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This quiet spot in a rural corner of Essex is the antidote to stressful London life. As you sit out on the private patio with your morning coffee, you’ll notice that the background noise isn’t sirens and traffic, it’s birds and the breeze. Red Kites wheel overhead, ducks and swans glide across the lake and pheasants forage for breakfast on the edge of the water. The hut has everything you need to sit back and let the countryside lower those stress levels. There’s a hob and oven for cooking, running hot water in the sink and the modern en suite bathroom and a big comfy double bed. There’s a wood-burner to warm the space too. Outside there’s a BBQ area and your private patio, screened from Teal, the other hut thirty yards further down the track, by the trees. You’ll find lovely local apple juice and jam, fresh bread and the farm’s own eggs, so you can enjoy breakfast and views of the lake and the vineyard without having to leave the peace of the woods.
When you do decide to head out, there is much to explore, with the coast less than a mile away. A walk past the duck pond and its many curious residents will bring you to the old tide mill, one of the few in the country still functional. Past the mill, a footpath runs along the Colne and you can follow it through the fields and woods all the way to the village of Wivenhoe. As well as being a charming place, with colourful houses along the estuary, it’s home to the Black Buoy Inn, well worth a stop for a good pub lunch or an evening meal, although you’ll need torches to navigate back if you stay late. While you could spend a couple of days just lazing in the woods or exploring the vineyard, there are great day trips around. Mersea island is a pilgrimage for seafood fans, there’s a seal colony at Walton on the Naze and great birdwatching in two nature reserves, Hamford Water and the Blackwater Estuary.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 3 pm
Check out: 10 am
Please bring wellies, slippers, torches and binoculars
Please be aware that there are large bodies of water that should not be entered into. They are deceivingly deep and cold.
The postcode, CO7 8JL brings you to the top of our drive. The spaces are up a lane on your right-hand side as you face towards Brightlingsea. Signs for Mill Farm and Hill Farm Landscapes and Jacksons Expert Installers are at the top of the lane. Turn right into the driveway and follow it all the way down to the bottom where you will see a white building known as Thorrington Tide Mill. Keeping the Mill to your left you will see our home, The Granary which are converted barns. Drive past them keeping them to your right and on into the farmyard. Directly in front of you and then you will see two signs for the Shepherds Hide Parking, along with wheelbarrows for your use.
The huts are located along a trail just to the right of the chicken run which is near to your parking space. Both huts are signposted. Parking is 200 metres away from the huts.
By public transport
The nearest train station is 1.7 miles away
The nearest bus stop is on Brightlingsea Road, 100 metres from the driveway entrance
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Food & Drink
At The Shepherds Hide
Tea, coffee and sugar are provided
Or why not treat yourself to one of the owners award-winning wines from their local vineyard?
Local shops
There is a Co-op in Brightlingsea which is a 20-minute walk from The Shepherds Hide or there is a Tesco Express which is a 5-minute drive
Pubs & restaurants
The Black Buoy (1 hour walk/10-minute drive) - Lovely traditional inn with superb food located close to the River Colne.
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Activities
At The Shepherds Hide
Vineyard Tours and Tastings
From May to October the vineyard is open every Friday and Saturday between 11 & 4 for Coffee, cake, wine and walk. No need to book, just come along. Polly also offers tours and tastings of the vineyard every other Saturday throughout the season. Please check their page for dates and to book
They also run vineyard events on Saturday evenings throughout the year, including wine and pizza nights and the occasional music night amongst the vines. Please note that the evening events can be seen and heard from the huts. Evening events start by 4.30pm and finish by 10.30pm. Please check their events page for dates and to book if you would like to come!
Places to visit
Dedham, Flatford (Constable Country),
Spend the day at Frinton on Sea, a small seaside town in Essex with plenty of things to do such as relaxing on the beach and fossil hunting
Walton on the Naze, a family seaside resort with seafront gardens and quaint narrow streets
There are plenty of towns to visit and explore such as Colchester and Wivenhoe
Outdoor & active
Try out watersports in Brightlingsea and Mersea Island
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Meet your hosts
Meet Polly
This is Polly's family home where she was raised. Herself and husband moved back to the farm with their children in 2012. The pair decided that it was a too beautiful a spot to keep it to themselves so they started to offer glamping accommodation in 2015.
