Manor House (Chelmsford)

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About these Digs

B&B / Guesthouse

What does this mean?

Manor House is an ancient Tudor/Georgian House. Guests enjoy the peaceful setting, including the quiet enclosed walled garden. Rooms are mostly restored to their original simple decoration. Guests enjoy congregating in the kitchen and dining room, also outside at the large table in the courtyard during the summer. The owner and his cat Mr Bean are sociable and look forward to meeting you.

Guest Parking

There is offstreet parking for 3 cars at the house.

The Area and Transport

Manor House is on a main road leading directly into Chelmsford City Centre, where there is everything normally available in a small city. The local area also has multiple restaurants, supermarkets, hairdressers, pubs and amenties; including local parks, libraries and country walks.
Buses from Chelmsford City Centre to Great Baddow. C6. C7. 336. 31. Journey time 15 mins.
Walking is 2 miles to Chelmsford Theatre, approximately 40 minutes.

Features

Included amenities

Wi-Fi

Microwave

Central Heating

Internet

Washing Machine

Use of Garden

Use of Kitchen

Fresh Towels

Free Parking

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Shared and Excluded Facilities

This space is shared with 1 Host and 2 other paying Guests.

There is a shared bathroom/shower room for guests. The kitchen, dining room and garden patio dining area are also available. There is a separate drawing room for guests on request only, as it is also used as an art studio.

Excluded Facilities

The front room is only for host use.

House Rules

What the Host is expecting from their Guests

Check-in
10:00 - 23:00

Check-out
10:00

Smokers and vapers are welcome

All pets are welcome

Overnight companions by arrangement

No allergens or intolerances to note

Other rules

The house has full recycling bins. Smoking and vaping are only permitted in the back garden patio area. Please keep the house quiet after 11.00 pm, so use headphones and speak quietly. The washing machine is available, but the dryer can only be used for smaller items. You are encouraged to use the washing line in the garden weather permitting. The cat Mr Bean can be allowed in rooms, but will need to be back downstairs before 11pm so as not to annoy the guests during the night, he can be over-friendly and scratch at doors if allowed.

Suitability

What you can expect from these Digs

Strictly smoke-free

Pets are living at or visiting the property

Cat - Mr Bean

No preferred dietary preferences to note

This property does not support accessibility

This property does not offer a child-friendly environment

Health and Safety Measures

The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.

General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures

Hand sanitiser provided

Soap for each sink provided

Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests

Separate towels provided

Contactless key collection

Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly

Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)

Other

Non-slip mats provided

Bathroom can be ventilated

Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date

Smoke detector on every floor and in working order

All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time

Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)

Property decluttered where possible

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Laminated house rules/welcome book provided

Fire evacuation advice provided

Certificates and Licensing

About the Rooms

Main Guest Room

Sleeps 2

Double Room

Shared Bathroom

Prices for 1 Guest

Per Night

£50.00

Per Week

£315.00

Per Month (28 Nights)

£1,120.00

Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.

Prices for 2 Guests

Per Night

£71.00

Per Week

£447.00

Per Month (28 Nights)

£1,590.00

Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.

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Servants Quarters

Sleeps 2

Double Room

Shared Bathroom

Prices for 1 Guest

Per Night

£45.00

Per Week

£284.00

Per Month (28 Nights)

£1,008.00

Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.

Prices for 2 Guests

Per Night

£65.00

Per Week

£410.00

Per Month (28 Nights)

£1,456.00

Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.

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Where you'll be

The map shows a general area to help you plan. We'll share the precise location after your booking is confirmed.

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Reviews

4.92 - Very Good

Cleanliness

4.9

Friendliness

5.0

Accuracy

5.0

Location

4.7

Value

4.9

Communication

5.0

13 reviews from verified Guests

Enjoyed a great stay with Matthew in his lovely home, and he made me feel incredibly welcome and comfortable as soon as I arrived. The attic room was spacious and bright, with a comfortable bed. The buses into the city centre are fairly regular, with two different stops only a few minutes walk away, so very convenient for commuting. Overall, had a great few days, and would highly recommend.

28th Apr 2026

Stephen

5.0

Great place to stay, a short distance from the city centre - easy bus routes in or a slightly longer walk. Welcoming host and a very comfortable room.

28th Apr 2026

Ewan

5.0

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Great digs , would highly recommend!

2nd Apr 2026

Sasha

4.7

Matthew is a great host, very friendly and good to chat with. A lovely room with a fantastically comfy bed. And a quick and simple route into the theatre.

13th Oct 2025

Cormac

5.0

Matthew was a lovely host. Was a comfortable home and had everything you needed. Would happily stay again in the future

3rd Oct 2025

Laura Dene

5.0

Lovely stay with Matthew! Great host, lovely room! Friendly host and cats who made it all very welcoming, thank you

8th Sep 2025

Marc

5.0

I throughly enjoyed staying here. The house is beautiful and full of charm and history. Matthew is so interesting and getting to chat with Matty too was a joy. Really great place.

1st Aug 2025

Christopher

4.8

I booked this digs for a performer whilst touring with my company! The performer only said positive things about the digs and Matthew! She said if she ever was in that area again she would want to stay there she felt happy, safe and very comfy!

11th May 2025

Jessica

5.0

Matthew was a very kind and friendly host, and there were lots of lovely thoughtful touches - thank you. His two cats are very friendly too!
It is a decent walk to Chelmsford theatre if you are without transport but there are plenty of buses and Ubers and the drive is easy.

1st May 2025

Georgia

4.7

Gorgeous house, with an incredibly friendly and welcoming host!
Had the best stay here :) thanks very much, Matthew!

10th Mar 2025

Will

5.0

Matthew was a fantastic host and the house was absolutely beautiful. I would definitely stay again!!

28th Feb 2025

Aidan

5.0

A lovely place to stay. I felt very welcomed into the household and greatly enjoyed the room.