Title: The Old Cattle Barn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119578378&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Cattle Barn Vacation home in Colchester ## Photo gallery for The Old Cattle Barn ![Exterior - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/d7d26493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/45217017.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/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/28b0ba45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/0197505d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - The Old Cattle Barn (Essex)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578378/abbfb4ec.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 - Washer - 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 - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 6.0 2 reviews CA $201 CA $275 total includes taxes & fees Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=104075952&PinnedHotelID=104075952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11900300/11900261/b26477a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The New Chichester Hotel Wickford - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 6.8 116 reviews CA $82 CA $98 total includes taxes & fees Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=11900261&PinnedHotelID=11900261&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 6.6 226 reviews CA $84 CA $111 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=34315&PinnedHotelID=34315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2130000/2123900/2123886/41d2b85e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Great Hallingbury Manor Bishop's Stortford - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.6 Good 1,000 reviews CA $135 CA $163 total includes taxes & fees Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=2123886&PinnedHotelID=2123886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 ## 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 \- 2.6 km - Colchester Zoo \- 5 min drive \- 6.0 km - Colchester Castle Park \- 14 min drive \- 16.0 km - University of Essex \- 17 min drive \- 14.5 km - Flatford Mill \- 27 min drive \- 34.4 km #### Getting around - Colchester Kelvedon Station - 9 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Old Crown - ‬4 min drive - ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive - ‪Tiptree Tea Room & Jam Shop - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Ship - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is The Old Cattle Barn located? ## Have a question? 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