Tey Brook Farmhouse
A 15th-century sanctuary
Tey Brook Farmhouse has been home to our family for five generations. Built in the 1400s, it is a space filled with stories, antiques, and a few low beams to remind you of its history. We’ve opened it up so you can enjoy the farm from its original foundations, just a short stroll from the orchard.
Nat & Archie Browning
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Equipped with a kettle, toaster, electric oven, hob, a fridge, and a dishwasher. You’ll find tea, coffee, salt and pepper.
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Linens: All bed linens and bath towels are provided.
Self-care: Hair dryer. Eco-friendly toiletries in the bathrooms.
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Wifi
Entertainment: A Smart TV and a radio are located in the snug and drawing room.
Pricing
Capacity: Up to 10 guests across 4 bedrooms
Base Rate (Weekend): £260 per night
(covers up to 2 guests, 2-night minimum stay)Extra Guests: £60 per person, per night
| Guests | Nightly Rate | Total Cost (2 Nights) | Cost Per Person (2 Nights) |
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| 2 Guests (Base rate) | £260 | £520 | £260 |
| 4 Guests | £380 | £760 | £190 |
| 6 Guests | £500 | £1,000 | £167 |
| 8 Guests | £620 | £1,240 | £155 |
| 10 Guests (Full house) | £740 | £1,480 | £148 |
*Floor plan not to scale
rooms
The Lily Room: Named for Rose’s daughter and aunt to Nat and Archie. Lily owns The Barn Brasserie, which this room overlooks. It features a double bed.
The Rose Room: Named after the longest-standing member of the Browning family, who, at 99 years young, still lives on the farm today. This is our family suite, with one double and two single beds.
The Garden Room: Overlooks the old walled garden, which once provided vegetables for the family and farm workers. We hope to reinstate the kitchen garden soon. It features two single beds.
The Stable Room: Where the horseman once lived. In our grandfather Roger’s time, there were twelve working horses on the farm doing the field work of todays tractors and machinery. It features a super king bed.
The snug: Originally, used for hanging game for the household and workers; it is now a quiet corner for a morning coffee.
The kitchen: The heart of the home, reimagined from the OldDairy where butter was once churned. The terrace outside was once a cobbled yard for the house cow and is now a spot for an alfresco breakfast.
The drawing room: A room filled with curated antiques and family history. It is the perfect backdrop for a glass of pre-event fizz.
Bathrooms:
Downstairs: A small shower room with a toilet.
Upstairs: Two bathrooms. One with a bath and toilet, one with a bath, shower and a toilet.
notables
We want you to enjoy every moment here, but we ask that you treat this historic home with a little extra care:
The furniture: The house is filled with generations of family antiques. Please be mindful of your surroundings. Please no smoking or vaping indoors, and no naked flames.
Low beams: This is a traditional farmhouse; please watch your head and your step.
Quiet hours: Three generations of the Browning family live close by on the farm. We kindly ask that you keep noise levels low in the evenings.
The river: The Tey Brook runs behind the farmhouse where it joins with the Roman River. Please keep a close eye on children at all times.
Pets: Well-behaved dogs are welcome with prior approval (a £30 fee applies). We ask that they stay downstairs and off the furniture.
The local area has a lot to offer. You can take a peaceful stroll through the nearby ancient woodland or explore the local attractions within a half-hour drive. You can enjoy some delicious seafood on Mersea Island or visit the oldest recorded town in the country, Colchester, which boasts a stunning castle and a thriving high street. Families and children can have a great time at the Colne Valley Steam Railway Museum and Colchester Zoo.
Local Area
