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# Whiskey Barn

Vacation home in Colchester

## Photo gallery for Whiskey Barn

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Whiskey Barn provides laundry facilities and more. 

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Washer
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Whiskey Barn

An elegant 4-bedroom barn conversion set in Layer Breton, Essex. Perfect for group getaways, wellness retreats, family reunions, this unique space is designed for connection, comfort, and countryside luxury.  
4 beautifully appointed bedrooms with super-soft beds - One bedroom is a large room that has two double beds, two singles. The other two bedrooms have king size beds, one has a double.  
Huge open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area – ideal for entertaining  
En-suite bedrooms  
  
The space  
✨ Luxury Countryside Retreat | Layer Breton, Essex  
  
The Whiskey Barn - you secure exclusive access to a private setting that accommodates up to 12 guests.  
  
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  
  
Spread across an exceptional space, the barn is tastefully designed with a blend contemporary elegance:  
  
Beautifully appointed 4 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  
  
🌳 The Experience  
  
Wake up to birdsong and gentle countryside light pouring in. Sip artisan coffee with panoramic views. Take long walks through the surrounding Layer Breton beauty spots, or simply relax in one of the many serene indoor or outdoor lounging spaces.  
  
Your group will love:  
  
Exclusive 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

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap

### Entertainment

- TV

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Colchester is home to this vacation home. Colchester Zoo and Xtreme Gaming are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Freeport Outlet Village and Braintree Village. 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.ca/Colchester.dx4609)

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Essex, England

### What's nearby

- ![Layer Marney Tower showing heritage elements, a garden and château or palace](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 \- 2.6 km
- ![Colchester Zoo featuring land animals and zoo 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 \- 6.0 km
- ![Colchester Castle Park featuring heritage architecture and a park](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 \- 16.0 km
- ![Willy Lott's Cottage outside in flatford mill in constable country old and famous location building from a painting on a summer afternoon with no people very beautiful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094515/bbf84a27-b3d2-4273-a137-97f340dadb3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Flatford Mill  
27 min drive \- 34.4 km
- University of Essex  
17 min drive \- 14.5 km

### 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

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## Whiskey Barn Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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