Title: Beautiful, Family Friendly Victorian Rectory 1 Hour from Central London - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [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) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111761100/111761027/7bb82420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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/112000000/111770000/111761100/111761027/68dac219.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) - 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102540000/102537000/102536959/e287a8e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellropes Countryside Retreat - sleeps 27 guests in 14 bedrooms Bradwell-on-Sea - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=102536959&PinnedHotelID=102536959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=110110066&PinnedHotelID=110110066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112120000/112115900/112115885/3090ac31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village Purleigh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=112115885&PinnedHotelID=112115885&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! 20 mins from beach and 45 mins to London Colchester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=116249076&PinnedHotelID=116249076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![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 - Forrester Park Golf Club - 14 min drive - 15.4 km - Hylands House and Park - 20 min drive - 20.9 km - Chelmsford City Racecourse - 24 min drive - 30.4 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. 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