Title: Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village Family-friendly holiday home in Chelmsford with a fitness centre ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112120000/112115900/112115885/3090ac31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112120000/112115900/112115885/cc5a640e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112120000/112115900/112115885/03d2bb42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112120000/112115900/112115885/8400b65a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112120000/112115900/112115885/dbb449f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village , you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. In-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests. ### Entire home 7 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Gym - Barbecue grill - 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 in a Peaceful Village The Old Rectory is an impressive family residence occupying a commanding hilltop position with views of the neighbouring 14th century All Saints Church and over the picturesque village of Purleigh and the beautiful Essex countryside. Built in 1886, the Rectory has been beautifully restored and refurbished to create a wonderful family home which retains enormous character and period charm. The elegant accommodation is arranged over three floors combining well-proportioned reception rooms with comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms over the first and second floors. The extensive tiered lawns to the rear and beautiful gardens are a great place to relax and for children to play. There is a children’s play area with swings and slide as well as an in-ground trampoline at the bottom of the garden. The home has room to spread out across three floors. The ground floor has a formal sitting room, a family living room filled with games and toys for all ages, a panelled dining room featuring a Victorian mahogany dining table to seat 12, a kitchen, pantry, laundry and breakfast room as well as a downstairs bathroom. Upstairs there are 7 bedrooms. There is a master bedroom with en-suite next to a fun children’s room with bunk beds and a single car bed, sure to bring joy to the faces of our littlest guests. Across the landing there is a semi-en-suite nursery bedroom with a king sized bed and a cot (smaller crib available on request). There are a further two bedrooms, on the first floor, one with an en-suite bathroom. There is also a gym room equipped with weights and wall bars. The top floor consists of a library landing with a window seat with views of the church. There is a cinema room with a projector and screen along with extra large beanbags to relax and watch movies together. The top floor has a further two bedrooms and bathrooms and a kitchen area. The home is a beautiful place to come with family and friends and relax and enjoy making memories together in a space with plenty of areas to come together, but also one that is big enough so everyone can have space to themselves. The home is located Purleigh, a conservation area recognised as an outstanding area of natural beauty, there is a highly rated traditional pub serving food and drinks right next door and a community run shop at the bottom of the hill for day to day provisions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - 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 ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119470000/119470000/119469908/c25f852b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grapnells Lodge cottages Essex sleeps 14. 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The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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=51.684097,0.663976&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ulnzH%7Bt%60C%3FW%3FY%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%40Y%40Y%40WBY%40W%40WBYBWBWBWBYDWBWDWDUBWDWDWFUDUFWFUDUFUFUFUFUHSFSHUFSHSHSHSHQHSHQJQJQHQJQJOHQLOHOLOJOJMJOLMJMLKLMLMLKJKLKLILKNILILILGNILGLGNGLGNENELENELCNENCNCLANCNANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNJJHLJLJLLLJJLLJLLJNLLJLJNJNJNJNJPJNJPHPJPHPHPHRJPHRHRFRHRFTHRFTFRHTFTFTDTFTDVFTDVDTDVDVDTBVDVBVDX%40VBVBVBXBV%40X%40V%40XBV%3FX%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FXAV%3FXAXAV%3FXCVAXAVAXCVCVCXCVAVEVCVEVCVEVEVEVETEVGTEVGTETGTGTITGRGTIRGTIRGRIRIPKRIRIPIPKPIPKPKNKPKNKNKNKLKNMLKLMLMLKLMJMJMLMHKJOHMJMHMHOFMHMFOFMFODMFODODMDOBMBOBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOEOCMCOEMEOEOGMEOGMGMGOIMGMIMIOIMKMKMIKKMMMKMMMKKMMOKMKOKMMOIOMOIQKOKQIQKQKQIQISISIQISISGSIUGSIUGSGUGUGUEUGUGWEUGWEUEWCWEWEWCWEWCWCWCWCWCYAWAYCWAYAWAYAW%3FYAY%3FW%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gkGIp5Ku9bF-AVUELN2jFhvObcM=) Purleigh, England #### What's nearby - Warren Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles - Marsh Farm Country Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles - St John the Baptist Monastery - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles - Danbury Country Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles - Museum of Power - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles #### Getting around - Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station - 9 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Bell - ‬2 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Tin Roof Cafeteria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fish Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Mighty Oak Tap Room - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Family-Friendly Victorian Rectory in a Peaceful Village located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday 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 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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