Tawny Owl Hobbit Cottage (4 at Chigborough Farm)
UK England East Anglia Essex Maldon Chigborough Farm
A natural rustic Hobbit Cottage furnished in country style with wooden double bed, scatter cushions, carpets, blanket box and wooden benches. We also provide outdoor folding chairs and blankets, a firebowl to cook on and a trug of logs. Tawny can sleep up to four and there is plenty of surrounding space for extra guests to pitch their own tents.
The Owner Says
Just under an hour from London, but feeling like a million miles away, Chigborough Farm is a tranquil and picturesque rural oasis on the North of the River Blackwater estuary near Maldon in Essex. The camping and glamping area is nestled in amongst 130 acres of arable land and fishing lakes, there are permissive footpaths throughout. It is just a short walk from the sea wall and the local coastal village of Heybridge Basin where there are pubs and a Wilkins and Sons tearoom. On site we have toilets, showers, games room, communal dining area with brick pizza oven, log cabin style fishing lodge over looking the lake, The Farm Cafe, Lambton & Jackson Smokehouse, Paul Bloss Purveyor of fine fish and seafood, yoga and complimentary therapies, Maldon Bootcamp
Our 2 acre site is a perfect space to either bring your tent, caravan or motorhome. We have fire bowls available to hire, logs to purchase (please pre order in the extras section.
PLEASE NOTE : ONLY A MAX OF 4 PEOPLE ALLOWED IN THE CABIN, ANY ADDITIONAL PEOPLE WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN TENT AND CAMP ALONGSIDE. A GAZEBO IS ALSO ALLOWED.
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Suitable For
We welcome tents, camper-vans, caravans, glampers, kids, dogs and anyone with a desire to enjoy the beautiful surroundings with consideration for other guests and the wildlife that we share it with.Nearby
The farm itself is a treasure trove. Along with the food and drink options, there's fly fishing for trout, carp fishing in the main coarse lakes (please use the green ‘book now’ Button) and a Pottery and Painting Studio There's also a converted space called ‘Yogiswari’ where you can try pilates, yoga and complimentary therapies. There's easy access on foot or bike to the sea wall by the beautiful Blackwater Estuary. Elsewhere, it's a 10-minute drive to the supermarkets and pubs at Maldon, where Maldon Promenade Park has a 'splash park' (watery fun for kids in summer) and crazy golf, rollerskating, bowling and soft play. Colchester Zoo is 25 minutes away. Tiptree Jam Factory (01621 815407) and Museum is about 15 minutes away. Pedallo’s, rowing boats and kayaks can be used on site on Home Water Lake from 1st July to 14th September. Either hire from us or bring your own.Food & Drink
The Black Pig Farm Cafe is in the main farm courtyard. A short walk down the lane and along the sea wall to Heybridge Basin, there’s a choice of two pubs The Jolly Sailor and Old Ship, and The Lock Tearooms.Extras
Food
Breakfast Hamper
Our Breakfast hamper includes Wicks Manor Sausages, Wicks manor Bacon, 4 Fresh Farm Eggs, 2 Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Baked Beans, Bread, Butter, Small Jam and Marmalade pots, Orange Juice.
Smoked Salmon nibbles hamper
200g pack of Lambton and Jackson Smoked Salmon, Loaf of Granary Bread, Butter, Lemon, Hummus, Mini Wheat Toasts.
DIY Pizza Kit
Ready Rolled Pizza base (serves two) Jar of tomato sauce, a can of pineapple, a can of sweetcorn, a pepper, ham and cheddar cheese. Logs for the pizza oven.
Miscellaneous
Bubbles Package
A bottle of English Sparkling Wine will be left in your apartment with an ice bucket and two champagne glasses.