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Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is a large zoological garden in Essex offering outdoor themed animal habitats with rare and endangered species, interactive exhibits, conservation efforts, and family-friendly facilities.

The Essex Country Club

The Essex Country Club is set within an 18-hole Championship golf course offering a variety of leisure and activity options in a countryside setting with access to spa facilities and local attractions.

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1 mile from Markshall Estate

Markshall Estate in Essex is a 200-acre arboretum and garden estate featuring global tree collections, formal gardens, and family-friendly facilities including play areas and refreshments. It offers free access to RHS members on selected days.

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Island Cottage

Island Cottage is a two-bedroom fisherman's cottage on Mersea Island near the beach and village, offering a cosy and homely coastal retreat with a private garden, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi included.

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2 miles from Ray Island

Ray Island is a protected wildlife haven in Essex known for its rare saltmarsh plants and breeding water birds, with no public footpaths or visitor access on foot to preserve the natural habitat.

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Belt Annexe

A charming and spacious one-bedroom annexe in a rural location near Writtle with views of woods and countryside, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with air conditioning and a private hot tub.

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1 mile from Hylands Estate

Hylands Estate is a large Grade II* public park featuring a Neo-Classical house, formal gardens, ancient woodlands, and an accessible children's playground. Visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities including house tours, art workshops, adventure courses, and seasonal events, with food and drink available on site.

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The Bull Pen

This detached, single-storey barn conversion is set in a rural village near the Suffolk and Essex borders, offering a peaceful countryside setting with views of surrounding fields and a lawned garden with patio and BBQ area.

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1 mile from Stour Estuary

Stour Estuary is a nature reserve featuring ancient woodland and estuary habitats where visitors can explore varied nature trails, observe diverse birdlife, and enjoy seasonal flora displays. The reserve offers peaceful outdoor experiences with picnic areas and bird hides overlooking the estuary.

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Willow Loft

This one-bedroom annexe in the countryside of Bulmer offers a peaceful and stylish retreat with rustic charm and scenic views, ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking relaxation in a rural setting.

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1 mile from Belchamp Hall

Belchamp Hall is a Queen Anne country house in Suffolk housing an eclectic collection illustrating the Raymond family history, featuring Gainsborough portraits, a medieval church, formal gardens, and a Victorian summer house. It offers both indoor historic tours and outdoor landscaped grounds.

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Linley Farm Cottages - Dairy Cottage

This ground-floor cottage is set within 3 acres of grounds with wildlife and rolling countryside views, offering a tranquil rural retreat with easy wheelchair access and private parking for 2-3 cars.

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The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Orchard

A single ground-floor accommodation near the Essex/Suffolk border offering a private and rural retreat with a garden, orchard, and wildlife around, suitable for couples and pets with on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

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Birds Farm Holidays - Robin

This accommodation is a one-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Elmstead Market offering a peaceful and homely setting with a shared outdoor swimming pool and shared games room in scenic surroundings ideal for a quiet retreat or family stay.

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2 miles from Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

The Beth Chatto Gardens in Elmstead Market is a renowned outdoor garden featuring drought-tolerant gravel gardens, a lush water garden, and mature woodland with century-old oaks. The garden offers an accessible and peaceful experience with facilities including refreshments, plant sales, and parking. Access is free for RHS members on selected days.

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Oak Tree Cottage

Charming semi-rural cottage in Kirby-le-Soken with countryside views, close to coastal towns, featuring two bedrooms suitable for families, an enclosed garden, and private parking.

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The Long Barn

The Long Barn is a detached holiday property in the Essex countryside with ground floor open plan living and sleeping accommodation suitable for families and pet owners.

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3 miles from Danbury Common

Danbury Common is a large biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Essex featuring heathland, woodland, ponds, and uncommon species, with areas managed by the National Trust and Essex Wildlife Trust.

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Swift Johnson

This caravan is a coastal accommodation located close to a Blue Flag beach and Dovercourt Holiday Park, offering a family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to various on-site leisure activities.

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Located in Harwich

Harwich is a historic port town in Essex, England, known for its maritime heritage, historic architecture, and cultural festivals, including an annual sea shanty festival.

