A beautifully appointed private retreat just minutes from Hylands House — where 574 acres of parkland meets quiet, intimate luxury of your very own.
Hylands Estate is one of Essex's most spectacular settings — a Grade II* listed mansion set in 574 acres of landscaped parkland, just 30 minutes from London. If you're attending a wedding there, the grandeur of the occasion deserves accommodation that does it justice.
Oak Nook is in Galleywood, just minutes from the estate — a beautifully considered self-contained annex that offers everything a hotel room can't: privacy, quiet, your own kitchen, your own front door, and the kind of unhurried comfort that makes a long, joyful day feel properly complete.
Gold-leaf ceilings and silk-lined walls at Hylands. A soaking rainfall shower and a sumptuous king-size bed at Oak Nook. An occasion matched at every stage.
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The oaks on Galleywood Common have stood for decades. They know a thing or two about enduring beauty — and so does Oak Nook.— Oak Nook · Hosted by Mel
Hylands Estate sits on the edge of Chelmsford — and Oak Nook in Galleywood is just a short drive away. No lengthy taxi rides. No last-train anxiety.
A self-contained annex with off-road parking. No shared corridors. Adults-only, verified guests. Oak Nook offers genuine privacy, not merely the promise of it.
Premium luxury bedding, blackout curtains, bedside dimmable lighting and a soaking rainfall shower. You'll sleep beautifully at Oak Nook.
Generous wardrobe space and a beautifully appointed shower room. Prepare for Hylands Estate the way it deserves — in comfort, in your own time.
The Nespresso machine is ready for the morning after. So is the full kitchen, and so is Galleywood Common — just outside the front door.
Mel provides everything you need with a personal touch. Your privacy is entirely your own — but clear instructions are there for everything, and Mel is always close by if you need her.
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Everything a thoughtful guest deserves.
Mel was a fantastic host — so lovely and very accommodating. The place was absolutely spotless and we had a very comfortable night's sleep. Can't recommend it highly enough!— Tom · July 2025 · London · Verified Airbnb Guest
Galleywood is a short journey from Hylands Estate and right at the heart of Chelmsford, putting Oak Nook in an ideal position for guests arriving from across Essex and beyond.
Oak Nook is a single, private annex — once it's booked, it's gone. Check availability and reserve through our official Airbnb listing.
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