Wildlife & the environment
Mill Farm has one of three working tide mills in Britain at its heart. The farm is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to a diverse range of wildlife. A very unique setting that provides guests with a feeling of being in the middle of nowhere but are still conveniently located quite close to the neighbouring villages and services. Walking immediately from the huts you can walk along Alresford Creek to Alresford, Wivenhoe for lunch and beyond to Colchester. The birds owners see on a daily basis include Marsh Harriers and Kingfishers (once you’ve got your eye and ear in!)
This quiet spot in a rural corner of Essex is the antidote to stressful London life. As you sit out on the private patio with your morning coffee, you’ll notice that the background noise isn’t sirens and traffic, it’s birds and the breeze. Red Kites wheel overhead, ducks and swans glide across the lake and pheasants forage for breakfast on the edge of the water. The hut has everything you need to sit back and let the countryside lower those stress levels. There’s a hob and oven for cooking, running hot water in the sink and the modern en suite bathroom and a big comfy double bed. There’s a wood-burner to warm the space too. Outside there’s a BBQ area and your private patio, screened from Teal, the other hut thirty yards further down the track, by the trees. You’ll find lovely local apple juice and jam, fresh bread and the farm’s own eggs, so you can enjoy breakfast and views of the lake and the vineyard without having to leave the peace of the woods.
When you do decide to head out, there is much to explore, with the coast less than a mile away. A walk past the duck pond and its many curious residents will bring you to the old tide mill, one of the few in the country still functional. Past the mill, a footpath runs along the Colne and you can follow it through the fields and woods all the way to the village of Wivenhoe. As well as being a charming place, with colourful houses along the estuary, it’s home to the Black Buoy Inn, well worth a stop for a good pub lunch or an evening meal, although you’ll need torches to navigate back if you stay late. While you could spend a couple of days just lazing in the woods or exploring the vineyard, there are great day trips around. Mersea island is a pilgrimage for seafood fans, there’s a seal colony at Walton on the Naze and great birdwatching in two nature reserves, Hamford Water and the Blackwater Estuary.
The postcode, CO7 8JL brings you to the top of our drive. The spaces are up a lane on your right-hand side as you face towards Brightlingsea. Signs for Mill Farm and Hill Farm Landscapes and Jacksons Expert Installers are at the top of the lane. Turn right into the driveway and follow it all the way down to the bottom where you will see a white building known as Thorrington Tide Mill. Keeping the Mill to your left you will see our home, The Granary which are converted barns. Drive past them keeping them to your right and on into the farmyard. Directly in front of you and then you will see two signs for the Shepherds Hide Parking, along with wheelbarrows for your use.
The huts are located along a trail just to the right of the chicken run which is near to your parking space. Both huts are signposted. Parking is 200 metres away from the huts.
By public transport
The nearest train station is 1.7 miles away
The nearest bus stop is on Brightlingsea Road, 100 metres from the driveway entrance
From May to October the vineyard is open every Friday and Saturday between 11 & 4 for Coffee, cake, wine and walk. No need to book, just come along. Polly also offers tours and tastings of the vineyard every other Saturday throughout the season. Please check their page for dates and to book
They also run vineyard events on Saturday evenings throughout the year, including wine and pizza nights and the occasional music night amongst the vines. Please note that the evening events can be seen and heard from the huts. Evening events start by 4.30pm and finish by 10.30pm. Please check their events page for dates and to book if you would like to come!
Places to visit
Dedham, Flatford (Constable Country),
Spend the day at Frinton on Sea, a small seaside town in Essex with plenty of things to do such as relaxing on the beach and fossil hunting
Walton on the Naze, a family seaside resort with seafront gardens and quaint narrow streets
There are plenty of towns to visit and explore such as Colchester and Wivenhoe
Outdoor & active
Try out watersports in Brightlingsea and Mersea Island
This is Polly's family home where she was raised. Herself and husband moved back to the farm with their children in 2012. The pair decided that it was a too beautiful a spot to keep it to themselves so they started to offer glamping accommodation in 2015.
