Willow - Cottage on the River, Luxury Houseboat offers accommodations in Little Baddow, 11 miles from Freeport Braintree and 13 miles from Hylands Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is 8.4 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the boat. Offering a terrace with river views, this boat also features a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. The boat has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Hedingham Castle is 21 miles from Willow - Cottage on the River, Luxury Houseboat, while Adventure Island is 23 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 21 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed with our 4.5 year old and felt very safe with regards to the water and we all loved it. The canal bank is large enough to run around and picnic and really extends the living area. We really appreciated all the little touches. Loved...
  • Joy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely peaceful remote area, ideal for our short break. Secure. Bird song, swans and ducks. Car being parked fairly nearby. Helpful staff. Holly met us from car with wheelbarrow to help us with our luggage to boat. Explained most things and very...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful location in a gorgeous boat. Hosts were great and the communication clear and really helpful. The beds were comfy and the boat was clean and well maintained. We loved how the accommodation was unusual and something different. It was...

Host Info

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10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Willow "Cottage on the river" Stunning wide beam narrowboat. ( Static Mooring ) This idyllic ribbon of water, nestles in a willow lined valley brimmed with peace and tranquillity. A true paradise for anglers, walkers, artists, birdwatchers and small boat enthusiasts. Surround yourself in the beauty of the Chelmer and Blackwater canal, discover the 12 locks and bridges, stretching from Heybridge Basin sea lock to Chelmsford city centre.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Willow - Cottage on the River, Luxury Houseboat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules
Willow - Cottage on the River, Luxury Houseboat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 下午2:00 to 下午4:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.