Cottage holiday rentals in Chelmsford

We had a restful and relaxing long weekend at Little Fenn. With a toddler we found lots to do both indoors and outdoors. The local zoo as well as a short drive to the beach was a treat. The air was clean and we enjoyed waking up to the sound of birds. Kirran was very responsive and anticipated our needs with recommendations of things to do with a toddler. Thank you for a beautiful get away from the London rush!

Cathy was a wonderful host and communicated well. The countryside was beautiful, we throughly enjoyed the use of the hot tubs and outdoor areas. I would recommend this place for large groups.

Was already impressed with the pictures on the listing but the property exceeded my expectations. Somehow it was better than the pictures would suggest!! Secluded, clean, charming, comfortable, spacious, characterful. Beautiful views. Friendly donkeys. Immaculate gardens. Tranquil walks. The most equipped kitchen you can imagine. We were a group of 8 and everyone felt at home instantly. The one thing I would say is that the hot tub certainly needs pre-heating before you arrive if you intend using it the day you get there- it took at least 8 hours+ of rigorous attention to the wood fire to reach temperature. Overall a truly memorable and lovely stay. Thank you.

Hollie was fast responsive when I had messaged her before booking. The cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived and the hot tub was ready for use. We had a great stay here and enjoyed our time x

A beautiful cottage set in beautiful grounds. Perfect for our teenage girls who loved the hot tub and fire pit. Amanda our host was great and very helpful. Would definitely would love to stay again.

As a family of foodies and in particular loving shellfish West mersea and the cottage were absolutely perfect for us. Our two teenagers loved the hot tub and we thoroughly enjoyed cooking good food in the small but perfectly formed kitchen and sitting in the sunshine in a very pretty deck watching the world go by. three nights was a treat, But perhaps a few extra just to make sure we could try all of the wonderful food offerings West Mersey provides . Thanks Roland for being a great host - we loved the cottage and would love to return.

Lovely house perfect for a special gathering. Lots of different zones to break out into. Lovely big garden too. Very comfortable and homely

We stayed in this wonderful cottage retreat for a weekend as a birthday treat for my husband and it was fabulous! The cottage was charming, intimate and felt like the perfect restful getaway. The grounds are really unique and the location was beautiful and calm. Doug was really helpful giving us all the information we'd need - thank you for a lovely time! And the hot tub was a great touch as well!

Perfect cottage for a 2 night stay, great location with parking, easy to walk to pubs and restaurants. Peter was very responsive and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend this property.

Lovely property right in the heart of Whitstable really convenient for the beach, harbour, shops & restaurants. Very well equipped with lovely outdoor space. Fantastic choice for a weekend break. Thank you Maya

Lovely house with a perfect, homely space. Perfect location for pubs restaurants and seafront and no issues parking directly outside either. Lovely stay! Thank you

Our second stay, and we had a fantastic time. Lovely cottage with lots of space, perfect location, and great communication with Janet throughout. We will be booking again for sure!

What a fabulous place to stay, quiet and peaceful with a lovely courtyard are to sit out in - but go out through the gate and you are across the road from the beach or a few yards from the centre of town. We booked it when we were visiting family in the area and will hopefully do so again when we next go down.

We had a friendly greeting when we arrived at the Dough Cottage, and Alison helped with parking and places to eat: plus a few ‘things to know’ about the property. Alison had left us some yummy snacks and milk in the fridge! The garden is very secure which was great for our dog, Ted. The location is perfect, literally around the corner from the high street, and a short walk to the seafront, but also tucked away which gave us privacy. Lots of equipment in the kitchen and toiletries in the bathroom. The pillows and bedding were great quality. I loved all of the coffee table books and art around the cottage. We (family of 4) had a fab stay and would definitely recommend Dough Cottage to anyone looking to stay in Whistable.

We had a wonderful stay at Caroline’s beautiful barn conversion. Everything was immaculate, lots of space, well equipped and furnished and so comfortable in every respect. Caroline was so welcoming and helpful and had provided so many very thoughtful extra touches, from all the ingredients for a delicious full breakfast with bacon and amazing fresh hen’s eggs, chocolate brownies, sweets to toiletries and so much more. Caroline really had anticipated all any guests could possibly need. The setting is so peaceful and just a short stroll to all the amenities of this lovely village and so easy to explore Cambridge from too. We were all very sad to leave at the end of our stay.

We felt privileged to be in such an amazing place. Very comfortable Cottage in beautiful grounds. So quiet and peaceful. The surrounding countryside is spectacular and we enjoyed several really lovely walks in the area.

Fantastic cottage in idyllic location. Photos do not do it justice - it’s a beautiful cottage, full of character and charm. Lovely garden too. Had a wonderful stay and communication was excellent.

Joe and Tamsyn were very welcoming. The cottage was lovely and offered everything we needed. Highly recommend for a little sea break!

Such a gorgeous place to stay, a charming little cottage in a pristine village! Cottage was well stocked, and we felt right at home. Would love to visit again

Stunning cottage in stunning grounds of a stately home / manor. The cottage is in a private orchard so you have a lovely very large green / garden with the accompanying birdsong to enjoy to yourselves! There are no other cottages so the grounds are private and wonderful to explore on foot too. The kids brought their bikes for some cycling on the attached woodland paths and lovely for morning or evening walks. The cottage itself is modern, spotless and well heated, lovely roll top bath and walk in showers. The cottage from outside to in is all one floor so great for our baby who was crawling (there is one step between the kitchen and living room). Hosts were very responsive and welcoming.

Jacqui popped round to say hi. Extremely responsive & helpful. Lovely relaxing accommodation

Really enjoyed our stay in Burnham on Crouch and this property is very well located to explore the area. Quirky, tastefully decorated and well furnished. Lovely, well designed garden allows you to take in the sun all through the day. Local convenience store is very close by and Burnham has many great pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. All of which are pretty much a stones throw away. Parking was a little tricky as we had to use the free public car park but once we found the little alley at the end of the terrace the car park is actually only 1min away. Really enjoyed our stay.

We had a four night stay for our sons 18th Birthday, as family of six. The location was serene Your self contained property and garden was lovely. We had an issue with lack of seats inside and out, but Rupert responded very quickly and was super helpful bringing more over to us. He couldn't be more obliging The four dogs are most friendly & very well behaved dogs, They visited us most mornings and evenings. Even as we ate outside, but don't worry as they were so well behaved and didn't cause any problems while we sat and ate. One in particular took a shine to our daughter and was still with us most nights outside, while we were sitting around & having a fire until 10.30/11 pm at night. She loved it. I am allergic to dogs but also fell in love with them . The wildlife was amazing too. A serene setting and the dogs were an added bonus for my sons birthday treat, as they became a part of our family for a short while. We would return but as a family of four next time.

We had a lovely relaxing stay here and the hosts were really accommodating. Thank you!