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The Stables

This stylish and comfortable apartment offers a romantic rural retreat surrounded by Suffolk countryside near Great Bealings, with panoramic views, abundant wildlife, and proximity to Woodbridge and local natural attractions.

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3 miles from Kyson Hill

Kyson Hill in Woodbridge, Suffolk, offers grassy slopes, specimen trees, and views of the estuary, ideal for walking and relaxation in an outdoor natural setting. It features walking trails through woodland, mudflats, and estuarine ecosystems and allows dogs on leads. The site is accessible via footpath from Woodbridge Railway Station and has benches for resting, but the terrain is uneven and not wheelchair accessible.

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Angie's Beachside House

A quirky renovated 1920s boathouse by the sea at Point Clear, offering tranquil and scenic waterside accommodation for up to 4 guests and 1 pet, with a games room and private terrace overlooking panoramic sea views.

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Peacock on the Pin

A romantic and luxurious ground-floor accommodation in Essex with a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and private on-site parking, set in a peaceful countryside location close to a golf course and village amenities.

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Dovercourt

This accommodation is a holiday park located near a Blue Flag Beach, offering family-focused and child-friendly entertainment with an indoor heated pool, adventure golf, sports facilities, and a clubhouse with restaurant and bar.

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The Snug Cottage

A cosy cottage in the historic Suffolk village of Stratford St. Mary offering a peaceful rural retreat with period charm and modern comforts for small families, couples, or friends.

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2 miles from Bridge Cottage

Bridge Cottage is a 16th-century thatched cottage in Flatford, Suffolk, part of the National Trust properties, featuring an exhibition on John Constable and access to scenic River Stour walks.

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North Farm Lodge

A ground floor detached coastal property with open plan living, two bedrooms, and a private garden, located on Britain’s most easterly inhabited island providing peaceful, scenic surroundings with opportunities for walking, bird watching, and enjoying local seafood.

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Praise Machine Caravan Experience

A spacious two-bedroom caravan located on St Osyth’s Beach Holiday Park near the beach, featuring open-plan living, shared indoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant, and private parking.

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Linley Farm Cottages - Willow Tree Cottage

Willow Tree Cottage is a ground-floor family cottage in a rural Essex park, surrounded by countryside and wildlife with privacy and wheelchair access.

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Linley Farm Cottages - Apple Tree Cottage

This accommodation is a ground-floor holiday cottage set within 3 acres of countryside grounds, offering scenic views and abundant wildlife, with a focus on walkers and nature lovers.

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Birds Farm Holidays - Swallow

This charming two-bedroom barn conversion is set in the picturesque village of Elmstead Market, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with shared outdoor swimming pool and garden seating area.

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West Mersea Park

This lodge-style accommodation is set on West Mersea Holiday Park near the beach featuring a ground-floor open plan living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering a relaxed coastal stay with nearby on-site amenities including a café, bar, and shops.

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St Osyth and Martello Beach

St Osyth and Martello Beach holiday park offers a beachfront location near Clacton-on-Sea on the Essex coast with family-oriented entertainment and leisure facilities including an indoor heated pool and a beach nearby.

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Steeple Bay

Steeple Bay is a family-friendly leisure park located on the Blackwater Estuary in the South East of England, offering waterside views and a variety of activities including fishing, children's clubs, and outdoor heated pools.

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Lake House Cottage

A characterful thatched cottage located in a quiet rural area within almost 2 acres of land, offering a cosy and peaceful retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife.

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1 mile from Finchingfield Guildhall

Finchingfield Guildhall is a Grade I listed historic building from the 15th and 17th centuries, beautifully restored and serving as a community hub with guided tours, an interactive museum, and a library. Visitors can explore both the interior and exterior, set within the grounds of a Norman church, and enjoy the surrounding village of Finchingfield.

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Sunny Meadow Cottage

Sunny Meadow Cottage is a quaint, romantic one-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful Suffolk countryside near Sudbury, offering a homely and cosy atmosphere with a private garden and easy access to local nature and historic attractions.

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2 miles from Melford Hall

Melford Hall is a historic Grade I listed stately home in Suffolk with 16th-century origins and Tudor architecture. Owned by the National Trust and open to the public seasonally, it offers a blend of both indoor historic house tours and extensive outdoor grounds hosting events.

