Self catering accommodation in the south east of England
Self catering accommodation in the south east of England; holiday cottages, apartments, houses and log cabins.
Accommodation in England
Essex
Oyster Cottage, Manningtree
In the heart of 'Constable Country' this charming Grade 2 listed cottage sits close to the water front in the centre of Manningtree, England's smallest market town. Oyster Cottage has 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) - suitable for up to 4 people. Courtyard garden. Charming, stylish and comfortable.Ideally located to explore both the Essex and Suffolk coasts and Constable's Dedham Vale.
If this is not available try our other cottage, 1 Threadneedle Street, in nearby Dedham.
The 5 star luxury apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay - a small country town with strong US connections. London, Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester and "Constable Country" can all be reached within an hour by road. There is a fast rail link to London (30 - 40 minutes). A regular bus service is available close by. Whilst a car is not essential, it would enhance your enjoyment. The accommodation in the apartment (up to 1,500 sq. ft.) has two living rooms, a dining room, a fully-fitted kitchen and the choice of one, two or three bedrooms with one to three bath/shower rooms (two en-suite).
Comfortable bungalow to sleep 4-6 people in 3 bedrooms close to Manningtree in north Essex and Constable Country. Footpaths from the farm location go to the coast, own beach, and to beautiful countryside. Free delivery of farm produce can be arranged. Availability for Christmas and New Year. Colchester Zoo has a Christmas event with Santa, Santa's train and mini panto that is wonderful for children. Local Victorian Evenings and Christmas Fayres in run up to Christmas.
The Granary is a Spacious 3 Bedroom luxury cottage in Constable Country, on the Essex-Suffolk border, just a few minutes from the beautiful village of Dedham and the old waterfront town of Manningtree on the Stour estuary. Spend a while in the Finnish Sauna followed by the Spa pool on your private patio overlooking open pastures. Sit by the log burning stove and watch any of the Satellite channels with theatre sound dvd/video. The bedrooms also have TV/videos. 2 double bedrooms plus 1 twin room and 3 - bath/showerooms (1 en-suite). A double sofa bed is downstairs. The kitchen is equipped, as you would expect plus a few little extras like a choice of crushed or cubed ice "on tap" and a professional range cooker.
Tiny cosy cottage offering the opportunity to get away from it all at a truely competitive price.
Five minutes walk to the beach, this homely cottage is located on an unadopted road; excellent for an individual or a couple and their pet(s) who like long walks and for whom the pot-holes in the road and unpretentious area will be more than made up for by the miles of award-winning sandy beaches. Availability for New Year.
Cosy picturesque newly refurbished Holiday cottage / bungalow with half an acre of garden, can sleep up to 6 people, on a quiet arable farm. No livestock except five horses. Duck pond nearby. The cottage is within walking distance of Dedham village in Constable country and numerous walks through beautiful countryside. The beaches of Mersea, Frinton, Harwich, and Felixstowe are just half an hour away. Orford, Aldeburgh, Dunwich, and Southwold on the Suffolk coast, the university city of Cambridge are only 1 hour away. And only 15 minutes from historic Colchester with its castle museum, and Ipswich.
Book early for half-term, easter, summer, and for a nice cosy retreat for Christmas and New Year.
Two one bedroom comfortable holiday cottages to sleep up to 4 people. Double bed and bunk beds. The cottages are situated in the historic town of Thaxted in north Essex. Thaxted is truly a memorable place to visit - add to that comfortable and well-appointed accommodation and you have all the ingredients for a well-earned break.We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our beautiful town and countryside. Convenient location for Stansted, Saffron Walden, Cambridge.
Oysterbed Cottage is a lovingly restored Mersea Island mariner's house set in the old village area of West Mersea. Guests can now enjoy a self-catering seaside retreat graced by Victorian period features plus modern conveniences. A mere 6 minute stroll from the beach and ideally located for Mersea Island’s renowned seafood restaurants and charming seafront, Oysterbed Cottage offers a stylish, family-run home by the sea. The cottage sleeps 5. Cot available. Click on the photograph to see what a lovely cottage this is.
