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For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark?

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At For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark?, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark?

  • A unique property that the whole family will love, The Tower was built in 1934, its interior has been furnished and decorated in keeping with the date of construction; with subtle touches like floor lighting and underfloor heating throughout adding to the elegance and simple, clean features such as a large, plain white free-standing bath tub and white ceramic tiles.

    Beautiful stairways (45 stairs in total!) lead you through the three-storey accommodation. Enter on ground level to the five-metre-high entrance hall and circular “Engineers room” study, a very stylish room to catch up on your emails. Upstairs on the first floor are the three stunning bedrooms, spacious and contemporary bathrooms; and finally the snug for when you want some quiet time to yourself. Another flight up to the top floor is the piece de resistance, with a show stopping open-plan sitting room, dining area and sleek kitchen. Here, the 12-meter-wide glass wall opens out onto a large balustraded terrace where you can enjoy breath-taking views across the River Crouch to Southend and the North Downs beyond. Little wonder the property deservedly received the Maldon’s Building Conservation Award.

    This is a delightful area of the country, with undulating landscapes and the historic town of Maldon to enjoy and explore. What better way to experience it all than in your very own historic building? The holiday snaps are bound to be something special!

    Ground Floor:
    Entrance hall
    Five-metre-high entrance hall and stairs to first and second floors.
    Circular “Engineers room”
    Study with desk.
    Cloakroom/WC
    Plant room

    First Floor:
    Landing with viewing area
    Master bedroom suite - Burnham
    With a 6' super-king size bed and en-suite.
    En-suite bathroom
    With a separate, circular shower room and en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath and hand-held shower, wash basin and WC.
    Bedroom two - Battlesbridge
    With a 5' king-size bed and access to the Jack n Jill shower room.
    Jack n Jill shower room
    With rain-fall shower, wash basin and WC.
    Snug
    With a day bed and truckle bed underneath (suitable for children) and access to the Jack n Jill shower room.
    Bedroom three - Maldon
    With a 5' king-size bed.
    Family bathroom
    With a free-standing bath and hand-held shower, large walk-through shower behind the bath, wash basin and WC.

    Second Floor:
    South-facing, large open-plan sitting, dining room and kitchen with glass wall opening out onto the balustraded balcony
    Kitchen area
    With and electric oven and hob, combined fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and wine chiller.
    Utility room
    With a sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and retractable clothes airer.
    Sitting room area
    With a 65 inch, curved screen Smart television and comfortable seating.
    Dining area
    With modern dining furniture for up to eight guests.
    Cloakroom
    With wash basin and WC.

    Outside:
    Large, crescent shaped 2600 sq foot balustraded second floor terrace with outdoor furniture.
    Ample parking for up to four cars.



    This holiday at a glance
    Sleeps six guests.
    Three beautiful bedrooms and three stunning bath/shower rooms.
    Second floor open-plan living area with 12m wide glass wall.
    Large balustraded balcony with stunning views.
    Electric gated entrance. Entrance gates and front door controllable from all floors.
    Snug.
    Children of all ages welcome. A highchair is available on request.
    Please be advised there is a total of 45 stairs within the property, therefore please take extra care with small children/toddlers.
    WiFi - Superfast 150mps.
    Sorry, no pets.
    Sorry, no group parties (including Hen or Stag).
    Private parking for four cars.
    Additional Information:

    Sorry, no group parties (including Hen or Stag). You will be asked to provide the nature of the occasion at the booking stage.

    There is a total of 45 stairs within The Tower, please take extra care with small children/toddlers. This property may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

    Although balustraded, the top balcony is 11 metres from ground level so please take care. Lower Burnham Road can be very busy at times, so please take care when approaching and leaving the Tower.

    No smoking is permitted at the property, including outside on the balcony/terrace and grounds please.

    Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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 looking for area attractions can visit Mangapps Railway Museum and Blackwater Leisure Centre. Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and RHS Garden Hyde Hall are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area. Visit our Chelmsford travel guide
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Latchingdon, Essex

What's nearby

  • Ramblers Stadium
    8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Marsh Farm Country Park
    9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mangapps Railway Museum
    11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre
    18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • St John the Baptist Monastery
    20 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Althorne Station
    2 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Victory Inn
    21 min drive
  • The Welcome Sailor
    8 min drive
  • The Ferryboat Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Royal Oak
    24 min drive
  • The Star
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark??

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark??

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? located?

Situated in Chelmsford, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ramblers Stadium, Mangapps Railway Museum, and Blackwater Leisure Centre. Promenade Park and Thomas Plume's Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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