Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Essex

Our group of six—two adults, one young adult, and three teenagers—had a very comfortable stay at Lesley’s lovely home. It, indeed, felt very much like a home and not just a rental property. There was ample space for all of us, and it was great to have three toilets and two showers. The location is superb—a short walk to coffee, restaurants, and the riverfront, which we enjoyed strolling along in the evening. A great place for a larger group to stay in Wivenhoe!

We had a great night at the wedge house. It’s a very cool quirky little house. Brilliant location for Adventure Island. Not the hosts fault but the street itself is quite run down and we had to listen to the boy racer cars all evening. But didn’t take away from the stay because us and the kids had a great time. Ria was very helpful as a host and was so kind to put up balloons and banners for us for my daughter’s birthday. I would definitely recommend for a trip to Southend.

A lovely place to stay and a friendly and helpful host. We felt very welcome and the place was very well kitted out for a family holiday by the sea. Would love to come back another time.

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home. From the moment we arrived, it felt incredibly welcoming, with a peaceful vibe that flowed throughout the house and its lovely decor. The garden was a standout feature which was beautifully designed, filled with the scent of blooming flowers, and offering a relaxing view in every direction. It was the perfect place to unwind. The house was also fantastic for my daughter and our dog, with plenty of space both inside and out for them to enjoy and feel at home. The bathroom was great too - it was spotless and stylish, with thoughtful touches like a soothing pillow spray and wonderfully fresh-smelling towels that made it feel like a boutique stay. Overall, this home was the perfect retreat for our little family. We left feeling relaxed, refreshed and already planning a return visit. Highly recommend.

A wonderful house in beautiful surroundings. It also had that more difficult to attain "presence", with each room allowing you to relax and experience its homeliness and history. The whole family (6 adults and 2 grandchildren) thoroughly enjoyed our stay to celebrate my wife's 70th birthday. No-one really wanted to leave. Waking up to see the expanse of manicured gardens from bedroom windows and breakfast room was a calming relaxing pleasure. Plenty of walks available, and the walk to the local pub for an evening meal was safe and easy along quiet country roads. Would certainly recommend.

We enjoyed 10 lovely days at Florence's place. We were having such a great time that we would have been happy to stay even longer. Our sweet dog enjoyed the garden and the surrounding walks in the countryside. The house was clean and had everything that we needed to have a restful sleep, to work on our laptop, to prepare meals, to relax in the sitting room or to enjoy the outdoors in the pretty garden. The parking space was appreciated as well. Florence is an excellent host and we highly recommend her accommodations.

Fantastic stay with my family. We have outgrown a caravan holiday and this was absolutely perfect for us. Private but with neighbours. Very relaxing. Wonderful to have a fully functional kitchen with all you need to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner! Hidden treasure!

We really loved our stay at the cottage. It’s very generous on space, very comfortable and immaculately clean and tidy. The hosts were very nice and welcoming. We would most definitely like to visit again.

Great stay! Really nice! Very close to the beach, lovely walks to west Mersea. Shanice was bang on with her communication.

We had a wonderful stay at Kitchen Hall cottages - the swimming pool made it very special for our 4 year old!! Wendy and Max were very responsive and we appreciated their recommendation to visit The Rainbow and Dove - the food was delicious! We visited Hatfield Forest National Trust for a big walk too - it was lovely and would recommend this.

This was our first ever airbnb rental. Were not disappointed as the accommodation looked exactly like the pictures. Alice was lovely, very welcoming and helpful. We had lots of family that live locally and ones that traveled to meet us, everyone was impressed with the barn accommodation and facilities and said it was good value for money. We would definitely stay again!

Lovely place with great facilities and Wendy was so nice and welcoming.

We had a fabulous stay at the caravan, it has everything you need and is very comfortable. It is very clean and cosy. Tracy is the best host and goes beyond helping you feel at home. The site in June was quiet which is what we like. There are wonderful walks on the doorstep and the beach is two minutes away. Mersea island is a little gem!

This is our third time staying with Kelly and yet again we had a great time and experience. The caravan is spotless and in a lovely location. Kelly was an excellent host as she always is. Hopefully we will be back next year!

A really lovely place to stay. Peaceful, spacious and great value. Lots of parking and amenities. Only wish we’d stayed longer!

Lovely caravan, in prime location on site, well equipped and lovely host with good communication!

A great place to stay. Very easy check in. Lovely location. Charlie was very helpful when we had a booking query…very friendly and supportive. Have already booked to return 👍😊 and very much looking forward to staying there again in November 😊

The Byre is absolutely stunning in quiet and peaceful surroundings. Vanessa is very helpful and friendly and left us with lots of lovely "goodies" which were lovely and much appreciated. We had a lovely few days and will definitely return again in the not distant future.

Dear Maggie, I would like to sincerely thank you and your husband for your warm hospitality and exceptional kindness. From the moment I arrived, your quick and friendly communication made everything so smooth and welcoming. The cottage was absolutely beautiful—peaceful, cozy, and surrounded by breathtaking nature. It truly exceeded my expectations, and I felt very comfortable and at home throughout my stay. You were both incredibly kind and generous, and I truly appreciated every thoughtful detail. Thank you so much for making my stay so special. I highly recommend your place to anyone looking for a serene and memorable getaway. Warm regards,

The house is absolutely stunning and Katie was a fantastic host, being super helpful and responsive with any questions we had before arriving.

Really enjoyed staying at this beautiful property, exactly as described and a little peaceful haven

Great place and exactly what we needed whilst at a wedding nearby. Looked like the photos. Ian was a responsive host and check in and out instructions really clear. Would have been nice to have some tea/ milk provided but made a quick trip out to shop nearby. Thank you!

Ursula's place was absolutely perfect for a stay in the area. I can not say enough about how responsive and helpful she is! Check in was so easy and the recommendations were just perfect. The location is wonderful and quiet and beautiful and all the things that you want in a stay in the countryside. I loved it and I will stay there again.

Absolutely loved this little house, everything you need for a stay away from home. Great location and the garden is a little sun trap. The bath is also amazing we will definitely stay here again.