Wildlife & the environment
Mill Farm has one of three working tide mills in Britain at its heart. The farm is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to a diverse range of wildlife. A very unique setting that provides guests with a feeling of being in the middle of nowhere but are still conveniently located quite close to the neighbouring villages and services. Walking immediately from the huts you can walk along Alresford Creek to Alresford, Wivenhoe for lunch and beyond to Colchester. The birds owners see on a daily basis include Marsh Harriers and Kingfishers (once you’ve got your eye and ear in!)
a lovely little winter stay away! you could enjoy this wagon in all different types of weather. it was torrential rain and heavy winds throughout our stay. but we were more than happy cuddled up with the fire going, with our books and hot chocolates listening to the sound of the rain against the windows. the wagon was kept warm with an electric heater and use of the fire. we woke up to the sounds of the horses, geese and ducks and it was just so tranquil and lovely. we were really sad to leave. you have both frinton and walton on the naze only a half hour drive away so there was plenty to venture out and do. can imagine it being lovely in the summer sitting out on your bench on the patio looking over the small lake right outside the wagon. fairy lights lit up all the way up the path to guide you to the wagon was a really nice little touch. thank you so much!
06/12/2024
leah
We stayed at Wigeon, Shepherd’s Hide in Colchester for 2 nights to celebrate our anniversary. The hut was located on a farm with a vineyard and a beautiful lake - it was tranquil and relaxing!
28/06/2024
Kalpana
I stayed here with my husband for a long weekend and we absolutely loved it. The hut was both cozy and modern in its design and included a huge comfy bed and fully functioning toilet and shower. The view of the lake/river was stunning, and we particularly enjoyed having our dinner on the pic nic bench and breakfast at the little breakfast bar inside the hut.
11/08/2023
Siri
Absolutely perfect. We did a 2 night stay for our anniversary and to escape a toddler for some quiet and widgeon absolutely delivered. The peace and quiet was stunning, the whole area was beautiful and being able to only hear ducks in the morning instead of screaming for an iPad was absolute bliss.
17/07/2023
Frances
Overall we had a wonderful recharging weekend. The shepherd's hut was very cosy, tastefully decorated and well-equipped. The surroundings (the lake, the trees and the birdsong) were beautiful.
07/07/2023
Gemma
My husband and I had a very relaxing, comfortable stay at the cosy Wigeon hut. It's very well-equipped, has a comfy, big bed and it's tastefully decorated. The location is lovely and quiet and you'll hear gorgeous bird song all around. It's in a great location and the walk to Wivenhoe is long enough to get up an appetite if you fancy a meal at the Black Buoy Inn or the other restaurants in the village. We didn't really want to leave but normal life in London was calling! We'll definitely be back though.
02/06/2023
Jessie
Really lovely stay, the hut had everything we could want for a cosy break. Modern touches here and there for comfort but still retaining that beautiful rustic charm. Lovely location with a little stretch of water right outside and the coast nearby.
13/03/2023
Jenny
We were in need of some time away just the 2 of us and our stay at Wigeon was perfect in every way. Perfect easy to get to location, great countryside walks, great for bird watching and the farm birds added to the lovely charm of the place. The hut itself was superbly comfortable, lovely and warm with the woodburner/electric heater, lovely big comfy bed with views over the fields and lake. Couldn’t fault our stay and very reasonably priced too.
25/01/2023
Sarah
Me and my partner has the most relaxig 2 night stay at the hut. The walks round this area are stunning and getting to watch the sunrise and sunset over the beautiful lake just topped it off nicely. If you’re looking for a quiet, no phones, no internet getaway - this is the spot for you!
17/08/2022
Kayley
I had a very relaxing stay for 3 nights at Wigeon. It was the perfect way to reset before I started a new job and I really had a chance to switch off and rest. The photos don't do justice to the location - it's stunning!