Available for Christmas bookings.
Spring Hall Cottage is a charming 200 year old Grade II listed thatched cottage in the North Essex/South Suffolk borders. Recently refurbished to a very high standard with a new kitchen and bathroom complementing the wealth of exposed beams. There are two separate airconditioned double bedrooms one of which can be made into two single beds if required, the lounge is 23 feet long which features the original inglenook fireplace, the dining room area seats 8 comfortably so you can entertain your family and friends in style. The cottage has an enclosed garden of approximately one third of an acre laid down to lawns and flowerbeds with views overlooking farm land. Well-behaved pets also welcome.
Fabulous 2 bedroom apartment in Clacton-on-Sea with balcony. Newly furnished throughout. Very spacious and airy. Sleeps six people comfortably. Come and enjoy a self-catering holiday or weekend break in Clacton. Lots to see and do in the area. Suitable for touring Constable Country and the Essex and Suffolk coast.
This is a very creative conversion of an old Barn; very cosy and relaxing, the sun streaming in through the many windows and a wonderful log wood burner to enjoy in the evenings.
Hamilton House is an elegant Edwardian villa just yards from Clacton's sandy beaches. The spacious detached property provides comfortable accommodation for up to ten people, and combined with the beach hut this beautiful family home is a great way to enjoy a traditional English seaside break.
Smart self-catering house of a high standard in the pleasant and friendly riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. This new 2 bedroom house stands in the grounds of another property, cose to the Fenn and riverside walks and offers an excellent base for anyone requiring a short stay for business or pleasure. Sleeps 1 to 6 in 2 bedrooms. Available for flexible lets from a few days to several weeks.
It has been a delight staying here at Sea Breeze. It has a great location and this very spacious bungalow oozes quality throughout. Guest review - Brian and Christine, Chelmsford.
Built at the turn of the century, this newly extended and renovated cottage is a short stroll to the beach. It combines the best of a characterful exterior and private, enclosed English garden and BBQ with a thoroughly contemporary interior and flexible space, sleeping up to 11 in 3 ground-floor bedrooms. If you like king-size beds, try our Superking bed! Pet friendly - we welcome well-behaved pets as guests. Available for New Year. See our website for more details; www.visitclacton.co.uk
Quaint and charming Grade 2 listed former weavers’ cottage in East Anglia, facing onto Dedham’s historic High Street. Sleeps from 1 to 5 in 2 bedrooms. The cottage is within the heart of the village with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Dedham is at the very heart of Constable country and is on the border between Essex and Suffolk. On a fine day take a rowing boat trip down the slowly meandering River Stour to the National Trust’s Flatford Mill or walk along the many footpaths that criss-cross this iconic landscape.
NB. One Threadneedle Street is currently being refurbished and will be available from late March 2010
If Threadneedle Street is not available, try our other property, Oyster Cottage, in nearby Manningtree.
The Gun Emplacement is the nearest house to France. It's perched on the cliff top on Lighthouse Down, the National Trust's protected coastal expanse, overlooking St. Margaret's Bay, which has come to be known as The White Cliffs. The house was built by the Army in 1910, Sir Peter Ustinov was billeted there during the Second War and he bought it from the Ministry of Defence in 1946. It is not suitable for children under 12 but fine for older people,(two steps)
Up to 4 dogs welcome by arrangement - Dependant upon size of dogs!
NO SMOKERS. There are 3 double bedrooms, a pleasant sitting-room with a fire-place and a convertable sofa, good views looking over the sea, with sliding double-glazed windows on 3 sides: a tiny modern kitchen fitted with Ikea cupboards, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, a separate WC, new bathroom with basin, bath and tiled walk-in shower with excellent pressure. There is even an airing cupboard to keep linen warm. The cottage can sleep 1-6 people. 7 night lets only from Saturday to Saturday only.
