Best Short-Term Rentals in Essex

Mac Shack Cottage - Uk32376 offers accommodations in Ashen, 6.1 miles from Hedingham Castle and 15 miles from Freeport Braintree. The property is around 17 miles from Ickworth House, 18 miles from Audley End House, and 20 miles from The Apex. Chelmsford Train Station is 29 miles away and Clare Castle is 2.5 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Featuring free private parking, this 5-star vacation home also features free Wifi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 23 miles from Mac Shack Cottage - Uk32376, while University of Cambridge is 26 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 22 miles away.

- "Relaxing break" - "Amazing, absolutely nothing negative you could say about this place!" - "Peaceful & serene!" - "A little oasis" - "Brilliant. Relaxing. Prefect" - "Perfection, a home away from home."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven, as well as a stovetop and a dishwasher. Other amenities include towels, bathrobes, a DVD player, and an electric kettle.

- "great location and very clean property. Would stay again" - "Great apartment and facilities. Was very happy. " - "I had a wonderful overnight stay at this apartment in Chelmsford. The space was beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, and thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. Its ideal location made it easy to explore the town, with shops, restaurants, and transport links all within walking distance. One of the standout features was the onsite parking, which made arrival and departure completely hassle-free. The apartment felt safe, quiet, and welcoming — perfect for a short stay or even a longer visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a stylish and stress-free stay in Chelmsford."

38 The Parade offers accommodations in Walton-on-the-Naze, a 4-minute walk from Walton-on-the-Naze Beach and 14 miles from Alresford. Free Wifi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 24 miles from the vacation home and Colchester Zoo is 25 miles away. Providing sea views, this vacation home also provides guests with a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Walton-on-the-Naze, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden. Flatford is 18 miles from 38 The Parade, while Colchester Castle is 19 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 52 miles from the property.

Child Friendly • Security/Safety • View • Sports/Activities • Internet • Parking

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and an LCD TV, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, free toiletries, and a hair dryer.

- "Spot on, excellent in fact. Our only disappointment was they don’t do evening meals, yet the breakfast was spectacular! and the room was very cold on arrival as heating had not been turned on. However, I will definitely stay again as impeccably well kept grounds, Beautifully modern yet classic rooms, nice friendly staff. A great find and look forward to coming back! Well done! " - "Lovely room, albeit a bit small. very friendly receptionist on arrival. Beautiful surroundings. "

A recently renovated vacation home, Klara's House offers accommodations in West Mersea. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Providing a terrace with garden views, this vacation home also provides guests with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Freeport Braintree is 23 miles from Klara's House, while Hedingham Castle is 27 miles away. London Southend Airport is 39 miles from the property.

- "Fabulous break in a beautiful house.the location was perfect as so many places to visit locally either on foot or 10 min" - "Klara's House" - "Home from home" - "We couldn’t have asked for a better experience" - "Great vacation getaway in lovely mersea" - "Exceptional property in the heart of West Mersea. Delicious homemade cake and freshly laid eggs. Not to mention the Neil" - "Superb property!" - "Could not have asked for a better experience this house was so inviting, & perfectly placed for us"

Bed & breakfast in Colchester with free parking
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast.
Housekeeping is not available.
Woodview Bed & Breakfast offers 4 accommodations.

- "Great spacious room with king bed, lovely host who was very welcoming. Just a nice home from home feeling. Great value and totally recommend.❤️" - "Very quiet, peaceful place. Shared bathroom and toilet , tea and coffee facilities.comfortable stay." - "Very friendly welcome and great for a few days stay. Don't serve breakfast anymore but food can be sought close by. Highly recommended. " - "extremely lovely quite place so lovely and was a pleasure meeting the owner ."

