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Headland Barn, Maldon

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Essex » Maldon
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Headland Barn is a Grade II-listed 17th-century barn conversion in Maldon, Essex. This historic property sleeps eight guests across four super-king bedrooms and offers 1. 2 acres of private grounds within an exclusive estate. The barn combines original features with modern facilities, making it perfect for multi-generational gatherings or groups of friends wanting space and privacy.

Located at the western edge of Maldon, the property sits less than a mile from the town's historic centre and riverside attractions. The area offers easy access to Promenade Park, Hythe Quay and award-winning Essex vineyards.

The accommodation features four super-king bedrooms (one convertible to twins), three bathrooms including two en-suites and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

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About Headland Barn

Headland Barn is a Grade II-listed 17th-century barn conversion in Maldon, Essex. This historic property sleeps eight guests across four super-king bedrooms and offers 1.2 acres of private grounds within an exclusive estate. The barn combines original features with modern facilities, making it perfect for multi-generational gatherings or groups of friends wanting space and privacy.

Located at the western edge of Maldon, the property sits less than a mile from the town's historic centre and riverside attractions. The area offers easy access to Promenade Park, Hythe Quay and award-winning Essex vineyards.

The accommodation features four super-king bedrooms (one convertible to twins), three bathrooms including two en-suites and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Downstairs you'll find a spectacular sitting room with open fire and 300-year-old exposed beams, a vaulted garden room, formal dining room and a kitchen with breakfast island. Additional spaces include a snug, study, boot room, utility and garage gym.

Battle of Maldon site (0.8 miles, 3 minutes), Promenade Park (0.9 miles, 4 minutes), Blackwater Estuary walks (1.2 miles, 5 minutes) and Tiptree Jam Museum (6 miles, 12 minutes) offer excellent group activities.

Headland Barn suits groups wanting historic character, generous living spaces and peaceful countryside surroundings whilst staying close to a proper market town.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Headland Barn

Spacious Historic Barn

Four super-king bedrooms and multiple reception rooms give everyone their own space in this beautifully converted 17th-century barn.

Secure Private Grounds

1.2 acres of enclosed gardens with lawns, patio and barbecue area provide safe outdoor space for children and dogs.

Perfect for Dogs

Very dog-friendly property with secure gardens and direct access to countryside walks along the Blackwater Estuary nearby.

Original Character Features

Exposed 300-year-old beams, two-storey ceilings and working open fire create an atmospheric setting for group gatherings.

Excellent Location

Less than a mile from Maldon's historic centre with shops, pubs and restaurants all within easy walking distance.

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements

One bedroom converts to twins and ground floor en-suite bedroom suits guests with mobility needs perfectly.

Getting To Headland Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Headland Barn by car, take the A414 into Maldon and follow signs towards the western edge of town. The property sits within a private estate with ample parking on a gravel drive for all guests.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel, approximately 7 miles away with regular services to London Liverpool Street. Local taxis provide transfers to the property, or Maldon town centre has bus connections.

Ample off-road parking with EV charging
Hatfield Peverel station (7 miles)
Private estate location near Maldon centre

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Combined Military Services Museum
Distance: 1.8 miles (3 min drive)
CM9 4LQ
The Museum of Power
Distance: 2.5 miles (4 min drive)
CM9 6FR
Colchester Zoo
Distance: 14.6 miles (24 min drive)
CO3 0SL
Maldon Wick
Distance: 0.5 miles (1 min drive)
CM9 6XL
St Peter's Way
Distance: 3.8 miles (6 min drive)
Promenade Park
Distance: 2 miles (7 min drive)
CM9 5UR
Morrisons
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
CM9 6GG
Hayletts Gallery
Distance: 0.8 miles (2 min drive)
CM9 5QX
The Crusty Loaf
Distance: 1.1 miles (3 min drive)
CM9 5EP
North Fambridge Station
Distance: 5.9 miles (11 min drive)
CM3 6NE
Sandon Park and Ride
Distance: 6.8 miles (12 min drive)
CM2 7RU
London Southend Airport
Distance: 20.9 miles (34 min drive)
SS2 6YU
Combined Military Services Museum
Distance: 1.8 miles (3 min drive)
CM9 4LQ
The Museum of Power
Distance: 2.5 miles (4 min drive)
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Colchester Zoo
Distance: 14.6 miles (24 min drive)
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Maldon Wick
Distance: 0.5 miles (1 min drive)
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St Peter's Way
Distance: 3.8 miles (6 min drive)
Promenade Park
Distance: 2 miles (7 min drive)
CM9 5UR
Morrisons
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
CM9 6GG
Hayletts Gallery
Distance: 0.8 miles (2 min drive)
CM9 5QX
The Crusty Loaf
Distance: 1.1 miles (3 min drive)
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North Fambridge Station
Distance: 5.9 miles (11 min drive)
CM3 6NE
Sandon Park and Ride
Distance: 6.8 miles (12 min drive)
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London Southend Airport
Distance: 20.9 miles (34 min drive)
SS2 6YU

