park up, and you will then be driven by electric buggy to your shepherd’s hut, where you can take in the tranquil and picturesque surroundings which you are free to explore. (Alternatively, if it is dry, you may prefer to drive to the site) When you arrive at your hut, you will instantly see the amazing craftsmanship that has gone into constructing this fabulous holiday home. Heading inside, you have a (functional) kitchen with an integrated hob and microwave, along with a three-day cooling box; if you need further chilled storage space or indeed need a freezer, then the owner has provided one close to their property which guests are more than welcome to use. You have a slide-out king-size bed that has plenty of storage space underneath for any personal items, a wall-mounted TV, and there is a shower along with a waterless WC. The hut is off-grid, powered by solar panels for electric lighting, a small TV and a quiet fan running in the toilet. LPG gas provides on-demand hot water and the gas hob. A portable battery pack is provided for phone charging. This eco-friendly hut allows you to get away from it all.
Outside, you have a wood-fired hot tub to relax in, a lovely wooden gazebo and garden furniture where you can take in the fresh air, perhaps with a tea, coffee or maybe a glass of something chilled in hand. If you decide to dine alfresco and be at one with nature, a gas BBQ/Grill provides a means of cooking anything you would normally cook in an oven, and the well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to make quick and easy meals. There is parking for two cars in the car park at the entrance and next to the owner’s property.
House Rules
Additional information and rules
1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog
- 1 bedroom - 1 king size
- 1 shower room with WC
- Intergrated hob, microwave, super-insulated cool box (with extra fridge and freezer facilities available via the owner)
- Wood burner with cook plate for authentic one-pot, off-grid cooking (first basket of logs provided)
- TV
- Outside space with garden furniture and gas BBQ/Grill
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Private off-road parking for 2 cars in farmyard
- 1 small dog welcome
- Luggage trolleys are provided for the short scenic walk to the site.
- Shop 2 miles and pub within walking distance
- Please note this property is powered by gas as well as an electric battery
- Eco credentials include solar power, and a waterless composting toilet
Additional information and rules
1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog
- 1 bedroom - 1 king size
- 1 shower room with WC
- Intergrated hob, microwave, super-insulated cool box (with extra fridge and freezer facilities available via the owner)
- Wood burner with cook plate for authentic one-pot, off-grid cooking (first basket of logs provided)
- TV
- Outside space with garden furniture and gas BBQ/Grill
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Private off-road parking for 2 cars in farmyard
- 1 small dog welcome
- Luggage trolleys are provided for the short scenic walk to the site.
- Shop 2 miles and pub within walking distance
- Please note this property is powered by gas as well as an electric battery
- Eco credentials include solar power, and a waterless composting toilet
Host Terms & Conditions
The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.
Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.

1 Bed in Colchester (oc-87423) is located in Messing. 1 Bed in Colchester (oc-87423) provides accommodation, featuring TV, Security/Safety, Hot Tub, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Pet Friendly and TV to make your stay a comfortable one.

1 Bed in Colchester (oc-87423) has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Messing has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Messing, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.