No electricity available on all sites.

Discover Layer Marney Tower in Essex, the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England with 500 years of history, privately owned by Nick and Sheila. Nick will introduce you to his menagerie of animals during feeding time each morning - join him in the Tower’s courtyard before he sets off each day at 8am. Your cosy canvas hideaways are nestled in birch, ash and alder trees that you’ll share with pheasants, woodpeckers, deer and owls. All in all, it's the ideal spot for a family holiday that allows you to unwind and enjoy the slower pace of life in the Essex countryside. Our canvas hideaways comfortably sleep up to 5 adults and 1 child under 12, with three bedrooms, equipped with premium, unbelievably comfortable mattresses. You will find a spacious double bed, a cosy cupboard bed, and a handy bunk bed. From utensils to a fully equipped kitchen, flushing toilet, and your own private shower, we provide all the amenities you will need to make your stay not just comfortable, but relaxing. And with no electricity in the canvas hideaway, you can escape from the daily distractions to focus on true quality time together. You will have your own wood-burning stove to give you boiling water and cook some tasty meals. With fresh running water, a dining table for 6, and a sofa, you will not compromise on luxuries with us. You also have a BBQ outside your tent, and your own fire pit for toasting those marshmallows under the evening skies. In the summer you can roll up the sides of your tent for real alfresco living. Please note: we are an off-grid back to nature stay with no electricity or wifi, with many farms having limited phone signal.