Is Headland Barn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The 1.2 acres of secure enclosed gardens provide safe outdoor play space with generous lawns for games. Maldon offers Promenade Park with play areas just 0.9 miles away. Tiptree Jam Museum (6 miles) runs family activities and the Blackwater Estuary provides nature exploration opportunities. The ground floor layout and multiple reception rooms suit families well.
Groups Will Love...
The spectacular sitting room features two-storey ceilings with exposed 300-year-old beams and a working open fire creating an atmospheric focal point for gatherings. A tucked-away snug warmed by the fire offers additional space. The vaulted garden room provides another reception area for lazy mornings overlooking the grounds, whilst the formal dining room seats eight comfortably.
Pet Friendly
Headland Barn welcomes well-behaved dogs with 1.2 acres of secure enclosed gardens providing safe roaming space. The property's location offers direct access to countryside walks along the Blackwater Estuary within 1.2 miles. Multiple ground floor rooms and a boot room for muddy paws make this an excellent choice for dog owners wanting both security and walking opportunities.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Headland Barn

The Blue Boar Hotel

Located 0.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CM9 5PN

The Jolly Sailor

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CM9 5HN

Maldon Salt Cafe

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CM9 5PJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Headland Barn

Is Headland Barn pet friendly?
Yes, this property welcomes well-behaved dogs and provides 1.2 acres of secure enclosed gardens. The location offers excellent countryside walks along the Blackwater Estuary within easy reach.
How many people does Headland Barn sleep?
The barn sleeps eight guests across four super-king bedrooms, with one bedroom convertible to twin singles. Three bathrooms including two en-suites serve all guests comfortably.
What living spaces are available for groups?
The property features a spectacular sitting room with open fire, vaulted garden room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast island and a tucked-away snug. Additional spaces include a study, boot room and utility room.
Is there parking at the property?
Ample off-road parking is available on the gravel drive for all guests. The property also offers electric vehicle charging facilities.
What outdoor space does Headland Barn have?
The property sits within 1.2 acres of private grounds featuring secure enclosed gardens, generous lawns, patio area and barbecue facilities. Garden furniture is provided for outdoor dining.
Are there ground floor facilities?
Yes, one super-king bedroom with private en-suite bathroom is located on the ground floor. All main living areas including kitchen, dining room and sitting room are also on the ground level.
What facilities are provided for groups?
The barn includes a garage gym (adults only), open fire, washing machine, dishwasher and broadband WiFi throughout. Multiple dining and seating areas accommodate group activities comfortably.
How close is Headland Barn to Maldon town centre?
The property sits less than a mile from Maldon's historic centre with shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Promenade Park and Hythe Quay are approximately 0.9 miles away.

