A Swift Escape

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Yurt decking
Yurt decking
The entrance to the yurt
Yurt exterior
The back of the yurt
Countryside view behind the yurt
Twin baths
Entrance to the yurt
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The entrance to the yurt
Yurt exterior
The back of the yurt

  • Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
  • A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
  • Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue
You and your other half + a couple of open-air rolltop tubs + a yurt = an excellent escapade to Essex. All this is to be experienced at A Swift Escape, an adults-only site set in the far end of a paddock surrounded by fields and trees for a real private vibe (so hikers won’t stumble across you while you’re bathing…). Got no other plans than to unwind while here? You’ll spend days taking alfresco dips and chilling out on your outdoor decking’s seating while sizzling up snacks on the gas barbecue. For a break without needing to lift a finger to feed yourselves, snacks, drinks and various food packages are also available to order. The outdoor space is smashing, yes, but so is the yurt’s interior – it’s thoughtfully decorated and has a tea and coffee-making station plus a selection of books and board games. As evening draws in, lie back on the kingsize bed and stare up at the night sky through the stargazing rooftop. As well as the open-air tubs, the yurt has an outdoor bathroom unit with hot water, a shower, flushing toilet and Butler sink. Trips can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you like at this splashy spot near the village of Beaumont-cum-Moze – restful roams at the coast are a 15-minute drive, while the buzz of Colchester is 25 minutes away.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Just perfect in every way. Such a beautiful place. Ten out of ten!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Faye O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: We had a fabulous time. The small details are so thoughtful. It’s such a beautiful place. We’ve been before, a couple of years ago. We noticed quite a few changes/ upgrades and even though we thought it was incredible last time, the improvements have definitely made it ten out of ten!

The outdoor baths looking at the stars, wow!
We hope to come again soon.
Thank you for a great stay.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect escape from reality!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anna D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Words cannot properly express how suddenly the world stopped and became tranquil staying in this gorgeous yurt 🛖
Beautiful done didn’t feel like any little detail was to much trouble. From the relaxing bedding to the quirky role top outside baths with rose petals to the best fire pit I’ve seen for a long time! You will not forget this place and we are definitely going back!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful place to stay relax & unwind. You'll never want to leave!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Katy C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: The cleanliness and well maintained grounds. The attention the detail and little thoughtful touches. The picturesque views, wildlife and absolute peace and quiet. The firepit and especially the outdoor baths top it off beautifully.

Disliked: Absolutely NOTHING!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Baths on decking , brilliant idea.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Yurt

Liked: Everything, excellent.
Clean and a brilliant experience.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had the most wonderful stay. The weather wasn’t great which made the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jane A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Had the most wonderful stay. The weather wasn’t great which made the weekend even more special as we snuggled up in the yurt with the indoor fire going. I could not fault the accom and experience if I tried.

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Exceptional 5 star glamping.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sharon H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: From the Yurt 🛖 to the outdoor twin baths was indulgence to another level.
The outdoor shower and toilet were exhilarating.
The outdoor lounge area looking across the fields welcomed the sun setting with a cocktail 🍸 in hand.
The BBQ 🍗 and Fire 🔥 pit were fun to use especially if you take Marshmallows for toasting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place for a romantic night away.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Yurt

Liked: Wonderful romantic atmosphere with everything thought out to ensure a great stay. The layout ensured lots of privacy with thoughtful gestures to enhance the atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

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 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

A Swift Escape

Ratcliffs Farm Wix Road

Beaumont-cum-Moze

Essex

England

CO16 0AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.89027°N
1.15423°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi Kirby Cross
4.4 mi Kirby Cross
4.9 mi The Lions Den
Rail
3 mi Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station
3.1 mi Weeley Rail Station
3.5 mi Wrabness Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
6.9 mi Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing
7 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
Airport
29.5 mi London Southend 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

Make your way to the coast at Frinton-on-Sea or Walton-on-the-Naze (both 15 minutes’ drive) for beaches; the latter also has an 18th-century viewing deck to gaze at pretty panoramas from up high and is a jetting-off point for wildlife-watching boat trips. Once you’ve seen the seals out on a seafaring excursion, have a go on the rides at Clacton-on-Sea’s pier or mosey over to the town’s miniature golf course for a round (20 minutes). More urban times are to be had in Colchester (25 minutes), which has a Norman castle circled by parklands to check out and a zoo (half an hour) that's home to 260 different species of animals, including 72 mammals, 9 birds and 33 reptiles. You’re never far from nature at A Swift Escape: head to Highwoods Country Park (25 minutes) for a spot of fishing in the lake, aim for Alton Water Sports Centre (25 minutes) for aquatic activities and wanders on the walking and cycling paths or organise an expedition to the heathlands of the 48.6-hectare Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick reserve (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 5.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 5.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Holland 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Clacton 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

firstsite 10.7 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 10.8 mi

Christchurch Mansion 11.7 mi

Colchester Zoo 13.7 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 16.1 mi

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 7.4 mi

Bourne Mill 10.4 mi

Thorington Hall 11.4 mi

Sutton Hoo 16.1 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 20.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Thorpe-le-Soken - Landermere - Beaumont Quay - Thorpe-le-Soken 2.2 mi

Thorpe-le-Soken - Weeley Heath - Thorpe-le-Soken 2.3 mi

THORPE HALL 2.7 mi

Weeley - Thorpe-le-Soken - Holland - Clacton-on-Sea 3 mi

Weeley - Little Clacton - Row Heath - High Birch - Weeley 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does A Swift Escape have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is A Swift Escape dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near A Swift Escape? Make your way to the coast at Frinton-on-Sea or Walton-on-the-Naze (both 15 minutes’ drive) for beaches; the latter also has an 18th-century viewing deck to gaze at pretty panoramas from up high … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of A Swift Escape?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at A Swift Escape? From £200 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.