★★★★
Bed and breakfast
Wickford
9.1/10

B&B Downham Hall

Historic Setting: B&B Downham Hall in Wickford offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Family rooms and soundproofing ensure a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The property serves British cuisine with continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast is highly praised by guests. Convenient Location: Located 22 km from London Southend Airport, the B&B is near attractions like Hylands Park (14 km) and Lakeside Shopping Centre (35 km). Free on-site parking is available.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free parking available on-site

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Castledon Road Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Essex, Wickford, CM11 1LG, United Kingdom, Wickford, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Family rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Exceptional breakfast

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a bathroom with a bath tub with a towel at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

a bedroom with a bed and two windows and a desk at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

a patio with tables and chairs in a garden at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

a field of wheat with trees in the distance at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a chandelier at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

a white bathroom with a sink and a mirror at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

a plate of food on a table with a cup of tea at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

a plate of breakfast food on a table at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

an overhead view of a patio with tables and chairs at B&B Downham Hall in Wickford

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Reviews

John 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

An above average experience, already looking forward to going back

Pros: A lovely house beautifully decorated, warm clean and very comfortable. The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Breakfast very good and staff attentive.

Cons: Absolutely nothing

David 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Highly recommended.

Pros: Really good breakfast, but staff were the real standout as very attentive but not overbearing. Beautiful gardens, would like to see them in summer.

Cons: Bar area lacked atmosphere aside from staff engagement

Sam 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Exceptional - will come again!

Pros: All exceptional quality Staff were super attentive and polite

Louise 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A great find

Pros: A very relaxing and comfortable stay. Great breakfast too.

Farida 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Fantastic. Perfect for a romantic getaway.

Pros: Beautiful surroundings, property was decorated well and the area was lovely and quiet.

Cons: Noisy plumbing, conscious we might have sutured neighbouring rooms with shower in the morning. But totally understand this is an old property and doesn’t have modern plumbing.

Mark 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful. Amazing. Exceptional. Thank you for your welcome and care during our stay. We enjoyed a wonderful stay.

Pros: A beautiful property and wonderful staff in a great location. Christina was fantastic and very caring. Incredible breakfast included. It is unusual to find a place of such quality that allowed us to take our two dogs with us which made an absolute world of difference. Truly exceptional.

Cons: There was nothing we didn’t like. It was amazing.

Lynne 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful accommodation in a lovely setting

Pros: Beautiful period home with large tastefully decorated rooms

Cons: Bit pricey as the room rate did not include breakfast

Georgia 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Staff were very friendly and welcoming, exceptionally clean and tidy. Beds were extremely comfy, would definitely book here again.

Jenny 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Lovely overnight stay and would definitely stay again in the future.

Pros: Nice Rooms, good size with good size comfortable bed. Bathroom was a good size with good shower. The room was nicely decorated and clean. Breakfast was amazing! 🙂 Staff were very friendly and polite.

Cons: The price was a little too high. I would expect better facilities for the amount charged. Carpets in room could do with a clean.

Loren 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