In Chelmsford .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Chelmsford vacation home, you'll find Ramblers Stadium and Mangapps Railway Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and Warren Golf Club.
Hylands House and Park - 27 min drive - 22.2 miles
Cliffs Pavilion - 32 min drive - 22.7 miles
Adventure Island - 33 min drive - 19.1 miles
Southend Beach - 33 min drive - 19.1 miles
Southend Pier - 33 min drive - 18.7 miles
Getting around
Althorne Station - 2 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Victory Inn - 21 min drive
The Anchor Inn - 24 min drive
The Rickshaw Chinese Restaurant - 4 min drive
Parlour Cafe - 8 min drive
The Shepherd & Dog - 25 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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 manager
Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd
Languages
English
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General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Property is also known as
552714
Frequently asked questions
How close is For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? to the airport?
This vacation home is 19.1 mi (33-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? to the beach?
This vacation home is 11.4 mi (25-min drive) from Mill Beach and 18.8 mi (37-min drive) from Thorney Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark??
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Rendezvous Southend Casino (27-min drive) and Genting Casino (27-min drive) are nearby.
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.
Is there free parking at For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark??
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? to downtown Chelmsford?
This vacation home is 12.3 mi away from Chelmsford.
For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Peter W., Davis, CA
Jun 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property. Great views.
Wonderful place to stay. Every morning we looked forward to walking up to the lounge/kitchen with the spectacular view.
Peter W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Dave B.
Aug 24, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury vacation
Amazing property with stunning views. Well appointed in a nice area . My one and only downside is the road noise which makes sleeping a real challenge, otherwise it’s tremendous
Dave B.
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
Jan 4, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing property. The photos do not do it justice. It is even better than it looks!
We loved every moment. We felt privileged to be able to stay I'm it.