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A contemporary open-plan kitchen and living area at Gladwins Farm boasts high ceilings and a large window. The space features modern furniture, including a kitchen island with stools, a green sofa, and a dining table. Filled with natural light and complemented by wood flooring, it's the perfect retreat. A modern house with large glass windows and wood paneling. The open section reveals a dining area with a set table. The exterior, reminiscent of Gladwins Farm, features a hot tub on a wooden deck and is surrounded by greenery under a clear sky.
A modern black wooden house with a sloped tiled roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-kept lawn and garden at Gladwins Farm. A red car is parked beside the house, under a partly cloudy sky with patches of blue. Trees and additional houses are visible in the background. A contemporary open-plan kitchen and living area at Gladwins Farm boasts high ceilings and a large window. The space features modern furniture, including a kitchen island with stools, a green sofa, and a dining table. Filled with natural light and complemented by wood flooring, it's the perfect retreat. A modern house with large glass windows and wood paneling. The open section reveals a dining area with a set table. The exterior, reminiscent of Gladwins Farm, features a hot tub on a wooden deck and is surrounded by greenery under a clear sky. A modern living and dining area with large windows and natural light at Gladwins Farm. The room features a mix of grey and teal furniture, a wooden dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a wood-burning stove. The outdoor view shows lush greenery. Modern kitchen with dark teal cabinets and silver handles, a white countertop, and stainless steel appliances. A window above the sink has a colorful patterned valance. Decorative letters spelling A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white countertop, and wooden bar stools. The wall has decorative letters spelling A cozy bedroom at Gladwins Farm features an orange theme and a wooden bunk bed. The top and bottom bunks are neatly made with white bedding, while a small flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall next to a cream-colored dresser. The room has a soft gray carpet. A modern living room with light grey walls and a dark accent wall reminiscent of Gladwins Farm. It features a grey sofa, a grey loveseat, a blue armchair, and two golden coffee tables. A large flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall above a black console table. A window lets in natural light.
A charming bedroom at Gladwins Farm features two single beds, each adorned with white sheets and a decorative pillow boasting an orange and black tiger design. A wooden nightstand with a lamp sits between the beds, and above it hangs a striking zebra head wall decoration. A picturesque countryside scene at Gladwins Farm features a large house with a red roof and white exterior situated on a lush green hill. A tranquil pond with tall grasses in front of it reflects the house. A wooden dock extends into the pond, and trees dot the landscape. A cozy bedroom at Gladwins Farm features an orange accent wall, a dark gray upholstered headboard, and a bed with white linens and patterned pillows. The room includes two nightstands with table lamps, a wall hanger with two yellow hangers, and a small wall hanging decoration. A modern wooden house with large glass windows and a sloped roof stands amidst a lush green landscape at Gladwins Farm. A spacious deck with outdoor furniture and a hot tub is enclosed by a glass and wooden railing. A curved pathway leads to the house, surrounded by trees and shrubs. A platter on the kitchen counter of your rural accommodation holds ingredients for breakfast: A jar of strawberry jam, a bag of luxury granola mix, six brown eggs, a bottle of apple juice, a container of milk, a package of bacon, sausage links, and mild cheddar cheese—just like at Gladwins Farm. A modern black house with a red-tiled roof is set against a backdrop of trees under a bright blue sky at Gladwins Farm. The property features a wooden fence, a paved driveway, and a small landscaped area with potted plants. Another house is partially visible on the left. A wooden picnic table with benches sits on a spacious deck with glass railings at Gladwins Farm, surrounded by lush green trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a warm glow on the scene, creating a serene outdoor setting. The spacious dining area at Gladwins Farm features a wooden table surrounded by mixed-pattern chairs and illuminated by elegant pendant lights, all overlooking the deck through large glass doors. A cozy living room at Gladwins Farm features a brick fireplace with a circular mirror above it, a wood-burning stove, and a wooden coffee table. Two gray sofas, decorated with pink and gray cushions, are arranged around a beige rug. Windows with geometric curtains provide natural light. A modern house at Gladwins Farm, boasting vertical wooden siding and a red-tiled roof. The entrance features a black door with a small concrete step, flanked by two potted trees. A pathway leads to the door from the driveway in the foreground. A cozy living room at Gladwins Farm in Essex features a brick fireplace with a round mirror above it. A wood-burning stove is on the hearth with a wicker basket nearby. The space includes a gray sofa with pink striped cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand, perfect for your farm stay. A modern kitchen featuring light green cabinetry, wood countertops, and a tiled backsplash from Gladwins Farm. There's a built-in oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, and blender. The room has wooden floors, and a doorway to the left leads to another part of the house. Two chickens roam in an open, fenced outdoor area with green grass in the background. A rustic chicken coop is visible to the right, and metal feeding or watering containers are scattered around. The scene at Gladwins Farm is serene, with a clear and sunny ambiance. At Gladwins Farm, a goat with curved horns and a long white beard peers through a wooden fence in a grassy outdoor enclosure. The mottled brown and white goat stands close to the fence, its head poking through. Trees and more fencing are visible in the background. A small black-and-white pony grazes on green grass in a fenced pasture at Gladwins Farm. Behind the pony is a domed shelter with straw, and large trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky. A tranquil countryside scene at Gladwins Farm features a bright green field bordered by trees and a wooden fence. A small pond is visible in the middle ground, with lush foliage surrounding it. Further in the background, the horizon stretches under a clear blue sky. A modern house with a red-tiled roof and wooden siding stands on a hill surrounded by the lush greenery of Gladwins Farm. The house features large windows and a glass-enclosed balcony, set against a partly cloudy blue sky. A round green sign hangs above a building entrance with the text A small, cozy convenience store with wooden walls and ceiling, reminiscent of Gladwins Farm. Shelves are stocked with various items such as snacks, cereal boxes, and other groceries. A coffee machine sits on the left counter beside a fridge, with additional storage cabinets underneath. A single-story brick building with a red-tiled roof sits under a partly cloudy sky on Gladwins Farm. The building has several windows and a central door. A paved driveway leads up to it, with well-maintained hedges and greenery on either side. A modern living room with green walls and a large window showcasing the lush greenery of Gladwins Farm outside. It features two dark green sofas, a pink armchair, a round coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a black cabinet below the TV. Light floods in through the window. A modern dining room at Gladwins Farm features a wood-burning stove in the corner, a rectangular wooden table with four cushioned chairs, and a large window offering a garden view. The walls are a mix of white and green, with a unique chandelier hanging above the table. A cozy bedroom at Gladwins Farm with a modern design features a bed with white linens, colorful pillows, and two rolled towels. The walls are painted a warm terracotta color. Nightstands with black lamps flank the bed, and four yellow hangers are mounted on the wall above the bed. A modern single-story house with wooden exterior walls and a pitched roof is nestled within the serene surroundings of Gladwins Farm. The house features large windows, a fenced terrace area with outdoor seating, and a paved driveway leading up to it. Trees are visible in the background.
A modern black wooden house with a sloped tiled roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-kept lawn and garden at Gladwins Farm. A red car is parked beside the house, under a partly cloudy sky with patches of blue. Trees and additional houses are visible in the background. A contemporary open-plan kitchen and living area at Gladwins Farm boasts high ceilings and a large window. The space features modern furniture, including a kitchen island with stools, a green sofa, and a dining table. Filled with natural light and complemented by wood flooring, it's the perfect retreat. A modern house with large glass windows and wood paneling. The open section reveals a dining area with a set table. The exterior, reminiscent of Gladwins Farm, features a hot tub on a wooden deck and is surrounded by greenery under a clear sky. A modern living and dining area with large windows and natural light at Gladwins Farm. The room features a mix of grey and teal furniture, a wooden dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a wood-burning stove. The outdoor view shows lush greenery. Modern kitchen with dark teal cabinets and silver handles, a white countertop, and stainless steel appliances. A window above the sink has a colorful patterned valance. Decorative letters spelling A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white countertop, and wooden bar stools. The wall has decorative letters spelling A cozy bedroom at Gladwins Farm features an orange theme and a wooden bunk bed. The top and bottom bunks are neatly made with white bedding, while a small flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall next to a cream-colored dresser. The room has a soft gray carpet. A modern living room with light grey walls and a dark accent wall reminiscent of Gladwins Farm. It features a grey sofa, a grey loveseat, a blue armchair, and two golden coffee tables. A large flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall above a black console table. A window lets in natural light.
