New Year Breaks In Essex

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Andrew - Verified booking

  Pros: Number 19 is spacious, very clean, and comfortable, especially the bed.

  Car parking is very good and secure, although the layout of allocated spaces is strange. Good view from the balcony across the water to Felixstowe. Cons: The toaster is hopeless!! It would be useful if the fused switches in the kitchen were labelled as it took us a while to work out that the dish washer was on the same circuit as the plinth lighting. Buttons on the washing machine had been pushed in, but we were able to release them slightly by carefully using a knife. This should be looked at. Also, the cabinet door is attached directly to the washing machine, so when the machine moves when spinning (adjust feet?), the cabinet door goes out of allignment with the cabinet. The drainage on the shower cubicle is poor and would probably benefit from some drain unblocker liquid. My partner found the towels rough, and she resorted to using her beach towel in the bathroom. The main photo in the listing is misleading since number 19 is actually in the block behind the one shown. We were only informed of this once we had booked, although careful scrutiny of the other photos give clues to the actual location. Overall number 19 is a good place to stay, with the sand & stone beach just across a quiet road, and a reasonable bar/restaurant next door. Redoubt Fort just up the road in Harwich is well worth a visit. We enjoyed our stay and would have given 5 stars were it not for the little maintenance issues.

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• Fraser - Verified booking

  Just totally fantastic.

  A beautiful conversion of an old railway carriage. Enough of the original features to remind us of the age of steam, but enough modern conveniences to make it more comfortable. So peaceful and lovely view. Lots of domestic wildlife. The squirrels are fun. No spiders in the carriage!! A lovely dog and residents in the nearest house...which isn't too near. The owner, James, is friendly and helpful, as well as being a very clever lad for making such a good job of the conversion. The area is superb, so many lovely villages, tea shops and individual shops. Ate twice at The Bell in Sible Hedingham..recommended. Also the Moot House Bistro. There is a great barn in Greenstead Green with cafe and 'stuff'. The two railway experiences are extremely good. Have to say that everyone we met was friendly and helpful. (The only irritant was so many drivers who like to pip their horns if you hesitate for a minute at a junction. What is it with Essex and car horns? ) We had a super holiday and really recommend it.

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• Mr Sharpe - Verified booking

  When we holiday in the UK we always take extra things with us, like a sharp knife, a large frying pan extra tea towels....that sort of thing. When reading up on The Hatchery, others had stated everything had been thought of. We were sceptical, but we needn't have been! Literally anything you could want from a 'Home from Home' holiday property has been thought of and catered for! Inside the property first impressions were not just how impeccable it was but how clean it was and how beautiful it smelled and the 'Welcome Pack' wow!! this was gratefully received. So many little extras have been thought of, which all mounted up to a stress free holiday. Seriously if you needed something, it was there!! Outside is just as stunning and with plenty of room for everyone. The hot tub was a big hit and was used regularly. We had a truly wonderful week at The Hatchery and would not hesitate to come back and to recommend to everyone. The Sharpe's

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• Mrs Bellinger - Verified booking

  The Hatchery is a great place for a weekend away. It was immaculate upon arrival and there is great attention to detail. Every little thing you can think of is provided and more. Plenty of parking available. We thought allowing the arrival of food shopping before check in was very good and the welcome hamper is the best I have ever received. Dogs are catered for and the washing stations at the back are a fantastic, well thought through add on. The garden however is not enclosed so could be a problem for some dog owners. The fire was made up ready for our arrival which was much appreciated. The owners were contactable and responded to my query in great time with effective communication. Would highly recommend.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  Overall a very enjoyable stay in a unique rental.

  Everything needed was at hand. No Wi-Fi so you will have to rely on mobile phone signal. Which was just about ok. Very peaceful - within one hour of arriving we were visited by pheasants, wild deer and hares. Very friendly welcome from the owner and the welcome pack was gratefully received. We have also been provided with milk bread, tea and coffee - which would have been a massive bonus if we had arrived late for any reason. The only minus point would be the size of the bathroom - you try fitting a larger one into a railway carriage!! But it was clean and adequate. No real complaint. Bearing in mind what the property is, the owners have done a great job turning it into a very comfortable rental. Thank you.

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