Laurels

We spent 6 amazing nights in Laurels under the loving care of Trish and Stan❤️ We were attending a wedding in Chelmsford and it was a very good option. We felt super comfortable since the first minute and the communication leading up to the arrival was top notch. You basically stay at their beautiful home in super comfortable rooms. As this is their home the attention to the detail is excellent. Room is cleaned everyday. Every morning Trish makes you delicious, fresh and homemade breakfast served to your liking. Stan was always on call for us to drive us around with very good prices. We honestly felt like we were visiting our parents house we were at home away from home. We really didn't want to leave :( will definitely visit again! Also a huge plus they have a super cute kitty Thank you so much for everything!

Read and believe any low reviews you can find on this site as well as other travel sites. The owner is arrogant and condescending, and will feel the need to explain how to turn on and use every single item in your room, which takes about 15 minutes. It is just part of the “ check-in” procedure as he calls it. When I checked in, he jokingly offered me to stay in his room when I asked for a quiet bedroom in the back of the house away from traffic. Unprofessional and creepy. He will stand over you at breakfast and stare at you, and if you move one of your dishes, he will place it back to where he wanted it as you are eating, and remove dishes you are still actively eating from and immediately start washing them and pots and pans while you are sitting in the kitchen, trying to enjoy breakfast. When I checked in, I set my camera bag down on a blanket on the bed, he immediately grabbed it and started putting it into a closet. When I left the first morning, he followed me to the door and asked me when I was returning, you have absolutely no privacy there. I had made a cup of coffee and set it in the small refrigerator to enjoy that afternoon, when I returned back to my room, I find all of my personal possessions had been moved, as well as a fan I had set up by the door to block all of the household noises, he had unplugged it, and put it where he wanted it, along with a box of tissues I put next to the bed, he returned it back to where he wanted it. When I opened the refrigerator to get my cup of coffee, it was gone. When I asked him what happened to it, he told me “he thought I had mistakenly left it in there so he dumped it” when I told him that was not acceptable, he changed his story to that he had to follow household procedures by disinfecting every cup and glass in each room. Absolutely unacceptable and bizarre behavior. He makes his guest feel unwelcome and uncomfortable, do yourself a favor and find another place to stay if you want peace and quiet and privacy.

I stayed here a few months ago, and after much deliberation, I feel duty-bound to leave this review—if only to warn others. Under no circumstances would I recommend staying here. From the moment I arrived, the so-called “hosts” created an atmosphere so uncomfortable that I genuinely struggled to relax. Their attitude was unwelcoming, borderline hostile, and riddled with unnecessary rules that made me feel more like an unwelcome intruder than a paying guest. Breakfast? Not at the time I requested. Instead, I was given a yogurt—but with strict instructions that I could not eat it in my room. Apparently, the concept of guest comfort is entirely lost on them. The check-in process was beyond patronising—a long, drawn-out lecture on every tiny, insignificant detail of the room: which switches could be used, which were off-limits, don’t touch the blinds, don’t adjust the heating, here’s how the shower works (as if I’d never seen one before). It wasn’t hospitality; it was an exercise in control. The whole thing felt less like an introduction to my stay and more like an insufferable brag about the house itself, which I had absolutely no interest in. The worst part? The feeling that at any moment, the host might appear to enforce their draconian, joyless rules. It was oppressive. I’ve stayed in many places, and never have I felt so unwelcome or restricted. I cannot stress this enough: DO NOT STAY HERE. Avoid at all costs.

A nice welcome to this wonderful B & B/guest house set in beautiful surroundings. The accommodation was very clean & a lot of attention to detail. A very comfortable bed with excellent quality mattress! Stan & Trish put on & cooked us a delicious breakfast all sourced locally that set us up for the day! Nothing was too much trouble! Good arrangements for guests wanting to come home a little later in the evening (we visited a friend locally & got chatting away!) Would definitely recommend & would stay here again, Thank you both! 🙏😊

Laurel's BnB is an absolute gem! From the cozy ambiance to the impeccable hospitality, every moment spent there feels like a warm embrace. Laurel's attention to detail and genuine care for her guests truly shine through in every aspect of the experience. It's not just a place to stay; it's a haven of comfort and charm that leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Thank you, Laurel, for creating such a delightful retreat!

One word superb, wonderful hosts , very well appointed room, super breakfast. From the moment you walk in you are aware you are going to have a quality stay. Thinking of staying anywhere else ?? Well don't it's that good.