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Burnt Mill Cottage

Burnham on Crouch

Set in Burnham on Crouch and only 32 km from Chelmsford Train Station, Burnt Mill Cottage offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 36 km from Hylands Park and provides full-day security. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. This is a beautiful house that we were guests in; it has gorgeous gardens, and plush comfortable lodgings. The Husband and wife team couldn't have been nicer

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9.1
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
€ 90
per night

WindyS Basildon Smart Home

Basildon

The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Easy location. beautifully presented.

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9.1
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
€ 91
per night

The Nook

West Mersea

Set in West Mersea in the Essex region, The Nook offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 43 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 44 km from Hedingham Castle and 16 km from Colchester Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Freeport Braintree. Nice quiet area. Very clean and orderly. Lovely little place that's perfect for short stays.

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9.2
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
€ 105
per night

Walnut Tree Cottage Barn

Toppesfield

Walnut Tree Cottage Barn, a property with a garden, is set in Toppesfield, 18 km from Freeport Braintree, 31 km from Audley End House, as well as 34 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. This property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.5 km from Hedingham Castle.

For guests with children, Walnut Tree Cottage Barn provides outdoor play equipment. The apartment has a barbecue, outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. A stunning cottage in a wonderful location. Everything was pristine and all the little touches made a very comfortable stay. The play area out there front was a lovely bonus and well enjoyed by our children.

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9.7
Exceptional
195 reviews
Price from
€ 190
per night

Prince Cottage

Colchester

Set in Colchester, in a historic building, 28 km from Freeport Braintree, Prince Cottage is a bed and breakfast with a garden and barbecue facilities. It is located 31 km from Hedingham Castle and provides full-day security. The bed and breakfast offers garden views, a picnic area, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. Exceptionally friendly hosts. Excellent food and drinks. The room was small (I knew that beforehand) but with a very good bed and a desk to work on. Thank you Dee and Märchioness!

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9
Superb
216 reviews
Price from
€ 82
per night

Ivy Todd cottage

Debden

Ivy Todd cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Debden, 6.5 km from Audley End House, 13 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, as well as 30 km from University of Cambridge. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. Beautiful, cosy cabin with snacks & essentials galore. Highly recommend. Wish we had stayed more than one night.

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9.8
Exceptional
477 reviews
Price from
€ 106
per night

Pheasant Suites 5 stars

Colchester

The Pheasant Retreat and Pheasant Lodge and Pheasant Suite are situated in the grounds of Balls Farm, a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by fields and wildlife. The accommodation has a 5-star Gold Award from the British tourist board. how spacious, clean and cosy it was the big bath was unreal!! loved it we will be coming back in summer to enjoy the outside area too.

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9.7
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
€ 129
per night

Stylish Victorian house, close to City Centre

Colchester

Offering a garden and garden view, Stylish Victorian house, close to City Centre is located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 28 km away. This is an excellent place nice and clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Me and my lads were working in the area and the job went over so we had to stop for couple of extra nights. We booked this place with very little notice and Rachel rang me and said she would send the cleaners straight around to clean it before we got there and it was spotless. Bottles of water and milk in the fridge for us. Little bottles of shampoo in the absolutely unreal shower. This place is really a 11/10 stay for me and my lads. Thanks again

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
€ 150
per night

4 Bed 10 Berth Caravan Seawick Holiday Park

Saint Osyth

Located in Saint Osyth, 4 Bed 10 Berth Caravan Seawick Holiday Park offers accommodation with a private pool and garden views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from St. Osyth Beach. The caravan was spotless, smelt amazing and just perfect.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
€ 159
per night

Shoreline hideaway - next to the beach

Holland-on-Sea

This holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. We had an amazing stay at Shoreline Hideaway. The booking and arriving was made so easy by Stacy and Lucy, and the property was modern, comfortable and super cosy! We are already looking forward to our next visit in the summer - we cant recommend looking at shoreline hideaway for a break highly enough!

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
€ 132
per night

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