Rough Hill House in Essex | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Rough Hill House

Rough Hill House, a beautiful, grand abode standing proudly in the charming village of East Hanningfield near Bicknacre, Essex. Boasting a hot tub, games room, and an outdoor heated swimming pool, this spacious retreat is perfect for families, welcoming two well-behaved dogs.

Arrive at your home away from home and be captivated by the private entrance that welcomes you with open arms, complemented by the convenience of off-road parking for a truly seamless arrival experience. Step inside and you'll be charmed by a spacious kitchen, fully equipped to cater to your culinary needs throughout your stay.

Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a handy utility room housing a washing machine, tumble dryer, and an American fridge/freezer, ensuring you have all the amenities needed for a pleasant stay. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the expansive living/dining room, complete with 2 large dining tables (to seat up to 24) for family meals together, 2 sofas and a TV, and the adjacent sunroom with 2 further sofas and wrap around views of the beautiful South-facing garden.

For a quieter moment, retreat to the additional elegant sitting room, also boasting a TV, plush seating, perfect for those chillier evenings. The ground floor also hosts two well-presented double bedrooms, offering a serene space to rest for those with limited mobility.

As you ascend to the first floor, you'll find a further six bedrooms, including a double and four family rooms, one of which benefits from a private en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over. One of the bedrooms features a magical tree-top bunk for the little ones, complete with an exciting slide that lets them swoosh down in style!

The property also boasts three additional bathrooms, each fitted with a walk-in shower and basin, with one also featuring a P-shaped bath, ensuring there's no morning rush. For added convenience, there's also a first-floor cloakroom with a basin and WC.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓ Aga Oven and Aga stovetops, Electric Oven, gas hob, airfryer, 2 x microwaves, American fridge/freezer, coffee machines & percolators, 2 dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer
✓ 2 x TVs, WiFi
✓ Fuel, power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available
✓ Off-road parking for up to 14 cars
✓ Enclosed, wraparound garden with gravel, patio, lawn, furniture, hot tub, outdoor swimming heated pool, barbecue, fire pit and pond
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 0.2 miles, pub 1.8 miles
✓ Note: Steps up to both raised beds and are only suitable for children
✓ Note: Children must be supervised at all times due to large unfenced pond and outdoor swimming pool
✓ Note: Steps throughout garden, please take care
✓ Note: This property is only suitable for families, not groups of friends

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Attractions Near Rough Hill House

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Rough Hill House itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Essex has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Adventure Island - SS1 2AU

about 12 Miles

Adventure Island costs nothing to enter and there is an array of rides and attractions on offer. The Big Adventure rides include the Dragon's Claw, Rage and Vortex. For younger children there is just as much fun on offer with rides like the Cow Jump, Over the Hill and Dragon. Mini Rides include the Choo Choo Train, Crooked House and Flying Jumbos. When you have ran out of energy you could have a wander round the gift shop and perhaps buy a souvenir of your day.

Great Notley Park - CM77 7FS

about 12 Miles

This attraction is currently under construction but we are looking forward to it opening in early 2011. The philosophy of the Discovery Centre is 'healthy body, healthy mind, healthy planet and aims to change people's attitudes and actions towards our planet. Educational as well as fun there are plenty of activities such as outdoor sport pitches, cycle and walking trails and indoor activity rooms. This is a unique attraction for the whole family.

Colchester Zoo - CO3 0SL

about 17 Miles

Colchester Zoo is a fantastic place to visit with something for all the family. Wander around and see the array of animals in excellent habitats. Don't forget to visit the Leopards at Ussuri Falls, this new expansion can be located opposte the White Tiger Valley and the Medellin Momkeys. Other popular areas of the zoo include Tiger Taiga, Chimp World and Wallaby Walkabout. Look out for special events throughout the year such as Shriek Week on Halloween. If you book tickets online you can obtain a discount of 10% and are also fast tracked on entry to the zoo - a great idea in the school holidays.

Lee Valley Park Farms - EN9 2EF

about 24 Miles

Located in the Waltham Abbey area of Essex this lovely farm will appeal to families especially those with small children. With animals including Ella and Eve the goats and Tallulah and Barbara the pigs younger children will delight in meeting and learning about the various farm animals. Other attractions on the farm include the new indoor soft play area where children can moo like a cow while whizzing down the big cow slide or dive into the ball pools. Look out for a range of activities taking place each weekend and during school holidays such as sheep shearing, bottle feeding the lambs and even pig racing. When it's time to sit down and recharge your batteries head for the Orchard Cafe or one of the ready made picnic areas.

RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve - SG12 8JS

about 24 Miles

If you like nature then the RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve makes a great day out. Situated in Stanstead Abbotts in Essex this place is a haven for wildlife. If you're a keen walker or bird watcher then this is certainly the place for you. Kids will also love the activities on offer including the Explorer Backpacks they can borrow full of fun things to do. Don't forget to bring a picnic! Look out for special events taking place throughout the year such as Feed the Bird days.