Find self catering and cottages close to the pub in Essex, East England

Island Cottage, West Mersea, Essex, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £250 to £582

Self catering accommodation in West Mersea sleeps 4.

Features include: Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Wonderfully situated just yards from the sea on popular Mersea Island this charming 17th century cottage boasts a lovely sunny interior giving it a delightful beach house feel. The salt marshes beach and boats at anchor provide a lovely view and the location is ideal for walking bird watching and water sports as well as for exploring the many attractions in the area. Reached by causeway the island is a favourite with the sailing fraternity and famous for the quality of its fish and oysters – 'The Company Shed' restaurant enjoys a fine reputation and the oyster bar should not be missed. Constable Country lies a mere 30 minutes' drive away and Colchester's castle and fine shopping are just 8 miles distant. The nearby country club offers golf and a health spa and shops and pubs are a 500 yard stroll.

Well equipped kitchen with door to garden and patio. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Sunny sitting room. Bright dining room. Steep stairs to first floor: Pretty double bedroom. Twin bedded room with 2' 6“ beds.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

St Elmo, West Mersea, Essex, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £397 to £921

Self catering accommodation in West Mersea sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Set on the unique island of Mersea between the Colne and Blackwater estuaries this delightful detached property lies within 10 minutes' stroll of the sandy beach (pictured) and just 5 minutes from shops pub and restaurants. This popular yachting and fishing area has excellent local seafood and is a paradise for walkers and bird watchers. Colchester Zoo and Castle 10 miles. Constable Country and Clacton-on-Sea within 20 miles.

Entrance hall. Sitting room. Dining room with doors to patio. Spacious kitchen with door to garden. Cloakroom/W.C. Twin bedded room. First floor: Double bedroom with TV/DVD and ensuite shower room/W.C. Single bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Hill Cottage, Chappel, Essex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Chappel sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated on the edge of the small village of Chappel, this tastefully furnished, single-storey, adjoining cottage offers the perfect, romantic ‘get away from it all’ holiday retreat. Chappel is located only ten miles from Colchester - Britain’s oldest town, with its castle, galleries, museum and zoo. The village itself is a well kept secret, with its own steam railway museum at the end of the country’s second largest viaduct. Slightly further afield lie the towns of Sudbury, Dedham, Lavenham and Long Melford, as well as beautiful countryside walks from the door. A day trip to London is also possible with convenient local train connections. Shop 250 yards, pub 200 yards.

Large beamed living/dining room with vaulted ceiling, wooden floor, French doors. Kitchen/breakfast room with tiled floor, French doors. Study with TV, sofa bed (for +2), wood-burning stove, wooden floor. Steps to double bedroom with TV. Steps to shower room with toilet and ceramic floor.

The Barns - Saffron Cottage, Thurrock, Essex, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £358 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Thurrock sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Set in a wonderful location on the edge of Langdon Hills Country Park and Nature Reserve ideal for cycling and walking and covering 400 acres of meadow farmland and ancient woodland and just 40 minutes’ drive from London this small complex of cottages each with their own seating area have been converted from original barns and are renovated to a good standard providing an ideal holiday base to relax and unwind whatever the season. The area offers many attractions antique lovers will enjoy Battlesbridge Colchester Castle and zoo The Jam Museum and tea shop at Tiptree a must for afternoon tea Southend for family fun or the quaint seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea and Maldon with its delightful harbour. Just 10 minutes away Lakeside and Bluewater offers unique shopping experiences and Mersea Island is a must to sample the locally caught shellfish at the famous restaurant. The iwner offers fishing at a nearby lake foc. Shop and pub under 1 mile. Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove wooden floor and well equipped kitchen area. Two steps down to double bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Stairs to mezzanine twin bedded room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Barns- Lavender Cottage, Thurrock, Essex, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £271 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Thurrock sleeps 2.

Features include: Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Set in a wonderful location on the edge of Langdon Hills Country Park and Nature Reserve ideal for cycling and walking and covering 400 acres of meadow farmland and ancient woodland and just 40 minutes’ drive from London this small complex of cottages each with their own seating area have been converted from original barns and are renovated to a good standard providing an ideal holiday base to relax and unwind whatever the season. The area offers many attractions antique lovers will enjoy Battlesbridge Colchester Castle and zoo The Jam Museum and tea shop at Tiptree a must for afternoon tea Southend for family fun or the quaint seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea and Maldon with its delightful harbour. Just 10 minutes away Lakeside and Bluewater offers unique shopping experiences and Mersea Island is a must to sample the locally caught shellfish at the famous restaurant. The iwner offers fishing at a nearby lake foc. Shop and pub under 1 mile. One bedroom. Open plan sitting/dining room with with wood burning stove wooden floor. Well equipped kitchen. Bathroom/WC with roll top bath (shower attachment). Stairs to mezzanine with double bed beams sloping ceilings and wooden floor.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Estuary View, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £349 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Leigh-on-Sea sleeps 7.

