[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London Family-friendly vacation home in Chelmsford with a fitness center ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111761100/111761027/1070740f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111761100/111761027/006660d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111761100/111761027/65b9da88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111761100/111761027/68dac219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111761100/111761027/7bb82420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms5 bathrooms6000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Gym - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London Relax and unwind with family and friends in the beautiful home in the picturesque Essex countryside, next door to an award-winnning pub and a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty. With seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a dining room, playroom and cinema room set in an acre of mature gardens, this house has something for everyone. Perfect for multi-generational holidays and get together with old friends. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 6,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110110100/110110066/3e123507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ultimate Getaway: 6BR Oasis - Pool, Garden, & More Canvey Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 4.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=110110066&PinnedHotelID=110110066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116250000/116249100/116249076/5207c2ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury & Cosy House in Essex! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Chelmsford is home to this vacation home. Warren Golf Club and Forrester Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Danbury Country Park and Marsh Farm Country Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre, or check out an event or a game at Ramblers Stadium. [Visit our Chelmsford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Chelmsford.dx11933) [View more Vacation homes in Chelmsford](https://www.expedia.ca/Chelmsford-Private-Vacation-Homes.d11933-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.68711,0.654314&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o_ozHmx%7EB%3FY%3FY%3FW%3FY%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40Y%40WBY%40WBYBWBWBWBWBWDWDWBWDWDWDUFWDUDWFUFUDUHUFUFSFUHSFUHSHSHSFSJQHSHQHQJQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOJOLMJMLOJMLKJMLKLMLKLILKLKLILINILGLILGNGNGLENGLENELENCNCNELANCNCNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDNDLDNFNDLFLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLJLJLHLJLLLJJLLLJLLLJLJNLLJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPHPHRHRHPHRHRHRFTHRFTFRFTFTFTFTFTDVDTFVDTDVDVBVDVDVBVBVBVBVBXBV%40V%40XBV%40X%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FVAXAVAXAXAVCXAVAVCXCVCVCVCXCVEVEVCTEVEVETGVETEVGTGTGTGTGTGRGTIRGTIRIRIRIRIPIRIPKPIPKPIPKNKPKNKNKNMNKLKNMLKLMJKLMLMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMHMHMFOFMFMFOFODMDODODMBODOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOGOGMGMGMIOIMIMIMKMIMKMKMKMMKKMMKMMMKOMMKOKOKOKOKQKOIQKQKQIQIQISKQGSISISISGSIUGSGUGUIUEUGUGUEWEUGUEWEWEWCUEWEWCWCYCWCWCWCYAWCWAYAWAYAYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HpPB34J6CZNMCtp0mNqZaEJdTQY=) Purleigh, England ### What's nearby - Warren Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.0 km - St John the Baptist Monastery - 8 min drive - 8.7 km - Hylands House and Park - 20 min drive - 20.9 km - Chelmsford City Racecourse - 24 min drive - 30.4 km - Adventure Island - 32 min drive - 26.5 km ### Getting around - Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station - 9 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 45 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Bell - ‬2 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Tin Roof Cafeteria - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Mighty Oak Tap Room - ‬7 min drive - ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London located? > Set in Chelmsford, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Warren Golf Club, Danbury Country Park, and St John the Baptist Monastery. Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and Mangapps Railway Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire H. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, warm, welcoming home. Perfect house and location for our family to get together for a birthday celebration.The house is huge, yet feels very homely and warm. The garden is beautiful and very peaceful. The kitchen is fully equipped for large groups. The games room and cinema were loved by the children. The local area is beautiful and the local pub was very friendly.The hosts were very helpful and friendly. We loved our stay and would definitely like to stay again. warm. ##### Claire H. 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