Cottage holiday rentals in Essex

Great location and Paul was a very helpful and communicative host, even helping one of our guests recover some belongings they had left behind. Thank you very much, Emily

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.

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.

Forest Cottage was an amazing place to stay! I was visiting family and this was a great place to relax and have our own space for the vacation . Great rural location , yet close enough to amenities etc . We had an issue with the toilet and Jason promptly had a plumber out to fix it. Quiet and charming place. Jason was very responsive and easy to reach out to if we had any issues . My only suggestion would be to have a binder or booklet with more detailed instructions on the cottage rather than hand written notes ( ex. How to use the stovetop, where the outside lights are located etc). Beautiful country views with access to Hatfield Forest on our doorstep. The hot tub was an added bonus. Will definitely look to visit again sometime soon . Thanks Jason !

Extremely clean and cosy! Had all the necessities needed for a nice weekend. The hot tub was great! The location is good too, as you are only a 10 minute drive into the town centre. The only thing we could fault - the matresses were a bit uncomfortable.

Adam welcomed us on arrival and was friendly and accommodating. When we needed to contact them about a couple of minor things, they were responded very quickly and dealt with any small issues immediately. Very friendly and provided local information. Accommodation was as expected, presented well - a 400 year old cottage with quirky, rustic and therefore in keeping decoration. Well appointed and plenty of kitchen accessories for cooking in if that's what you want to do. A lovely welcome pack provided :-) Nice pub over the road, beautiful walks to local villages with other great places to eat, a good location for a relaxing and walking and admiring the local scenery.. Area popular with bird watchers it seems (being right on the estuary...) Some road noise outside as the cottage is right on the road, but you soon get used to this if you're not already.

We loved staying here and I especially loved how peaceful the location was. Our children loved it and the spaces are gorgeous; our daughter especially loved how friendly the horses were. We arrived at 10pm on a Friday night and Amanda had left the keys in the door for us which made the end to a long drive from Leeds easier! The whole lodge is beautiful throughout and with underfloor heating was very cosy. I could imagine the summer months being even more luxury to the property with the bifolds and stunning views at the back of the property. Overall, we’d stay here again as it was such a lovely breakaway.

We had a lovely stay at Fred's. The house was tucked away in a quiet yet central location, and had everything we needed. The converted stables were beautifully done, and it has calming decor so that we felt relaxed after a day of being out and about. There were fantastic friends nearby for the dog too!

Lovely stay, exceeds expectations. everything you could possibly need is thought about. lovely area and lovely peaceful stay

Had a wonderful Easter with relatives in Chelmsford. The property was beautiful. Everything we needed and more. The welcome hamper was a very thoughtful touch. Great shower and the beds were extremely comfortable. Will definitely book again. Thank you Helen.

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 great Easter break, it was quiet and met all our needs to be able to walk each day and not really need to get into the car. The layout was ideal for us and the 2 dogs and though there are people around you we felt private and did not hear any of the neighbours, the kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom was very comfortable and so was the bed which was a plus. Would definitely consider using this as a base again.

We absolutely loved our stay at The Stable. The photos when we booked looked amazing but in reality it was superb. The bed and settee were super comfy and all the TV set up was great. We had amazing weather for April so really enjoyed the little sun trap of a garden. The lights at night were so pretty. Going to get some for home. The kitchen had everything we needed. Little goodies left by Greg were very nice. Our little dog was very well behaved and enjoyed his holiday too. The stable is in good walking distance to everywhere in Southend. We walked miles both ways on the beach. Luckily we came before 1st May because after that till September dogs are not allowed on the beaches. And that would have been a game changer for us. All in all it is a lovely little cottage. Designed beautifully well done.

This was our second visit to James & Felicity’s beautiful cottage. Everything was just perfect again, from the Christmas tree in our bedroom to the amenities, the difference being we had an additional guest - our 6 month old baby! James and Felicity kindly added a lovely travel cot and high chair. We actually hosted Christmas for family who live locally, the kitchen had everything we needed to make a special Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. James and Felicity are wonderful hosts, quick to respond, incredibly kind and polite, all round good eggs. Thank you! I have a feeling we’ll be back again!

Cumfortable, well equiped accommodation. Excellent location for quiet stay. Owners are super friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much. Definitely recommend.

My parents loved this cottage! Was pristine, Cathanne was very attentive, kind and made my parents feel right at home. They loved the amenities, the bedroom and the living room area and said it was lovely. I will deffo be coming here in the future. Highly recommend this to everyone.

The cottage is beautifully presented and the location is great - private and quiet but within a short walk of the harbour and the beach. This was our first time on Mersea Island but I’m sure we will return. Judy was an outstanding host, answering all our questions very promptly, and very kindly leaving provisions for us. The quality of the accommodation was even better than we expected from the photos. We visited with our grandchildren aged 3 and 5, and they loved the cottage and crab fishing from the nearby pier. I completely agree with the high ratings in the Air BnB website, and I recommend the cottage very highly indeed.

Great location and amenities in the house. A lovely base from which to explore the area.

We had a fantastic stay! The house is incredibly cozy, making for a truly special experience. West Mersea was a delightful surprise—a charming and beautiful town that we absolutely loved exploring.

Lovely place, exactly as described and with everything you could want. Close to all we needed - town, beach, walks. Appreciated all the extras (and bottle of wine) provided by Angie. Mersea island is a fantastic place for a rest, for great seafood, for walks (we managed a 15 mile walk around the island) and nearby nature reserves.

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.