Escape the office and bring your team together in a setting that inspires fresh thinking. At Houchins, corporate events and team building days are hosted in beautiful Essex countryside, combining character, privacy and flexibility with excellent access from London, Chelmsford, Stansted and Colchester. Whether you are planning a strategy meeting, company celebration or full team away day, Houchins offers a distinctive environment that is both professional and welcoming.
Houchins is a working farm in the heart of the Essex countryside – and one of the county’s most distinctive settings for business events. Just off the A120 near Coggeshall, it’s half an hour from Chelmsford and Stansted, and under an hour from London.
Combining historic charm with modern facilities, it’s a setting designed to bring people together, encourage fresh thinking, and create memorable experiences.
Whether you are planning a small team meeting, strategy day, company celebration or a full-scale team away day, Houchins provides an environment that feels both professional and relaxed.
Each area can be configured to meet your requirements, and can be used as a standalone space or in any combination thereof – whether formal or informal, structured or creative.
Ideal for presentations, workshops and larger group sessions with cabaret or theatre style seating (max 100) DDR from £70 per person (minimum spend £2,500)
Dining Room and Drawing Room – a comfortable and elegant space for smaller meetings and breakout sessions (max 14) DDR £85 per person (min. 10 delegates)
A more intimate space for smaller groups (max 12) DDR £65 (min 8 delegates)
Perfect for outdoor activities, team challenges and informal networking
The expansive grounds at Houchins provide the perfect setting for a wide variety of team building activities. From relaxed outdoor sessions to more structured challenges, the environment encourages collaboration, communication and engagement.
Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own preferred supplier.
For summer events, guests can spill out onto the terrace with garden games and a BBQ,
or go bigger under the marquee with festival-style catering and hired-in activities. It’s a genuinely lovely setting for a celebration.
Exceptional food and drink are at the heart of every event at Houchins. We offer a range of options, from light working lunches to more elaborate dining experiences.
Menus can be tailored to suit your schedule, preferences and dietary requirements.
Houchins ensures complete privacy for your event. This allows your team to relax, focus and make full use of the venue without interruption.
For multi-day events, the Grade II listed farmhouse sleeps up to 14 guests across a mix of double and twin rooms, with a further two in the separate cart lodge.
Five glamping tents in the grounds can sleep an additional 10, a popular option for team retreats that want something a little different from the standard hotel block booking. Total overnight capacity : 26.
Located in the Essex countryside yet within easy reach of London and major transport links, Houchins strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and seclusion.
It’s an environment where teams can step away from the everyday, reconnect, and refocus.
| Function room | Size | Boardroom | Cabaret | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room & Drawing Room | 6m x 4m 5m x 5m | 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Dairy & Garden Room | 5m x 4m 5m x 4m | 10 | 8 | 12 |
| Grainstore | 8m x 12m | 30 | 80 | 100 |
Our experienced team will work closely with you to ensure every detail is considered, from initial planning through to delivery on the day. To discuss your corporate event or team building day at Houchins, please get in touch—we would be delighted to help you create something truly special.
Contact: E: [email protected] T: 01376 561448
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