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The Prince of Wales

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The Prince of Wales, Woodham Road, Stow Maries, CM3 6SA, Purleigh, CM3 6SA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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The Prince of Wales
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About this property

Historic Setting

The Prince of Wales in Purleigh offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only property features a traditional restaurant and bar, complemented by free WiFi.

Comfortable Accommodations

Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and electric kettles. Additional amenities include baths, seating areas, and ground-floor units.

Dining Experience

Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, alongside dinner featuring British cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The restaurant offers a cosy ambience.

Local Attractions

Located 19 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 23 km from London Southend Airport, the property is near attractions such as Hylands Park and Hadleigh Castle. Highly rated for breakfast, staff, and room comfort.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Check In outside our listed check in times (14:00-21:00) cannot be guaranteed.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

• You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

Legal information

This property is managed by The Prince of Wales.

Located in Stow Maries, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Prince of Wales

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Prince of Wales is 0.5 km from the center of Stow Maries.
Room options at The Prince of Wales include:
  • This double room features a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.9

Very good

160 reviews

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Lisa

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 days ago
10.0
+ The food was delicious rooms were very comfortable everything you needed The food was delicious rooms were very comfortable everything you needed

young couple · Deluxe King Room

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Sarah

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 weeks ago
10.0
+ didn't gmhavw breakfast didn't gmhavw breakfast
- it was a little cold in the room when we arrived but was ok once we came back to sleep. didn't affect stay it was a little cold in the room when we arrived but was ok once we came back to sleep. didn't affect stay

young couple · Small Double Room

Facilities of The Prince of Wales

Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Parking Internet services Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Internet services

General

  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest reviews for The Prince of Wales

8.9

Very good

160 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.2
Facilities 8.7
Cleanliness 9.0
Comfort 9.1
Value for money 8.5
Location 9.0
Free Wifi 9.1

Score distribution

Superb
97
Good
50
Okay
10
Poor
2
Very poor
1

Scores by traveler type

Couples 8.9
With friends 9.5
Families 9.0
Business travelers 8.3
Solo travelers 8.3

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Guest reviews

L

Lisa

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe King Room Deluxe King Room 2 days ago young couple
+ The food was delicious rooms were very comfortable everything you needed
S

Sarah

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Small Double Room Small Double Room 2 weeks ago young couple
+ didn't gmhavw breakfast
− it was a little cold in the room when we arrived but was ok once we came back to sleep. didn't affect stay
K

Katherine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe King Room Deluxe King Room 3 weeks ago young couple
+ Amazing venue with great food
− Nothing, was wonderful
K

Ken

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Small Double Room Small Double Room 1 month ago young couple
+ Location, standard of food was excellent, friendly staff
− Could do with a bigger TV in the room…
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David

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Small Double Room Small Double Room 1 month ago solo traveller
+ We recently stayed at the Prince of Wales Pub in Stow Maries, Essex, while attending a private family celebration for my uncle's birthday. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. We were given a wonderful dog-friendly room, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The birthday celebration was held in the beautiful Orangery Conservatory, providing the perfect setting for a special family occasion. What made the day even more impressive was that, completely by chance, our celebration fell on the same date as the pub's annual Hops & Farmers Festival. Despite the venue being exceptionally busy with a large number of guests attending the festival, the service for our private family event was never compromised. The staff managed both occasions seamlessly, ensuring everyone received excellent attention and service throughout the day. The food, atmosphere and organisation were all exceptional, and the professionalism and friendliness of the team really stood out. It is clear that the staff take great pride in what they do. Kudos to all the staff at the Prince of Wales Pub for making our family celebration so memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already looking forward to booking another visit in the near future. Highly recommended! 🐾🥂🎉
− There's nothing to suggest