A recently renovated apartment, The Cabin Near Stansted Airport offers accommodations in Little Hallingbury. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. Offering a terrace and garden views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests can also relax in the garden. Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 6.3 miles from The Cabin Near Stansted Airport, while Audley End House is 15 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

- "Thank you Maria for making me feel so welcome in your lovely home." - "Brilliant stay, looks exactly like advertised. Lovely host who provides many special touches." - "Fantastic accommodation beautifully done, highly recommend" - "Wonderful place to stay!" - "I would highly recommend" - "A really comfortable stay" - "Maria is a wonderful host and a great place to stay" - "Cozy and charming" - "Ideally located close to the airport. Comfy and welcoming"

Bed & breakfast in Dunmow
Along with self parking, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a garden and free WiFi in public areas.
Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodations at Motts Cottage offer complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

- "We would highly recommend Motts Cottage, the room was spotless with excellent amenities. Our host was friendly and provided a lovely breakfast to complete our restful and relaxed stay." - "Lovely welcome,superb room and breakfast. One of the best we’ve ever stayed in." - "The owner Diane is just lovely and very welcoming she also cooks a great breakfast " - "Very comfortable and excellent breakfast " - "We stayed just one night after a wedding reception at Leez priory. Lovely comfortable self-contained annexe, amazing breakfast. Friendly helpful and welcoming hosts. Highly recommend! It is worth a wander around the lovely village of Stebbing too. "

Mikanda Lodge is located in Clacton-on-Sea, just 10 miles from Alresford and 15 miles from Colchester Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. Offering a terrace and garden views, the spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. A mini-market is available at the apartment. For guests with children, Mikanda Lodge offers a kids' club. A water park and a children's playground are available for guests at the accommodation. Flatford is 16 miles from Mikanda Lodge, while Colchester Zoo is 21 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 48 miles away.

- "BEST CARAVAN IN CLACTON BAR NONE!!!!!!" - "FANTASTIC 3 NIGHTS OF LUXARY" - "Well looked after lodge in a great location" - "Delightful." - "definitely recommend" - "Best family holiday" - "Luxury dog friendly lodge homely" - "Family Visit" - "Lovely and would visit again" - "Amazing" - "very comfortable stay"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and a refrigerator, as well as an oven and a stovetop. Other amenities include premium bedding, a freezer, towels, and an electric kettle.

- "Just come back from our stay in a hot tub lodge for a little relaxing break and was AMAZING!! Location was great, cleanliness was good (small details could have been better) I.e glasses, plates handles on cupboards!! Our WiFi didn’t work in our lodge but for me that wasn’t an issue! There isn’t much to go out and do around the area but it meant more time for me and my partner to relax in the hot tub!! We will definitely be back and 100% recommend"

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Miller Cottage a luxury 1550's cottage in the Historic centre of Saffron Walden provides accommodations with free bikes and free Wifi. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Providing a terrace and garden views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden. Audley End House is 1.5 miles from Miller Cottage a luxury 1550's cottage in the Historic centre of Saffron Walden, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 10 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 12 miles from the property.

- "Relaxing and felt very homey . Just the ticket for recharging the batteries" - "Perfect" - "Perfect" - "Fabulous cottage wonderful location" - "Fantastic place to stay in central Saffron Walden" - "An excellent cottage - well recommended" - "Stunning Stay 5* Countryside Chic." - "Really wonderful Christmas retreat" - "Perfect!" - "Magical stay - highly recommended"

Located in Harlow, this welcoming apartment lets you experience it all. With the property's convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the quick 7-minute drive to The Gibberd Garden or the 2-minute drive to Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate.

The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as an electric kettle, a microwave, and a toaster. You can also use the deep soaking bathtub, plus other bathroom amenities like towels. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washer/dryer. Other amenities at this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental include bed sheets and heating.

Parking • Laundry • Kitchen • Bedding/Linens • Other • Fireplace/Heating • Internet • Accessibility • Child Friendly

La Casita - Inside the Gates of Frinton-On-Sea is located in Frinton-on-Sea, just 18 miles from Flatford and 19 miles from Colchester Castle. The vacation home, set in a building dating from 2021, is one mile from Walton-on-the-Naze Beach and 14 miles from Alresford. There's a sun terrace and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Providing a patio and garden views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy windsurfing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 24 miles from La Casita - Inside the Gates of Frinton-On-Sea, while Colchester Zoo is 25 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 52 miles from the property.

