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    4.6

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This Castle Hedingham cottage is perfectly situated in the heart of this pretty village. Spacious and comfortable accommodation. Sudbury 7 miles. (Ref. 15314)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £298

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Little Haven is a spacious garage conversion situated on a residential development the village of Kirby Cross, Essex. Open-plan. Wheelchair-friendly. Frinton-on-Sea 2.3 miles; Walton-on-the-Naze 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1146110)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £413

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo
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A family-friendly holiday home in Shotley, Suffolk. WiFi. Parking. Gardens. Rural views. Chelmondiston 2.5 miles; Ipswich 9.3 miles; Felixstowe 21.4; Aldeburgh 33.8 miles. (Ref. 1160398)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £552

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  • Sleeps22
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes
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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

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

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Delightful, detached coach house conversion within a short walk of the historic village of Sible Hedingham. Spacious open plan living accommodation with open fire, beams, boot room and large enclosed garden. Halstead 4 miles. (Ref. 29621)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £744

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful thatched cottage in Essex seaside town of Walton-on-the-Naze. One double bedroom, enclosed garden. Beach 2 mins walk. (Ref. 13617)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

7 nights from £352

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A charming, all-ground-floor annexe on the outskirts of the village of Alresford in Colchester. Pet-friendly. Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Colchester 6.5 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1039617)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £627

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes
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Rough Hill House, a beautiful, grand abode set in East Hanningfield near Bicknacre in Essex, enjoying a hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, and barbecue. Danbury 3.4 miles; South Woodham Ferrers 4.1 miles; Chelmsford 6.3 miles; Southend-on-Sea 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1162293)

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

7 nights from £3219

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
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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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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £1080

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo
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Number 1, a stylish ground-floor apartment located in the town of Clare in Suffolk. Couple's retreat. Characterful. Near shop and pub. Enclosed garden. Great Cornard, 9.9 miles; Bury St Edmunds 16.1 miles; Dedham Vale AONB 23 miles. (Ref. 1154993)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 15% off - Tue 11th Feb to 21st Apr 2025

7 nights from £427

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4

    Good

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £494

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A terraced property resting in Clare, Suffolk. Couples retreat. Pet-friendly. Lavenham 10.4 miles; Long Melford 7.2 miles; Sudbury 2.6 miles (Ref. 1133208)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £444

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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46 Tower Road is a splendid, first-floor apartment resting in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Close to amenities and a beach. Off-road parking. Balcony. Colchester 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1143142)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £388

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.2

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This large, semi-detached house rests in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. Close to beach. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Wallesea Island 12.5 miles; Chelmsford 21.6 miles; London 45.8 miles. (Ref. 1100573)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £471

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo
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A beautifully-presented holiday home resting on Mersea Island, Essex. Private garden. Off-road parking. Close to beach. Smart TV. Colchester 9.6 miles; Ipswich 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1110486)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £763

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes
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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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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £405

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo
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The Annex is a pleasant, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Thorrington, Essex. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Near pub and shop. Brightlingsea 3.1 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 7.3 miles; Colchester 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1111076)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £354

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.2

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A bright and airy annexe resting in Barling Magna near Little Wakering, Essex. Open-plan. Washing machine. Close to amenities. Rochford 4.1 miles; Southend-on-Sea 5.7 miles; Essex 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1105037)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £335

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    3.4

  • Sykes rating

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 £494

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    3.0

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Thu 30th Jan to 30th Apr 2025

7 nights from £648