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The Kings Head at dusk, a timber-framed former inn on Maldon Road, Great Baddow
Award-winning private group stays in Essex

The whole house.
Your people. Exclusively yours.

A 400-year-old former inn, restored as a five-star group stay that sleeps up to 24. Private cocktail bar, soundproof karaoke room and a double-size hot tub, all under one roof in the village of Great Baddow, Chelmsford, 2 miles from the vibrant city centre.

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Up to 24sleeps up to 24, smaller groups welcome
250+five-star reviews on Google and travel sites
1615the year on the original deeds
2 milesto Chelmsford's vibrant city centre
Long dining table laid for a celebration dinner under fairy lights
Designed for togetherness

Everyone round one table, nobody in a hotel corridor.

Essex Stays is a private house, so the whole group stays together from the first glass to the last song. The open-plan ground floor puts the kitchen, long dining table, bar and lounges within easy reach, so whoever's hosting never misses their own celebration.

  • Exclusive use of the whole house, garden and outbuildings
  • Crisp white hotel linen, gowns, slippers and luxury toiletries for every guest
  • Parking on site for up to 10 cars
  • Children 15 and under stay free
  • Smaller groups welcome, with simple minimum group sizes for each stay
Stay in. Turn it up.

Three rooms your group will talk about for years.

Private cocktail bar with carved black back bar, hanging glassware and tan leather stools

Your own cocktail bar

Bring your own drinks with no corkage, or book a host to shake two cocktails of your choice for two hours.

Karaoke room with padded rainbow walls and a neon sign reading Let the fun be Essex Stays

Soundproof karaoke and disco

A padded, neon-lit room in its own outbuilding, so early sleepers can retreat in peace.

Double-size hot tub with fountains in the garden

Double-size hot tub

Around twice the usual size, with fountains, so more of you can unwind together. Open until 10pm.

Real stays, real guests

This is what togetherness looks like.

Group of friends in robes and blankets in the karaoke room Friends raising glasses in the hot tub A large group in black tie raising glasses under the beams, beside a gold balloon arch
Milestone birthdaysHen and bridal weekendsWedding staysFamily reunionsNew YearTeam retreats
Award-winning

“If you’re thinking of booking this place - do it! Truly the most special experience for my sister’s hen.”

Chloe S., Google review ยท 5.0 from 248 Google reviews

  • Best Boutique Stay in Essex - Muddy Stilettos 2025
  • Most Unique Services to the Wedding Industry - Main Event Weddings 2026
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Bridal Master ensuite with gold mirrors and double vanity
Simple per-person pricing

Weekends from £315 per adult for two nights.

One clear price per adult, children free, and a third night for just £50 each. Adjust your numbers freely up to 90 days before you arrive.

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Snug with curved banquette seating, beams and oak floor
Large private lawn with the outdoor bar and garden igloo
Find us

In the village of Great Baddow, Chelmsford.

The Kings Head sits on Maldon Road in the village of Great Baddow, Chelmsford, 2 miles from the vibrant city centre. Baddow Hall Park is around 20 metres away, Chelmsford's Bond Street is a 3-minute drive, and Hylands Estate is 10 minutes. Buses stop outside for the city centre and Chelmsford station.

Essex Stays at The Kings Head
49 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7DN

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