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Headland Barn Reviews

We would highly recommend this property. Its peaceful, well located and is stylishly furnished and extremely comfortable. It provided a quiet, relaxing vibe, with multiple areas of the property providing different outlooks and rooms to enjoy. Beds are all comfortable, garden and driveway spacious, and access to Maldon and the wider area perfect. There are also local shorter walks too. This is an interesting and well designed barn conversion with an immediate and lasting wow factor.
Jonathan
A delightful and very spacious barn with many personal touches. We used it as a base to prepare for a local wedding and its location was ideal.
Emelie
Great property for a large group! We had a great time here. Love that it is pet friendly!
Headland Barn is a fabulous property and it couldnt have been better for our family get together. The sumptuous furnishings provided a very comfortable stay and we loved the quality of the bed linen and towels. We had our dogs with us and they were well catered for with dog towels and blankets, dog beds and feeding bowls. It was especially appreciated that the garden was fenced off so that dogs could run around outside. In addition to that, we found some great dog walks within the vicinity. The owners very kindly left a freshly baked sourdough loaf, some butter and jam, plus milk in the fridge. Every little detail and all of the finishing touches made for a really comfortable and relaxed holiday. The house has 2 TV areas and plenty of family board games. Within walking distance we found a traditional English bakery where we bought some amazing cakes. The town has lots of interesting shops and cafes. A must is afternoon tea at Mrs Salisburys!! Without a doubt, well be back!
What an amazing house . Really gorgeous and such attention to detail. Only a couple of minor niggles the barn has a lot of glass and gets very hot . We had an air con unit in our master bedroom but the air from it wasnt particularly cold. A couple of big fans would have been good but there werent any. But other than that fantastic place . Be great for a big group. Highly recommend
Fabulous house with everything you could want for a memorable stay. Lots of places to sit and chill in the house. Everyone thought the beds were incredibly comfortable! The children loved the space inside and out. Nice walk down into Maldon which is a very unspoilt and interesting town. Would recommend!
Theresa
Beautiful property, well equipped and spacious. The garden was ideal for our grandson and dog safe and room for cricket soft ball ! and running around. Ideally situated for Maldon barge trips, Promenade Park and local pub lunches. We all loved the Barn and going home was a wrench ! We would love to go back some day.
Amazing .we all loved the space and location Stunning accommodation
We had a lovely family get together at Headland Barn 6 adults, 1 toddler and 2 dogs. The property is fabulous just as the photos show. Very luxurious spacious comfortable and well equipped. The garden is well kept and private 2 separate areas close to the to the property it is fenced great for our dogs although not quite high enough to stop our whippet escaping after spotting a fox
Nicholas
Amazing house, so much space and so well kitted out
Lisina
We absolutely loved our weekend at Headland Barn. The house and property are really lovely and very wellmaintained. The beds were very comfortable with nice linens & towels, impeccable bathrooms, a wonderful main sitting room with a beautiful and highbeamed ceiling plus there were other nice corners to curl up in. In addition, the eatin kitchen was beautiful and very wellequipped with everything you might look for. The house managerowner not sure was very nice, helpful and responsive while we were there. Headland Farm is an 1110.
Laszlo
The barn is lovely, well decorated and plenty of space. Only thing was the garden, it had a small fence around the perimeter where they are growing hedges. The fence had some holes in and one of the dogs managed to escape into a neighbouring car park twice. Would suggest a more secure boundary if advertised as dog friendly. Due to the size of the barn the WIFI did drop out in certain areas, including the top bedroom on the very far side of the barn. Great location and very peaceful. Just a 5 min drive away from everything. We enjoyed our stay!
7 of us spent a family weekend away in this beautiful house. It was extremely well equipped and very doggy friendly. Every room was beautifully presented and very clean. The kitchen had every utensil you could possibly need! The only issue we had was with the twin bedroom. My two adult children slept in it but the beds were on the small side and not very comfortable. It was also extremely hot in there the whole time. Overall, a fabulous break, and would stay again.
Victoria
A stunning home with all the space, comfort and equipment we needed for a wonderful week with our family and dog. Perfectly located with an easy walk into town with all the restaurants and bars and also a good variety and length of dog walks from the door. Highly recommend for a restful break in such a stunning home
We had a fantastic stay at Headland Barn. Everything had been thought of and we didnt want for anything. Its beautifully furnished and with a wonderfully sunny aspect, even in winter. Our 4 legged friends were well provided for with beds, bowls, snacks and even poo bags! We spent New Years Eve there and had a lovely time. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend it and would love to stay again.
A wonderful property, beautifully laid out with Christmas decorations including a very large tree. Set in nice surroundings away from the main road, making it quiet and secluded. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would recommend it to anyone.
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