Family-friendly holiday rentals in Southend-on-Sea

Whitstable house with a view and 2 parking spaces

This perfectly positioned house is deceptively spacious and offers the holiday maker wonderful views of the sea. This welcoming house has been stylishly and freshly decorated and is great for children and adults of all ages as it provides flexible options. With ample off street parking for 2 cars and a garage for a further car or storage for bikes it provides a great retreat from which to explore Whitstable and the nearby coastal towns whilst being only a 20 minute car drive from the Canterbury.

Buttercup Studios

Buttercup Studios is in the heart of the centre of Whitstable 2 mins from the seaside & dozens of eclectic independent shops & restaurants (with a car park and free street parking 1 min away). The pretty 16th Century 2-story house, with haven-courtyard & happy style is a quiet secret hidden oasis. It's the perfect destination for couples in love or families wanting a breath of fresh air! Buttercup is small pet, baby/child friendly. Please include each as an additional ADULT guest when booking :)

Secret Mersea Retreat - late booking discounts!

You won't be disappointed! This Secret Mersea Island retreat offers stylish contemporary-styled self-contained accommodation in West Mersea just minutes from the anchorage, restaurants, world-famous Company shed, yacht club and local cafes. This is a real couples or small family getaway. The living area is open plan to the dining and kitchen areas, the double bedroom overlooks the courtyard garden and a contemporary-styled bathroom has both a bath and walk-in shower. Small pets welcome. Parking

Fisherman's Cot, Whitstable, Kent

A unique, special experience, It offers peace and tranquillity yet is minutes from the beach and town. Ideal for walking, bird watching, cycling, golf, sailing, windsurfing, sea angling, beach fishing, freshwater fishing or simply chilling in wonderful peaceful surroundings. It is dog-friendly, cycle and canoe hire from local suppliers, sailing trips and provides shrimp nets, crab lines & buckets and spades. Picnic hampers are available from basic to Gourmet with Oysters from local suppliers.

Lovely fisherman's cottage near beach and harbour

Our cosy holiday cottage is located in the heart of Whitstable's beautiful conservation area and buzzing town centre, with the beach and harbour less than five minute's walk away, and all the pubs, cafes, restaurants and quirky shops on the doorstep. The house has a traditional feel, mixed with contemporary, warm and down-to-earth Scandinavian simplicity. There's a well-equipped kitchen, a log burner to cosy up in front on cold winter evenings, and a private, decked, south facing garden.

Beachside, stylish, spacious 3 bed home Whitstable

Seasalter Cabin is a three double bedroom bungalow by the beach. The house contains two Kings & one double bedroom, bathroom, shower room, utility room and an open planned kitchen, dining & living. There is a large private garden and parking for 4 cars. The space is the ground floor of our home which is situated in the quiet private Granville Estate in Seasalter. We are approx 30 mins walk, 5 mins drive from central Whitstable.

Billet Wharf House

My place is at the heart of Leigh-on-Sea Old Town, with its cockle boats, waterside pubs and restaurants, sea birds and beach. You’ll love my place because of the location, the views, and being at the cosy centre of a lively seaside village. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, and families (with kids).

Beautiful riverside Tudor house

Wivenhoe is an undiscovered gem on the Essex/ Suffolk boarder, a sailing town full of artists and eccentrics! It is a great mix of tranquil riverside charm and holiday buzz, with plenty of great little restaurants, pubs and shops. The house is Tudor, built 1580. Lovingly restored and very cozy!

Comfortable riverside landed houseboat

Converted World War 2 Landing Craft, giving modern en-suite 2 double/twin bedroom self-catering accommodation, on shore but in pleasant riverside location. Comfortably-heated throughout with fully equipped open-plan kitchen, living area and patio.