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Hall Farm Cottages - Ivy No.1

Ivy is a two-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Althorne, Essex, offering peaceful countryside views and a tranquil rural setting suitable for families and couples seeking a quiet retreat.

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The Lobster Pot

A stylish ground floor two-bedroom maisonette overlooking the peaceful River Stour, offering a tranquil coastal retreat with water views and a front garden seating area.

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Lavender Cottage

Lavender Cottage is a cosy two-bedroom cottage in the village of Kirby le Soken, Essex, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with easy access to both the coast and countryside.

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Mersea Island Holiday Park

Mersea Island Holiday Park offers a peaceful setting near the beach and countryside on Mersea Island, featuring family entertainment and nature-focused surroundings by the Blackwater Estuary.

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3 miles from Ray Island

Ray Island is a 40.5-hectare nature reserve in Essex featuring saltmarsh, rough grassland, and a shingle foreshore, known for its wildlife and multiple environmental designations. Visitors access the island by boat, exploring its unique natural habitats and birdlife in an outdoor setting.

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Leveret Lodge

Leveret Lodge is a one-bedroom countryside annexe set within rural grounds near the Essex/Suffolk border and offers peaceful surroundings with shared garden, patio, and access to private woodland.

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Old Alton Hall Farmhouse

A detached former farmhouse in the Suffolk countryside offering accommodation for up to 10 guests, with extensive outdoor space, pet-friendly policies, family-friendly features, and nearby countryside and wildlife exploration opportunities.

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3 miles from Mistley Towers

Mistley Towers are the surviving twin neoclassical towers of the demolished Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Mistley, Essex, notable for their architectural design by Robert Adam and their historical significance as a Grade I listed structure and scheduled monument.

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1 Lamb Barn

This offering is a beautiful timber frame barn conversion on one level suitable for couples and small families, located in a peaceful countryside setting near the coast and local towns with sandy beaches and a variety of nearby attractions.

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Hall Farm Cottages - Mistletoe No.3

Mistletoe is a two-bedroom ground-floor apartment located in the peaceful village of Althorne, Essex, offering stunning views over the river and countryside, and a tranquil setting with nearby vineyard and café.

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Birds Farm Holidays - Plover

This accommodation is a charming two-bedroom barn conversion located in the village of Elmstead Market, set in a peaceful and scenic countryside environment with a shared outdoor swimming pool and communal outdoor space.

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Linley Farm Cottages - Meadow View Cottage

A ground-floor bungalow cottage set within 3 acres of grounds near a lake, offering wheelchair access, private parking, and peaceful countryside views with opportunities for fishing, boating, and walking.

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Seascape

Seascape is a three-storey terraced property near Clacton-on-Sea beach, suitable for families or couples seeking a seaside stay with coastal views and nearby local amenities.

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Thistle No.4 - Hall Farm Cottages

Thistle is a two-bedroom apartment in Althorne, Essex, situated in a tranquil countryside village setting with scenic views over the river and surrounding countryside near a vineyard with a café.

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Olympic

A comfortable three-bedroom caravan on the Pretoria Caravan Site in St Osyth, offering a peaceful seaside stay close to the beach and local amenities, suitable for families, friends, or couples.

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The Orchard & Old Bakery - The Old Bakery

This accommodation is a rural holiday base converted from an old bakery with a characterful beamed interior, located near historic Colchester amidst 2½ acres of landscaped and natural gardens and orchards, offering a secluded and scenic countryside setting.

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3 miles from Culver Square

Colchester is a historic city in Essex, England, known as Britain's oldest recorded town with significant Roman heritage including extensive Roman walls and castle. Visitors can explore Roman ruins, museums, medieval landmarks, and enjoy the surrounding cultural and natural attractions.

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Island Holidays - Island Lodge

Beautiful Island Lodge is a detached waterside accommodation located at Paper Mill Lock, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat in the Essex countryside with a private enclosed garden and terrace overlooking the river.

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3 miles from Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood

Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood is a large natural reserve featuring ancient woodland, heathland, and historical military sites. Visitors can enjoy diverse wildlife, scenic walking trails, and explore the rich heritage of this Essex ridge-top location.

