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Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
9 guests
Minimum stay varies 
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Located on the outskirts of Great Totham near the historic market town of Maldon, our barn offers the perfect place for a family holiday, romantic break, rural retreat and outdoor activities. Set in open arable farmland to the front and rear, there is ample off road parking, a large shared garden at the front and separate gardens at the rear. There is a play area for children. WHAT WE OFFER The Barley Barn is one of four barns, collectively known as Jepcrack's Barn Self Catering. We have a one bedroom barn, two three bedroom barns and a four bedroom barn, all with en-suite or separate bathrooms. They be rented separately or collectively for up to 31 guests. Perfect for romantic getaways, family gatherings and walking holidays, Hen Parties and Weddings. We welcome well behaved ani...Located on the outskirts of Great Totham near the historic market town of Maldon, our barn offers the perfect place for a family holiday, romantic break, rural retreat and outdoor activities. Set in open arable farmland to the front and rear, there is ample off road parking, a large shared garden at the front and separate gardens at the rear. There is a play area for children. WHAT WE OFFER The Barley Barn is one of four barns, collectively known as Jepcrack's Barn Self Catering. We have a one bedroom barn, two three bedroom barns and a four bedroom barn, all with en-suite or separate bathrooms. They be rented separately or collectively for up to 31 guests. Perfect for romantic getaways, family gatherings and walking holidays, Hen Parties and Weddings. We welcome well behaved animals. Please inquire or see us on We Accept Pets. HEN PARTY We can help to plan your Hen party! From a quiet relaxing break or a mixture of quiet times and fun activities, we have a plan to suit you! A range of local companies can provide services including: a range of beauty treatments from professional therapists, Belly dancing (or other types) of dancing lessons, an Italian meal with wine tasting and pasta making or a limo to a club in nearby Chelmsford or Brentwood. WEDDINGS We are conveniently situated near the wedding venues of Captains Wood Barns,. Forrester Park, Faulty Manor, Braxted Park, Layer Marney Tower and Five Lakes. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION. THE BARLEY BARN The Barley Barn has an open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen area. The kitchen has a fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The long wooden table can comfortably seat eight guests. High chairs are available. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans and utensils, a slow cooker and heated buffet server. Dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid supplied. There are three bedrooms, sleeping 6 guests. The master bedroom is downstairs and is very spacious. There is a large French wardrobe, dressing table, full length mirror and a hairdryer. There is a sofa bed that can be set up as a small double (additional guest fees apply). The sofa bed is suitable for 2 children or 1 large adult. The marble en - suite has a heated towel rail, jacuzzi bath with shower above. On the ground floor is also a small bedroom which has two single beds. There is a bathroom opposite which has been recently renovated and has a shower, toilet and vanity unit. Upstairs the third bedroom is a king size with en-suite, comprising of toilet, hand basin, vanity unit, heated towel rail. A single pull out bed in this room is available in this room at a small additional cost. The living area has a huge brick fireplace with a wood burning stove and vaulted ceiling. In the cooler months we provide a large basket of logs for the wood burner. There are comfortable leather sofas, with seating for 8 people. There is a small double sofa bed in the lounge (same size as master bedroom) that can be supplied at a small additional cost. GARDENS AND PATIO The back barn doors open out onto a garden, patio and BBQ area which overlooks arable farmland. There is a garden table, outdoor seating for 8 and additional sun chairs and a coal BBQ. At the front there is a large lawned area and private off road parking. We have bikes available to explore the area and a climbing frame with swings and slide. The secluded garden area at the rear is perfect for alfresco dining or evening drinks while watching the sun go down. You may be lucky and catch sight of Muntjack deer or owls and it is a great spot for bird watching. There are no street lights, so for those who enjoy star gazing, bring your binoculars or telescope. THE LOCAL AREA There are 4 separate footpaths with public right of way for ramblers and dog walkers. There are numerous minor roads, including the one which runs to the front of the property that are great for jogging or cycling enthusiasts. There is a village store which is convenient for freshly baked bread, groceries, newspapers and general supplies. There are two public houses serving meals in the village within walking distance, and numerous country pubs and restaurants within a short drive. Maldon and Heybridge Basin are great places to explore and have a meal out. Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle, Chigborough Fisheries and Cressing Temple Barns are close by. Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood and Braintree's Shopping Outlet are easy to reach. Beaches at Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton and Suffolk can be reached on the A12. The barns are an ideal place to stay for guests at weddings held at Braxted Park, Vaulty Manor, Prested Hall, Layer Marney Tower, Crabbs Barn and Five Lakes. Check in is flexible from Monday to Friday. Please enquire for late availability / Saturday check in. Sorry we may not be able to accept bookings starting from Sunday. Weekends are priced as 3 nights.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
£100 damage deposit is required. Refunded on day of departure. The lead person must be over 21 years of age. The property is exclusively for guests who make up the booking. Please inform us if you intend to invite additional guests. Persons using the facilities who are not part of the booked guests may be asked to leave. Check in is from 3pm and check out is 10.30am. We may be able to extend these depending on bookings prior to or after your visit.
Bedrooms
1 Super King1 King1 Sofa4 Singles1 Cot
Bathrooms
1 Full bath2 Attached (ensuite)