Capri is a 5 bedroom family house, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, overlooking the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch miniature steam Railway. New Romney station is just a 2 minute walk from the house - a railway fan's paradise! Furnished and equipped with ease and comfort in mind, the house is big enough for two families to holiday together, but equally suitable for a group of adults wanting a comfortable base from which to explore the many delights of this part of Kent.
Set in the outskirts of the peaceful village of Willisham, with outstanding views across open countryside you will find our newly converted cottages – The Keys, Byron and Podge’s View. The location are just right if you like walking, cycling, painting or just relaxing with the county towns of Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk heritage coast including Southwold, Woodbridge, Sutton Hoo. Numerous large country mansions and gardens open to the public, all less than one hour away. London by train just over one hour.
Fully furnished exceptionally fine Edwardian Country Home with integral heated squash court, two grass tennis courts (summer use only), an outdoor heated swimming pool, two croquet lawns. Northfields has 13 bedrooms and sleeps up to 26 people. Kitchens include 4 oven aga, gas and electric oven and hobs and all mod cons. All the principal rooms face south and overlook some magnificent mature trees and a garden which has been extensively landscaped and lovingly cared for. Come and experience and old style country weekend in beautiful surroundings. Available now and throughout the year for weekend, weekly or for longer term let.
Holme Street House is a picturesque Grade 2 listed 18th Century Georgian farmhouse set in a secluded location in 10 acres of grounds. It has 4 bedrooms, and ample space downstairs including a family room with double sofa bed, so would suit 2 families holidaying together. Baby grand piano in sitting room. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool (May - Sept) for exclusive use of occupants, and 2 acres of beautiful tended gardens. It is just a short drive from the South Downs and the south coast, with all its varied attractions.
Stunning 2nd floor 2 bedroom beachfront flat in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. Accessed either by lift or stairs. With uninterrupted 160 degree view of the sea. Sleeps up to 6. Available for holiday and longer lets. Fully equipped to 5 star standard. All bed linen, bath towels, heating and electricity included in price of the apartment. Only 10 minutes walk to the Marina, bars, cafes, shops and supermarket. Brighton, and other south coast resorts within easy distance.
Cottesmore lodges are situated amidst pines and rhododendrons within the picturesque surroundings of Cottesmore Golf and Country Club. The seven Norwegian-style lodges have two bedrooms with twin or king-sized double beds and en-suite bathrooms. The contemporary, open-plan living room has a fully equipped modern kitchen/dining area and opens out onto a deck for outdoor dining. Alternatively, snacks and meals can be prepared for you at the bar or restaurant. Health Club packages are available on request, which include: tennis,gym, indoor swimming,steam room, jucuzzi, and sauna. Visitors can play golf on either of the two 18 hole courses at guest rates. For the less energetic, a variety of therapeutic treatments can be enjoyed at the Beauty Salon. Cottesmore is an ideal base from which to explore Sussex and is within easy reach of London and Brighton. Only one lodge remaining for New Year - 3 days 27th to 30th December.
Sleeps 2-16. "If you want comfortable and cosy self catering holiday accommodation surrounded by breathtaking Sussex countryside these beautifully converted Grade II listed farm buildings will impress. The perfect rural escape and only an hour from London." Rachel Jane, Sunday Express. Wireless Broadband Internet available. Visit www.fairoakfarm.co.uk for more information. Up to 3 dogs welcome by arrangement.
The Sussex Beach House offers luxury accommodation for up to 8 people. Situated 20 yards from the sea in West Sussex within 90 minutes drive from London. It is a beautiful detached house with character and charm set in lovely well maintained gardens. Comprising all modern conveniences including Sky TV and WiFi Broadband internet access. Ideal for family holidays, hen parties, groups of friends and weekend breaks.
Holiday House Sleeps 10+ Five double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large sitting room with open fires. Conservatory, modern kitchen, dinning room. Five minutes to pub/water/coastal cycle route/Chichester. Large enclosed garden, pets welcomed. Swimming pool, hard tennis court, trampoline.