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Welcome to The Pump House Apartment
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The Apartment is self-contained on two floors. It is approved by the English Tourism Council - rated 5-star - the highest possible rating. We have also been awarded the Tourist Board's prestigious 'Gold Award' for exceptional quality of accommodation and service.
The accommodation (up to 1500 sq ft - 201 sq metres) has two living rooms, a dining room, a fully fitted kitchen and the choice of one, two or three bedrooms with one, two or three bath/shower rooms (two are en-suite). First floor rooms are air conditioned. Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the apartment.
The Apartment is luxuriously appointed with every needed facility:
T.V., Video, Hi-Fi (CD), DVD, Fridge, Freezer, Electric Oven/Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Telephone, Trouser Press - all installed within the Apartment.
In the grounds, and available for the use of guests, there is an open-air swimming pool (heated to 80ºf/27ºc May to September), a spa/hot tub with fully glazed gazebo, summer house, barbecue facilities, garden games and garden furniture.
Parking facilities are within the grounds for 2 cars. Car hire is available from local suppliers, if needed.
For the benefit of other guests no smoking is permitted in the Apartment and no pets are allowed. Milk and bread etc will be purchased for your arrival, if requested. All linen and towels are provided. There is no charge for heating and lighting.
A large comfortable lounge on the ground floor provides beautiful views of the garden.
There is a T.V. and Hi-Fi (CD) & DVD. The room has Ducal Pine furniture and seating for more than eight persons. The room is enhanced by indoor plants, ornaments, travel photographs and original paintings. Entrance to the Apartment is on the ground floor to this room.
On the first floor there is a second lounge overlooking the front of the property with views of the local church.
It is smaller than the downstairs lounge with seating for up to five persons. There is a T.V. (Digital), Video and a bureau/desk (PC point) and large dresser in Ducal pine.
We provide a good library of varied books, pre-recorded and blank video cassettes, board games, sewing kit and files covering instruction for the use of equipment and tourist information.
The room is colourful and bright with attractive ornaments and original paintings.
This room is spacious and airy with air conditioning and a lovely view over the gardens and Oriental pond. There is ample space for six persons with an extendable table.
Kitchen units are in attractive Dales Oak finish. The kitchen facilities include:
· Dishwasher
· Electric Oven/Hob
· Extractor fan
· Refrigerator
· Microwave
· Freezer
· Washing Machine
· Dryer
· Ironing facilities
Everything you would wish for in a self-catering apartment.
The Magnolia Room is a pretty room and has twin beds. It is fully air conditioned. The room is furnished with quality Hulsta units. There is ample wardrobe and drawer space for two persons with luggage rack, clothes hangers, hairdryer, personal security safe, attractive ornaments and prints.
The main bathroom is nearby, which has a power shower, bath, basin, W.C. and shaving point.
The Gardenia Room has a double bed and overlooks the gardens. It is fully air conditioned and furnished with quality Hulsta units. There is ample wardrobe and drawer space for two persons with luggage rack, clothes hangers, hairdryer, TV, attractive ornaments and original paintings.
There is an en-suite shower room, with W. C. and a power shower and shaving point.
The Camellia Room has a king size bed and overlooks the front gardens. It is air conditioned. The room is furnished with quality Hulsta units. There is ample wardrobe and drawer space with luggage rack, clothes hangers, hairdryer, T.V., attractive ornaments and prints.
There is a large en suite bathroom with whirlpool AIR bath, shower, W.C., basin and bidet.
The gardens extend to about 1 acre of formal gardens. Adjacent there are paddocks of about 4 acres with stables.
There are lawns at various levels at the front and rear of the house with attractive flower beds of seasonal flowers and shrubs.
In the summer numerous varieties of fuchsia can be seen with many displayed in containers and hanging baskets. There is an attractive ornamental pond and 'Oriental' bridge.
Within the grounds and available for the use of guests there is an open air swimming pool, a spa/hot tub with fully glazed gazebo, summer house, barbecue facilities, garden games and garden furniture.
The pool is heated to 80ºF/27ºC May to September. It measure 10m x 5m and has a diving board. Maximum depth is 3.3m, minimum depth is 0.9m. (There are no depth markings).
The spa/hot tub is within a fully glazed gazebo and is heated to approx 38ºC - a relaxing alternative to the pool.
The summerhouse has changing facilities with an adjacent shower together with a table, chairs, a dresser, refrigerator, kettle, dryer, microwave, crockery and cutlery - everything you would need for a picnic or barbecue. There are WC facilities accessible from the garden.
There is more than adequate provision of garden furniture, tables, chairs and loungers. A gas-fired barbecue is provided together with a Mexican chimnea.
All is laid out in a walled and paved area with flower beds and ornamental fountain. In addition there are a number of garden games, Croquet, Boule, 'knock about' Badminton etc and swings etc. for the under 10's.
Note
Guests use these facilities at their own risk. No supervision is provided. Children must be supervised when using the facilities or playing in the garden. Children under 10 are not permitted to use the hot tub. Young people under 15 should be accompanied by an adult.
The Apartment, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex, England.
Great Burstead has a long and interesting history with a 14th Century church that has links with Christopher Martin, one of the leaders of the Pilgrim Fathers and the early settlers in the U.S.A.
The photograph above is of St Mary’s Church in Great Burstead.
The village is close to Billericay, a small country town with strong U.S. connections. London, Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester and 'Constable Country' can all be reached within the hour by road. There is a fast rail link to Central London (30 minutes).
A regular bus service is available close by. Whilst a car is not essential, it would enhance your enjoyment.
This is a great centre for discovering the history of the East Anglian Region and London, and to see something of the beauty of this rural part of England.
There are many sports available in the area; golf, tennis, badminton, ten-pin bowling amongst others.
The Apartment is ¾ mile from the nearest store and Post Office. Billericay, with its wide range of shops and Railway Station is 2 miles.
Tel 01277 656579
www.thepumphouseapartment.co.uk
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