Name: Poplars Farmhouse B&B
Address: Poplars Farm Lane,, Colchester, Colchester, Colchester, CO6 4RT, United Kingdom
Rating: 10

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Poplars Farmhouse B&B

We spent a couple of nights in October, in order to ease pressure on the home of our son & his family that we were visiting close by.
The house and garden are fabulous and in a peaceful location. It is a very welcoming environment, comfortable and immaculately clean.  Attention to detail is first class. David & Paul are really good hosts. Breakfast is excellent, and with all guests able to sit round a large table enjoying a good chat, this is a real bonus. Our favourite b & b by a country mile.  We’ll be back.

Thank you David and Paul for yet another wonderful few days we recently spent with our friends at your first class B&B.   Everything always perfect - the beautiful house, the location, the greeting we always get from you, the comfy beds and spotless accommodation and as for the breakfast - you could teach some 5* places a thing or two!  We’ll be back!

My three sons and I spent a few nights in late September 2023 at the Poplars. This was our third visit since 2018, and we plan to go again if at all possible because we were expertly hosted by David and Paul, our rooms were comfortable, the breakfasts were fantastic, and the whole environment conducive to a relaxed and peaceful holiday. This area of Suffolk has much to offer and we have not exhausted all the possibilities. Top marks to David and Paul for running a great establishment.

This was the best B & B I have ever stayed in.  The house is beautiful.  On arrival we were made very welcome and enjoyed a cup of tea and cake in the fabulous garden.  Nothing was too much trouble.  One highlight was breakfast with faultless food and service and I loved that all guests sat around a large table and had such an enjoyable chat.  I would highly recommend staying here.

A peaceful place & house so full of character!  David & Paul our hosts had every detail covered including a beautiful prepared full breakfast.  A bowl of fresh fruit and homemade yogurt was a real treat 


This b and b is one of the most peaceful and relaxing places we have been too. The farmhouse is amazing, tucked away at the end of a road and completely isolated. The rooms are so comfortable. We stayed in the Gardenia room a few months prior to our last visit and this visit we stayed in the beamed room. Both rooms have lovely views. The ensuite bathrooms are of a very good size and provide you with the usual toiletries. Fresh milk is available for teas and coffees. There was even lovely cake offered to uswhen we returned after a day sightseeing. It was yummy as expected. The hosts are perfect, producing the most marvellous breakfast with homemade yoghurt, fruit compote and preserves. They know a lot about the local area and can recommend lovely villages like Lavenham and Long Melford to visit.
Myself and my husband would not hesitate to recommend the Poplars Farmhouse to anyone who loves to get away and off the beaten track. 

We only stayed one night which was not enough.  Absolutely everything - the location, the stunning house, our accommodation, the breakfast and our host, David - just perfect.   We’d give more than five stars if we could.  We will most definitely be back!!


This is indeed the best a B & B can be, everyone else running one should come here to see how it should be done. Great attention to detail and David has a great sense of humour too while Paul's cooking is exemplary . Just wonderful !

A really wonderful place to stay. A very warm and friendly welcome. Crisp white bed linen, fluffy towels and nice toiletries.  Delicious outstanding breakfast. Also helpful advice on places to visit. 

perfect B&B for us. Wonderfully secluded, building full of historic character delightfully furnished. Very comfortable room good breakfast and all round service ie tea and cake in the afternoon if you are around. Charming host who makes you feel at home. Can't think of a sinlge negative 

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Wonderful time at The Poplars Farmhouse

Excellent B & B

So peaceful and welcoming

Stayed at Poplars Farmhouse for 3 nights at the beginning of this month. Its a hidden jewel in a beautiful part of the country. Very comfortable room, lovely building and gardens, good food and wonderful welcome from David. The farmhouse is ideally placed for visiting Constable country and close enough to walk across fields to Stoke by Nayland and its very good eateries. Would definitely stay again.

Wonderful Break

We have just had a wonderful four nights stay at Poplars Farmhouse. There are no negative comments, only positive. A wonderful, quiet position with easy access to many places worth visiting. The house itself is delightful surrounded by a large garden that guests are welcome to use. On arrival we were offered a pot of tea and a slice of cake and then shown to our room. The rooms are all very spacious with plenty of space room for a couple of comfy chairs to relax in. You are also free to use the sitting room with two settees and a selection of magazines and books. There is a good variety of choice for breakfast, which is beautifully cooked and presented. And beautifully served too! Thank you David and Paul. We WILL be back!

What a delight!

In this instance other reviewers have said it all - it's great!  

FWIW, however, I would summarize as follows:

*Beautifully furnished and comfortable vernacular farmhouse.

*Great attention to detail from David (front-of-house) and Paul (head chef & gardener).

*"Panelled" bedroom (twin option) has double-aspect windows - as I gather do all rooms - which is always a nice feature.  Lots of power points (via extension leads); bathroom very practical with two tooth mugs and shelving for wash-kits (often absent!); and full housekeeping with beds made and tea-tray refreshed daily.

*Access via a narrow lane is not suitable for inexperienced or nervous drivers, but adds to the rustic charm and you do get used to it!  (Incidentally the roads generally in this area are surprisingly quiet).

*Phone signal OK on Three but wi-fi unreliable during our four night visit.

*Excellent breakfast selection and superb quality.

Well done guys!

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We have stayed at Poplars Farmhouse a number of times over the past couple of years. We look forward to our visits enormously and are always reluctant to leave. The hosts, David and Paul, are wonderful, friendly and so knowledgeable about what the area has to offer. The accommodation is immaculate, comfortable, peaceful and the views over the grounds are glorious. The grounds are a haven for wildlife including pheasants, rabbits and squirrels. The breakfasts are plentiful, varied, beautifully presented and delicious. We have already extended our next booking and look forward to many future visits  Thank you, David and Paul, for your hospitality and for providing such a fabulous place to escape to! Many thanks, Catherine and Julian.

A fabulous place to stay

We have stayed here several times and are never disappointed. The rooms are beautiful and spacious and very tastefully decorated. The garden is lovely and full of wildlife. Breakfast is exceptional and all needs catered for. David and Paul are generous hosts and we feel very relaxed and comfortable staying here.
We look forward very much to our next stay.
Thank you for lovely time.

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