Luxury Lakeside Escape with pool – Near London | House in Brentwood
8 Bedroom House in Herongate, Brentwood
Welcome to Merry Lakes – a luxury countryside escape set across 13 glorious acres of private lakes, woodlands, and manicured gardens. Whether you’re planning a special celebration, family reunion, or simply need to unplug in nature, Merry Lakes offers the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment - all within a 30 minute ride from London.
The space:
Merry Lakes is designed for unforgettable group getaways — comfortably accommodating up to 19 guests across 8 stylish bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The layout makes it equally suited for extended family stays, corporate retreats, or celebratory gatherings. (Share your plans with us — we’ll help make them special!)
Highlights inside the house:
• 🏊 A bright, heated indoor swimming pool for year-round enjoyment
• 🧖 A rejuvenating sauna and a fully equipped private gym
• 🍷 A sleek private bar with fridges and glassware, plus an impressive wine cellar
• 🎯 Games room stocked with a pool table and classic board games
• 📺 Spacious lounge areas with smart TV and console for entertainment
• 🍽️ A fully fitted kitchen and an expansive dining space for shared meals
Outdoors, discover your 13-acre private estate:
• 🌊 Six serene lakes with peaceful walkways and your own rowing boat
• 🐎 Three stunning horses and two adorable miniature Shetland ponies
• 🎾 A full-size tennis court
• 🎥 A requestable outdoor cinema setup for magical movie nights
• 🍖 BBQ and firepit zones, including a lakeside BBQ pit
• ♟️ Giant chess, table tennis and darts
•🌳 Expansive lawns, paddocks, woodlands, and abundant wildlife
• 🪑 Ample outdoor seating for al fresco dining and an outdoor bar for sunset drinks
Added comforts:
• ⚡ Fast Wi-Fi throughout the house
• 🛏️ Thoughtful luxury touches in every room
• 🛶 Life vests and gear for your lakeside adventures
• 🎁 Welcome goodies
No matter the season: summer lakeside days, festive winter retreats, or big celebrations -- Merry Lakes blends upscale comfort with absolute freedom, just 30 minutes from London.
Guest access:
From arrival to departure, the entire estate is exclusively yours. You’ll have private access to all 13 acres, including the main house, lakes, woodlands, and every amenity on offer.
While you may occasionally see our discreet groundskeeper or equestrian caretakers tending to the horses, ponies, and property, they ensure everything remains in top condition, and will not intrude on your stay.
We offer easy self-check-in via a smart lock, with secure gated parking for multiple vehicles.
Our team is just a call or message away if you need anything, otherwise the estate is fully yours -- peaceful, private, and perfectly set up for a memorable stay.
Welcome to Merry Lakes – your dream escape just outside London. Perfect for celebrations, reunions, or total switch-off time. With a private pool, gym, sauna, games room, tennis court, BBQ area, and 13 acres with six lakes (plus a rowing boat!), there’s loads to do (or not do!), at your own pace in total privacy.
Merry Lakes is made for unforgettable group getaways, with 8 stylish bedrooms, 3 sleek bathrooms, and standout amenities at every turn. Indoors, enjoy a private bar, wine cellar, games room with pool table and console, table tennis, gym, sauna, and an indoor pool. Step outside to your own tennis court, BBQ area, outdoor cinema, giant chess set, and a peaceful lake with a rowing boat. It’s the kind of place you’ll never want to leave—where luxury meets pure fun.
Luxury Lakeside Escape with pool – Near London is located in Herongate. Luxury Lakeside Escape with pool – Near London provides accommodation, featuring Pool, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Pool, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Luxury Lakeside Escape with pool – Near London has 8 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 19 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Herongate has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Herongate, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
This Property is OneKey Eligible
Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, villas, cottages, cabins, and more when you book on Vrbo.
Amenities
Facility Overview
-
Heating
-
Hair dryer
-
3 bathrooms
-
Towels provided
-
Bed sheets provided
-
8 bedrooms
-
Living room
-
Fireplace
-
Dining room
-
Refrigerator
-
Coffee/tea maker
-
Toaster
-
Oven
-
Stovetop
-
Cookware/dishes/utensils
-
Dishwasher
-
Laundry facilities
-
Washing machine and dryer
-
Beach towels
-
Onsite parking
-
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
-
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
-
1 stairs to reach property
-
Smoke-free property
-
Wheelchair-accessible pool
-
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
-
Fitness center
-
Power boating nearby
-
Boat on site
-
Table tennis
-
Pool or billiards table
-
Arcade/game room
-
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
-
Unit size: 6500 sq ft (604 sq m)
-
On the lake
-
Highchair
-
Iron/ironing board
-
WiFi available
-
Porch or lanai
-
Garden
-
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
-
Fire extinguisher
-
First aid kit
-
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
-
Sauna
-
Heated pool
-
Indoor pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