15/07/2022
Kate
My partner and I had such a great time at the Shepherd’s hide. We had a 3 nights stay, which allowed us to completely disconnect and recharge our batteries. Waking up to such a beautiful location with singing birds, trees all around and a lake view was amazing. There was a beautiful walk though a natural reserve from the hut, and although we did have a car to explore the surroundings I could have been content staying at/around the hut. We were also very spoiled by the weather as it was sunny and warm. I’m very happy we chose this particular stay and would definitely recommend it to friends!
15/04/2022
Anna
We loved our cosy winter stay - so relaxing - walking, resting, reading, talking, watching sunsets from Wigeon.
11/02/2022
Lucy
The stay was incredible and was in fact my best holiday yet. Me and my partner celebrated our anniversary and the location and facilities couldn't have been any better. This was the most amazing place and Polly was so accommodating and made it clear she was there if we needed anything.
She even helped us look at places to order dinner from.
04/02/2022
morgan
We had a lovely relaxing stay at Wigeon! The surrounding area was beautiful.
03/01/2022
aimee
Wigeon is a nice cabin, in a fantastic location. The cabin is well-equipped and the hosts are friendly. It is close to a bus stop, so can easily be visited, with a little forward planning, by people without a car.
23/10/2021
Josie
This stay was booked for a friend's 60th birthday. She had an amazing time and we were close enough to go down for a surprise day with her and her husband. The owner was fantastic with helping us with this and giving suggestions about things to do. It was fantastic.
15/10/2021
Michele
What can I say - perfect peace (apart from the laughing ducks), surrounded by ancient oak trees, long coast marsh walks from the door. Polly and her Mum were so welcoming and friendly. They have created a little slice of rural paradise here. Spotlessly clean, everything you need, really nice shower and loo and gallons of hot water. It's romantic, spacious, tranquil, beautiful .... just perfect. Thank you!
2 night stay. fyi the bed is a really good size, and easily big enough for tall people!
20/09/2021
Lucy
I had 4 nights in Wigeon and I'd say it was the perfect amount of time for unwinding away from London. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better trip. It's the perfect little fairytale cabin, complete with fairylights inside and a lake/pond out front with plenty of wildlife wandering about to watch.
I enjoyed being quite remote (the closest shop is 25 min walk and it's 1hr walk down to Brightlingsea to enjoy the coast and various watersports) as I love walking, but for people that maybe don't want to trek everywhere I'd suggest coming in a car or hiring to make journeys quicker.
05/09/2021
Stephanie
We loved this place. We went there with two other friends so between the four of us we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The location felt so private and secluded, and the surroundings were just stunning. Wigeon had a lovely entertaining space outside with a great little kitchenette in the hut, making for the perfect entertaining space. At night the festoon lights along the pathway looked so pretty, and the whole stay was so comfy, relaxing and peaceful.
13/08/2021
Daniel
Fantastic stay in a beautiful location. Relacong, comfortable and peaceful. The accommodation was well thought out and had everything we needed. The view of the mill pond and the local walks were stunning.
01/08/2021
Melanie
My partner and I stayed for a couple nights to escape city life for a breath of fresh air and we couldn’t have asked for a better host.
Poppy was amazing. She was there to greet us on arrival. The wagon was in pristine condition, fitted with everything you would need. My partner and I walked for miles through the farm. It was simply gorgeous. We will definitely return for another little getaway. Thank you.
25/07/2021
Raquel
Lovely comfortable relaxing stay.
23/07/2021
Declan
Absolutely loved this place. Getting away from the city life was well needed and this place was perfect for it. Waking up to chickens, ducks and nature was a lovely experience. Wish we could of stayed longer!
29/06/2021
Ciara
We stayed at Wigeon for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The farm is absolutely beautiful and the accommodation itself was very nicely done up. We had everything we needed and would come again!
07/06/2021
Charlotte
Lovely place with very calming view over a lake with oak trees
03/06/2021
Alice
We had such a lovely stay at The Wigeon! Such a beautiful and relaxing place with some lovely local walks. A real cosy cabin get away! Can't wait to go back!
