In the heart of the Constable Country, on the Essex Way, nestled amongst farmers fields and woodland you will find our newly opened shepherds hut, Back in Thyme. A perfect balance of rustic and contemporary, Back in Thyme provides a rural get away with all the modern comforts. Smart TV, heating, power shower and plenty of parking. It is positioned 5 minutes from an A12 link, 10 minutes from Colchester town and less than an hour from London. The space This is a self contained newly opened shepherds hut, with patio area, hot tub and parking located in the grounds of a 22 acre rural farm with alpacas, horses, Pygmy goats, chickens and peacocks situated right beside Essex Way. Hot Tub Use: To help manage rising energy costs and support eco-conscious practices, the hot tub is available upon request and will be switched off when not in use. If you’d like to use it during your stay, please let us know, and we’ll ensure it is ready for you. Kindly note that the hot tub is offered as an extra and comes with an additional charge of £50/night. Unfortunately this is not one of our properties that is suitable for pets or children. If this lodge is unavailable, please check out our Maple Lodge for a similar stay. Guest access The guests can walk anywhere on the grounds of the 25 acre farm except for the fenced private areas of other Airbnb accommodation or the main farm house Other things to note Our check in time is usually 4pm as we give ourselves a larger window to rectify any hot tub or property issues from the previous guests. We do try our hardest to have the lodges ready for 2/2:30pm so please keep an eye on your AirBnB messages on check in day as you will be notified as soon as the property is ready with all your information needed to gain access. Our check out time is 10am unless otherwise arranged.