Features include: Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break

Accommodation overview: A real gem this delightful holiday property is set on a hill overlooking the river estuary; its decked balcony makes a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying sunsets over the river while the stylish interior offers a high standard of comfort perfect for a family holiday whatever the season. Only 45 minutes from London by train (0.5 miles from station) and just yards from the old town of Leigh with its cobbled streets traditional pubs museums restaurants serving local seafood and a man made beach. For the more adventurous a good walk takes you into nearby Southend-on-Sea which offers family fun and an abundance of shops restaurants and of course its famous pier. Shop and pub 100 yards. 18 steps down to entrance: Spacious open-plan sitting/dining room and well-equipped kitchen area with a door to decked balcony. Lower ground floor: Utility area. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Access to garden. First floor: Two double bedrooms both with TV. Single room with TV. Bathroom/WC with roll-top bath and separate shower cubicle. Steep stairs to second floor: Double bedroom with TV.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Toad Hall Cottage, White Colne, Essex, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in White Colne sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Toad Hall Cottage is located in a secluded area of the owner’s grounds in the pretty village of White Colne. This stylishly furnished detached cottage offers the perfect romantic getaway holiday retreat with views from the south-facing garden; guests are also invited to pick fruit from the owner’s orchard. It lies only 10 miles from Colchester with its castle, galleries, museum and zoo. An ideal walking area including the Colne Valley walks. Experience Sudbury, Dedham, Lavenham, Long Melford, the Suffolk coastal resorts of Felixstowe and Aldeburgh or day out in London (the owner is able to offer guided tours of famous London sightseeing venues). Shops and pub ½ mile.

Living/dining room with wood-burning stove, tiled floor, French doors and kitchen area. Double bedroom with Velux window and French door to garden. Shower room with toilet. Open-tread paddle staircase (unsuitable for children under 7 years) to first floor: Galleried area with restricted headroom, double sofa bed (alternative sleeping only).

The Olde Cart Lodge, Castle Hedingham, Essex, South East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Castle Hedingham sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a rural location on the edge of Castle Hedingham, this spacious, renovated, detached cart lodge, adjacent to the owner’s farmhouse, commands far reaching views over a valley towards Hedingham Castle. Guests have their own garden area and use of the owner’s garden and extensive grounds. Castle Hedingham lies in the valley of the River Colne on the ancient road between Colchester, 20 miles, and Cambridge, 30 miles. Nearby places of interest include the Colne Valley Steam Railway and the market town of Sudbury, 7 miles. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Ramp to entrance. Spacious beamed open plan living/dining room with French doors, kitchen area and tiled floor. Beamed double bedroom with 5ft four-poster bed, TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1) and en-suite wet room with toilet. First floor: Single bedroom.

Folkards Barn, Brightlingsea, Essex, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £319 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Brightlingsea sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This hidden oasis set in 26 acres and converted to exacting standards enjoys a covered terrace for alfresco dining and glorious views over an undulating landscape encompassing a livery stable rare breed sheep and woodland full of birdlife. With one of the best sailing stretches on the East coast Brightlingsea is a unique yachting centre rich in maritime heritage. Beth Chatto gardens 4 miles. Coarse fishing beach ¾ mile. Shops inns ½ mile.

Open plan sitting room with electric 'wood burner effect' fire oak floors dining and kitchen areas. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. First floor: Second sitting area with TV/video and 'mock' balcony. Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arrangement). Single bedroom. Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Grapevine Cottage, Mistley, Essex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Mistley sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This three storey Georgian holiday cottage, one of a row of four, has been stylishly restored and offers uninterrupted views across the Stour Estuary. Set on the historic quay at Mistley, it has delightful views across the river and is ideally placed to explore the Essex and Suffolk coast and countryside. Constable country, Dedham and Flatford Mill are both on your doorstep and the nearby market town of Manningtree is within walking distance. Small village shop 100 yards.

Two steps to well-equipped kitchen/dining room, wooden floor. Steps to study/snug with gas ‘wood burner’ and wooden floor, door to gravelled garden. Steep stairs to first floor: Large living room with French doors to juliet balcony with river views. Beamed double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Steep, narrow stairs to second floor: Twin bedroom.

Stokers Loft, West Mersea, Essex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in West Mersea sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Located in West Mersea just 20 yards from the sea, this delightfully converted property offers fantastic views from its upstairs living area. Stokers Loft is the ideal holiday location for sailing enthusiasts, the public hard for dinghies is just a few yards from the property. It is also conveniently situated for two renowned fish restaurants (the Company Shed and the Oyster Bar), local shops and pubs. Mersea Island is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK and is reached by crossing the Strood causeway (liable to be cut off for short periods during high/spring tides). Only 9 miles from the county town of Colchester with its famous castle and zoo, Mersea is also conveniently located for exploring Dedham Vale, the Stour Valley and Constable country. A superb location for walking, bird-watching, swimming and cycling, Mersea boasts a beach of sand and shingle. A country club with golf and health club is a short drive away. Shop 75 yards, pubs 250 yards.

Double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Beamed open-plan living/dining room with Velux windows, wooden floor and compact beamed galley-style kitchen.

Beachside, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £343 to £824

Self catering accommodation in Clacton-on-Sea sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Overlooking Martello Bay this attractive airy property and its enclosed garden enjoy the perfect location for family holidays. One of a row situated close to the golf course less than a mile from pubs and shops in the town centre it offers an ideal blend of relaxation and lively fun. Clacton's miles of sandy beaches seafront gardens and Pleasure Pier are close by and Brightlingsea Colchester Zoo and Beth Chatto Gardens are a short drive.

Conservatory with doors to decked area. Bunk bedded room with TV. Shower room/W.C. First floor: Open plan sitting/dining room with sea facing balcony and archway to kitchen. Second floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143