Family hotels and homes in Essex

Situated in Stock, 9.2 km from Hylands Park, The Harvard Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Chelmsford Train Station. Lovely place to stay, the room was clean and comfortable. The staff were exceptionally friendly. Breakfast was delicious and really good value.

With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary. Pretty much everything, been meaning to stay here for a while and it really didn’t disappoint.

Featuring garden views, WindyS Basildon Smart Home provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 21 km from Upminster. This holiday home offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Adventure Island.

Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood. The holiday home features a children's playground and a picnic area. Easy location. beautifully presented.

Offering a garden and garden view, Oakdene -3 Bedroom Caravan is set in Weeley, 49 km from Hedingham Castle and 11 km from Alresford. This holiday park features free private parking and full-day security. The property is non-smoking and is situated 46 km from Freeport Braintree.

For guests with children, the holiday park offers a children's playground. Guests at Oakdene -3 Bedroom Caravan can enjoy darts on-site, or fishing in the surroundings. Property and hosts and site were excellent one of the best caravan sites we have ever stayed on and would thoroughly recommend. Would definitely book again if staying in this area.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes and pancakes are available daily at the bed and breakfast. At The Ferry Boat Inn, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves British cuisine. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere. Excellent room, like new. Good location for local walks by the river.

Offering a garden and garden view, City Beach AirBnB Southend on Sea, is set in Southend-on-Sea, 500 metres from Southend Jubilee Beach and 700 metres from Three Shells. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the bed and breakfast. Everything was clean modern and perfect location

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 complex 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.

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. Dee was the sweetest host ! We arrived he took care of our luggage and prepared us a lovely tea in the garden ! The breakfast was delicious and perfectly prepared! The house and the room were very cosy we spent a lovely time !

Boasting a tennis court and views of quiet street, Edelweiss Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Southend-on-Sea, 100 metres from Southchurch Beach. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also comes with free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. Great location a few steps away from the beach. Bus stop into town just around the corner. Close to several places to eat and drink. Lovely clean room - spotless - and tea coffee and milk left in the room too along with the necessary bathroom bits. The host Zara was very helpful and had left nothing to chance. Would happily stay here again - recommended.

Offering garden views, Stansted Coach House is an accommodation located in Elsenham, 14 km from Audley End House and 31 km from Freeport Braintree. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.8 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

For guests with children, Stansted Coach House features a children's playground. Very informative and clean. Lovely nature walks that ended up at the pub.