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Oakleaves, a charming, ground-floor cottage resting in West Mersea in Essex, boasting off-road parking, an open-plan layout, and a short walk to a beach. Peldon 3.7 miles; Abberton 4.6 miles; Colchester 10 miles. (Ref. 1165468)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £480

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A contemporary, first-floor apartment overlooking the sea in Harwich, Essex. Open-plan living. Close to beach and amenities. Bedroom with en-suite. Clacton-on-Sea 15.9 miles; Colchester 18.9 miles. (Ref. 1101146)

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7 nights from £581

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Curry Farm is a wonderful, detached holiday cottage located on the outskirts of Bradwell-on-Sea near Tillingham in Essex, set on 65 acres of nature reserve. Burnham-on-Crouch 8.6 miles; Maldon 14.6 miles; Chelmsford 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1178953)

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7 nights from £462

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.6

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Hide and Sleep is a detached home resting in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. Annex in garden. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Clacton-on-Sea 7.8 miles; Harwich 12.5 miles; Colchester 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1143012)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £1006

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
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21 Skippers Way is a spacious holiday home in Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, boasting a balcony, a barbecue in the garden and is near the beach for activities. Frinton on Sea 2.2 miles; Clacton 8.2 miles; Harwich 13 miles; Colchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1168645)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

7 nights from £630

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.2

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This large, semi-detached house rests in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. Close to beach. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Wallesea Island 12.5 miles; Chelmsford 21.6 miles; London 45.8 miles. (Ref. 1100573)

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7 nights from £459

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.6

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This Castle Hedingham cottage is perfectly situated in the heart of this pretty village. Spacious and comfortable accommodation. Sudbury 7 miles. (Ref. 15314)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £298

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes
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Rough Hill House, a beautiful, grand abode set in East Hanningfield near Bicknacre in Essex, enjoying a hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, and barbecue. Danbury 3.4 miles; South Woodham Ferrers 4.1 miles; Chelmsford 6.3 miles; Southend-on-Sea 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1162293)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £4020

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo
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A beautifully-presented holiday home resting on Mersea Island, Essex. Private garden. Off-road parking. Close to beach. Smart TV. Colchester 9.6 miles; Ipswich 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1110486)

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7 nights from £819

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms0
  • PetsNo
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B&B 2 is a romantic single-storey studio-style cottage in Great Sampford, Essex boasting an open-plan layout, garden with furniture and a nearby river. Saffron Walden 8.5 miles; Haverhill 8.8 miles; Braintree 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1171522)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from £389

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A terraced property resting in Clare, Suffolk. Couples retreat. Pet-friendly. Lavenham 10.4 miles; Long Melford 7.2 miles; Sudbury 2.6 miles (Ref. 1133208)

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7 nights from £506

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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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Delightful thatched cottage in Essex seaside town of Walton-on-the-Naze. One double bedroom, enclosed garden. Beach 2 mins walk. (Ref. 13617)

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  • Off-road parking

7 nights from £376

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A traditional bungalow situated in the coastal village of Jaywick, Essex. Beach nearby. Sofa bed. Enclosed garden. Clacton-on-Sea 2.1 miles. (Ref. 1129588)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • 10% off - Sat 5th Jul to 30th Aug 2025

7 nights from £393

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo
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Ivy Cottage is a detached cottage tucked away on the idyllic Mersea Island, Essex that is close to the beach for seaside fun and near plenty of amenities. Colchester 10.3 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1174659)

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  • Washing machine

7 nights from £493

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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A family-friendly holiday home in Shotley, Suffolk. WiFi. Parking. Gardens. Rural views. Chelmondiston 2.5 miles; Ipswich 9.3 miles; Felixstowe 21.4; Aldeburgh 33.8 miles. (Ref. 1160398)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £552

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo
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The Woodshed is a delightful, single-storey annexe located on the rural outskirts of Tendring, near Weeley, in Essex, featuring a studio-style design. Holland-on-Sea 7.8 miles; Colchester 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1171032)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Wed 11th Jun to 31st Aug 2025

7 nights from £384

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo
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B&B 3 is a charming, single-storey studio-style converted stable located in Great Sampford, Essex, enjoying countryside views and an open-plan layout. Haverhill 8.4 miles; Chelmsford 25.2 miles; Colchester 30.2 miles. (Ref. 1171523)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from £389

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Bluebird is a suitable, pet-friendly, single-storey caravan situated on a holiday park in Seawick near Jaywick in Essex, complete with on-site facilities. Clacton-on-Sea 5.7 miles; Holland-on-Sea 7 miles. (Ref. 1176290)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from £385

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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46 Tower Road is a splendid, first-floor apartment resting in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Close to amenities and a beach. Off-road parking. Balcony. Colchester 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1143142)

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  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from £394

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes
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Caravan 941 is a suitable single-storey lodge located in bustling Clacton-On-Sea in Essex, boasting on-site facilities and a short walk to a beach and pub. Colchester 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1174649)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from £464