Vacation rentals with lake access in Essex

Absolutely beautiful, very relaxing place, you feel like your really in the middle of nowhere. Had a beautiful hamper On arrival with so much stuff it really was appreciated. Very clean and nice dog walks around the lake. Lots of cleaning products which was great too. Would definitely recommend.

Really clean and spacious property. Could have done with a couple of more saucepans and more cutlery. Enjoyed our stay - Matt extremely helpful and responsive.

We were very happy with our stay at Michelle's place. The property was very generously sized, well appointed and maintained. Michelle was a very responsive and considerate host, taking time and care to ask about our needs. She set up a room especially for our train-mad 4-year old, which was a lovely extra touch.

Kevin's place was as described and conveniently located. The bedrooms with ensuite were a plus. Kevin responded to any queries promptly. Will definitely stay there again.

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

We booked to stay here as part of our wedding, we’re fairly local but wanted to stay apart the night before the wedding. The accommodation was perfect, lots of space and bright airy rooms. Bernadette went above and beyond and provided us with some tailored gifts and treats, she even carried the back of my dress to the car on our wedding day. I would definitely stay here again and will be recommending to others. Thank you again for being a part of our wedding which was absolutely perfect in every way ☺️

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.

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

Kappy was a great host, the apartment was clean and had a few added touches that was a nice little surprise, exactly like the pictures provided, clear instructions and kappy was on hand if you needed anything, would be more then happy to stay again

Everything was perfect

Fantastic gem for a weekend stay for a couple. Beautiful surroundings and an amazing space made our weekend away extra special. The hosts were lovely and personable and made us feel very welcome.

We had an amazing stay in the loveley flat by Yemi! He is very kind and really cares about his guests. Espacially the view from the balcony is amazing from 15th floor. The flat looks exactly as shown.

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

Ima is an amazing host! Quick to respond to any inquiries I had and accurately described her flat. It’s perfect for two people with minimal luggage like my friend and I. There’s plenty of USB ports next to the bed and by the table. The entire flat was very clean as well. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Ima!

Lovely house with all the kitchenware need it, nice peaceful location very close to London so good for a short weekend away from the city. Friendly host, always ready to answer any queries. Easy to find and to check in and out. Exactly as the pictures show. Highly recommended.

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.

We very much enjoyed our stay. Lovely, clean and welcoming. Set in a beautiful location and the accommodation has been finished to a high standard. Beds are super comfy, WiFi and heating were amazing and everything we needed was available. Only problem we should have booked 4 nights ;)

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.

My partner and our 2 dogs stayed here for two nights and we had a blast. With Henry’s responsiveness and proactivity, I felt safe to have my dogs off leash in the garden area. Beautiful as the sun came out for most of our trip. This is an ideal area for some quiet family time. Our trip mostly fell on the Monday and Tuesday where there weren’t too many dog friendly local restaurants to go to so keep that in mind when booking. Overall, had a lovely time with only positive things to say a great space to relax and it did not feel too cramped at all. Henry was super helpful with walking recommendations as well as using the gas oven. The waterfall shower adds a nice touch to the space that is relaxing as well. Kitchen was stocked with necessary cooking utensils so I won’t be opposed to cooking more meals here next time I come. Only thing I would say is for the shower handheld to be replaced as it’s been quite loved and for some more dusting other than that loved everything about this place!

Chisholm’s was absolutely gorgeous, filled with character and such a lovely place for a quiet getaway. The grounds are so beautiful and there is a very cute and friendly doggo around to spot too. The property itself is lovely, very well presented and cozy- a lot of thought has obviously gone into how to make things lovely for guests. Within short driving distance of places like Dedham, Manningtree and Mistley so we also visited some excellent restaurants. Polly herself is super friendly and nice, very responsive to messages and it was overall a lovely experience.