Pheasant Lodge is situated in the grounds of the non working Balls Farm. The 17th century Farm House is surrounded by fields and wildlife and located less than two miles from the centre of Colchester, a mile from the village of Elmstead Market, Beth Chatto gardens and Essex University and only 15 miles from Harwich, it is on the edge of Constable Country. The Lodge is completely separate from the main residence with its own entrance and parking, the 55 square metres of luxurious ground floor accommodation includes an en suite bathroom and kitchen without cooking facilities or microwave., two double beds flat screen TV and wireless internet access. (from laterooms.com)