Our Nature-Friendly Farm
At Canfield Bury Farm, we are committed to preserving the natural beauty of our working farm, overlooking 40 acres of water meadows. Our mission is to provide a peaceful retreat for our guests while promoting sustainable agricultural practices, wildlife conservation and sustainable holidays.
Join us for art classes, birdwatching, and the chance to see our rare breed beef in its natural habitat.
Home to an award winning multifarm "Bluespaces" project which improved and connected habitats and walks through 8 farms.
Latest Farm Updates
Wildlife Delights
Learn about the 85 bird species that thrive in our farm's ecosystem and watch the rare breed cattle graze the meadows to help create the perfect habitat. As the river is remeandered in 2026 we hope to see some more wetland birds, Chat to Jane and she can tell you where to find different species!
All of the cottages are great for wildlife photographers , Badgers, Foxes, and Deer, , Hares, Rabbits , weasels and stoats are regularly seen on the farm.
Art Classes and Workshops
Get Creative!
Discover our art classes run by Jane who has been an artist for 35 years, Suitable for young and old alike. Beginners are welcome! We paint outdoors whenever we can, but have a beautiful studio if we prefer. Private lessons available.
The studio with double bedroom and bathroom is available to rent out to artists/ holiday makers as a holiday let we offer the convenience of easels and materials on site, there is a small fee for use of some materials/canvases.
Sustainable Living
Holiday cottages to be remembered
We happily provide you with environmentally friendly supplies during your stay. The river and the health of its inhabitants -such as the brown trout- are important to us.
We use eco ingredients to clean before you arrive. We have solar panels and a ground source heat pump.
Even waste water is treated on site by a special unit, leaving the water purified before it enters the reed bed.
We actively recycle.
We can even sell beef , honey and produce from the farm.
The Cattle do a better job of maintatining the ancient water meadows than we could ever do with machinery...feel free to watch them at work while you have your morning coffee!
FAQs
What Makes Canfield Bury Farm Unique?
What Activities Can Guests Enjoy?
Canfield Bury Farm offers a unique experience for nature enthusiasts, where guests can immerse themselves in the tranquility of our water meadows,live sustainably, with minimal impact on watercourses and the environment. Reduce food miles by buying seasonal produce from the farm.
Jane and Jonathan recently organised an award winning Bluespaces project which made habitat improvements, improved biodiversity, removed non-native species, provided seating and information boards with 8 neighbouring farms.
Guests can enjoy birdwatching, art classes with Jane, or just the use of art supplies! Canfield Bury is a great place for photographers. Jonathan will be happy to chat about our sustainable agricultural practices and wildlife conservation initiatives. We can show you the natural deflectors and the site of the river re-meandering project to restore the river to its pre-Norman status as a river and wetland.
We can point you in the direction of the walk which was improved with seating and information boards with 8 other farms
Is Canfield Bury Farm dog friendly?
We love dogs! We charge a small fee during your stay for the extra cleaning and we ask that dogs be kept on leads, and the dog waste bin provided is used. if you have more than 3 dogs please let us know. Beef bones are often available as a parting treat. Just ask Jane or Jonathan
What is there to do nearby?
How to book
Booking a stay at Canfield Bury Farm is easy. Simply message us on info@canfieldburyfarm.com or call Jane on 07786981533 to plan your nature-friendly getaway.
If you have special accessability requirements, Jane will discuss which cottage will suit you best
Thaxted (Morris weekend -last weekend of May is a treat!)
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Great Dunmow-home of the flitch trials, a fun event!
& Dunmow soap box race
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Saffron Walden
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Finchingfield and its lavender fields
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Henry Moore Studio and Gardens
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Coggeshall, Paycockes House and Garden
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Chelmsford, cathedral
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Great Bardfield- Blue Egg (cafe shop and play area) Between the lines bookshop
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Walk the flitch way
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Hatfield forest (where some of our cattle graze)
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Gardens of Great Easton Lodge
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Audley End House
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Ashfields carriage club( short walk from the farm ) for a cream tea and to watch the carriage driving
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Langthorns plantery , royal warrant holders, open 6 days (closed Monday) the open weekends are a must!
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Stansted mountfitchet
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Colchester zoo and castle
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Hedingham castle
Get in Touch
Contact Us Today
Feel free to reach out to us for inquiries, bookings, or to share your thoughts on our nature-friendly retreat. We welcome collaborations with artists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts.
