wATER LILY LODGE

Sleeps UP TO 6 | 3 bedrooms | 1 SHOWER room | dog-friendly

Located just a short drive from Colchester in the picturesque Colne Valley, Water Lily Lodge is a peaceful retreat. Hidden in the woodlands of Chalkney Water Meadows, this lakeside lodge is the perfect hideout.

The lodge features a private deck that extends over the water's edge, providing a perfect spot to enjoy warm summer evenings. Relax in the lakeside hot tub; you may even see swans gliding by. Fishing on the lake is available by arrangement, and you can explore the farm's expansive 20 acres of woodland.

Check out our other lakeside cabins, Kingfisher’s Nest and Little Wren.

details

Check-in: 2:30 p.m. | Check-out: 10:30 a.m.

A 30% non-refundable deposit is taken at booking, with the balance due 30 days before arrival. Stays within 30 days are paid in full. Single nights may be available; email info@browningbros.co.uk. A £200 holding deposit is required and refunded if all is in order.

Please read our terms and conditions before booking.

    • Air-conditioning

    • DAB and FM Bluetooth radio

    • Smart TV

    • Three bedrooms: one king, one twin, one mezzanine twin, plus a sofa day bed

    • Firewood starter bundle with logs and kindling, extra crates £10

  • Kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, crockery, salt, pepper, oil, Dark Arts coffee with Moka pot and milk frother, plus Tudor teas

  • Lusso bath in the bedroom
    Private toilet
    Shower beside sauna
    Towels
    Hair dryer
    Bramley toiletries

  • Hot tub
    Charcoal BBQ, bring your own charcoal

amenities

Gallery

A wooden cabin surrounded by trees and dense greenery, with a small dirt path leading towards it.
Dining room with wooden table, six chairs, bookshelf, potted plants, and window with blinds.
Kitchen with white cabinets, black tiled backsplash, wooden dining table with place settings, large window with blinds, plants, and view of trees outside.
Kitchen with beige cabinets, green tiled backsplash, stainless steel oven, and various small appliances on the counter, partially obscured by a plant.
Cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, a large TV, multiple sofas with pillows, a wooden coffee table with a plant on it, windows with curtains, a floor lamp, and an outdoor view.
A cozy bedroom with a green painted wardrobe, a bed with a colorful quilt, a tray with two mugs on the bed, an armchair with a floral pillow, and dried flowers in a vase near a window with white curtains.
A cozy bedroom with a white bed, colorful floral blanket, green and pink pillows, a small bedside table with a lamp, a wooden door, a light blue dresser with a vase of dried flowers, a mirror, and wall decor of woven baskets.
A cozy bedroom with a white wooden bed frame, a green pillow, and a peach pillow on a white bedspread. A colorful quilt with a floral pattern is draped over the bed. To the left, there is a white nightstand with a beige table lamp with a dark green b
A cozy bedroom with two beds, white linens, beige pillows, yellow blankets, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and framed botanical artwork on the wall.
A bedroom corner with a white dresser, a mirror, a vase with pampas grass, and a small reed diffuser. There is a window with curtains on the right and an air conditioning unit above the dresser.
Two beds with white bedding, patterned pillows, bedside lamps, window with curtains, and framed artwork on the wall.
Bedroom with two single beds under sloped ceilings, each with nightstand, lamp, white bedding, blue blanket, embroidered pillows, and faux fur throws, in a cozy attic space with skylights and a balcony door.
A cozy living room and dining area with wooden floors, decorated with neutral and pastel-colored furniture, including a pink sofa with various pillows and a fluffy throw, a yellow armchair, and a wooden dining table set for four with a floral centerp
A rustic bathroom with a window, a toilet with a wooden seat, and a wooden vanity with two patterned vessel sinks. There are towels stored on a lower shelf and decorative artwork on the wall. The room has earth-toned tiles and a mirror above the vani
Shower with dark green tiled walls, gold showerhead, and a white towel on a gold towel rack.
Bathroom double sinks with gold faucets, decorative green and white bowls, a wooden mirror backing, wall-mounted hand soap and lotion bottles, and a white flower in a vase.
A woman sitting on a sofa reading a book near a window with sunlight shining through the bare branches outside.
View of a lake and leafless trees through an open wooden door from inside a room.
An outdoor hot tub with steam rising, set against a backdrop of trees and sunlight filtering through the branches, with wooden outdoor furniture nearby.
A white swan swimming on a body of water during sunset, with trees and their reflections visible in the water.
Outdoor picnic setup by a lake with a barbecue grill, food, and drinks on a wooden table surrounded by trees.
A wooden porch with a wicker chair and a white bench, partially obscured by green foliage, attached to a wooden house with large glass doors.
A scenic view of a cabin by a lake, framed by tree branches and leaves in the foreground, with a goose swimming in the water.
A wooden porch with two green chairs, one with a beige pillow, and a white mug with a leafy design on a small table, overlooking a wooded area.
A woman with blonde hair sitting on a wooden outdoor sofa overlooking a river at sunset, holding a glass of red wine, with a bottle of wine, an open magazine, and a small plant on the wooden table in front of her.
A person holding a glass of red wine sitting at a wooden table near a body of water with lily pads. The table has a bottle of wine, a small vase with eucalyptus, an open book, and a small bowl of olives.
Outdoor deck with hot tub, seating area, wine, and a river view at sunset