Holiday rentals with a patio in Southend-on-Sea

An Escape to the Country

Welcome to our barn conversion. Hidden away in South Essex just 20 minutes from Southend on Sea with 7 miles of beaches, Southend Pier, amusements and Adventure Island. You will have exclusive use of the tennis court alongside the gym, cinema room, bar area and separate games room including a table tennis table which are all within the barn. Relax with a glass of something cold overlooking the Essex countryside. 4 pubs/restaurants within a 10 minute drive and plenty of countryside walks.

The duckhouse

Peaceful retreat on the edge of the nature reserve with a variety of hens ducks outside your window to wake up in the morning 😊 a self contained cabin with all the mod cons in a shabby chic style. Sleeps up to 4 with bathroom and kitchenette. Close to wedding venues, lovely walks, cycling routes, golf courses, easy routes Into London and lakeside shopping centre. Dog friendly with a secure garden, free parking. Animal lovers haven. Green 🦜 and geese flying above with peacocks in the grounds.

The Garden Bungalow

2 bed bungalow, space for 4 people. Travel cot available upon request. Direct access via the side gate of main house. Countryside location Close to 3 local wedding venues; Hatfield Place, Boreham House, The Lion Inn. Lots of Countryside walks close by 10-15 min drive to Maldon 25 min walk to Hatfield Peverel Station 5 minute drive to A12 River Chelmer & Blackwater great place for Paddle boarding & Kayaks Check in is at 3pm but we can be flexible, please ask when booking. Check out is 11am

2 Bed Coastal Cottage. Paddleboard. Dogs welcome.

This spacious Victorian cottage is a great base to explore the coast , walk, birdwatch or paddleboard. Situated in the traditional fishing village of Tollesbury the cottage has a lovely dining area, fully stocked kitchen, two large bedrooms and garden. We’re a 5 minute walk from the water and access to miles of coastal seawall walks and nature reserves looking over the river Blackwater. Tollesbury is a popular place in summer with a saltwater swimming lido and many water based activities.

St George’s Cosy Cabin with Jacuzzi Hot Tub

The cabin is situated behind our house down a privately owned lane surrounded by woods and farmland. It consists of 1 double bedroom but can easily sleep 2 adults and 2 small children. Cot and highchair available. 2 single airbeds with additional bedding and pillows. It boasts a large patio with quality furniture solely for guests' use. The jacuzzi is an added luxury and £15 is requested during your stay if used. There's a large fully stocked pond Guests are welcome to feed the fish.

Cosy 1 bed countryside cottage, tranquil location

Very spacious 1 bed en-suite cottage with off road parking and a small courtyard area. Formerly an Annex to the main house it is ideally situated for walking/hiking with easy access to the RSPB marshes of Cliffe. Beautiful views of the Kent countryside leading to Cooling Castle Barn, St Helens Church, Cliffe and St James church which inspired Charles Dickens to write Great Expectations where the hero Pip met Magwitch the convict. Easy car access to Historic Rochester Castle and Cathedral.

A rural retreat, near Rochester

An ideal alternative to a hotel, Chantry Cottage offers the flexibility of self catering, where care and attention has gone into providing the perfect stay. Inside the cosy accomodation ancient timbers are paired with twists of antique luxuries and modern influences in which to relax and enjoy. Externally, the private pretty cottage garden is complete with patio furniture, pizza oven, bbq perfect for eating alfresco. For cyclists there’s a shed large enough to store the bikes.

The secret hideaway (SS6)

Check-in is from 4pm. Check-out is by 10.00am. Early check in available for supplement as is check out. The Secret Hideaway is a self contained living space. Make use of the cooker to prepare a meal or relax watching your latest TV series. The bathroom is fully equipped with a power shower and is stylishly decorated with light grey tiles and white brickettes. Enjoy the comfort of a double bedroom equipped with bedside stylish cabinets and a clothes rail. Close to the A127.

Quiet hideaway near the beach, with a garden sauna

A stylish, laid back retreat minutes from the sea. With the option of enjoying a relaxing sauna and invigorating cold plunge which is paid for separately. Alba Lodge is a light, airy, double height space, designed with sustainability in mind. Drift off to sleep in the king size bed and freshen up in the large walk in shower. The kitchen is a reclaimed carpenter's bench equipped with all the essentials. The sauna and cold plunge is £30 per couple, per session.