03/05/2021
Jennie
Three night stay, Friday to Monday. Visited Wigeon for some relaxation away from work etc. The hut is in a great spot with a view across the lake to the fields beyond. Birds flying past, sheep in the distance, and ducks everywhere! Host was very friendly and I am sure would have been able to sort any issues if their were any. The hut was cosy, and the log burner was excellent in the evening. Everything that we needed to chill and unwind. Excellent trip
30/04/2021
JOSHUA
Myself and my boyfriend had the most amazing stay at the Wigeon shepherds hut. This has been the first holiday where we’ve felt completely relaxed, and it was the perfect way to shut off from our busy lives. The shepherds hut was stunning in every way possible, and the bed was incredibly comfy. I loved the detailing with the fairy lights and the decor was beautiful. To wake up to the sounds of bird song, and the view of the lake was something else. It takes you to a place like no other, and when packing up our things to go home, we were both incredibly sad. We’re already looking at when we can stay at the Wigeon again!
28/04/2021
Holly
Peaceful and beautiful. Comfortable hut with gorgeous view of the lake. Everything you need for a short stay away from it all.... We just sat and watched the swans nest and the birds sing. Walked along the Colne estuary into Wivenhoe via the Essex marshes.
18/04/2021
lori
It was beautiful, we arrived and even unpacking the car set the weekend up perfectly. Quirky wheelbarrows to help us take our stuff to our little hide away. Chickens, ducks and geese (friendly ones) all walking about freely and greeting us as we walked about. We heard deer, said hello to some adorable little pigs and made friends with some sheep and cows. On top of all this the scenery and location is stunning, a view of the lake and vineyards from our window as soon as we wake up. Even when the weather took a turn and got a bit rainy, everything was so picturesque that we didn't care.
Our hosts were very friendly and though we didn't see them much, we appreciated that they let us just get on with it and explore as we wanted, as long as we were respectful of the others who live close by. We were greeted as we arrived, and they were always just a text away if we needed anything. The wagon/caravan itself was beautiful, it was decorated brilliantly and when we arrived we were both blown away by it's character. It had everything we needed and despite the cold nights outside, we stayed warm inside with the help of a brilliant little log burner and electric radiator.
01/11/2020
Charles
Instructions to the hut were very clear and was a beautiful drive to it. Was in an amazing location!!
The hut itself was next to a lake with ducks and chickens and was a great place to sit on the huge log placed by it to have a hot chocolate whilst watching the sun go down :) we loved the hut. It was very nicely decorated (loved the fairy lights) and cosy with all the amenities that would be needed for staying there.
The owner Polly was very nice and came to check on us to see if we needed anything else.
29/10/2020
James
An amazing place to stay. The location was perfect and the setting so quiet. We loved the way that space was maximised in the hut. The host was delightful and so welcoming. The changes made for COVID meant we felt very safe. Thank you for a great few nights break.
19/10/2020
Jodie
We had a really lovely weekend, switching off form technology and decompressing from city/lockdown life. Delightfully secluded and nestled in nature, but close enough to walk to nearby towns and seaside. We loved it.
25/09/2020
Lucy
It was fabulous, a home from home, I would definitely go back here again.
20/09/2020
Lucy
Cute, cozy and peaceful. Everything you needed.
24/07/2020
Elaine
Fantastic stay, will definitely be returning. Peaceful and everything you could need is provided is beautiful surroundings A+++
28/02/2020
Debby
Lovely and calm atmosphere, beautiful shepherds hut, great walks on your doorstep, and perfect for a couple.
20/09/2019
Louise
Great luxury Shepard s hide in a very tranquil and picturesque farm in front of a little lake surrounded by nature and ducks. Amazing weekend of relax!
24/08/2019
Marco
Fabulous quick getaway from the city
16/08/2019
Rachel
Woke up and sat on the deck drinking coffee, sipping that amazing local apple juice, watching red kites gliding over the fields and pheasants wandering around by the hut.
