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Maisonwyck is a large detached house in Canvey Island, Essex, near the beach and River Thames, this property boasts a Smart TV, indoor pool and games room. Basildon 8.1 miles, Southend-on-Sea 12.1 miles, Grays 17.9 miles (Ref. 1168485)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £3105

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  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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Home by the Sea, a beautiful house situated in the town of Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. Woodburning stove. Near beach. Dishwasher. Smart TV. Electric fire. Colchester 16 miles. (Ref. 1016410)

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7 nights from £1194

  • 4 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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37 Hanbury Gardens is a pet-friendly, semi-detached holiday home, with an enclosed garden, resting in the historical town of Colchester in Essex. Mersea Island 11.1 miles; Clacton on Sea 16.1 miles; London 68.8 miles. (Ref. 1163469)

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7 nights from £390

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  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    3.7

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The Farmhouse is a substantial, detached property in St Osyth near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. Family-friendly. Countryside views. Off-road parking. Clacton-on-Sea 3.3 miles. Brightlingsea 7 miles. Colchester 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1152471)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £765

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.4

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mid-terrace in centre of Colchester. Easy access to town centre. Original features. Enclosed garden. Two bathrooms and two bedrooms. Plenty of attractions. Mersea Island 9 miles. (Ref. 948566)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £481

  • 22 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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Hardy's Way 34 is a pleasant, pet-friendly detached holiday home located in the town of Canvey Island in Essex near the beach and with a private garden. Basildon 7.2 miles, Southend-on-Sea 9 miles, Grays 16.9 miles (Ref. 1168497)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £3125

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    4.3

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A delightful, Grade II fisherman's cottage resting in Harwich, Essex. Near the sea. Close to amenities. Quirky features. Clacton-on-Sea 19.8 miles; Colchester 21.6 miles. (Ref. 1075312)

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7 nights from £424

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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The Granada is a delightful caravan resting in the village of St. Osyth in Essex. Single-storey. Enclosed decking. Open plan. Designated parking space. Clacton-on-Sea 3.3 miles; Brightlingsea 7 miles; Colchester 12.4 miles; Chelmsford 38.7 miles. (Ref. 1152185)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly
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7 nights from £479

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    3.4

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Ivy Cottage is a detached cottage situated on a quiet road leading to the coast, tucked away on the idyllic Mersea Island, Essex. Near a beach. Colchester 10.3 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1141167)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £493