Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Nook is booked exclusively through its official Airbnb listing. This keeps everything transparent, secure, and protected for both you and Mel. Mel typically responds within the hour.

The standard minimum for mid-week bookings is two nights, which suits business guests well. Weekend availability varies — check the listing for your specific dates. If you're attending a weekday wedding nearby and need just a single night, message Mel through Airbnb and she'll do everything she can to help.

Yes — message Mel through Airbnb, let her know the venue and your date, and she will do her best to open up a single night at the standard rate. She can't always promise availability, but she will always try.

Check-in is from 3:00 pm. Check-out is by 11:00 am. Early check-in or late check-out may occasionally be possible — just ask Mel via Airbnb when you book and she'll let you know.

Oak Nook uses a secure lockbox for self check-in, so there's no need to meet anyone on arrival. Full instructions and your access code are provided by Mel through Airbnb before you arrive. You can let yourself in from 3:00 pm.

Yes — free off-road parking for one vehicle is available on the private, CCTV-monitored driveway. Please park on the left-hand side of the drive.

Everything you need for a comfortable stay: exclusive use of the entire Oak Nook annex, all bed linen and towels, fast WiFi at 88 Mbps, free off-road parking, and full use of all appliances including the Nespresso machine, ceramic hob, double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. There are no hidden extras.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a Nespresso machine, ceramic hob, double oven, microwave, Bosch fridge/freezer, and Kenwood dishwasher. All crockery, glassware, and cookware are provided. There are also local shops, a Morrisons, and several restaurants within a five-minute walk.

Yes — fast WiFi at 88 Mbps is available throughout the annex at no extra charge. Connection details are included in the arrival information Mel sends via Airbnb.

Yes. Oak Nook is reserved exclusively for adult guests (18+) with verified Airbnb profiles and a positive review history. This is to ensure a quiet, undisturbed experience for everyone who stays.

No. Pets are not permitted at Oak Nook.

No. Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside or immediately outside the property, and the use of candles is not permitted anywhere in the annex. We ask that guests respect this fully — thank you.

Oak Nook is at Stock Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8PW — on the edge of Galleywood Common, approximately 2.5 miles south of Chelmsford city centre. Full driving directions are on our Find Us page.

Oak Nook is approximately 2.5 miles and 5–10 minutes by car from Chelmsford city centre. From Chelmsford station, trains to London Liverpool Street run regularly and take approximately 35 minutes. The A12 is just over a mile away, with easy access to the M25.

Your privacy is entirely your own — Mel is completely unobtrusive. Clear instructions for every appliance and feature in the annex are provided on arrival. But if you ever need anything at all, Mel is always close by and reachable through Airbnb messaging.