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Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view

Chelmsford vacation home with kitchenette

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A wooden table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a small plant.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a window with a view of greenery.
A small, single-story cabin with a wooden ladder leading to a door, surrounded by greenery.
A wooden cabin with a chimney, a ramp, and a lantern on the grass.
A room with a wooden table, a window with a view of greenery, a black stove, and shelves with glassware and books.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom160 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Purleigh, England
  • Place, Blackwater Leisure Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, St John the Baptist Monastery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

In Chelmsford .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Warren Golf Club and St John the Baptist Monastery. Marsh Farm Country Park and Danbury Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Blackwater Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Warren Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • St John the Baptist Monastery - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Danbury Country Park - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Chelmsford North Fambridge Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪UK Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Queen Victoria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mighty Oak Tap Room - ‬7 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.

Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view

Situated in the heart of the Essex countryside, yet by train, Liverpool Street to South Woodham Ferrers is 47 mins & then 10 mins in a cab). Distant views over the Blackwater Estuary & local views over the New Hall Wine Estate, the property is on the edge of the village of Purleigh, about 10 minutes’ walk from an historic pub (The Bell) & shop, where you can pick up supplies. The location is also just next to the 45-mile St Peter’s Way footpath and there is a bus link with the town of Maldon.

Set in 10 acres of rolling countryside and horse paddocks, Estuary Escape Shepherd's hut features include:

• Hot tub
• 18’ x 8’ dimensions of Shepherd's Hut
• Mains electric, water and drainage
• Dining table (Wall mounted / folding) with comfy chairs
• Shower room / WC
• Kitchenette with countertop electric oven and 2 ring hob, kettle, toaster and fridge with icebox / freezer section
• Wood burner
• Shower room
• Wood burner and electric heating
• Electric hot water storage tank
• Double bed
• outside furniture and BBQ / firepit (bag of wood provided)
• Pull out foam mattress stored under the double bed, for a 3rd person, but given the compact nature of the accommodation, best suited for younger guests.

The owner will meet and greet to show you around and how everything works.

Our shepherd's hut is approximately 250 metres from the parking area, along a grass track, part of which is up an incline. So a reasonable level of mobility and suitable footwear is required.

Call the owner any time on the number provided. He lives in the farmhouse less than 150 metres away.

Other details to note:
Strictly no smoking or vaping inside the property.

No music louder than a normal conversation voice at any time.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 160 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.1 mi (37-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view on Oct 12, 2026 start from $208, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.4 mi (16-min drive) from Mill Beach and 17.9 mi (42-min drive) from Bell Wharf Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Rendezvous Southend Casino (28-min drive) and Genting Casino (28-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hilltop Shepherds Hut & Hot tub with Estuary view to downtown Chelmsford?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Purleigh.

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