Vacation rentals with lake access in Essex

The place was nice, clean, and new. Easy communication and very flexible. If you're 8–10 people, the sleeping arrangements are fine, but the living room and kitchen with dining space are a bit on the small side—though this is not hidden in the pictures.

The house was perfect with plenty of space for the family. Great communication from Michelle. I had a few questions and everything was responded to with clear instructions. Lovely village feel to the immediate area.

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.

Perfect spot, lovely views, very comfortable. Lovely little playground opposite the corner for a fun afternoon with our little one. Thank you Melanie!

Excellent accommodation in a great area. Extremely clean and well equipped.

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.

We had a lovely stay. We booked a last minute weekend away as a little treat and this was great. The lodge is warm and cozy and inviting (especially great since we visited in January/ February!). Sue was great, super responsive and flexible when we were running late. Garden and hot tub were great, we really enjoyed making a fire and sitting in the hot tub when it was -2 out, hearing the owls at night. Lovely. Place was spotless with good facilities, comfy bed, great quality huge tv, well equipt kitchen and with glasses to use both inside and outside. Neither of us fish but that didn’t matter we still enjoyed a wander around and fed the goats. Taxis find the location easily and there is a good selection of places to eat. We went to Witham and it’s easily reachable in a taxi. We would definitely visit again! Thanks, very enjoyable.

Lovely location - fun and convenient flat. Really nice to have laundry right there.

Great place and location. Our family truly enjoyed our vacation time here and made amazing new memories.

I recently stayed at this lovely apartment, and it was such a beautiful experience! The place was super cozy, with stunning decor and all the amenities you could need. The location was perfect, close to local attractions, and the host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. It truly felt like a home away from home, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a worthwhile stay!

Everything was perfect

Great spot! Clear instructions and a very responsive host. Apartment was just as described and reasonably priced. Highly recommended for any future guests!

I stayed in Ima's studio flat just for one night and it was ideally situated a short walk to the bus stops where I noticed three bus services. It is easy to get to Abbey Wood Station from here. The accommodation is situated in a very quiet street with no passing traffic. Although the studio flat was small, it was ideal for what I needed. I was impressed with the light airy feel to the accommodation and the spotless cleanliness . A very welcoming place, and a very friendly host. Thank you Ima!

Amazing slice of heaven! Such a wonderful place, really high quality of fixtures and furnishings. Beautiful surroundings too!

A charming house with a location that can’t be beat. Close to restaurants, trains, nature and a garden that had just started to bloom. Excellent stay. Highly recommend.

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 relaxing long weekend in the Suffolk countryside. We were treated to local bread, butter and a lovely bottle of wine. We enjoyed our bbq and paddle on the boating lake, which our hosts were kind enough to arrange for us. Even helped us out when we left things behind - much appreciated. The Calf Pens Is a beautifully cosy home from home - would highly recommend.

Such a pleasure to stay at. The enclosed garden was perfect for privacy and great place to let the dogs roam unattended. The shower was so so good. Bed comfy and clean and the kitchen had all you needed. Will definitely stay there again.

Thank you Kate, my stay at the buttery was perfect

We have enjoyed our third visit here and have continued to appreciate the tranquil surroundings and well-equipped home. We look forward to another return visit!