29/03/2019
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Reviews
a lovely little winter stay away! you could enjoy this wagon in all different types of weather. it was torrential rain and heavy winds throughout our stay. but we were more than happy cuddled up with the fire going, with our books and hot chocolates listening to the sound of the rain against the windows. the wagon was kept warm with an electric heater and use of the fire. we woke up to the sounds of the horses, geese and ducks and it was just so tranquil and lovely. we were really sad to leave. you have both frinton and walton on the naze only a half hour drive away so there was plenty to venture out and do. can imagine it being lovely in the summer sitting out on your bench on the patio looking over the small lake right outside the wagon. fairy lights lit up all the way up the path to guide you to the wagon was a really nice little touch. thank you so much!
06/12/2024
leah
We stayed at Wigeon, Shepherd’s Hide in Colchester for 2 nights to celebrate our anniversary. The hut was located on a farm with a vineyard and a beautiful lake - it was tranquil and relaxing!
28/06/2024
Kalpana
I stayed here with my husband for a long weekend and we absolutely loved it. The hut was both cozy and modern in its design and included a huge comfy bed and fully functioning toilet and shower. The view of the lake/river was stunning, and we particularly enjoyed having our dinner on the pic nic bench and breakfast at the little breakfast bar inside the hut.
11/08/2023
Siri
Absolutely perfect. We did a 2 night stay for our anniversary and to escape a toddler for some quiet and widgeon absolutely delivered. The peace and quiet was stunning, the whole area was beautiful and being able to only hear ducks in the morning instead of screaming for an iPad was absolute bliss.
17/07/2023
Frances
Overall we had a wonderful recharging weekend. The shepherd's hut was very cosy, tastefully decorated and well-equipped. The surroundings (the lake, the trees and the birdsong) were beautiful.
07/07/2023
Gemma
My husband and I had a very relaxing, comfortable stay at the cosy Wigeon hut. It's very well-equipped, has a comfy, big bed and it's tastefully decorated. The location is lovely and quiet and you'll hear gorgeous bird song all around. It's in a great location and the walk to Wivenhoe is long enough to get up an appetite if you fancy a meal at the Black Buoy Inn or the other restaurants in the village. We didn't really want to leave but normal life in London was calling! We'll definitely be back though.
02/06/2023
Jessie
Really lovely stay, the hut had everything we could want for a cosy break. Modern touches here and there for comfort but still retaining that beautiful rustic charm. Lovely location with a little stretch of water right outside and the coast nearby.
13/03/2023
Jenny
We were in need of some time away just the 2 of us and our stay at Wigeon was perfect in every way. Perfect easy to get to location, great countryside walks, great for bird watching and the farm birds added to the lovely charm of the place. The hut itself was superbly comfortable, lovely and warm with the woodburner/electric heater, lovely big comfy bed with views over the fields and lake. Couldn’t fault our stay and very reasonably priced too.
25/01/2023
Sarah
Me and my partner has the most relaxig 2 night stay at the hut. The walks round this area are stunning and getting to watch the sunrise and sunset over the beautiful lake just topped it off nicely. If you’re looking for a quiet, no phones, no internet getaway - this is the spot for you!
17/08/2022
Kayley
I had a very relaxing stay for 3 nights at Wigeon. It was the perfect way to reset before I started a new job and I really had a chance to switch off and rest. The photos don't do justice to the location - it's stunning!
15/07/2022
Kate
My partner and I had such a great time at the Shepherd’s hide. We had a 3 nights stay, which allowed us to completely disconnect and recharge our batteries. Waking up to such a beautiful location with singing birds, trees all around and a lake view was amazing. There was a beautiful walk though a natural reserve from the hut, and although we did have a car to explore the surroundings I could have been content staying at/around the hut. We were also very spoiled by the weather as it was sunny and warm. I’m very happy we chose this particular stay and would definitely recommend it to friends!
15/04/2022
Anna
We loved our cosy winter stay - so relaxing - walking, resting, reading, talking, watching sunsets from Wigeon.
