Essex

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

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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Barn House and Mansion - The Essex Mansion

This luxury seven-bedroom mansion in Romford, Essex, is set on 4 acres with extensive gardens and offers a range of high-end amenities including an indoor heated swimming pool, cinema room, gym, sauna, private hot tubs, and games room, suited for families and groups seeking an indulgent and spacious retreat.

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Russets

A loft-style first floor apartment set on a working fruit farm in the Essex countryside within the Epping Forest District, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat for up to two guests with pet allowance and on-site parking.

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Barn House and Mansion - Essex Barn House

This converted barn in Stapleford Abbotts offers a peaceful countryside retreat with three bedrooms, expansive garden frontage, and a private hot tub, ideal for families or small groups seeking a stylish and homely stay.

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Chestnut Lodge

Chestnut Lodge is a newly built, two-bedroom holiday lodge set in the tranquil countryside of Toppesfield, offering a cosy and stylish atmosphere with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings.

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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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The Old Parish Hall

A sympathetically restored historic parish hall conversion in the village of Rickling Green with distinctive vintage features, a king-size mezzanine bedroom, woodburner, snooker table and private small garden area.

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Liston Hall Barn

Liston Hall Barn is a spacious converted 5-bedroom barn located in the countryside of Gosfield, Essex, offering a peaceful and stylish rural retreat with ample outdoor space and modern comforts.

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Woodland Cottages - Copper Beech

Copper Beech is a large two-bedroom lodge located in the countryside of Toppesfield, offering a peaceful, cosy, and stylish retreat with a private hot tub, outdoor games room, and access to shared facilities including a sauna and tennis courts.

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Gladwyns Farm Lodge

A spacious, stylishly furnished three-bedroom barn set in the grounds of a historic farmhouse in rural Thaxted, offering a private hot tub, garden with firepit and barbecue, and scenic countryside views.

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Pond View Loft

A charming one-bedroom first-floor annexe in the peaceful countryside of Bulmer, Suffolk, offering scenic views, a balcony, and a private parking space, ideal for couples or solo travellers seeking relaxation and rural exploration.

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Toppesfield Hall

Toppesfield Hall is a historic holiday retreat in the Essex countryside with five guest capacity across two bedrooms set in tranquil surroundings with garden views from bedrooms, renovated recently with a private hot tub and shared sauna on site.

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English Oak

This is a secluded woodland lodge on the Essex/Suffolk border designed for couples seeking peace and privacy, featuring a private garden and hot tub, an open-plan living space with countryside views, and shared on-site amenities including a sauna, games room, and tennis court.

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Doggetts Farm - Orchard House

Orchard House is a recently renovated five-bedroom cottage in a quiet rural setting near Rochford, blending modern comfort with countryside charm in a peaceful environment.

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Ashen Equestrian : Mac Shack Stable

Mac Shack Stables is a stylishly renovated former stable located at Ashen Equestrian Centre near the Stour Valley, offering a peaceful rural retreat with countryside views, suitable for families, couples, and walkers.

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Doggetts Farm - Woodland House

Woodland House is a recently renovated and extended character cottage set in a quiet rural location near Rochford, offering a peaceful and homely private retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and access to outdoor activities like fishing.

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Malting Cottage

This 16th century thatched cottage in the Hertfordshire countryside features two bedrooms, rustic decor with beams, and a charming garden shared with a neighbouring property, offering a tranquil village setting in Much Hadham.

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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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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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The Stables

This stylish and comfortable apartment offers a romantic rural retreat surrounded by Suffolk countryside near Great Bealings, with panoramic views, abundant wildlife, and proximity to Woodbridge and local natural attractions.

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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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Willow Loft

This one-bedroom annexe in the countryside of Bulmer offers a peaceful and stylish retreat with rustic charm and scenic views, ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking relaxation in a rural setting.

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Emerson Park Villa

A spacious six-bedroom luxury house in Emerson Park with a private heated swimming pool, hot tub, gym, and games room, ideal for family gatherings and celebrations in a scenic and peaceful neighbourhood.

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Doggetts Farm - The Cartlodge

The Cart Lodge is a restored four-bedroom barn style lodge in rural Rochford, offering a peaceful, multi-generational retreat with countryside surroundings and spacious private gardens.

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