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.
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.
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.
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.
Curlew
This is a spacious holiday house located directly on the beach overlooking the Colne Estuary, ideal for larger families or two-family groups seeking a seaside retreat with natural coastal and wildlife surroundings.
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.
Chestnut Lodge
Chestnut Lodge is a newly built, two-bedroom holiday lodge set in the tranquil countryside of Toppesfield, offering a cosy and stylish atmosphere with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings.
Hedingham Castle is a historic Norman keep and Georgian mansion set in beautiful gardens and woodlands. Visitors can explore the castle interiors via steep stairs, enjoy accessible grounds with picnic and cafe facilities, and attend various events including outdoor theatre. The Georgian House is available for private tours and weddings.
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.
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.
Woodland Cottages - Copper Beech
Copper Beech is a large two-bedroom lodge located in the countryside of Toppesfield, offering a peaceful, cosy, and stylish retreat with a private hot tub, outdoor games room, and access to shared facilities including a sauna and tennis courts.
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.
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.
Thorington Hall is a historic Grade-II* listed manor house in Suffolk, known for its timber-framed architecture and unique superstitious marks. Managed by the National Trust, it is primarily an indoor heritage site with occasional public access during special events.
Mals Barn
A spacious and stylish five-bedroom barn conversion nestled in the Essex countryside near vineyards and the River Crouch, offering a private garden and peaceful rural surroundings ideal for families or groups.
English Oak
This is a secluded woodland lodge on the Essex/Suffolk border designed for couples seeking peace and privacy, featuring a private garden and hot tub, an open-plan living space with countryside views, and shared on-site amenities including a sauna, games room, and tennis court.
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.
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.
Doggetts Farm - The Cartlodge
The Cart Lodge is a restored four-bedroom barn style lodge in rural Rochford, offering a peaceful, multi-generational retreat with countryside surroundings and spacious private gardens.
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.
Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury is the childhood home of the artist Thomas Gainsborough, now a museum featuring extensive indoor galleries with exhibitions and collections alongside outdoor gardens and panoramic views. The venue offers a café, shop, and workshops, making it a cultural and educational destination.
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.
Staying Inn
Stylish and spacious lodge located in a tranquil gated community on West Mersea Holiday Park with sea views and walking distance to local amenities, offering a comfortable coastal retreat for small families or groups.
Ashen Equestrian : Mac Shack Stable
Mac Shack Stables is a stylishly renovated former stable located at Ashen Equestrian Centre near the Stour Valley, offering a peaceful rural retreat with countryside views, suitable for families, couples, and walkers.
Toppesfield Hall
Toppesfield Hall is a historic holiday retreat in the Essex countryside with five guest capacity across two bedrooms set in tranquil surroundings with garden views from bedrooms, renovated recently with a private hot tub and shared sauna on site.
The Great Escape
This large detached six-bedroom house in the quiet village of Barham, Suffolk, comfortably accommodates families or groups with various bedrooms, a games room, and a private hot tub in the garden, offering a peaceful and cosy retreat for togetherness and relaxation.
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.
Doggetts Farm - Orchard House
Orchard House is a recently renovated five-bedroom cottage in a quiet rural setting near Rochford, blending modern comfort with countryside charm in a peaceful environment.
Liston Hall Barn
Liston Hall Barn is a spacious converted 5-bedroom barn located in the countryside of Gosfield, Essex, offering a peaceful and stylish rural retreat with ample outdoor space and modern comforts.
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.
Aylesbury Lodge
A ground-floor lodge suitable for 4 guests with 2 ensuite bedrooms, private hot tub, enclosed garden, and on-site parking, located near a market town with various local attractions and outdoor activities.
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.
Coastal Gem
A stylish, contemporary seaside property with three bedrooms, a private garden, and a hot tub, located near sandy beaches and local amenities in Holland-on-Sea.
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.
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.
Doggetts Farm - Woodland House
Woodland House is a recently renovated and extended character cottage set in a quiet rural location near Rochford, offering a peaceful and homely private retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and access to outdoor activities like fishing.
