Situated a 20-minute drive north of Colchester, this B&B is less than 20 minutes’ walk from Stoke-by-Nayland. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas of the building, and there is free private parking on site. Elegant and spacious, the rooms at Poplars Farmhouse B&B all have traditional wooden furnishings. All also have scenic views, a TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. The charming dining room is lit by a low-hanging chandelier, and there is a large open fireplace. Full English breakfast is provided, and lighter options like muesli, omelettes and croquettes are also available. The farmhouse is on the Stour Valley Path, which is perfect for walkers and cyclists. Guests are offered the use of wellies and bikes for free. Colchester is the oldest recorded town in the country, and its castle can be reached in around 25 minutes by car. The University of Essex is just over 10 miles from Poplars Farmhouse.
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