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Holly No.2 - Hall Farm Cottages

Holly is a first floor two-bedroom apartment in Althorne, Essex, offering tranquil countryside views and a serene village setting, ideal for a peaceful retreat among natural surroundings.

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Cherry Cottage

Cherry Cottage is a spacious two-bedroom cottage set in the countryside with beautiful river views, offering a tranquil and scenic retreat for up to 4 guests with pet-friendly accommodation and a private garden patio.

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Ivy Rose Cottage

A charming 2-bedroom cottage located in the quiet village of Tuddenham, Suffolk, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside setting within walking distance of a gastro pub.

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3 miles from Pin Mill

Pin Mill is a scenic outdoor destination on the Suffolk Coast featuring woodland and heathland restoration, panoramic river views, a peaceful nature walk, and nearby village amenities including shops and a pub. The terrain is uneven and steep, limiting wheelchair accessibility.

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Shepherds Belle & Croft Hut

This semi off-grid glamping site offers a cosy and intimate accommodation set in a secluded meadow with nature immersion, featuring a distinctive lotus belle tent and a croft hut in a countryside setting.

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3 miles from Paycocke's House and Garden

Paycocke's House and Gardens is a Tudor merchant's house with intricate woodwork, paired with restored historic gardens in an Arts and Crafts style. It offers visitors a blend of indoor historic architecture and outdoor garden exploration under National Trust care in Coggeshall, Essex.

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Highfield Grange

Highfield Grange in Clacton-on-Sea offers a traditional seaside holiday setting with a range of on-park activities including indoor and outdoor heated pools, adventure playgrounds, and multi-sports courts, alongside eateries like The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant and takeaway options.

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Pond View Loft

A charming one-bedroom first-floor annexe in the peaceful countryside of Bulmer, Suffolk, offering scenic views, a balcony, and a private parking space, ideal for couples or solo travellers seeking relaxation and rural exploration.

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Thirslet

This bright and spacious two-bedroom first-floor apartment in St Lawrence Bay, Essex, offers stunning uninterrupted views of the Blackwater Estuary in a quiet coastal setting.

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Brightlingsea Holiday Park

Brightlingsea Holiday Park is a coastal holiday park located on the Essex Sunshine Coast, known for its seaside views and family-friendly environment near historic Brightlingsea town and local attractions.

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The Orchards Holiday Village

Orchards Holiday Village is located on the tip of Point Clear near Clacton-on-Sea, offering beach access, pools, fishing lakes, and various family-oriented activities in a seaside setting with nearby town exploration.

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Ryeland Hut

Ryeland Shepherd Hut is an off-grid eco hut set in rural farmland offering a private and cosy glamping experience with natural surroundings and a sense of tranquillity.

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3 miles from Grange Barn

Grange Barn is a historic 13th-century timber-framed barn in Coggeshall, Essex, preserved by the National Trust and open to the public with exhibits on its history and woodworking heritage.

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The Lodge

This detached single storey holiday home is located on the Suffolk, Cambridge and Essex border, set in the owners' large grounds with a private garden area and shared use of a tennis court, near village amenities and historic Cambridge.

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Located in Haverhill

Haverhill is a historic market town in Suffolk, England, featuring a walkable town centre with historic buildings, cultural venues, and a vibrant market scene, served by local public transport but without a current train station.

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Bramble No.6 - Hall Farm Cottages

Bramble is a ground floor two-bedroom apartment in Althorne, Essex, set in a rural village location with views over the river and surrounding countryside and a nearby vineyard with cafe.

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Yasmin Cottage

Late Victorian cottage in Maldon with two bedrooms, a large garden, and parking, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere within walking distance to town amenities and countryside walks.

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2 miles from Northey Island

Northey Island is a remote coastal island in the Blackwater Estuary, Essex, accessible only by a tidal causeway at low tide. It is known for its historical significance as the oldest recorded battlefield in Britain and as a peaceful wildlife haven with saltmarsh habitat and a waymarked walking trail. Visitors should check tide times before visiting due to causeway accessibility restrictions.

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Blackwell Barn

A compact and comfortable barn conversion retreat for two guests located in the rural Suffolk village of Raydon, featuring countryside views and shared grounds with the owner.

