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MODERN COTTAGE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a tree, a bench, and a small table with a plant.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and a built-in sink.
A modern living room with a patterned armchair, a flat-screen TV, a large window, and a floor lamp.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Billericay, England
  • Place, Hollywood Bowl Basildon
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Festival Leisure Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

One bedroom with super king bed

1 King Bed

Very large bedroom with spectacular trees views

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Dining area

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About the area

Billericay

Located in Billericay, this holiday home is in a rural area. Festival Leisure Park and Festival Wakeboard Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eastgate Shopping Centre and Ingatestone Saddlery Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hornchurch Stadium or Thames Road. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Billericay, England

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Bowl Basildon - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Cater Museum - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Festival Leisure Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Festival Wakeboard Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Basildon Station - 4 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons (Hungry Horse) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Honey Pot (Harvester) - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does MODERN COTTAGE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is MODERN COTTAGE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MODERN COTTAGE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MODERN COTTAGE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MODERN COTTAGE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MODERN COTTAGE PERFECT FOR A FAMILY GET AWAY located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hollywood Bowl Basildon, Festival Wakeboard Park and Festival Leisure Park. Cineworld Basildon and Eastgate Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Limited for cooking as no oven but plenty of wood for BBQ Ideal escape
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ideal for a holiday

we went to the house for the second time. It's very clean and comfortable with a lovely pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay

Nigrita and Darius were perfect hosts for our extended stay. The accommodation is clean and modern with all the essentials, plus the sauna. The garden is huge, and if you have a dog it's just perfect for them to run around and stretch their legs. Ideal for a couple or a family with a pet (that's us too).
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Amenities!

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely home! The house is beautifully maintained, and we felt comfortable and at ease throughout our visit. The private swimming pool, jacuzzi, and sauna were fantastic additions that made our stay even more relaxing and enjoyable. These amenities truly made the experience feel like a luxury retreat. The location was perfect, and the peaceful surroundings added to the overall serenity of our getaway. The host was incredibly responsive and communicative, ensuring that everything went smoothly from start to finish. We also appreciated the thoughtful touches in the house. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a cosy and welcoming home away from home with great amenities. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The positives: We stayed for 6 nights, check in was easy, the inside of the house was clean and the bed was comfortable. The boys loved sleeping up on the mezzanine. There is only a hob in the kitchen area so we used the BBQ at the back of the garden some evenings. The garden area is lovely, there was a large trampoline and tree house which our boys loved. The pool was great, we all had fun using it and we’re lucky that the weather was hot enough.The negatives:We noticed the hot tub was dirty on our first evening as the water was cloudy and quickly became covered in dirty foam after a few minutes of use. We assumed it would be checked or the water changed. By our second full day, we hadn't heard anything about maintenance, so we messaged Nigrita. She confirmed the pool man would come on Monday at 9pm. He stayed for around 30 minutes before leaving. We tried the hot tub again the next morning, but the water hadn't improved. It seemed to have been heavily treated with chemicals instead of having the water replaced. I then developed a sore, itchy rash on my legs, which I believe was caused by the bacteria in the hot tub so we stopped using it and informed Nigrita, who apologised and would contact the pool man again. He came back out Thursday evening which was no use to us as we checked out Friday morning. It felt like our time was being used to fixed the hot tub ready for the next guests. It’s such as shame as the holiday wasn’t as relaxing as we hoped for the money we paid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very disappointing and disgusting, we didn't last 24h

Very dirty, very stained mattresses and rubish left behind (pictures available upon request) No Covid measures taken. The features like barbaque and garden had to be shared with the people staying in the main house as this is a pool house without any measure in place covid-19 related. They allowed us to use their washing machine if we had needed it. The owner told us it was a 50m2 property but it has much less than that. Closest shop at 40 minutes walk when she told us it was at 10 minutes walk.. Fully dependant on the main house for 3rd parties entrance (ie. deliveries or take away). There was no privacy at all as you could see through the curtains and at night we had to change with the lights off and store our clothes in the sauna as there was no wardrobe available. As the property to rent was not cleaned (as acknowledged by the owner) and we had to share all the features (what was not properly explained in the advertisement) we felt unsafe, without privacy and defrauded and left the following day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal family holiday rental

From the moment we arrived at the front gates we were smiling. The setting of the accommodation is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
Thank you for the nice review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and enjoyable week away

A lovely property with fantastic features. The lady who welcomed us and took care of the main house was helpful and kind and the gentlemen who came to maintain the pool was very friendly. The property was clean, functional and comfortable. The garden, pool, decked area, wood fired sauna etc were brilliant for our family. The children really enjoyed sleeping on the sofa bed on the mezzanine floor but there was also a sofa bed in the living are on the ground floor if you have smaller children with you. The bed in the double room was comfortable. The kitchen had pretty much everything you could need. We used the wood fired barbecue most nights and enjoyed use of the massive garden with tree swing and walks through the open fields behind the property. The location is excellent. Many things to do within the local area and not far from the sea and the City of London. Our boys had a lesson on the dry ski slope a few miles away and there is also a nearby cinema, bowling complex and swimming pool. There are plenty of retail parks, shops and eateries around. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. It is by no means a criticism but just a suggestion - the property could probably do with a microwave oven for those evenings when weather would prevent use of the barbecue, as a hob would not always be enough to cook a full meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

magical holiday

We received a kind and very warm welcome. Nigrita's daughter Ema was very attentive to all our needs and we enjoyed the family atmosphere with the beautiful garden surrounding us and the family dog who played with our five year old child. The views from the house with the changing light and the movement of the water in the pool were quite magical. The house and the pool were both in excellent condition and everything was kept beautifully clean. The countryside around is partucularly attractive and there are many walks. It is also near the centre of Billericay and the station. In our opinion this is quite an unusual residence and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Peaceful Midsummer Week Break

It was wonderful, relaxing and really worthy. Nigrita and her husband were really friendly, welcome us and my little dog, gave us nice tips/directions to enjoy our break (i.e. walk paths, towns, golf club nearby, etc)and answered our texts right after sent them (i.e. at our arrival, departure, etc). The house is gourgeous, brand new, comfy and perfect for a couple and a pet -:) Everything was clean, tidy and functional. The highlights were the sauna - having lived in Finland, I can rate it as 4 1/2 out of 5 stars - and the pool...I wish the weather would have been nicer so I could have swim in every day. The park - with badminton court and hammock included- were fantastic. Lastly, the commuting is very easy, 5-10 min to Billericay train station , in fact car is recommended but not essential! (i.e. we used bus). Overall, we highly recommend this property - a perfect week break away from the city -:) Gabriela, Francis and Shakespeare (August 2017)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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