11/02/2022
Lucy
The stay was incredible and was in fact my best holiday yet. Me and my partner celebrated our anniversary and the location and facilities couldn't have been any better. This was the most amazing place and Polly was so accommodating and made it clear she was there if we needed anything.
She even helped us look at places to order dinner from.
04/02/2022
morgan
We had a lovely relaxing stay at Wigeon! The surrounding area was beautiful.
03/01/2022
aimee
Wigeon is a nice cabin, in a fantastic location. The cabin is well-equipped and the hosts are friendly. It is close to a bus stop, so can easily be visited, with a little forward planning, by people without a car.
23/10/2021
Josie
This stay was booked for a friend's 60th birthday. She had an amazing time and we were close enough to go down for a surprise day with her and her husband. The owner was fantastic with helping us with this and giving suggestions about things to do. It was fantastic.
15/10/2021
Michele
What can I say - perfect peace (apart from the laughing ducks), surrounded by ancient oak trees, long coast marsh walks from the door. Polly and her Mum were so welcoming and friendly. They have created a little slice of rural paradise here. Spotlessly clean, everything you need, really nice shower and loo and gallons of hot water. It's romantic, spacious, tranquil, beautiful .... just perfect. Thank you!
2 night stay. fyi the bed is a really good size, and easily big enough for tall people!
20/09/2021
Lucy
I had 4 nights in Wigeon and I'd say it was the perfect amount of time for unwinding away from London. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better trip. It's the perfect little fairytale cabin, complete with fairylights inside and a lake/pond out front with plenty of wildlife wandering about to watch.
I enjoyed being quite remote (the closest shop is 25 min walk and it's 1hr walk down to Brightlingsea to enjoy the coast and various watersports) as I love walking, but for people that maybe don't want to trek everywhere I'd suggest coming in a car or hiring to make journeys quicker.
05/09/2021
Stephanie
We loved this place. We went there with two other friends so between the four of us we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The location felt so private and secluded, and the surroundings were just stunning. Wigeon had a lovely entertaining space outside with a great little kitchenette in the hut, making for the perfect entertaining space. At night the festoon lights along the pathway looked so pretty, and the whole stay was so comfy, relaxing and peaceful.
13/08/2021
Daniel
Fantastic stay in a beautiful location. Relacong, comfortable and peaceful. The accommodation was well thought out and had everything we needed. The view of the mill pond and the local walks were stunning.
01/08/2021
Melanie
My partner and I stayed for a couple nights to escape city life for a breath of fresh air and we couldn’t have asked for a better host.
Poppy was amazing. She was there to greet us on arrival. The wagon was in pristine condition, fitted with everything you would need. My partner and I walked for miles through the farm. It was simply gorgeous. We will definitely return for another little getaway. Thank you.
25/07/2021
Raquel
Lovely comfortable relaxing stay.
23/07/2021
Declan
Absolutely loved this place. Getting away from the city life was well needed and this place was perfect for it. Waking up to chickens, ducks and nature was a lovely experience. Wish we could of stayed longer!
29/06/2021
Ciara
We stayed at Wigeon for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The farm is absolutely beautiful and the accommodation itself was very nicely done up. We had everything we needed and would come again!
07/06/2021
Charlotte
Lovely place with very calming view over a lake with oak trees
03/06/2021
Alice
We had such a lovely stay at The Wigeon! Such a beautiful and relaxing place with some lovely local walks. A real cosy cabin get away! Can't wait to go back!
03/05/2021
Jennie
Three night stay, Friday to Monday. Visited Wigeon for some relaxation away from work etc. The hut is in a great spot with a view across the lake to the fields beyond. Birds flying past, sheep in the distance, and ducks everywhere! Host was very friendly and I am sure would have been able to sort any issues if their were any. The hut was cosy, and the log burner was excellent in the evening. Everything that we needed to chill and unwind. Excellent trip
30/04/2021
JOSHUA
Myself and my boyfriend had the most amazing stay at the Wigeon shepherds hut. This has been the first holiday where we’ve felt completely relaxed, and it was the perfect way to shut off from our busy lives. The shepherds hut was stunning in every way possible, and the bed was incredibly comfy. I loved the detailing with the fairy lights and the decor was beautiful. To wake up to the sounds of bird song, and the view of the lake was something else. It takes you to a place like no other, and when packing up our things to go home, we were both incredibly sad. We’re already looking at when we can stay at the Wigeon again!
