Holiday rentals with lake access in Essex

absolutely lovely place and very clean 😁 very happy

Great space and location thanks for having us

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property which was in pristine condition. Very close to the university which was exactly what we needed for this visit. The free parking space round the back was super convenient. The house was well stocked with all the essentials and some luxuries too - a nice surprise. We'd like to thank our hosts for having the property ready for us in such a welcoming way. This was definitely one of the best places we've stayed at in Colchester in this price range, with lovely hosts too. We're looking forward to our next visit.

Visited for a wedding nearby, great stay and Melanie was flexible with check in times.

A beautiful apartment in a great location. Bernadette was responsive and went over and above in accommodating my early flight arrival and late departure. The apartment had guests departing on my arrival but Leanne still managed to have it cleaned and ready for me to check in (early), thank you. If you are looking for a place that is literally 45mins from London (by train, station across the road), 5mins walk to Leigh Broadway with its shops and restaurants, and all the creature comforts of home, this is your place to stay.

This home and host is a little hidden gem of west mersea. The house is impeccably clean and cosy and honestly felt like home from home I slept well all 3 nights which is rare for me when away from home. The home has just about everything you could think of in it making life so much easier all round. Everything went smoothly thanks to Jayne who was very accommodating and helpful from the moment of booking until leaving. Would definitely want to stay again in the future. Thank you Jayne.

Had a lovely stay at this house for a week as I was visiting family who live near here. House was everything we needed. My only feedback would be that for me, it could benefit from having another sofa in the living room and two more dining chairs, apart from this small thing - it was excellent and suited our needs. (The park at the end of the road is great for walks too!). Many thanks to Kay for an enjoyable stay. Best wishes.

Excellent stay, house was clean and tidy, check in was easy would stay again

Gorgeous apartment overall. The place was clean and tidy and had an amazing view! Rajveer was very friendly and helpful in all areas like checking in and locating the building. Really loved the kitchen area and each room having its own balcony is a very nice touch! Thank you so much, definitely recommend 💗

Theo’s place is located in a very convenient area where we can easily access to supermarkets, restaurants and the Colchester Town station. Check-in was smooth and instructions were clear. Theo was also very responsive to our questions. Spacious living room, dining room and bedroom and well equipped kitchen. Only downside is sometimes the neighbours are a bit noisy at weekend nights. Overall we had a very happy stay, thank you Theo for hosting us :)

I can’t say enough about how incredible this stay was—it truly exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the beautiful space and the stunning views that felt like something out of a dream. Waking up to such a peaceful, breathtaking scene every morning made the whole experience unforgettable, and the nighttime views were just magical. The property itself was spotless, stylish, and felt so warm and inviting. Every detail was thought through to make it comfortable and relaxing. On top of that, the host was amazing—welcoming, thoughtful, and always ensuring I had everything I needed for a perfect stay. If you’re looking for a place that feels like a hidden gem, this is it. I already can’t wait to come back!

Had a great stay. Location is ideal on the waterfront, close to restaurants. Hosts very good. Would go back.

Excellent location for O2 events and site seeing in London. The location was not busy, quiet day and night, with a light city buzz of traffic and trains in the background. It felt very safe and secure. Flat was clean, tidy, and everything you'd expect it to be and more. Hosts were lovely and very accomadating. If you are driving in there is a bonus of free secure parking nearby, so do check with the host for availability before booking your own. Plenty of transport options also, DLR (Royal Victoria), Underground (Canning Town), IFS Cable Car over Thames, and Uber Clipper boats. If you do need to be other side of river e.g. O2, getting an Uber Clipper Boat, North Greenwich underground, would recommend the Cable Car there is 10 one-way journeys for £17 per person. If you're looking for a few nights in London, I would definitely recommend this.

Lovely clean spacious apartment in a peaceful area literally 5min walk from the station to the apartment, Chris was very helpful and responsive, I’d definitely stay again, thank you.

Another great stay! Fantastic accommodation and great host, thanks Victoria!

A descent place, free street parking and perfect for those who aren’t going that much in to the city centre. Close to Elizabeth line (with bus), which makes it easy to come from anywhere. There’s also a few local pubs and restaurants in near vicinity only requiring five minutes by car. The flat it self were also just what we needed. It were tidy and nice, with all facilities one needs.

We hired the cart lodge for our wedding locally and we really enjoyed the space, it was perfect. Angela was very accommodating. The location is very pretty and peaceful. we would highly recommend.

We had a wonderful time in the beautiful cottage of Mooi. Really unwinding after the hustle and bustle in London City. The house is provided with everything you might need. We had beautiful weather and then it is wonderful to have breakfast in the garden. The forest next door is a plus! Beautiful is involved and easily accessible as needed. We'd love to come back!

Wow, what a beautiful place. The house is immaculate, the surroundings so tranquil. Thank you to Jamie and Camilla for being great hosts.

We thoroughly enjoyed the 3 adjoined cottages as it gave extra space and privacy too. The games room is inspired - a refuge for older children or adults with table tennis, table football, a radio and outdoor games but an independent goal for our toddlers too with gocarts and balls. Walking routes from the door meant no travelling by car for us so we'll have to visit again to see some of the many sights we've yet to visit! There are quite a lot of stairs between all the cottages which the children loved but put their parents on guard! The views the hillside afforded though were magnificent. And the animals on the working farm were a source of delight. Well equipped, Kate was on hand should we have any queries.

We had a lovely stay at the Cart, beautiful lakes and excellent fishing. The hosts were fantastic and there is a little cafe onsite. I would recommend staying here.

lovely cottage, very helpful host. the cottage was clean and well equipped. Tastefully decorated. In beautiful surroundings. Very peaceful stay.

We were looking for beautiful surroundings and peaceful location and we weren't disappointed. We could not ask for more. The cottage was spotless and Charlie was very helpful when needed. I do recommend the place with no hesitation.

Had a lovely stay very nice clean house. Would definitely stay again. :)