[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whiskey Barn Vacation home in Colchester ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578376/cb88550b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578376/a28e2e9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578376/2afa8856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578376/e0990b9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119578400/119578376/be1c6e06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Whiskey Barn provides laundry facilities and more. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available ## 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. ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118760000/118754800/118754797/w905h683x60y0-edeb0e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Countryside Retreat | Two Elegant Barn Conversions in Layer Breton, Essex Layer Breton - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=118754797&PinnedHotelID=118754797&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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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=51.8248,0.813992&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7Ci%7BHm%7E%7DC%3FY%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FY%40W%40Y%40W%40YBY%40W%40WBYBWBWBYBWDWBWDWDWBWDUDWFWDUFUDWFUFUFUFUFSFUHSHUFSHSHSHSHQHSHQJQHSJOHQLQHOJOJOLOJOJOJMLMJMLMLMLKJKLKLKLKLILKNILILGLINGLGNGLENGLENENELCNCNENALCNCNANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBNBL%40NDNBNBLDNDNDLFNDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLJLHLJLJLJLJLJJLLLLLJLLLJNJNJNJNJNJNJPJPHPJPHPHPHRJPHRHRFRHRFTHRFTFRFTHTDTFTFVDTFTDVDVDTDVBVDVDVBVBVBXBVBVBXBV%40X%40V%40XBV%3FX%40V%40X%3FX%40V%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FXAX%3FXAVAX%3FVCXAXAVAXCVCVCXCVCVCVCXEVEVCTEVEVEVETGVETGTGTETITGTGTGRITGRIRGTIPIRKRIPIRIPKPIPKPKNKPKNKNKNKNKLMNKLMLMLKJMLMJMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMHMFMFOFMFOFMDODODMDODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMEOEOCMGOEMGOEMIOGMGMIMIOIMIMIMKMKMKKKMMMKMMKMMMKOKMKOMOKOKOIQMOIQKQIQKQISIQISIQISISGUISISGUGUGUGUGUGUEUGUEWGUEWEWCWEUEWCWEYCWCWCWCYCWAWAYCWAYAYAWAY%3FWAY%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k-sqCZ4MArmy2gzAk_qhSFMoeWU=) Essex, England #### What's nearby - Layer Marney Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Colchester Zoo - 5 min drive - 6.6 km - Abberton Reservoir - 5 min drive - 7.3 km - Colchester Castle Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km - University of Essex - 18 min drive - 15.5 km #### 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 - ‪Millins of Tiptree - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Whiskey Barn located? > Situated in Colchester, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Layer Marney Tower, Abberton Reservoir, and Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre. Colchester Zoo is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whiskey Barn Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 1 external review