Little wren welcome pack
Little Wren sits quietly by the lake. A cabin for slow mornings and early nights. Inside, there’s warmth, space, and a few thoughtful things to make you feel at home. Outside, trees, water, birdsong. No WiFi. Just a gentle shift in pace and all the time you need.
Browning Bros. was founded by two brothers with a vision to offer unique experiences like luxury glamping, alternative wild weddings, lakeside cabins and corporate events. Based on an organic family farm in North Essex, it has been in our family for five generations. We invite you to rest, relax, and enjoy this English country idyll that our family calls home.
Check-in is from 14:30 onwards
Check-out is at 10:30.
Have a question? If you don’t find the answer below, check our FAQs or message us.
Colchester Road, White Colne, Colchester,
Essex, CO6 2PP
Exact location, WhatThreeWords: ///otter.everyone.knitted
Location:
Little Wren is located in the Colne Valley, about an hour from Central London, near Colchester, and 30 minutes from Stansted. The lodge is surrounded by woodland and set on a small lake within Chalkney Water Meadows.
Directions:
Search for “Chalkney Water Meadows” on Google Maps to reach the cabin. The nearest postcode is CO6 2PP. Use the provided gate code in your email to enter and follow the signs to the cabin. Little Wren is the furthest, so follow the track around.
Use WhatThreeWords for the exact location: ///otter.everyone.knitted
a few things to please noteNo one likes a fun sponge, but we want to ensure you have a great and safe time, respect your surroundings and keep our cabins looking good for future guests. So we kindly ask that you abide by the following:
No muddy footwear, smoking, or candles inside the cabin.
No swimming in the lakes.
Keep doors and windows locked when unoccupied.
Pets are allowed with prior permission; extra cleaning fees apply if necessary.
Report any damage or mess before departure.
Don’t leave the woodburner on unattended
Padlock code at gate around the lake to access Chalkney woods = 12609
Respect anglers on the lake.
Keep noise levels low.
If you have more than 1 bin load of rubbish during your stay, we kindly request you dispose of it in the large blue general waste bin, glass bin, and brown food waste bin by the old barn as you drive down the track.
Clean the BBQ grill after use.
Do not share the gate code with delivery drivers. All deliveries and takeaways should be met at the main entrance gate.
Cabin Amenities:
Wi-Fi: The only connection you’ll find here is with nature.
Recycling: We work with CSH Environmental to collect and recycle all our household and food waste. Your rubbish will be thoroughly sorted and recycled.
Bins: If you have more than one bin load of rubbish during your stay, we kindly request that you dispose of it in the large blue general waste bin, glass bin, and brown food waste bin by the old barn as you drive down the track.
Self-care: A hair dryer and eco-friendly Bramley Range toiletries are provided.
Living area: There’s a log burner, a place to sit and look out over the lake, and some books and games to keep you entertained.
Kitchen: It has a hob, a small fridge (no freezer), and necessary cooking/dining crockery (ceramics made by local artist, Priory Pots). You’ll also find salt, pepper, Dark Arts coffee (Moka pot and milk frother) and Tudor teas.
BBQ: Please bring your charcoal for use. Please clean the grill after use and leave it in the same condition as you found it.
Little Wren is a compact cabin with a small double bed.
Padlock code to access Chalkney Woods around the lake: 12609
woodburner instructions
Chopped logs and firelighters are supplied for the wood burner. In case you are not familiar with lighting a fire, then please follow the steps below:
Start off by adding a small amount of kindling with 2-3 firelighters.
Light the firelighters. As this fire starts to burn, add more kindling and smaller wood for at least 10 minutes until it gets very hot and burns through the kindling.
Add larger logs to the wood burner. Keep the vent open for at least 15 minutes to get the fire roaring.
A small hatchet is in the log store if you need to split any more wood.
Please do not leave the wood burner unattended while it is lit, and please do not remove ash from the burner at the end of your stay.
terms and conditions
Pets – Prior approval is required from Browning Bros for pets to stay in the cabin, Little Wren allows one small dog. There is a £30 charge per pet per stay, and guests should bring their own pet bed and bowl.
All damages must be paid for.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cabin and an extra charge of £50 will be charged to guests who have been smoking inside.
Payment—A 30% deposit is required to secure the booking. The balance is payable six weeks before arrival.
Cancellations – the deposit is non-refundable. If a cancellation is made within 6 weeks of arrival, then the full balance will still be required.
A holding deposit of £200 is required prior to arrival. If no damages occur, the deposit will be refunded within 5 working days from departure.
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
LOCAL AREA GUIDE
We've gathered some of our top local spots for you to explore. From historic landmarks to cosy pubs, there's something for everyone no matter the weather.
Nature is always at the forefront of our minds, so we've chosen The Bramley Range for our guests. Inspired by the British countryside, these eco-friendly products are cruelty-free and use natural ingredients and recyclable packaging.
We want our guests to experience a relaxed and revived feeling, so we've equipped the cabin with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash, and hand lotion from the lovely eco-friendly, British Bramley Range. We also use eco-friendly washing up and cleaning materials exclusively.