| there's a relaxed restaurant and a bar that serves classic pub fare. other amenities include a garden with tables and play areas, and event/meeting space. parking and full english breakfast are free. the straightforward rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. set on 10-acre grounds, this casual family-run pub with rooms is 2 miles from battlesbridge train station and 3 miles from south woodham ferrers leisure centre
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 22
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Victorian riverfront park with ornamental lake, woodland walk and kids' adventure play areas. Barleylands Farm Park (16 min)
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