Essex

Essex is a historic county in East England known for Roman heritage, scenic coastline, charming market towns, and good transport links.

Sunrise Villa

Sunrise Villa is a four-bedroom family holiday home in Clacton-on-Sea near the beach and town amenities, featuring a garden patio, private parking, and suitable for up to 8 guests including pets.

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Olympic

A comfortable three-bedroom caravan on the Pretoria Caravan Site in St Osyth, offering a peaceful seaside stay close to the beach and local amenities, suitable for families, friends, or couples.

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Dovercourt

This accommodation is a holiday park located near a Blue Flag Beach, offering family-focused and child-friendly entertainment with an indoor heated pool, adventure golf, sports facilities, and a clubhouse with restaurant and bar.

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1 Lamb Barn

This offering is a beautiful timber frame barn conversion on one level suitable for couples and small families, located in a peaceful countryside setting near the coast and local towns with sandy beaches and a variety of nearby attractions.

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Praise Machine Caravan Experience

A spacious two-bedroom caravan located on St Osyth’s Beach Holiday Park near the beach, featuring open-plan living, shared indoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant, and private parking.

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The Orchards Holiday Village

Orchards Holiday Village is located on the tip of Point Clear near Clacton-on-Sea, offering beach access, pools, fishing lakes, and various family-oriented activities in a seaside setting with nearby town exploration.

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The Boat House at Tides Reach

The Boat House is a recently built property set near the beach on Mersea Island offering accommodation for up to four guests with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a peaceful seaside setting.

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The Lobster Pot

A stylish ground floor two-bedroom maisonette overlooking the peaceful River Stour, offering a tranquil coastal retreat with water views and a front garden seating area.

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St Osyth and Martello Beach

St Osyth and Martello Beach holiday park offers a beachfront location near Clacton-on-Sea on the Essex coast with family-oriented entertainment and leisure facilities including an indoor heated pool and a beach nearby.

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Sea Leigh

This modern and stylish second-floor apartment in Leigh-on-Sea offers a cosy and well-located setting within walking distance of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and the beach, blending modern comfort with a coastal town atmosphere.

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Cherry Cottage

Cherry Cottage is a spacious two-bedroom cottage set in the countryside with beautiful river views, offering a tranquil and scenic retreat for up to 4 guests with pet-friendly accommodation and a private garden patio.

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Curlew

This is a spacious holiday house located directly on the beach overlooking the Colne Estuary, ideal for larger families or two-family groups seeking a seaside retreat with natural coastal and wildlife surroundings.

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Chandler's Cottage

A large, tastefully decorated cottage on Mersea Island with a south-facing garden, located within walking distance of the beach and local amenities on a peaceful island that experiences unique tidal changes.

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Angie's Beachside House

A quirky renovated 1920s boathouse by the sea at Point Clear, offering tranquil and scenic waterside accommodation for up to 4 guests and 1 pet, with a games room and private terrace overlooking panoramic sea views.

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Steeple Bay

Steeple Bay is a family-friendly leisure park located on the Blackwater Estuary in the South East of England, offering waterside views and a variety of activities including fishing, children's clubs, and outdoor heated pools.

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Avondale

Large 6-bedroom terraced holiday home near the beach in Clacton-on-Sea, ideal for families and groups seeking a coastal retreat with outdoor space and on-site parking.

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Birds Farm Holidays - Partridge

This accommodation is a charming two-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Elmstead Market, set in a peaceful and scenic countryside location with access to a shared heated outdoor swimming pool and communal gardens.

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Island Holidays - Island Lodge

Beautiful Island Lodge is a detached waterside accommodation located at Paper Mill Lock, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat in the Essex countryside with a private enclosed garden and terrace overlooking the river.

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Thirslet

This bright and spacious two-bedroom first-floor apartment in St Lawrence Bay, Essex, offers stunning uninterrupted views of the Blackwater Estuary in a quiet coastal setting.

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Staying Inn

Stylish and spacious lodge located in a tranquil gated community on West Mersea Holiday Park with sea views and walking distance to local amenities, offering a comfortable coastal retreat for small families or groups.

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West Mersea Park

This lodge-style accommodation is set on West Mersea Holiday Park near the beach featuring a ground-floor open plan living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering a relaxed coastal stay with nearby on-site amenities including a café, bar, and shops.

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River Lodge

River Lodge is a two-bedroom house located in a quiet neighbourhood near Canary Wharf with access to a riverside walk, offering a private enclosed garden and onsite parking, suitable for families and groups of up to four guests.

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Island Cottage

Island Cottage is a two-bedroom fisherman's cottage on Mersea Island near the beach and village, offering a cosy and homely coastal retreat with a private garden, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi included.

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Birds Farm Holidays - Plover

This accommodation is a charming two-bedroom barn conversion located in the village of Elmstead Market, set in a peaceful and scenic countryside environment with a shared outdoor swimming pool and communal outdoor space.

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Highfield Grange

Highfield Grange in Clacton-on-Sea offers a traditional seaside holiday setting with a range of on-park activities including indoor and outdoor heated pools, adventure playgrounds, and multi-sports courts, alongside eateries like The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant and takeaway options.

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Brightlingsea Holiday Park

Brightlingsea Holiday Park is a coastal holiday park located on the Essex Sunshine Coast, known for its seaside views and family-friendly environment near historic Brightlingsea town and local attractions.

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Birds Farm Holidays - Robin

This accommodation is a one-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Elmstead Market offering a peaceful and homely setting with a shared outdoor swimming pool and shared games room in scenic surroundings ideal for a quiet retreat or family stay.

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Admiralty Lodge

Admiralty Lodge is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom property in Shotley Gate offering tranquil riverside views from dual balconies and a bright, comfortable living space in a peaceful coastal setting ideal for families and couples.

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Mersea Island Holiday Park

Mersea Island Holiday Park offers a peaceful setting near the beach and countryside on Mersea Island, featuring family entertainment and nature-focused surroundings by the Blackwater Estuary.

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Goldstones Farm - The Dutch Barn

A spacious and stylish luxury barn conversion on a working farm edge in Ashdon village offering scenic countryside views, well-suited for families or groups seeking a peaceful rural retreat with waterside features.

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