- "Glorious, happy, family time." - "The perfect home for a coastal visit" - "Excellent value for money" - "Beautiful house with everything you might need" - "Beautiful house with everything we needed for a lovely family stay - particularly appreciated the children’s books, game"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a TV, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, an electric kettle, and a desk.

- "Needs a little TLC but a good nights sleep " - "The restaurant was not open and I had booked because of this facility. My last night was noisy. The room itself was fine and the staff helpful." - "Ideal for what it does,stay overs for a morning flight." - "Was made to feel very welcome when we got there. " - "Room was basic but very clean and comfortable. Reception attendant welcoming and helpful. Great for the price. A little noisy when guests arrived but our room was very nearby so a bit unavoidable."

Featuring a garden, Getaway House offers accommodations in Clacton-on-Sea. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides full-day security and an ATM for guests. The vacation home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. A mini-market is available at the vacation home. For guests with children, the vacation home features an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Clacton Beach is a 17-minute walk from Getaway House, while Alresford is 10 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 48 miles away.

- "Very good 👍" - "Lovely location, nice caravan..has everything you need.." - "We thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a well earned break after hubby's heart attack. I would book aga" - "Pleasant stay in a good location"

Bed & breakfast in Maldon with a restaurant and a bar
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers and a garden are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "A quaint old pub ideally located within easy walking distance of Maldon High Street. The bar/breakfast area was welcoming, and the staff were great. To get to the room I was staying in could be awkward if you were not nimble, due to the steep staircase from the staff area, but an enjoyable stay and a great breakfast. Very good value overall for a room in Maldon." - "Bar and restaurant area lovely atmosphere staff great. Rooms could do with updating "

Wherry Cottage offers accommodations in Manningtree, 27 miles from Freeport Braintree and 4 miles from Flatford. The property is around 10 miles from Alresford, 10 miles from IP-City Centre - Conference Venue, and 11 miles from Ipswich Station. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Hedingham Castle is 26 miles away. The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The property offers sea views. Guests at Wherry Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Manningtree, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Colchester Castle is 11 miles from the accommodation. London Stansted Airport is 43 miles from the property.

- "Cosy, romantic dream cottage for a relaxing getaway" - "A delightful well renovated cottage to top quality in design and appointments, more than expected" - "Very comfortable and very well equipped." - "very relaxing and enjoyable for a long weekend."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi, a garden, and daily housekeeping.

- "Andy and staff were wonderfully accommodating. Friendly and warm. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay " - "We came in the evening after a long flight, and we were greated by some very welcoming hosts. They took good care of us, we got some good beers in the bar before bedtime 😋 very comfy beds and nice rooms. We will come back next time 😊" - "The governors Andy & Carol & all the staff are so friendly & hospitality second to none. The regulars also such lovely people too, dog friendly, the food was exceptionally good, great choice of craft beers, very clear & comfortable rooms, excellent location to Stanstead Airport, great function rooms to. 5 * rating from me a very happy guest indeed 👍"

La Belle Three bedrooms Basildon is located in Basildon, just 10 miles from Upminster Tube Station and 14 miles from Hylands Park. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. Providing a balcony and garden views, the spacious apartment includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A mini-market is available at the apartment. You can play table tennis at La Belle Three bedrooms Basildon. Guests can also relax in the garden. Intu Lakeside Shopping Centre is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 17 miles away. London Southend Airport is 13 miles from the property.

- "Very comfortable, excellent facilities" - "Very comfortable" - "Very comfortable" - "Perfect for our needs, the host was very helpful." - "Very relaxing" - "A lovely stay by all"

Bed & breakfast in Halstead with free breakfast and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
The White Horse Inn offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Excellent stay, food excellent" - "The rooms ar very comfortable and very clean. The staff are vary amiable, breakfast was excellent. At the price I paid, I was delighted to stay here" - "Stayed here as had a family doo nearby, the room, pub & service was fantastic and couldn’t fault anything" - "A lovely place with a fabulous experience and a great room, I enjoyed it from start to finish and would go back in a heartbeat " - "Lovely clean room with excellent amenities Great breakfast"