tey brook farmhouse
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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.
Since the farmhouse is over 600 years old, it has its quirks. Should you need anything at all during your stay, we’re just a call away. Sarah (main contact): 07968214339
Nat & Archie Browning
Check-in is from 14:30 onwards
Check-out is at 10:30.
Check our FAQs or message us if you need help.
finding us
To find the farmhouse, search “the Barn Brasserie” on Google Maps. Take the driveway just past the restaurant into Tey Brook Farm; The Farmhouse is the large white house on the corner.
Postal code: CO6 1JE (this takes you 50m past the turning)
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Parking: You’ll find space for 3 cars outside the cow shed. See farmhouse parking signs.
There are two doors to use:
The main front door – the key safe is on the wall by the fence on right hand side as you enter the garden. Code: 1475
The back door into the kitchen – looking at the back door, the key safe is on the far end of the wall on the right-hand side. Code: 1475
amenities
Wi-Fi: Browning Annex, password: Browning1
The kitchen: Equipped with an electric oven, hob, a fridge, and a dishwasher. You’ll find tea, coffee, salt and pepper.
Linens: All bed linens and bath towels are provided.
Heating: We’ve set the heating to keep the house comfortable. As it’s an old system, let us know if you need it adjusted, and we’ll be right over.
Entertainment: A Smart TV and a radio are located in the snug and drawing room.
Self-care: Hair dryer. Eco-friendly toiletries in the bathrooms.
First aid: in the bottom drawer of the dresser in the kitchen.
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.
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.
Waste and recycling: We sort all waste on-site. In the kitchen, you will find a bin for general waste and a small caddy for compostable fruit and veg only. For glass or excess rubbish bags, please use the shed in the back garden.
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
Important Contacts:
Main point of contact - Sarah: 07968214339
If Sarah doesn’t answer, try one of us; if it’s an emergency, call 999.
Archie: 07980836985
Nat: 07866483027
Becky: 07919692774