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Downham Hall

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Billericay with free parking

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Lobby
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View
Meeting facility
Front of property
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Castledon Road, Downham Hall, Essex, Billericay, England, CM11 1LG
  • Place, Hanningfield Reservoir
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Festival Leisure Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Billericay

At Downham Hall you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Hanningfield Reservoir and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve. Highlights at this B&B include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Billericay B&B include Delta Force Paintball Billericay and Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Stock Brook Country Club - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hanningfield Reservoir - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Festival Leisure Park - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 14 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Wickford Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marco Polo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quart Pot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan PH - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Downham Hall

Bed & breakfast in Billericay with free parking
As a guest of Downham Hall, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Downham Hall also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Billericay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Downham Hall offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.5 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Downham Hall B&B Billericay
Downham Hall Billericay
Downham Hall Billericay
Downham Hall Bed & breakfast
Downham Hall Bed & breakfast Billericay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Downham Hall?

Downham Hall offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Downham Hall?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downham Hall on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$198.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Downham Hall?

Yep, Downham Hall has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Downham Hall?

The closest beach to Downham Hall is Thorney Bay Beach (14.1 km).

What makes Downham Hall a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Downham Hall.

Is Downham Hall family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Downham Hall is a hit with families.

Does Downham Hall serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downham Hall?

No, Downham Hall does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Downham Hall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Downham Hall?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Downham Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Highly recommend Downham Hall

Superb. I wish we’d booked for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family

Welcoming stay

Lovely stay - perfectly comfortable accommodation for this section of our road trip around UK. Good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downham Hall Hotel, a real Gem

The Hotel is an absolute must, it’s set in secluded grounds surrounded by amazing views across the beautiful Essex countryside, the staff are absolutely fantastic and nothing was too much trouble, a special shout out to Stephen who made us feel so welcome and spent time telling us about the Hotels History, Christina and the team ensured they made our stay a real pleasure, our room was fantastic, spacious and super clean, as for the food it was incredible !!! I have eaten in some of the best restaurants in the world and the quality of the food at Downham hall rivals them all, it was real Michelin star quality, needless to say we will definitely be back and will be telling all of our friends about this real gem of a Hotel !!!! Or should we keep it to ourselves??? lol !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous country setting, great views, food and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a fabulous rural location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garreth, Huddersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, staff super friendly and helpful, rooms gorgeous and the bed sooo comfy!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super

Super boutique one night stay. Very quiet location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downham Hall is a beautiful venue, food is amazing and the staff always go above and beyond. 5 star ⭐
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business Trip

There day business stop over Would recommend 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend treat

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

A very welcoming country retreat. Excellent staff service, attention to detail 5 star. Woke to birdsong, after a restful nights sleep. Evening meal was superb. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely service and great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean bedroom and bathroom. Staff were friendly and attentive, making it a very relaxing and stress free stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Airdrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a stellar stay at Downham Hall. It was really quite lovely, and exactly the British experience that we were looking for. Fantastic staff, and a very picturesque location. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet countryside stay. Thank you. Aaron & Stacey
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and nice views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tippy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really friendly

Really friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024