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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This beautifully presented sea view apartment offers a perfect base for guests to explore the popular Essex coast. Garden with patio furniture. WiFi. Sea views. Colchester 18 miles. (Ref. 980201)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From €492

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous holiday home resting in the heart of Manningtree, Essex. Views of the estuary. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Character features. Lawford 1.3 miles; Colchester 9.6 miles; Harwich 10 miles. (Ref. 1099051)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From €588

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Little Haven is a spacious garage conversion situated on a residential development the village of Kirby Cross, Essex. Open-plan. Wheelchair-friendly. Frinton-on-Sea 2.3 miles; Walton-on-the-Naze 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1146110)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From €428

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From €532

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A picturesque bungalow nestled in Monk Street, Essex. Accessible accommodation. Outstanding surroundings. En-suite. Great Dunmow 4.8 miles; Saffron Walden 9.2 miles; Chelmsford 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1054079)

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


for 7 nights From €494

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Annex is a pleasant, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Thorrington, Essex. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Near pub and shop. Brightlingsea 3.1 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 7.3 miles; Colchester 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1111076)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From €414

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Island Retreat is a delightful cottage resting in West Mersea, Essex, with a hot tub and close by shops, pubs, and beaches. Colchester 10 miles; Maldon 16.7 miles; Dedham Vale AONB 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1197675)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Thu 4th Jun to 31st Dec 2026


for 7 nights From €1694

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bradley's Barn is a beautiful, single-storey barn conversion resting in the small village of Boxted near Great Horkesley in Essex with an open-plan space. Colchester 4.2 miles; Sudbury 12.4 miles; Ipswich 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1173702)

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


for 7 nights From €668