The Tower, Latchingdon

ID: S166740

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

The Tower in Latchingdon is a striking and unique holiday property, impressing guests with its stunning conversion, spacious living areas, and breathtaking countryside views. Visitors consistently praise the high standard of décor, well-equipped kitchen, and comfort for groups and families. The property is spotlessly clean and offers excellent amenities, though some mention minor issues with road noise, heating in bathrooms, and bedding material. Thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack are appreciated, but not guaranteed. Overall, guests enjoy a memorable and comfortable stay in a remarkable setting.

Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only one minor mention of stair carpets needing a clean.

Guests love the countryside views and proximity to walks, but several mention significant road noise and the necessity of using a car due to the property's position on a busy road.

The property is described as extremely comfortable, with spacious living areas and good beds. Some guests noted cold bathrooms and polyester bedding as minor drawbacks.

The Tower is praised for its high-end bathrooms, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful design. A few guests noted slow plumbing and a need for better instructions for appliances.

Guests appreciated the welcome pack and special requests being accommodated, such as lactose-free milk. However, it should be noted that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for all guests.

About this property

For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? The Tower is a converted water tower, decorated in the classic, utilitarian style of the 1930s but with modern luxury. The top floor has a stunning glass wall that opens onto a large terrace and superb views.

A unique property that the whole family will love, The Tower was built in 1934, its interior has been furnished and decorated in keeping with the date of construction; with subtle touches like floor lighting and underfloor heating throughout adding to the elegance and simple, clean features such as a large, plain white free-standing bath tub and white ceramic tiles.

Beautiful stairways (45 stairs in total!) lead you through the three-storey accommodation. Enter on ground level to the five-metre-high entrance hall and circular “Engineers room” study, a very stylish room to catch up on your emails. Upstairs on the first floor are the three stunning bedrooms, spacious and contemporary bathrooms; and finally the snug for when you want some quiet time to yourself. Another flight up to the top floor is the piece de resistance, with a show stopping open-plan sitting room, dining area and sleek kitchen. Here, the 12-meter-wide glass wall opens out onto a large balustraded terrace where you can enjoy breath-taking views across the River Crouch to Southend and the North Downs beyond. Little wonder the property deservedly received the Maldon’s Building Conservation Award.

This is a delightful area of the country, with undulating landscapes and the historic town of Maldon to enjoy and explore. What better way to experience it all than in your very own historic building? The holiday snaps are bound to be something special!

Additional Information:

Sorry, no pets.

Sorry, no group parties, including hen or stag groups. You will be asked to provide the nature of the occasion at the booking stage.

Highchair is available on request.

No smoking is permitted at the property, including outside on the balcony/terrace and grounds please.

WiFi - Superfast 150mps. Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the booking agent will be held responsible.

There are a total of 45 stairs within The Tower, please take extra care with small children/toddlers. This property may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Nearby points of interest

  • Canvey Island Seafront
  • West Mersea Beach

Reviews (20)

  • Confirmed Guest

    This was a really lovely property. Really unusual and well thought out. it was perfect for 3 generations of adults to celebrate new year. Great to have so many double rooms and bathrooms. The living space was great with amazing views. Plenty of parking. The living space and entrance hall were beautifully warm but the bedroom floor was cold, the caretaker came promptly when requested and switched on the bathroom towel rails, this lifted the temperature in the bathrooms from arctic to chilly! The underfloor heating never came on on this level which for the bedrooms was ok but you didnt want to linger in the bathrooms. The kitchen was well equipped and everything worked.

  • Confirmed Guest

    Fabulous building, perfect to celebrate a special occasion

  • Confirmed Guest

    Beautiful countryside views, lots of room, clean and tastefully decorated.

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