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White Hart Cottages - Fallow Cottage

Fallow Cottage is a cosy holiday cottage constructed in 2021 located in the heart of Hadleigh, featuring a wood burner, private courtyard garden, and proximity to Suffolk countryside and historic villages.

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Spring Vale Bungalow

The Bungalow is a charming single-storey home in the village of Ardleigh, Essex, set within picturesque grounds near lakes and countryside, offering a peaceful rural retreat with natural surroundings.

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The Mount

This holiday cottage is a semi-detached property set on the ground floor in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, offering peaceful and stylish accommodation with a large garden and private onsite parking.

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Linley Farm Cottages - Pear Tree Cottage

A ground-floor holiday cottage set within 3 acres of grounds in Essex offering wheelchair access, private parking, shared laundry facilities, and a patio with garden furniture, surrounded by countryside and near coastal paths.

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Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage is a unique upside-down house nestled in serene countryside, offering two bedrooms and panoramic views from its upstairs living area with access to a balcony and outdoor spaces, located near Mersea Island with nearby pubs, restaurants, and coastal walks.

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Linley Farm Cottages - Orchard Cottage

A wheelchair accessible ground-floor cottage set within rural Essex surrounded by peaceful countryside and wildlife, offering a homely atmosphere with private outdoor space and parking onsite, suitable for families and pets with good nearby walking and nature immersion possibilities.

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Seawick Holiday Park

Seawick Holiday Park is a family-focused holiday park near Clacton-on-Sea offering various entertainment and leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor heated pools, a restaurant, and outdoor play areas in a fresh air setting.

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Birds Farm Holidays - Partridge

This accommodation is a charming two-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Elmstead Market, set in a peaceful and scenic countryside location with access to a shared heated outdoor swimming pool and communal gardens.

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The Boat House at Tides Reach

The Boat House is a recently built property set near the beach on Mersea Island offering accommodation for up to four guests with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a peaceful seaside setting.

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Periwinkle No.5 - Hall Farm Cottages

Periwinkle is a first floor two-bedroom apartment in Althorne, Essex, set in a peaceful village with scenic countryside and river views, ideal for families or groups seeking a cosy and countryside retreat.

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Warren Lodges

Warren Lodges offers a rural retreat within a large countryside and woodland area at the Warren Golf and Country Club, providing a scenic environment with views and outdoor hot tubs on generous decks, set near picturesque villages and beaches.

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Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a Victorian seaside cottage on Mersea Island offering accommodation for five guests with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, featuring spacious, light-filled rooms and garden access.

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2 miles from Copt Hall Marshes

Copt Hall Marshes is a wildlife-rich working farm on the Blackwater Estuary, offering visitors outdoor experiences including walking trails, bird watching, and nature conservation in an important breeding area for farmland and coastal birds.

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Ratcliffe Cottage

A cozy two-bedroom holiday house in Ipswich with a private garden, located within walking distance to the historic town and waterfront, suitable for up to three guests and welcoming one small dog.

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1 mile from Sailmakers Shopping Centre

Sailmakers is a multi-story shopping centre in Ipswich, England, that opened in 1986 and was transformed and rebranded in 2015. It provides an indoor shopping experience with various retail options.

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Ashen Equestrian : Saddlers

A cosy converted barn accommodation set on a peaceful private equestrian site in the Suffolk countryside, offering rustic charm and modern comforts in a tranquil rural village location.

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White Hart Cottages - Roe Cottage

Roe Cottage is a cottage in Hadleigh, Suffolk, featuring 2 bedrooms and set near historic sites and countryside with access to a garden patio and private parking.

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Walnut Cottage

A characterful 14th century semi-detached cottage in the centre of Sproughton village with original features and a wood burner, offering a peaceful country setting with an enclosed garden and private parking.

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2 miles from Wolves Wood

Wolves Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Suffolk offering a flat, circular 1-mile trail through diverse habitats managed by traditional coppicing. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and insects in a natural wet woodland setting, but facilities are limited and dogs are not allowed except assistance dogs.

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The School House Cottage

This is a luxury converted school outhouse with a cosy and romantic feel, located within a peaceful village close to amenities, featuring a ground-floor open plan living space and a private enclosed garden patio.

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External links

  • www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
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