LAKESIDE CABINS

YOUR SECRET HIDEAWAY

Just outside of Colchester, Essex. Only an hour from London

Choose between three charming lakeside cabins featuring hot tubs and breathtaking views across the water. These cabins are available all year round and can be booked either as part of the Chalkney Water Meadows venue or as a rural retreat whenever you need.

Have a question? Email info@browningbros.co.uk

water lily lodge

Spacious log cabin with a hot tub, ideal for families, groups or a nature-filled getaway with friends.

  • Three bedrooms: one king-size, two twins

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Open-plan living with log burner and Smart TV

  • Hot tub, garden furniture and BBQ on lakeside decking

  • Free WiFi, towels, linen, parking and air con

Sleeps 6 | Dog-friendly

kingfisher's nest

A romantic cabin for two with a private hot tub, sauna and lake views from the bath.

  • King-size bedroom with en-suite, bath, sauna and shower

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Cosy living area with log burner and Smart TV

  • Private hot tub, outdoor seating and BBQ

  • Free WiFi, towels, linen, parking and air con

Sleeps 2 | Dog-friendly

little wren

Sleeps 2 | Dog-friendly

A tiny lakeside cabin with everything you need for a slow, simple escape.

  • Double bed with lake views and under-bed storage

  • Kitchenette with gas hob, crockery and utensils

  • Private bathroom with hot water shower

  • Solar-powered electricity, log burner

  • Outdoor decking with fire bowl grill and dining area

BOOK

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required at booking, with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to your stay. A £200 holding deposit is also required, refundable if there are no issues. Check-in is at 2:30 p.m. and check-out at 10:30 a.m.

Please contact info@browningbros.co.uk for single-night stay inquiries and read our terms and conditions before booking.

GUEST REVIEWS

Me and my girlfriend had a wonderful short stay in the brand new Kingfisher's Nest log cabin. It was in the middle of the heatwave, but the cabin stayed cool inside. The sauna was amazing, and watching the shooting stars from the hot tub outside at night was a brilliant experience.

James, Stayed at Kingfisher’s Nest

We stayed at Water Lily Lodge and it was absolutely fantastic. The cabin itself is beautifully kept, spacious and very comfortable to live and sleep in - we didn’t want to leave! The view from the hot tub is just gorgeous - complete with lovely swans and ducks who swam up to say hello.

The cabin is so secluded but has lovely pubs and restaurants a short drive away - I would recommend the Three Horseshoes, where we had a lovely meal. If you’re thinking about booking - don’t hesitate!

Olivia, Stayed in Water Lily Lodge

Just WOW. We came here for my partner's 30th birthday as a surprise, and it was better than we could have ever imagined. We took our 4-month-old puppy, who loved the freedom of the cabin and the views from the floor-length windows. It was our first time in a cabin, and it has only made us want to come back for more. Plenty to do in the area and plenty of time to just chill and enjoy the cabin if you’d prefer. What a beautiful place, thank you Browning Bros.

Elle, Stayed in Kingfisher’s Nest

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

Ancient round brick tower with conical roof and vegetation
Close-up of a Bengal tiger lying down with greenery in the background.
Sunset over a scenic rural landscape with a field of crops, a wooden fence in the foreground, and scattered trees under a cloudy sky.