Essex Retreat

Welcome to Essex Country Retreat, an exclusive venue tailored specifically for corporate events and team gatherings immersed in nature.

Whether you're planning a strategic meeting, team-building workshop, or executive retreat, Essex Country Retreat offers the ideal setting to inspire creativity and foster collaboration.

Designed with corporate groups in mind, the property features self-contained chalets for added privacy alongside spacious communal areas.

Inside the main house, you’ll find a large living area, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a spacious dining room, and a charming conservatory with picturesque garden views.

The 2-acre gardens provide ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation, complete with a year-round hot tub for unwinding after productive sessions.

The carp pond is securely fenced for guest safety.

Bedrooms

• 14 guest bedrooms across the house, cabins, and chalets

• All cabins and chalets are en-suite

• Most rooms offer scenic garden views

• Travel cots available upon request

Room Breakdown

• Main House, 6 bedrooms

• 2 twin rooms

• 2 twin or king rooms

• 1 single room

• 1 double room

• 3 main house bedrooms are en-suite

• Cabins, 2 bedrooms

• 2 twin or king rooms

• Chalets, 6 bedrooms

• 6 double rooms

Meeting Space

• No separate meeting space

• Main house has a long table seating 20+ team members

Facilities

• Self-contained chalets

• Spacious communal areas

• Large living area

• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher

• Spacious dining room

• Conservatory with garden views

• 2-acre gardens

• Year-round hot tub

Travel

• Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Liverpool Street to Southminster station

• Short transfer of 15 minutes from the station

Catering & Activities

• Full stay catering available through My Event Concierge

• Team-building activities available through My Event Concierge

Experiences

• Murder mystery

• Cocktail class

• Laser clay shooting

• Axe throwing

• Yoga or Tai Chi

• And more