Dog Friendly Villas In Essex

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs W - Verified booking

  A Hidden Gem – Tranquil, Romantic, and Perfect for Nature LoversWe’ve just returned from our third stay on the Belchamp Hall estate, this time in the beautiful Mill House, and we’re already planning to go back. Nestled at the end of a private road in a serene and secluded setting with a pond and a wonderful view across countryside, the home offers complete peace and quiet – the perfect escape from the hustle of daily life.We personally met the owners who made us feel very welcome and advised us not to hesitate to contact them if we needed anything. The property is immaculately maintained and tastefully decorated, with every comfort thoughtfully provided. They also left a very generous welcome pack, a basket full of quality foodstuffs including delicious bread, croissants, breakfast cereal, butter, milk, as well as coffee (including Nespresso pods), tea, etc. - more than enough to avoid a trip to the supermarket as soon as you arrive. Another generous gesture is that you can also help yourselves to extra firewood for the wood stove - if you use it - at no extra cost.What makes it truly unforgettable, though, is the romantic ambiance and stunning natural surroundings. The estate offers walking trails right from the doorstep – we took our daughter’s dog for walks through woodland, open fields and along tranquil streams - she loved it!Far from any traffic or city lights, it’s rare to find a place that feels so private, yet so welcoming.If you're looking for a romantic retreat where you can truly unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of nature, this is it. Absolutely idyllic – we can’t recommend it highly enough.

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• Barbara - Verified booking

  The property is in a fabulous location and was just what we look for in a home away from home.

  It has been designed for holiday makers and their dogs, with easily clean floors and secure area where the dogs can securely go outside without the worry that they will go somewhere they shouldn't. We loved being able to walk through the woods to a pub and access to shops was also good. We loved the area and all the well looked after foot paths, another "must" for us going on holiday. My thanks to the owners for quickly sorting out the confusion when we arrived late in the evening to find someone else had mistakenly settled into the cottage for the night which was very quickly and amicably resolved. On the down side, one of the doors into the kitchen doesn't have a handle on one side, which if the door closes, you can be locked out of the cottage. This did happen to us, however we had left another external door open so where able to get in, but we were very early on aware that this could happen so were mindful of trying to ensure we never closed it. The kitchen could benefit by having more things in it, glasses, in particular, and I bought a tin-opener as the one there didn't work. The fridge in the kitchen I don't think works properly, so used the one in the utility room and some of the hot plates aren't that great. Despite these, which we viewed as niggles, the beds were super comfy and the heating was fabulous. Stepping in and out of the shower in the bath can be a bit difficult for those who have balance issues. We loved the cottage and thank the owners for enabling us to have a wonderful stay.

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  Pros: Number 19 is spacious, very clean, and comfortable, especially the bed.

  Car parking is very good and secure, although the layout of allocated spaces is strange. Good view from the balcony across the water to Felixstowe. Cons: The toaster is hopeless!! It would be useful if the fused switches in the kitchen were labelled as it took us a while to work out that the dish washer was on the same circuit as the plinth lighting. Buttons on the washing machine had been pushed in, but we were able to release them slightly by carefully using a knife. This should be looked at. Also, the cabinet door is attached directly to the washing machine, so when the machine moves when spinning (adjust feet?), the cabinet door goes out of allignment with the cabinet. The drainage on the shower cubicle is poor and would probably benefit from some drain unblocker liquid. My partner found the towels rough, and she resorted to using her beach towel in the bathroom. The main photo in the listing is misleading since number 19 is actually in the block behind the one shown. We were only informed of this once we had booked, although careful scrutiny of the other photos give clues to the actual location. Overall number 19 is a good place to stay, with the sand & stone beach just across a quiet road, and a reasonable bar/restaurant next door. Redoubt Fort just up the road in Harwich is well worth a visit. We enjoyed our stay and would have given 5 stars were it not for the little maintenance issues.

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• Ms B - Verified booking

  I had a wonderful 28-day stay in this beautifully set and thoughtfully designed property. It had absolutely everything you could need for a comfortable, relaxing break. One of my favourite daily rituals was watching the sunrise at 6.30am, coffee in hand, as the frosty morning mist lifted to the sound of birdsong – pretty special (see video).It was incredibly peaceful – the perfect place to focus and get work done, and relax after a stressful period.The shower pressure was brilliant, the bed super comfortable, and the whole place was spotless. I loved lighting the stove burner while cooking a Sunday roast, listening to a favourite podcast as pheasants and rabbits foraged on the front lawn. The blossom tree in the cottage garden was just coming into full bloom while I was there which was an unexpected joy.Jessica and Peter were fantastic hosts, and Lucy the cleaner did a great job each week – the fresh flowers she left were a thoughtful, welcoming detail.There are stunning walks from the doorstep, and Sudbury is only a short drive away. I genuinely can’t think of a single negative… other than wishing I could have stayed longer!A big thank you for making my stay so seamless and comfortable.

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• Sanya - Verified booking

  The bedrooms, bedding and towels were excellent.

  Lots of toothpaste and toothbrushes However the kitchen is poorly equipped. We had to buy spoons, frying pan roasting trays and wine glasses. The saucepans available have been scratched and rusting. The washing machine has been left fully loaded with wet linen and towels. The insides of the cupboards was dirty covered with stains and crumbs. We had no cutlery on the first night of our arrival and no instructions have been left about the hidden draw compartment. When we telephoned the agency on Sunday night, there was no reply. We had telephoned back on Monday morning and once we have stated the issues, Kevin promised us he would contact the local team and update us. That did not happen at all. Just by the pure luck, one of the workers on the camp side told us about the hidden cutlery drawer but alas - still no spoons. No washing up liquid and no basics. We had to buy tea towels , sponges, ect. The The property is lacking in basic kitchen utensils. Never book this property. Our stay has been spoiled by the lack of care and some genuine hospitality.

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