A charming bedroom at Gladwins Farm features two single beds, each adorned with white sheets and a decorative pillow boasting an orange and black tiger design. A wooden nightstand with a lamp sits between the beds, and above it hangs a striking zebra head wall decoration. A picturesque countryside scene at Gladwins Farm features a large house with a red roof and white exterior situated on a lush green hill. A tranquil pond with tall grasses in front of it reflects the house. A wooden dock extends into the pond, and trees dot the landscape. A cozy bedroom at Gladwins Farm features an orange accent wall, a dark gray upholstered headboard, and a bed with white linens and patterned pillows. The room includes two nightstands with table lamps, a wall hanger with two yellow hangers, and a small wall hanging decoration. A modern wooden house with large glass windows and a sloped roof stands amidst a lush green landscape at Gladwins Farm. A spacious deck with outdoor furniture and a hot tub is enclosed by a glass and wooden railing. A curved pathway leads to the house, surrounded by trees and shrubs. A platter on the kitchen counter of your rural accommodation holds ingredients for breakfast: A jar of strawberry jam, a bag of luxury granola mix, six brown eggs, a bottle of apple juice, a container of milk, a package of bacon, sausage links, and mild cheddar cheese—just like at Gladwins Farm. A modern black house with a red-tiled roof is set against a backdrop of trees under a bright blue sky at Gladwins Farm. The property features a wooden fence, a paved driveway, and a small landscaped area with potted plants. Another house is partially visible on the left. A wooden picnic table with benches sits on a spacious deck with glass railings at Gladwins Farm, surrounded by lush green trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a warm glow on the scene, creating a serene outdoor setting. The spacious dining area at Gladwins Farm features a wooden table surrounded by mixed-pattern chairs and illuminated by elegant pendant lights, all overlooking the deck through large glass doors. A cozy living room at Gladwins Farm features a brick fireplace with a circular mirror above it, a wood-burning stove, and a wooden coffee table. Two gray sofas, decorated with pink and gray cushions, are arranged around a beige rug. Windows with geometric curtains provide natural light. A modern house at Gladwins Farm, boasting vertical wooden siding and a red-tiled roof. The entrance features a black door with a small concrete step, flanked by two potted trees. A pathway leads to the door from the driveway in the foreground. A cozy living room at Gladwins Farm in Essex features a brick fireplace with a round mirror above it. A wood-burning stove is on the hearth with a wicker basket nearby. The space includes a gray sofa with pink striped cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand, perfect for your farm stay. A modern kitchen featuring light green cabinetry, wood countertops, and a tiled backsplash from Gladwins Farm. There's a built-in oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, and blender. The room has wooden floors, and a doorway to the left leads to another part of the house. Two chickens roam in an open, fenced outdoor area with green grass in the background. A rustic chicken coop is visible to the right, and metal feeding or watering containers are scattered around. The scene at Gladwins Farm is serene, with a clear and sunny ambiance. At Gladwins Farm, a goat with curved horns and a long white beard peers through a wooden fence in a grassy outdoor enclosure. The mottled brown and white goat stands close to the fence, its head poking through. Trees and more fencing are visible in the background. A small black-and-white pony grazes on green grass in a fenced pasture at Gladwins Farm. Behind the pony is a domed shelter with straw, and large trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky. A tranquil countryside scene at Gladwins Farm features a bright green field bordered by trees and a wooden fence. A small pond is visible in the middle ground, with lush foliage surrounding it. Further in the background, the horizon stretches under a clear blue sky. A modern house with a red-tiled roof and wooden siding stands on a hill surrounded by the lush greenery of Gladwins Farm. The house features large windows and a glass-enclosed balcony, set against a partly cloudy blue sky. A round green sign hangs above a building entrance with the text A small, cozy convenience store with wooden walls and ceiling, reminiscent of Gladwins Farm. Shelves are stocked with various items such as snacks, cereal boxes, and other groceries. A coffee machine sits on the left counter beside a fridge, with additional storage cabinets underneath. A single-story brick building with a red-tiled roof sits under a partly cloudy sky on Gladwins Farm. The building has several windows and a central door. A paved driveway leads up to it, with well-maintained hedges and greenery on either side. A modern living room with green walls and a large window showcasing the lush greenery of Gladwins Farm outside. It features two dark green sofas, a pink armchair, a round coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a black cabinet below the TV. Light floods in through the window. A modern dining room at Gladwins Farm features a wood-burning stove in the corner, a rectangular wooden table with four cushioned chairs, and a large window offering a garden view. The walls are a mix of white and green, with a unique chandelier hanging above the table. A cozy bedroom at Gladwins Farm with a modern design features a bed with white linens, colorful pillows, and two rolled towels. The walls are painted a warm terracotta color. Nightstands with black lamps flank the bed, and four yellow hangers are mounted on the wall above the bed. A modern single-story house with wooden exterior walls and a pitched roof is nestled within the serene surroundings of Gladwins Farm. The house features large windows, a fenced terrace area with outdoor seating, and a paved driveway leading up to it. Trees are visible in the background.
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Gladwins Farm

