About Us
Pheasant Suites are situated in the grounds of the non-working Balls Farm. The 17th century Farm House is surrounded by fields and wildlife and located less than three miles from the centre of Colchester and Essex University, a mile from the village of Elmstead Market, Beth Chatto Gardens and only 15 miles from Harwich. It is on the edge of Constable Country.Guest facilities are completely separate from our own, affording guests a level of privacy not normally associated with Bed and Breakfast ... Moreaccommodation. This also allows you to check in anytime after 3pm without restrictions.Please note that we are unable to accommodate children or pets.Pheasant Lodge is completely separate from the main residence with its own entrance and parking, the 55 square metres of luxurious ground floor accommodation is filled with natural light and includes 2 queen size beds, an en suite bathroom, desk and wireless internet. It also has a breakfast bar, large kitchen area, hob and microwave. Fantastic views from all 8 windows. Private patio and sun loungers. This can be let as an apartment if required.Pheasant Suite has its own entrance and parking. The breakfast table overlooks fields and the bedroom has a beautiful ornate king size french bed, which looks out onto a private sunny courtyard. The fully tiled bathroom has an enormous bath for two and a separate shower. Breakfast can be served in the courtyard on warm days and is delivered by way of a 2 way hatch to ensure that you are never disturbed and have total privacy at all times.Pheasant Retreat -The Ultimate Honeymoon Experience. The Retreat, which overlooks the fields, is completely separate from the main residence with its own entrance and parking. It has a super king size bed, designer ensuite bathroom with an enormous bath and a separate shower. There is a kitchen area with hob and microwave. The private garden is equipped with a large day bed for 2, table and chairs and loungers.It also has a safe, wireless internet and air conditioning. Breakfast is delivered by way of a 2 way hatch to ensure that you are never disturbed and have total privacy at all times. Chilled champagne available upon request.All of our Suites are equipped with the following:- Heated towel rails, robes, slippers, toiletries, big fluffy towels, electric blankets, settees, china, cutlery, glasses, bottled water, biscuits, fridge, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, flat screen TV, DVD player, CD or Ipod player and binoculars. They also have independent heating systems.Breakfast is full english, (19 different types of local sausage) smoked salmon, berries, posh porridge, luxury muesli, warm spiced fruit salad, yogurts, fresh juice, toast, croissants etc. Fresh local produce used whenever possible. All served on beautiful china and cut glass.We also have 2 bicycles which you may borrow free of charge. No helmets provided. Our aim is to create an experience, not just a visit. To our delight , we have noticed over the past year that 90% of our guests find our accommodation so appealing that they have no desire to leave the property in the evenings. Less