Meet the host
Carmel T
Hosting since December 2011
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 94%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guestsWe contact you about a week before your stay to confirm arrangements. Whenever possible, we try to meet you to give you the keys and show you around. If we cannot meet you due to a late arrival or other circumstances, we will make arrangements for the keys. There is a booklet with information about the barn.

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Ca D
Ca D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
More than special
Carmel greeted us after a long journey and left us with some of her chickens eggs. What a wonderful time we had in this spacious beautifully presented barn ideal for families of all ages with everything from high chair, well stocked kitchen with utensils pans ovenproof serving dishes etc, bbq & useful washing line in garden with far reaching views of countryside. A large walk in shower and a jacuzzi bath - spoilt for choice. Easy to find & parking Forget any worries just enjoy
Visited August 2021
Written 10 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Liz B
Liz B
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A Perfect Haven
We have just come back from a long weekend at The Barley Barn,it was a perfect base for out son's wedding. Everything was clean,plenty of crockery,cutlery and most importantly glasses. It really is at idyllic place and Carmel is exceptionally helpful. We hope to return soon.
Visited May 2021
Written 1 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

JGROME
JGROME
Rome, Italy12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Home Away from Home
A beautiful country location set amidst rolling countryside within easy reach of local amenities. Barley Barn is very spacious especially for two of us, comfortable and cosy exactly what we were looking for. Arriving from Italy we were required to self isolate and this was the perfect place to do so. The Barn is very well equipped and furnished to a high standard a great place for families or small groups of friends. Huge thanks to Carmel for being so kind, friendly and very helpful, look forward to returning in the near future, we stayed for 12 nights. A wonderful location to reconnect with nature and relax.
Visited May 2021
Written 16 May 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Ozen Doze
Ozen Doze
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Barley Barn
Barley Barn was perfect for our family of 5 adults and 3 children. The play area & bicycles kept both children and adults busy and the location is beautiful , being very quiet but not remote from local facilities. We had a full on week visiting Walton-on -the Naze, Mersea, Heybridge Basin, Colchester Zoo and Promenade Park in Maldon Which offers so much for families. Carmel was most helpful and nearby if we needed anything.
Visited August 2020
Written 18 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Maps64123035953
Maps64123035953
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect for a family break
We stayed in Barley Barn, which was spotless and spacious with excellent outdoor space, the children loved the outdoor climbing frame, swings & slide. There are Chickens in a coup and the fresh eggs delivered was an added bonus. The local pub was a thirty minute walk through the country lanes and Heybridge Basin & Mersea Island were a short drive away. The owner Carmel was lovely and helpful, we will definitely be looking to book again next year for a restful break.
Visited August 2020
Written 9 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Gill M
Gill M
Romford, United Kingdom3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing stay!
Just back from a 5 day stay in Barley Barn@Jepcracks. We all loved it! The setting is idyllic, so peaceful. & the standard of the accommodation was fantastic. Lovely comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, excellent outside areas with front /back gardens, play equipment & bikes/scooters. Cleanliness was to a very high standard. The owners (Carmel & her husband) were so helpful too & we wouldn’t hesitate to go back! As we left all the kids were already discussing how soon we could go back!! Lovely 😊
Visited August 2020
Written 7 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Annispuds
Annispuds
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Peaceful location for family reunion in Countryside
We booked this lovely barn for our family reunion. We stayed here and were very comfortable. The house was clean and easy to manage. The kitchen was very good for cooking meals, and the table was lovely and large! The surroundings were very quiet and serene with beautiful big skies and fields all around. The standard of finishings (beds, sofas etc) was very comfortable. It was very useful to have the laundry facilities. The younger members enjoyed the playground, the grass (with balls etc provided), the chicken coop. There were bikes and scooters as well. Although there are rental units on either side of the Barley Barn, we never heard our neighbours suggesting very good insulation! There was easy access to a lot of places – Colchester, Tiptree (loved the cream teas!), Maldon.
Visited August 2018
Written 17 September 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Jane
Jane
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely barn conversion
Lovely relaxing weekend at Barley Barn with family. This place is decorated and furnished to a high spec. It is well equipped in a quiet location but within easy walking distance to a local pub for Sunday lunch. Surrounding open fields looked amazing on a very frosty weekend and the log burner made it very cosy on the coldest weekend of the year. Owners very helpful even supplying some newly laid eggs from their chickens. I would have no hesitation in recommending to friends and hope to return.
Visited January 2017
Written 23 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Relax425407
Relax425407
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Written 30 January 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

