Title: Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home 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 # Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98280000/98274300/98274264/34f50f16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98280000/98274300/98274264/4d3ff528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98280000/98274300/98274264/2d281446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98280000/98274300/98274264/8d416c1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98280000/98274300/98274264/4526dbff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Lakeside Shopping Centre, Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home provides a playground, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place, 10 minutes walk to train station, 5 minutes drive to Lakeside shopping mall and retail park. A lovely park just outside the house is great for smaller kids. This house is just what you are looking for, great for family fun and getaways. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74530000/74527700/74527613/w1021h682x3y0-59a9edd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Designer Villa with hot tub and sauna Belvedere - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=74527613&PinnedHotelID=74527613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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=51.478596,0.296317&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ihfyH_%7Bx%40%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40YBW%40WBYBW%40WBYBWDWBWDWBWDUDWDWDUDWFUDUFWDUFUFSFUHUFSFUHSHSFSHSHSHQHSJQHQJQHQJQJOJOJQHOLMJOJOLMJMLMJMLKLMLKLKJKLINKLILILILINGLGNGLGLGNENELENENCLENCNANCNCLANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBNBN%40NDLBNBNDLDNDLFNDLFNFLFLFNHLHLHLHNJLHJJLJLJLLLJJLLLJLLLJNJNLLHNJPJNJNJPHPJPHPJPHRHPHRHRFRHRHRFTFRHTFTFRFTDTFVDTFTDVDTDVDVDTBVDVBVDVBX%40VBVBVBX%40VBV%40X%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FXAV%3FXAVAXAVCXAVCVCXCVAVCVEVCVEVCVEVEVETEVETGVETGTETGTGTGTIRGTGRITIRGRIPIRIRIPKRIPKPINKPKPKNKNINMNKNKLMNKLMLKJMLMJMLMJKHMJOHMJMHMFOHMHMFOFMFODMDOFMDOBODMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOCOCMCOEOCMEOGOEMEMGOGMGOIMGMIMIMKOIMKKIMKMMMKMMKKMMKMMOKMKOMOIOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKSIQISIQISGSISIUGSGUISGUGUGUEUGUEUGWEUEWEUEWEWCWEWCWEWCWCWAWCYCWAWCYAWAYAW%3FYAWAY%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g7YHkG2FGSJINcwVCyA8R0JyeIw=) Chafford Hundred, England #### What's nearby - Lakeside Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Arena Essex Raceway - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - Bluewater Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles - Darent Valley Hospital - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles - London Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles #### Getting around - Grays Chafford Hundred Station - 10 min walk - Barnehurst Station - 16 min drive - London (LCY-London City) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪IKEA Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive - ‪Thai Express - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Perfect for family getaways! Home away from Home located? > Situated in Grays, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Arena Essex Raceway and Royal Opera House Learning and Participation. FA Premier League Hall of Fame and Rainham Marshes are also within 6 miles (10 km). Grays Chafford Hundred Station is 10 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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