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Essex Dog Friendly Cottages
Braintree District
4 Bed Cottage in Finchingfield
Ref: S415751
From
£237
per nightTendring District
Bluebird
Ref: S1227932
From
£63
per nightBraintree District
The Cottage at Toppesfield Hall
Ref: S841266
Reviews 1
From
£269
per nightBraintree District
Tannenbaum Barn
Ref: S1029579
Reviews 6
From
£99
per nightTendring District
The Granary at Hartley Wood Farm
Ref: S900413
Reviews 1
From
£109
per nightTendring District
3 Bed Cottage in Walton on the Naze
Ref: S811458
From
£127
per nightColchester District
The Brambles
Ref: S676200
Reviews 2
From
£92
per nightTendring District
Hide and Sleep
Ref: S821506
Reviews 5
From
£161
per nightTendring District
The Farmhouse
Ref: S879569
Reviews 3
From
£111
per nightColchester District
Holly Farm
Ref: S1248283
From
£193
per nightChelmsford District
Rough Hill House
Ref: S900568
From
£754
per nightColchester District
Holly Farm and Annexe
Ref: S1251188
From
£188
per nightTendring District
Little Thatch
Ref: S2444
Reviews 68
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Braintree District
The Stables, relax in 5 star style and comfort with lovely walks all around
Ref: S474703
From
£122
per nightChelmsford District
Island Lodge
Ref: S1013768
From
£141
per nightUttlesford District
The Old Parish Hall
Ref: S1006005
From
£127
per nightEpping Forest District
Bramley Cottage
Ref: S485980
From
£163
per nightEpping Forest District
Shepherds Retreat
Ref: S1016959
From
£75
per nightColchester District
The Hexagon, wow what a location, views over the Essex marshes and sea
Ref: S474717
From
£187
per nightColchester District
Bromans Barn a beautiful cottage by the Sea and Cudmore Nature Reserve
Ref: S474721
From
£134
per nightUttlesford District
Deluxe 1 Bed Versace Hot Tub Sky TV Cinema Screen
Ref: S974433
From
£147
per nightTendring District
Shoreline hideaway - next to the beach
Ref: S972726
From
£131
per nightUttlesford District
Miller Cottage a luxury 1550's cottage in the Historic centre of Saffron Walden
Ref: S485836
From
£181
per nightUttlesford District
1 Bed in Thaxted 51222
Ref: S965526
From
£112
per nightReviews
What our customers say about their holidays
Barbara - Verified booking
The property is in a fabulous location and was just what we look for in a home away from home.
It has been designed for holiday makers and their dogs, with easily clean floors and secure area where the dogs can securely go outside without the worry that they will go somewhere they shouldn't. We loved being able to walk through the woods to a pub and access to shops was also good. We loved the area and all the well looked after foot paths, another "must" for us going on holiday. My thanks to the owners for quickly sorting out the confusion when we arrived late in the evening to find someone else had mistakenly settled into the cottage for the night which was very quickly and amicably resolved. On the down side, one of the doors into the kitchen doesn't have a handle on one side, which if the door closes, you can be locked out of the cottage. This did happen to us, however we had left another external door open so where able to get in, but we were very early on aware that this could happen so were mindful of trying to ensure we never closed it. The kitchen could benefit by having more things in it, glasses, in particular, and I bought a tin-opener as the one there didn't work. The fridge in the kitchen I don't think works properly, so used the one in the utility room and some of the hot plates aren't that great. Despite these, which we viewed as niggles, the beds were super comfy and the heating was fabulous. Stepping in and out of the shower in the bath can be a bit difficult for those who have balance issues. We loved the cottage and thank the owners for enabling us to have a wonderful stay.
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Sanya - Verified booking
The bedrooms, bedding and towels were excellent.
Lots of toothpaste and toothbrushes However the kitchen is poorly equipped. We had to buy spoons, frying pan roasting trays and wine glasses. The saucepans available have been scratched and rusting. The washing machine has been left fully loaded with wet linen and towels. The insides of the cupboards was dirty covered with stains and crumbs. We had no cutlery on the first night of our arrival and no instructions have been left about the hidden draw compartment. When we telephoned the agency on Sunday night, there was no reply. We had telephoned back on Monday morning and once we have stated the issues, Kevin promised us he would contact the local team and update us. That did not happen at all. Just by the pure luck, one of the workers on the camp side told us about the hidden cutlery drawer but alas - still no spoons. No washing up liquid and no basics. We had to buy tea towels , sponges, ect. The The property is lacking in basic kitchen utensils. Never book this property. Our stay has been spoiled by the lack of care and some genuine hospitality.
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Gina - Verified booking
Hide and Sleep is a welcoming, home from home property, perfect for large families.
There were 9 of us in 3 groups. It is well equipped, although as our stay was over Christmas we had taken extra serving bowls and kitchen equipment, not all of it was needed. The wet room in the annexe is a fabulous addition, but we didn't use it in Winter because the room was chilly, and the shower did not stay hot for long. Laminate flooring through out the downstairs made it easy to move furniture about for the house to function as we needed it to, and easy to keep clean. The large bedrooms were clean and comfortable. For our party twin beds in another room would have been better as the children would have had to share a bed. We provided our own air bed which there was plenty of room for. Providing hanging rails was good. No bulky furniture. There were enough decorations in the house to make it feel festive. A walk to the beach for the adults and our dog was not too far. The children enjoyed their time at the beach and the park, which were a short drive away
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Susan - Verified booking
The kitchen was far too small to cater for 8 people.
It also lacked in the basic essentials which included bottle/tin opener, sharp knives, dessert spoons, glasses (for wine & cold drinks), baking trays, & serving plates. There were no place mats anywhere throughout the house suitable for hot food or drinks.The shower didn't work properly and the front door handle had rusted & was falling off. My grandson got locked in the toilet as the lock was faulty. There was no recycling. The beds and mattresses were comfortable and clean as was the rest of the house... Overall disappointing as I spent my Christmas eve rushing to the shops to buy the basic essentials that should have been provided in the house, & on Christmas day i was driving around Jaywick looking for sharp knife to buy so we could cut the meat!! The penknife I keep in my car for camping came in very handy...
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Les - Verified booking
What a lovely cosy little cottage, ideal for 2 and our pet dog Misty.
All amenities that you need and very clean throughout. We are 66 years old and found the staircase a little awkward but nothing you wouldnât expect from a little thatched cottage. We are only around 5â6 and weâre fine with the low and sloping ceilings , it may be an interesting challenge if you are a bit taller. A nice short walk into town one way or to the fabulous Naze in the opposite direction. With the beach around 200 yards away up an alley to the side of cottage Misty was in her element. Lyndsey was a fabulous host and nothing was too much trouble. Her communication was first class. We had a problem with the electrics one evening around 8pm, by 10pm all was fixed. Thanks again Lyndsey for the generous welcome pack and we would love to stay at Little Thatch again in the future. Les & Jan
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