When can I check in and check out of Swallows Field Glamping Pods?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

Swallows Field Glamping Pods

Patios and picnic tables (added by manager 08 Jun 2019)

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Adults-only glamping pods in a landscaped paddock with valley views
A 10-minute drive from Colchester in the village of Fordham Heath
Units have kitchenettes with ovens, double beds and private gardens

Re-energise yourself in Essex on a quiet break away at Swallows Field Glamping Pods about a 10-minute drive west of Colchester. The slick adults-only units at this park sit in a lovely landscaped paddock overlooking the Colne valley, with views of green countryside and ancient woodland… Admire the scenery for hours from the enclosed garden in front of your pod with a meal made in your kitchenette using the full-size oven, two ceramic hobs and fridge with a freezer compartment. A tether point on the patio keeps the pup safely next to you while you dine beside the warmth of your personal firepit if you’ve decided to bring them along for the trip. If the dog’s itching for a walk, take him or her off to the nearest village of Fordham Heath a few steps away for 26 acres’ worth of heathland and woodland walks. Or get them snuffling out the local footpaths… The Essex Way following a part of the River Colne between West Bergholt and Great Tey is within a five-minute drive and the Woodland Trust’s Fordham Hall Estate is also the same distance for masses of forest. Brought the bike rather than a four-legged friend? The site’s on National Cycle Network Route 13 and is a 15-minute ride from Colchester Bike Park. If you’re needing sustenance pre-cycling or walking, a local pub’s about a 10-minute stroll from the park; spa treatments can be had in your pod after stretching the legs if you’re craving some serious unwinding time... Hot tubs can be hired (subject to availability) too while you're on site: please let the team know if you'd like to book one, using the contact details in your booking confirmation email.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Swallows Field Glamping Pods

6 Heath Cottages

Heath Road

Fordham Heath

Colchester

Essex

England

CO3 9TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.90255°N
0.81767°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.7 mi Stanwell Street

5.6 mi Valley Road

5.7 mi Valley Road

Rail

2.1 mi Marks Tey Rail Station

3 mi Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station

3.2 mi Colchester Rail Station

Ferry

11.1 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

11.1 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

18.9 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal

Airport

23.6 mi London Southend Airport

23.8 mi London Stansted Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Borough of Colchester covers over 135 square miles of Essex coast and countryside, with an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Dedham about 20 minutes away known locally as Flatford and Constable Country after the famed painter. It leads to the River Stour estuary and into the ocean if you’re after a coastal wander... Closer by is Colchester for city times: Britain’s oldest recorded Roman town has a big Norman keep built on top of the ruins of a Roman temple and a museum with exhibits dating back to up to 2,500 years ago. Like your history a little more recent? Amble over to see the artefacts at Hollytrees Museum, a Georgian townhouse with three centuries’ worth of clothing, clocks and artworks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	10.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	10.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Jaywick	15.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	16.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	16.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Zoo 2.8 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 3 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 3.6 mi

firstsite 3.8 mi

Christchurch Mansion 18.2 mi

National Trust

Bourne Mill 4.4 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 6.2 mi

Paycocke's 6.3 mi

Thorington Hall 7.2 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 9.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 0.2 mi

Marks Tey - Copford - Heckford Bridge - Easthorpe - Marks Tey 2.1 mi

Marks Tey - Copford - Copford Green - Easthorpe - Marks Tey 2.2 mi

Chappel - Essex Way - Wakes Colne - Chalkney Wood - Chappel 3 mi

Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 3.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Does Swallows Field Glamping Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Swallows Field Glamping Pods? The Borough of Colchester covers over 135 square miles of Essex coast and countryside, with an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Dedham about 20 minutes away known locally as Flatford and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Swallows Field Glamping Pods?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more