Family-friendly holiday rentals in Rayleigh

Wow! This house was amazing for our group of 18. We fit so comfortably - there were even a couple of rooms we didn't need! The grounds are beautiful and spacious, and the common areas were absolutely perfect for our large gatherings (which is where we spent most of our time!). The hot tub was a massive hit, and we have to mention the Raj Indian Ocean restaurant just five minutes away – the food was incredible. This was truly one of the best weekends ever, and the house and its fantastic spaces were key to that!

I was here for work and the area was fantastic. Great place to walk my dog in the morning and evenings. Fantastic facilities like gym and coffee shop. Would happily stay again even if not for work.

My family and I had the most wonderful stay at the River View barn. The barn was lovely and so peaceful with a beautiful view. We had such a great time and would recommend this to everyone.

Perfect for a party of 6 to 8 people, great social spaces and helpful host. We had a fabulous time and will definitely return again. Thank you Emily

Booked very last minute for a weekend away. A very comfortable, well equipped stay. Homely and inviting.

We loved our night's stay at the Hen House. We live locally and visit Parlour Cafe regularly (it's our fav local cafe and they do the yummiest food) We booked our stay to have some quality time together and it was perfect. Easy to access, hot tub was easy to book and there are some lovely walks locally. Host was easy to get hold of and lots of information sent up-front :)

Very clean, bedding and towels smelled great. Hot tub was very relaxing, nice farmland surroundings and would recommend shoes/boots that can withstand the mud!

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!

A beautiful home in a beautiful location. We had a great stay for a family holiday and loved it. Comfortable rooms and well equipped Airbnb. Only downside was part of the oven not working, but the host was very responsive when we had any problems. Thank you for a lovely weekend away.

Great place for a family holiday exploring Southend on Sea / Leigh on Sea. We stayed at Katrina & Matt's funky family home with our children, some friends and their children for a week in August. Everyone had a great time, and loved the style of the house and the location. We visited the beach at Bell Warf, Festival Aquapark, Southend Pier, Adventure Island, Garon Park Golf Complex, Colchester Zoo, several cafe's and restaurants in Leigh and Southend and had a great UK Staycation.

We had a wonderful two days at Fisherman’s Cot. Set in beautiful gardens, it had a really special vibe. Frank and Jo were warm and welcoming and we felt at home straight away. It was a short 10 min walk to the beach and into Whitstable town centre, so it’s a great location. Even better to return back and spend the evening eating al-fresco in the garden while our dog Arnold sniffed and explored. A very relaxing stay.

What's not to love about this place? Absolutely nothing. The pictures are exactly how the room is, it maybe small but there is everything you need! As well as the basic kitchen equipment there is a hot plate, slow cooker and egg cooker, cafetiere, tea pot and complimentary tea, coffee, milk pots and biscuits. The bedding and towels were top notch . Everything was spotless the crockery and glasses included. The balcony has a table and 2 comfy chairs where you can sit and relax listening to the birds in the garden. It is very peaceful. Both Jonathan & Jackie are fantastic hosts, they respond quickly to messages and are both very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed a 3 night break and was fully refreshed and relaxed. Cliffs Pavilion is only a short 5 min walk, Rossi Ice cream about another 5 mins down steps to seafront. This was our 2nd time staying but will definitely be back.

A nice property in a lovely quiet rural setting

A very pleasant stay. The nearby railway was extremely quiet. When we arrived there was coffee, tea, milk, sugar and even complementary biscuits waiting. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Our dog enjoyed the garden. We would definitely stay here again.

It was a beautiful house and Jessica was the best host - she was so kind and we couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Our kids were in floods of tears because they didn’t want to leave! It’s a perfect location and so lovely to be so close to the beach. We look forward to staying again, thank you Jess!

The lodge is absolutely beautiful, and stunningly clean and well equipped. We had a very relaxing few days, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and the hot tub. Also ate at a couple of places recommended by Sarah & Marc and they were both excellent. Would definitely return!

Great break close to entertainment and shop Recommended it give it 10 out of 10

Van is in one of the best spots for views and privacy. Very comfortable with everything you need close by. Another fab stay.

Marina’s home is cozy and comfortable with necessary facilities. The environment is quiet and beautiful, and the location is very convenient to walk around at the Thames riverside and the fields or to enjoy in Haven Recreation Centre. Haven Holiday Park is a nice place must be recommended. A nice place to enjoy the nature. Nice sunrise and sunset.