The Pheasant Retreat and Pheasant Lodge and Pheasant Suite are located in the grounds of Balls Farm, a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by fields and wildlife. The accommodations has a 5-star Gold Award from the British tourist board. These apartments are located on the site of a former farm and offers guests a quiet atmosphere and additional privacy. Amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The Pheasant Retreat has an enormous bath in its private bathroom. The Beth Chatto Gardens are less than 1.5 miles away and Colchester and the University of Essex are less than 3 miles away. Pheasant Suites is located on the edge of the Dedham Vale and 'Constable Country'.