aumlaut
aumlaut
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A home-from-home, surrounded by tea shops and country walks
The Barley Barn was a wonderful home-away-from-home for the week that we spent here. The house is well-equipped and furnished, warm (even without the log fire) and within easy driving distance of nearby towns and supermarkets. The living room has a beautiful view of the surrounding area including sunrise and sunset, birds in the fields and hedgerows, plenty of walks and cycle paths nearby. The owners were friendly and helpful, and if you like tea shops you're in luck: Tiptree is just down the road.
Visited February 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 10 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

sandra19622015
sandra19622015
Preston, United Kingdom57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Retreat
Barley Barn is a home from home with everything you need to have a lovely peaceful retreat away from the rat race. It is in a quiet location with open fields all around but yet close enough to local shops, pubs & towns if you venture out. Maldon is not too far away & is a lovely small town. Carmen & husband are lovely, friendly & helpful. We have booked again for August 2015 . Not long to wait.
Visited September 2014 Travelled with family
Written 28 May 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Nearby
  • Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
  • Horse riding facilities
  • Tennis court
  • Hiking areas
  • Countryside area
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Television
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Indoor amenities
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Internet access
Parking
  • Parking available
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Cycling areas
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Playground
  • Private yard
  • Swingset
  • Terrace

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About the neighbourhood
Golf enthusiasts can use the facilities at Forrester Park Golf and Country Club, which is in Great Totham. Benton Hall Golf Club and Five Lakes Golf Club and Spa are nearby. For anglers, Totham Pit is just a few minutes walk away from the barn. Guest tickes can be purchased locally. The two mile radius encompasses Chigborough lodge which has four separate fly fishing lakes, suitable for experienced and inexperienced anglers alike. Local horse riding stables can provide riding lessons.
Access
Car required
How to get there
27 miles from London Stansted Airport, serviced by airlines including Ryanair, easyJet and bmi baby . Witham train station 5 miles - trains to Stratford (35 minutes) and Liverpool Street Staion (40 to 45 minutes). A12 by pass 6 miles.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis court

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
  • 25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
SPECIAL OFFER FOR 5 NIGHT STAYS. PLEASE ENQUIRE. Rental rates are inclusive of VAT. Babies under 2 years at time of stay and using travel cot are not included in the guest numbers. Due to insurance we cannot accept guests not included in your booking. Bank holiday Mondays are weekend rates. Prices include linen, bedding and towels. Heating is electric central heating and wood for the burning stove in winter months. We leave an initial supply of logs, kindling and fire lighters. Additional large bags of logs and kindling can be bought at cost approx £10 per large bag. Electric car charging is not included in the rental rate. For long stays we can arrange for your own supply of logs. Bedding, linen, towels, bath mats and tea towels are included in the cost. Please enquire for rentals for longer than two weeks and for what is included in the rental rate. PLEASE NOTE: options for longer stays at discounted rates, depending on cleaning and linen requirements. Please enquire. There is free wi-fi (fair use policy). PLEASE NOTE: Due to the remote location, there may be very occasional internet disruption. We welcome up to two well behaved, medium sized dogs (or cats!) for a small additional charge of £8 each per day on arrival to cover cleaning costs. Arrival 3pm Departure 10.30am to allow us to clean for the next guests. We can be a little flexible on this times if there is no occupancy prior to, or after your stay. Please enquire. We kindly ask guests to keep the property and all furniture, fittings and effects, in or on the property, in the same state of repair and condition as the commencement of the period, and to leave the property in the same state of cleanliness and general order in which it was found. We will, where possible, accommodate any guest's requests regarding minor accommodation amendments but we cannot guarantee acceptance.

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