A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Barbecue
Pet-friendly
Onsite parking available
Fireplace
Non-smoking
Explore the area
Messing
Layer Marney Tower
Place, Layer Marney Tower
7 min drive
Colchester Zoo
Place, Colchester Zoo
8 min drive
Paycockes
Place, Paycockes
10 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)
Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Ryeland Hut - QU7632
Ryeland Shepherd Hut is an off-grid eco hut nestled in 20 acres of idyllic rural farmland.. 3 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: 2-Ring Hob
Bedroom: Pull Out Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Shower, Biological Toilet. Electricity (available on request from reception area). Gas, bed linen and towels included. Cool box. Barbecue. Hot tub (private, up to 4 nights £100, £125 for a week, paid to the owner upon request). Logs for hot tub included. Meditation area (shared on-site). 3/4 acre private grassland. Parking. No smoking.. This beautiful oak-clad hut offers a unique glamping experience with selection of home comforts including a cosy wood-burning stove, functional kitchen, en-suite hot shower and even your own TV yet is completely self-contained. Set within a secluded meadow of flourishing grassland and wildflowers, interspersed with mown paths and native trees, this is a place to get away from the humdrum of life and experience the tranquillity of nature.
There is a good sense of privacy around Ryeland hut, due to the natural screening and planting all around. There is a Gazebo, covered seating area and picnic table. There are currently just two structures onsite which are well spread out from one another but could equally make a perfect getaway for friends wanting to be together but with their own private facilities.
There is a small shop located on the farm with a range of gift items and our own branded food items such as preserves, BBQ relish, cereals, crisps, snacks, and Belvour Presse bottled drinks, ECO Chic cool bags, picnic blankets, bamboo cups, BBQ coal and other items.
Brook Farm is home to a selection of lovely animals including three Arabian horses, two ponies, pet Coloured Ryeland sheep which the hut is named after - chickens and Golden Retrievers Barley and Jack. A range of holistic therapies in the Walnut Barn are available on site. A lightly used footpath runs nearby giving instant access to Tiptree or Messing village where there is a pub serving great food.
Bourne Mill National Trust is close by, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped “Dutch” gables. There is a millpond and some of the machinery, including the waterwheel which is intact and working and also Colchester Zoo.
Ryeland Hut (QU7632) can be booked with Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut (QU7633) to accommodate up to 4 guests subject to availability.
The owners can provide transport for guest's luggage, please contact the owner to arrange. In dry weather guests may drive down to the accommodation to unload.The Shepherds Belle at Oaksbrook Ltd is a Certified Woodland Champions Club site regulated by Natural England.By booking and staying on the Woodland Champions Club site or using its facilities you agree to become a member of Woodland Champions Club and have your details shared. There is no fee for glamping membership and your details may be shared by Woodland Champions Club for the purposes of the running of the Club’
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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Property # 12105784
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Colchester
Colchester is home to this cottage. Forrester Park Golf Club and Five Lakes Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colchester Zoo and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Witham Leisure Centre and East Anglian Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
How much does it cost to stay at Ryeland Hut - QU7632?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryeland Hut - QU7632 on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$341, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Ryeland Hut - QU7632?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ryeland Hut - QU7632?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ryeland Hut - QU7632?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ryeland Hut - QU7632 located?
Situated in Colchester, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Layer Marney Tower, Paycockes and Colchester Zoo. Forrester Park Golf Club and Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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