A village stay, with everything on the doorstep.
A park across the road, two pubs within about 300 metres, and restaurants, a cafe and village shops a short stroll away. All in Great Baddow, 2 miles from Chelmsford's vibrant city centre.
Essex Stays at The Kings Head
49 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7DN
Baddow Hall Park, around 20 metres away.
No car needed. The kids can be on the zip wire before the kettle's boiled.
- Adventure play area with a zip wire
- BMX track with slopes and slaloms for every level
- Basketball and a kickabout area
- Woodland, a wildflower meadow and plenty of open green space
Pubs, restaurants, shops and village history, all close by.
Pubs and a tap room
The Blue Lion and The White Horse, both within about 300 metres, and Baddow Brewery & Tap Room for local craft beer.
Eat out
Russells for French fine dining, Moda for Turkish, and Golden Plaice for proper fish and chips.
Coffee and breakfast
The Glasshouse Cafe for coffee and brunch, and Greggs for the morning-after breakfast run.
The Vineyards, 150 metres
A Co-op, greengrocer, butcher, celebrations shop, Greggs and post office, all in one parade just 150 metres away.
The Antiques Centre
A browse for vintage finds and one-off gifts, just down the road.
St Mary's Church
Great Baddow's historic village church, a lovely spot for a quiet wander.
Easy days with the little ones.
- Morning in the park, zip wire and BMX track included
- Fish and chips from Golden Plaice, eaten round the big table
- Scooters, bikes and a football on the open green
- Back to the house for the lawn, the igloo and a long family dinner
The celebration, beyond the front door.
- A pub lunch round the corner before 5pm check-in
- Dinner out at Russells or Moda, if you're not booking a private chef
- Coffee at the Glasshouse Cafe or a Greggs run the morning after
- A canal-side walk to blow away the cobwebs before checkout
Walk the towpath to a cream tea.
The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation runs close by, with peaceful towpath walks past historic locks and mills. Perfect for a Sunday stroll before you head home.
Up for a proper walk? Papermill Lock is about 5 miles away, around 2 hours on foot, mostly along the towpath. Reward yourselves with lunch or a cream tea at the tea room, hire a boat out on the water, then walk back or grab a taxi.
Chelmsford and beyond.
Pontlands Park spa, a few minutes
On the far side of the village, for a pamper session before check-in or a relaxing morning after the night before.
Bond Street, 5 minutes
Chelmsford's shopping and dining quarter, home to the only John Lewis in Essex.
Hylands Estate, 10 minutes
Parkland, formal gardens and Hylands House. We're the estate's official accommodation partner for weddings.
Chelmsford City Racecourse, 20 minutes
Race days and events throughout the year.
Parking on site for up to 10 vehicles. Buses outside link to Chelmsford station, with London about 35 minutes by train. Stansted, Southend and the London airports are within reach.
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