Kestrel Gardens Dunmow

The property itself is beautiful, spacious, and well designed, with a good level of privacy and a lovely setting. We appreciated the EV charging point, the pet-friendly setup, and the generous kitchen space. The price was also very reasonable for the size and quality of the accommodation. Overall, it’s a lovely property with plenty of positives and potential, but some attention to comfort, maintenance, and the guest arrival experience would make a significant difference.

There were a few areas that could be improved. The property was quite difficult to find, especially at night with nearby roadworks and roundabouts, and clearer signage at the entrance gate would really help future guests. We also struggled with the key lock on arrival, which was frustrating after a long journey in the cold. Unfortunately, the heating wasn't on when we arrived, and it wasn’t immediately clear how to operate it, as the Nest/Hive system didn’t appear to work properly, so the house felt quite cold until we figured it out the next day. Although the garden initially appeared secure for dogs, there were burrow holes under and beyond the fence, which may be worth addressing for pet owners. Some maintenance and finishing touches would also improve the overall experience, particularly considering the sizeable security deposit requested. The outdoor lighting was confusing, as we could only operate one light in the kitchen and couldn’t locate the switches for the others. Garden furniture would also have been a lovely addition. A few housekeeping details could have been better attended to — the tumble dryer still had water and lint that needed emptying, and the dishwasher performance wasn’t great. The main bedroom bed squeaked quite badly whenever we moved and had to be pulled away from the wall to improve it. The sofa was also not especially comfortable.

Amazing house to stay in for a girl weekend away of relaxing and catching up. So much room inside with everything needed

The postcode didn’t take you to the property so we had a moment to find it but was easily done

Schoonmaaksters waren om 17.30 uur (ipv 15 uur) klaar met de schoonmaak. Eettafel was te klein voor 8 laat staan voor 11 mensen, paste ook niet in de keuken. Toiletbrillen waren te kleine en zaten los. Veel dingen waren stuk of zaten niet goed vast. Meubilair vrij krap allemaal mbt het aantal.

Clean and tidy

Not enough facilities for self catering, broken garden furniture and split toilet seat, not enough cutlery or plates