28/04/2021
Holly
Peaceful and beautiful. Comfortable hut with gorgeous view of the lake. Everything you need for a short stay away from it all.... We just sat and watched the swans nest and the birds sing. Walked along the Colne estuary into Wivenhoe via the Essex marshes.
18/04/2021
lori
It was beautiful, we arrived and even unpacking the car set the weekend up perfectly. Quirky wheelbarrows to help us take our stuff to our little hide away. Chickens, ducks and geese (friendly ones) all walking about freely and greeting us as we walked about. We heard deer, said hello to some adorable little pigs and made friends with some sheep and cows. On top of all this the scenery and location is stunning, a view of the lake and vineyards from our window as soon as we wake up. Even when the weather took a turn and got a bit rainy, everything was so picturesque that we didn't care.
Our hosts were very friendly and though we didn't see them much, we appreciated that they let us just get on with it and explore as we wanted, as long as we were respectful of the others who live close by. We were greeted as we arrived, and they were always just a text away if we needed anything. The wagon/caravan itself was beautiful, it was decorated brilliantly and when we arrived we were both blown away by it's character. It had everything we needed and despite the cold nights outside, we stayed warm inside with the help of a brilliant little log burner and electric radiator.
01/11/2020
Charles
Instructions to the hut were very clear and was a beautiful drive to it. Was in an amazing location!!
The hut itself was next to a lake with ducks and chickens and was a great place to sit on the huge log placed by it to have a hot chocolate whilst watching the sun go down :) we loved the hut. It was very nicely decorated (loved the fairy lights) and cosy with all the amenities that would be needed for staying there.
The owner Polly was very nice and came to check on us to see if we needed anything else.
29/10/2020
James
An amazing place to stay. The location was perfect and the setting so quiet. We loved the way that space was maximised in the hut. The host was delightful and so welcoming. The changes made for COVID meant we felt very safe. Thank you for a great few nights break.
19/10/2020
Jodie
We had a really lovely weekend, switching off form technology and decompressing from city/lockdown life. Delightfully secluded and nestled in nature, but close enough to walk to nearby towns and seaside. We loved it.
25/09/2020
Lucy
It was fabulous, a home from home, I would definitely go back here again.
20/09/2020
Lucy
Cute, cozy and peaceful. Everything you needed.
24/07/2020
Elaine
Fantastic stay, will definitely be returning. Peaceful and everything you could need is provided is beautiful surroundings A+++
28/02/2020
Debby
Lovely and calm atmosphere, beautiful shepherds hut, great walks on your doorstep, and perfect for a couple.
20/09/2019
Louise
Great luxury Shepard s hide in a very tranquil and picturesque farm in front of a little lake surrounded by nature and ducks. Amazing weekend of relax!
24/08/2019
Marco
Fabulous quick getaway from the city
16/08/2019
Rachel
Woke up and sat on the deck drinking coffee, sipping that amazing local apple juice, watching red kites gliding over the fields and pheasants wandering around by the hut.
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Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.
Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
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Now the outdoors is calling, so go and get wild in nature!
a lovely little winter stay away! you could enjoy this wagon in all different types of weather. it was torrential rain and heavy winds throughout our stay. but we were more than happy cuddled up with the fire going, with our books and hot chocolates listening to the sound of the rain against the windows. the wagon was kept warm with an electric heater and use of the fire. we woke up to the sounds of the horses, geese and ducks and it was just so tranquil and lovely. we were really sad to leave. you have both frinton and walton on the naze only a half hour drive away so there was plenty to venture out and do. can imagine it being lovely in the summer sitting out on your bench on the patio looking over the small lake right outside the wagon. fairy lights lit up all the way up the path to guide you to the wagon was a really nice little touch. thank you so much!
06/12/2024