Guests say
Guests appreciate the cottage's comfortable amenities, beautiful garden views, and quiet rural location, ideal for relaxation and proximity to Southend's beaches. However, some noted a lack of Wi-Fi and mobile signal, and one report of subpar cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. While some guests found the property clean and tidy, one detailed account described the property as unclean upon arrival, which significantly impacts the overall cleanliness score.
The location is generally praised for its quiet, rural setting and easy access to local attractions, including Southend's seafront. However, the lack of information on local transport was a minor inconvenience for one guest.
The property is considered comfortable by most guests, with a view of a lovely garden and a peaceful setting. Suggestions for improvement include better mattresses and additional amenities for comfort.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen and washing machine, but guests suggested improvements such as Wi-Fi, drying space for laundry, and an updated information pack. Maintenance issues and lack of cleaning equipment were also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Positioned in the peaceful village of Barling Magna in Essex, is this pleasant, one-bedroom annexe, 493 Little Wakering Road. Enjoying a front courtyard to dine alfresco in the warmer months, this single-storey abode makes a great base for a couple looking for a hideaway. The annexe is settled behind the owner's home with its own off-road parking space, so you can unload your luggage with ease. Step inside to the open-plan living space with a kitchenette hosting an oven, hob, microwave and a washing machine to keep your clothes fresh. When meals are served, enjoy mealtimes together at the dining table; afterwards carry the conversation outside onto the courtyard with a cold beverage. As the evening cools, retire inside and look forward to freshening up in the shower room whilst your towel keeps toasty on the heated rail. When sleep calls, there is a well-presented double bedroom with ample storage and patio doors leading out to a private patio. In the morning, awaken with a cup of tea and home-cooked breakfast with the kitchen appliances to assist you before exploring your surroundings. The next village, Little Wakering, is home to a convenience store so you can grab any of the essentials and a welcoming pub, where you can savour real ales. Visit the seaside town of Saltburn-on-the-Sea, hosting a range of attractions, from the adrenaline rush of Adventure Island to the educational delights of the Southend Central Museum and Planetarium, there's something for everyone. History buffs will love exploring Prittlewell Priory, while shoppers and foodies will find plenty of treats in the lively town centre. Essex is a county of contrasts, with bustling towns and villages, and peaceful, rural areas. The county is home to many attractions, including Langdon Hills Country Park, Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, and the Imperial Birds of Prey Academy. Essex is also well-known for its lively nightlife and its wide range of shops, restaurants, and bars. For a blissful escape, choose 493 Little Wakering Road.
Little Wakering is a little community northeast of Southend-on-Sea in Essex's prestigious county. For any last-minute need, the village has a well-stocked convenience store, as well as The Castle Inn for real ales and home-cooked meals. Little Wakering Creek provides lovely walks for people seeking a break from the city, as well as opportunities to meander among farms for fresh fruit and vegetables. Cupids Country Club for sports fans, Wakering Stairs, and Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve for a countryside walk are all located just outside the village.
Accommodation
Single-storey annexe.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchenette, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Gas oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Front, enclosed courtyard.
Rear enclosed patio.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Note: This property does not accept children.
Note: This property is an annexe behind the owner's property
Reviews (5)
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John
The hosts are fantastic and very welcoming. Very accurately depicted in the photos. Very clean and has almost all the amenities you could need. The only downside however, and for some quite major, is the lack of WiFi. The mobile reception is very poor at best to compound the issue. The only network with anything at all is EE (And associated networks). I downloaded a Lyca Mobile E-sim and was able to get some 4G reception in certain areas (Very cheap and no contract!) Otherall a very nice stay for work though. Will definitely return.
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Stephen
The property was clean and modern but quite small and therefore limited storage space by which I mean there was no vacuum cleaner nor mops etc to clean the property so we felt quite guilty not being able to leave without being able to clean properly. There is a smart TV which is quite strange seeing as there is no Wi-Fi but it was quite satisfactory for us. Perhaps an ordinary Freeview TV with DVD would have been a better choice. We did make some suggestions to the owner for ways to improve such as provide a space with table, mirror and chair for ladies to do their make-up. Also a new mattress because the present one is past its best. There is a washing machine but nowhere to hang out the washing. An airer on the patio would have sufficed. We also suggested an information pack would be a nice thing to provide listing of services, attractions, bus routes, etc. We took a bus outside the property to go into the city. It went 4 miles to Shoebury then turned around and came all the way back to where we started before going on in the opposite direction to the city centre. It would have been helpful to have known that! The property was clean and tidy. A parking space is part of the property. The property is in a quiet rural area which suited us perfectly.
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Georges
Easy access to beaches and sea front of Southend and to quiet country roads for walking. Welcoming, pleasant, discret owner. Most enjoyable stay.