Activities
At Chigborough
There is a pool/snooker table and a table tennis table in the shared games room, and many board games (upwords, battle ships etc) and books to read for rainy days
Row, row, row your boat: the lake is all yours to explore and life jackets are provided if you are staying at The Raft (4, sizes ranging from S to XL).
Watch the wildlife through the old telescope or a pair of binoculars.
Fishing! Chigborough Farm is home to trout and coarse fishery, where you can fish to your heart's content. For lessons for all levels, get in touch with Nigel Angus.
There is a room onsite suitable for yoga, pilates and massage courtesy of Kate Murray, which can be booked directly with the owners or organised on arrival.
The local area has plenty of paths to explore: you can walk to the Blackwater Estuary from the farm, and along the sea wall.
Bike hire is available on site at £5 per bike per day. Please bring your own cycle helmets as these are not provided
Golf at Forresters Park, Benton Hall,Braxted Park, andCrownPlaza
Swimming and Gym at CrownPlaza Country Club (5 minutes drive)
There is a pottery studio with ceramic ware, paints and a kiln
Places to visit
Maldon town has lots to see, including the promenade and a splash park!
Colchester Zoo is nearby
Barleylands Farm Park, is great for families, and has a museum and craft centre too.
Colchester Castle reopened in 2014 with a new museum