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Individually Designed Hay Barn
The Hay Barn is set on a quiet road in open, arable farmland. It's a great place for a family holiday or weekend break and your pets are welcome! The relaxing and peaceful setting will help to recharge your batteries and there's lots to do without leaving the barns including cycling, lawn games, play area with swings, slide and climbing frame, feed the chickens and lovely walks. Then finish off the day with a soak in the hot tub and BBQ .
One of four barns, collectively known as Jepcrack's Barn Self Catering. We have a one bedroom barn, two three bedroom barns and a four bedroom barn, all with en-suite or separate bathrooms.
They be rented separately or collectively for up to 31 guests.
Perfect for romantic getaways, family gatherings and walking holidays, Hen Parties and Weddings. See us on We Accept Pets.
HEN PARTY
We can help to plan your Hen party! From a quiet relaxing break or a mixture of quiet times and fun activities, we have a plan to suit you!
Choose from a range of beauty treatments from professional therapists, Belly dancing (or other types) of dancing lessons, an Italian meal with wine tasting and pasta making. Ideal for a quiet weekend where you can stay local and enjoy the shops, boutiques, coffee shops, bars and restaurants in Maldon, or liven it up with an evening in Brentwood and Chelmsford which are within a 30 minute drive. Limousine companies are available locally.
The Shire Stables has a hot tub and is idea for 9 guests but can accommodate up to 11. Add one or more of our other barns for additional guests.
WEDDINGS
We are conveniently situated near the wedding venues of Captains Wood Barns,. Forrester Park, Faulty Manor, Braxted Park, Layer Marney Tower and Five Lakes.
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A quiet location where you can hear birdsong rather than traffic notice, but just a 10 minute walk to pubs, restaurant and village shop. Maldon town less than 10 minutes drive.
Free off street parking.
THE HAY BARN
Bookings do not include the hot tub. We can add the hot tub and hot tub towels to your booking for an additional fee. Please enquire. The hot tub is in the private rear garden overlooking fields.
We provide quality bedding and linen, bath sheets, hand towels and hot tub towels.
If you would like to rent the barn with the hot tub, please contact me.
There are three bedrooms, sleeping 6 guests. The sofa bed and fold away bed are also available for additional guests.
Upstairs the master bedroom is spacious and has generous wardrobe space, a full length mirror and a hairdryer. The en - suite has a bath with shower above . A large singlefoldaway bed can be set up in this room for additional guests. (Additional fee applicable for bedding, linen, towels.)
On the ground floor are two bedrooms, one is a double and the other can be set up as a twin or super king size. Both rooms have full length mirrors, drawers, hanging space and en-suites with shower cubicles.
Two additional guests can sleep on the double sized sofa bed. (Additional fee applicable for bedding, linen, towels.)
The living area has a huge brick fireplace with a wood burning stove and vaulted ceiling. There are comfortable leather sofas. A long wooden dining table and seating for 8 (plus a high chair if needed) make this an ideal place for a special dining experience. The kitchen is equipped to a high standard with a fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. The breakfast bar makes the kitchen area the hub of the barn.
There is an additional WC on the ground floor.
OUTSIDE
The back barn doors open out onto a garden, patio and BBQ area which overlooks arable farmland with lovely sunsets. There is a garden table, outdoor seating for 9 and additional sun chairs. There is a coal BBQ (coal not supplied) and utensils.
The hot tub is to be next to the patio overlooking the fields. The secluded garden area at the rear is perfect for alfresco dining or evening drinks while watching the sun go down.
You may be lucky and catch sight of Muntjack deer or owls and it is a great spot for bird watching. There are no street lights, so for those who enjoy star gazing, bring your binoculars or telescope.
At the front there is a large lawned area and private off road parking. We have bikes available to explore the area. The roads around the barn are quiet and flat, so easy to cycle. For younger guests there is a climbing frame with swings and slides.
WHAT WE SUPPLY
Bedding, linen, bath sheets and hand towels, hot tub towels for guests in barns with hot tub rentals, bath mats and tea towels are included. We also supply toilet rolls, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid.
During cooler months, a basket of logs and initial supply of fire lighters are supplied. Additional large bags of logs are available £10 each.
There is free wi-fi (fair use policy). Each barn has its own internet supply.
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Situated in glorious, rural, isolation but with easy access off the A12 in Essex. Located on the edge of the village of Great Totham, the Hay Barn offers relaxed country living with views over arable farmland and an abundance of animal and bird life.
The perfect place for a family holiday, romantic break, Hen party, rural retreat and outdoor activities.
One of four of our barns available for rent, The Hay Barn is in a small complex with the Barley Barn and Cart Lodge. They share a large front lawn and car park plus each barn has an individual private patio and garden overlooking the fields. At the side of the barn is a play area with climbing frame, swings and slide.
Opposite these barns is The Shire Stables, which is an attached 4 bedroom barn. All of the other barns can be viewed on separate listings.
LOCAL AREA
The village has a shop and post office that sells local produce, freshly baked bread, general supplies and newspapers. There are 2 pubs, The Bull and the Prince of Wales, both serve lunch and evening meals. There is also a fine dining restaurant called the Willow Room. This is a few minutes drive or a pleasant 10 to 15 minute walk through field or a quiet country road. There are numerous country pubs and restaurants within a short drive. The historic town of Maldon and Heybridge Basin are about a 10 minute drive.
There are 4 separate footpaths with public right of way for ramblers and dog walkers. There are numerous minor roads, including the one which runs to the front of the property that are great for jogging or cycling enthusiasts.
Maldon and Heybridge Basin are great places to explore and have a meal out. Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle, Chigborough Fisheries and Cressing Temple Barns are close by. Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood and Braintree's Shopping Outlet are easy to reach. Beaches at Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton and Suffolk can be reached on the A12. Witham train station is about a 10 minute drive away, with frequent trains to London Liverpool Street in 40 to 45 minutes.
PETS
We welcome well behaved pets in the Hay Barn, Barley Barn and Cart Lodge. 2 large dogs or 3 small max please. Additional £8 (incl vat) per dog per day to cover cleaning costs. Please ask regarding pets for the Shire Stables.
No pets on the carpeted areas upstairs or beds please.
Please poo pick immediately after toileting.
ECO POLICY
We steam clean where possible and try to use cleaning using products and procedures that are safe for the environment. The sewage is a biological treatment plant system that is Certified to European Standards with 95% pollution removal. We kindly ask guests not to use bleach or other powerful cleaning products.
CHECK IN AND OUT
Check in is flexible from Monday to Friday. Please enquire for late availability Saturday check in. Sorry no bookings generally starting from Sunday, please inquire if you need this. Weekends are priced as 3 nights. VAT is included in the rates.
For early arrival and late departures please inquire.
We always try to meet you to give you the keys. We are available to help but also like to be discreet so that you can settle in and enjoy your stay.