Gladwins Farm is managed by Susie

Minimum stay for this property is 3 nights.

About

A sublime collection of cottages with an eye popping array of onsite activities!

Located in the Stour Valley in Suffolk, amidst beautiful Constable Country is Gladwins Farm. Consisting of thirteen cottages in total, this expansive twenty-two acre site has so much to offer. Families in particular will be well taken care of as there is no chance of the kids getting bored! Not only will they get to meet the resident farm animals, but there is so much for them to do. Come rain or shine, they’ll be kept more than amused. And that’s before you even see what the surrounding area has to offer!

The range of cottages are suited to a wide variety of needs. Sleeping between two and sixteen people, these beautiful cottages offer homely comfort. If accessibility is a must, Wiston Cottage and Chelsworth Cottage are rated NAS Mobility Level 1. Additionally, some of the properties, such as the annexe to The Farmhouse Cottage and Gainsborough Cottage are single level.

And not only is Gladwins Farm child-friendly, but they’re pet friendly too. With all but one of the properties welcoming your furry family members.

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Inside

With a blend of styles, from purpose built to cottages converted from a Tudor barn and an old stable block. All of the properties at Gladwins Farm share the same welcoming and homely feel. Tastefully decorated with carefully thought out amenities, they perfectly combine modern convenience with traditional features. Each property is completely individual in both layout and style. But they are all well-equipped. With modern kitchens, lovely lounges and bedrooms for all your guests. With the larger properties having additional amenities, such as washing machines and dishwashers. They really are perfect for families. Even the smaller properties, Kersey Cottage and Melford Cottage have spacious bedrooms with space for a cot. Although you may well be tempted to sneak away for a romantic break for two!

Outside

With many of the cottages having access to their own private hot tub, and most having a private outdoor space. You’ll spend happy evenings unwinding after an action packed day. And you don’t even need to leave the site to find the action! Gladwins Farm has an amazing site with tons of stuff to do! Nature seekers will love the woodland walk, wildlife spotting and meeting the resident farm animals. Youthful energy can be burned off regardless of the weather, with both an indoor play barn and an outdoor play area. Meanwhile weary parents can take a break and get their fill of freshly brewed coffee from the Coffee Hut. Borrow tennis equipment from the Visitor Centre and challenge one another to a match on the tennis court. Don’t forget your swimming costume, as there’s a wonderfully warm indoor swimming pool. And for those who need some healthy me time, there’s a small, well-equipped gym. As well as an onsite health and beauty salon.

Nearby

Gladwins Farm is ideally located to make the most of the beautiful local area and beyond. With 3,500 miles of public footpaths in Suffolk, walking is a must. Just one of the many options is the sixty mile Stour Valley Path. Or neighbouring Essex and Cambridgeshire have even more open countryside to explore. Just fifteen minutes away from Colchester, discover the many independent shops in its centre. Or head to Colchester Zoo on the outskirts. National Trust Bourne Mill, a historic water mill, is twenty minutes away. For those who enjoy art, Gainsborough’s House is just fifteen minutes away. While any burgeoning mechanical minds will be thrilled to visit East Anglian Railway Museum or nearby Boxted Airfield Museum.

Best Choice For…

Families in the main, but romance can be found here too in the small and quaint smaller cottages.

 

No need to leave your four-legged friends behind! We have some amazing properties for a dog friendly getaway in the UK >>>

Property Features

Essentials

  • Disabled Access
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • EV Charging Point
  • Off Road Parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Log Burner
  • Heating
  • Internet/Wi-Fi

Kitchen

  • Coffee Machine
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Hob
  • Dishwasher

Bedroom & Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Hair Dryer
  • Flushing Toilet
  • Linen Included
  • Towels (Bath)

Entertainment

  • Games & Books
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Firepit
  • Outside Seating
  • Pizza Oven
  • BBQ
  • Children’s Play Area
  • Garden/Outdoor Space

You Should Know...

Each property at Gladwins Farm can sleep up to 2, 4, 6, 8 or 16 people.

The Important Bits

Price Information
From £250/night

Check-in/out
Check-in: 3pm
Check-out: 10am

Available Check In Days
  monday
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Why Gladwins Farm should be on your list of places ToWander

With an enviable list of onsite facilities, it’s a no-brainer.

Location

Nearest Town:
Colchester

Postcode:
CO6 4NU

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Chelsworth Cottage (Sleeps 8)

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Wiston Cottage (Sleeps 6)

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