Cottage vacation rentals in Southend-on-Sea

We had a restful and relaxing long weekend at Little Fenn. With a toddler we found lots to do both indoors and outdoors. The local zoo as well as a short drive to the beach was a treat. The air was clean and we enjoyed waking up to the sound of birds. Kirran was very responsive and anticipated our needs with recommendations of things to do with a toddler. Thank you for a beautiful get away from the London rush!

What a hidden gem of a place! We feel so lucky to have found Stable Oak Cottages and to have spent New Year there with our family celebrating our sons 18th. The place was gorgeous and the hot tub such a treat! The alpacas were great entertainment and the luxurious little touches from bath robes and sliders, to home baked bread and muffins were just wonderful. Highly recommend.

Great location and Paul was a very helpful and communicative host, even helping one of our guests recover some belongings they had left behind. Thank you very much, Emily

Booked for a couple of nights for a short staycation - was nice and peaceful, close to the coast. Had an amazing relaxing time in the hot tub and was a lovely place to stay

As a family of foodies and in particular loving shellfish West mersea and the cottage were absolutely perfect for us. Our two teenagers loved the hot tub and we thoroughly enjoyed cooking good food in the small but perfectly formed kitchen and sitting in the sunshine in a very pretty deck watching the world go by. three nights was a treat, But perhaps a few extra just to make sure we could try all of the wonderful food offerings West Mersey provides . Thanks Roland for being a great host - we loved the cottage and would love to return.

Forest Cottage was an amazing place to stay! I was visiting family and this was a great place to relax and have our own space for the vacation . Great rural location , yet close enough to amenities etc . We had an issue with the toilet and Jason promptly had a plumber out to fix it. Quiet and charming place. Jason was very responsive and easy to reach out to if we had any issues . My only suggestion would be to have a binder or booklet with more detailed instructions on the cottage rather than hand written notes ( ex. How to use the stovetop, where the outside lights are located etc). Beautiful country views with access to Hatfield Forest on our doorstep. The hot tub was an added bonus. Will definitely look to visit again sometime soon . Thanks Jason !

The cottage is beautiful, photos don't do it justice. Has everything you need. Log burner and hot tub made for a really relaxing stay. The views are wonderful. Local pub King's Arms serves excellent food nearby. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.

Peter was very welcoming and friendly over Airbnb messaging. The house was so close to the town centre, lots of shops and restaurants and only an 8 minute walk to the beach! Private parking for 1 car was super handy, and the garden was great place to relax with a glass of wine and the family! Thanks again for having us Peter!

A beautiful cosy cottage with all the amenities need. The location was perfect as you can walk to all the bars and restaurants.

Charlotte was an excellent host. We appreciated her flexibility, attention to detail and prompt responds. The home is beautifully decorated and very well set up for a great stay in Whitstable.

A fantastic stay in a beautiful house. Great garden and location. Perfect host!

Our 2nd stay at Hannah's. Great place with plenty to do locally. Hannah is a great host and easy to communicate with. We will be back!

Everything was great and as described with a perfect location close to the sea front. Stephen was friendly and made us feel welcome upon arrival so it was easy to settle in and relax. A well deserved five stars!

Fantastic cottage. Right in the centre yet quietly tucked away. Excellent host, perfect communication and welcome. Highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Polly"s lovely cottage Chisholm's. Very well equipped and very cosy. Fabulous grounds and garden which is a wonderfully peaceful and relaxing area to chill out in. Great location, a very special place to stay. Thank you Polly

Fantastic cottage in idyllic location. Photos do not do it justice - it’s a beautiful cottage, full of character and charm. Lovely garden too. Had a wonderful stay and communication was excellent.

We had a wonderful stay The cottage is well located for walkers (we were walking the Pilgrim Way) with beautiful views. It had everything we needed and felt like home from home. We appreciated the little extras, milk, apple juice, tea, coffee, shower gel etc. Lots to do locally and we made use of the Coop and local pubs in Lenham. Peter and Stella could not have been more helpful.

We had a lovely stay at Bonnie Cottage. Jo was very responsive to messages and accommodating as we booked on the day of our stay. We really appreciated the thoughtful treats left for us grown ups and toys and chocolate left out for the little ones. The space was modern, clean and very child friendly. Only a short walk to the beach too! We would definitely return ☺️

Great cottage in a beautiful location. Garden, and the snowdrops were stunning. The only downside was the very low ceilings. Anyone of average height is likely to hit their head on the beam in the kitchen. This was mentioned in other reviews, and expected in an old cottage, but was not mentioned in the description.

Really enjoyed our stay in Burnham on Crouch and this property is very well located to explore the area. Quirky, tastefully decorated and well furnished. Lovely, well designed garden allows you to take in the sun all through the day. Local convenience store is very close by and Burnham has many great pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. All of which are pretty much a stones throw away. Parking was a little tricky as we had to use the free public car park but once we found the little alley at the end of the terrace the car park is actually only 1min away. Really enjoyed our stay.

A beautiful cottage with everything we needed in a peaceful rural environment. We really enjoyed our stay.

A beautiful little cottage amd lovely place to stay! Amazing cafes, restaurants, pubs and takeaways on the doorstep. We didn't have a bad meal! You can walk everywhere which is perfect for a relaxed weekend!

Cottage was spotlessly clean when we arrived Had everything that was wanted All 3 generations of family plus 2 cocker spaniels had a great time Jacqui was on hand for any queries we had Great place in a great location for visiting West Mersea Will come again The Buntons